Where to relax by the sea in August 2021 with children abroad inexpensively – 14 best beach destinations
August is the peak tourist season and, in many countries, the hottest month. The water warms up to the maximum, which is very comfortable for kids. Where to go with children in August to the sea? The answer to this question depends on your preferences, but a couple of recommendations can be made. You should not save on hotels, because at this time the air is literally hot during the day, and comfort is very important if you are with the younger generation. And the second tip is to book tours and hotels in advance. There are a lot of vacationers in the resorts. And in order to choose a good hotel, and at the same time not overpay at exorbitant prices, it is better to resolve the issue with booking now.
Spain
During the day, the air temperature rises to +35C, so you need to be prepared for the fact that many shops close for a siesta. It is better to wait out the heat and stuffiness in air-conditioned rooms. But in August, unlike July, there are more rains and storms. The water is warmed up to +26C in the Mediterranean Sea, and up to +22C in the Atlantic Ocean. Teenagers, together with their parents, can go diving – there are dive clubs in every resort city in the country.
Children will appreciate large-scale water complexes with a huge number of attractions and pools, parents will like sales. Also this month, the Big Week in Bilbao takes place – as many as 9 days of festive processions, performances by circus artists and various concerts. In the last week, you can enjoy the spectacle of the famous Tomato Battle. Feasts are also organized in honor of various saints, among other treats, grapes are always served on the table.
Italy
August is the hottest month in Italy, so very young children, as well as people with cardiovascular diseases, may not feel very good here. The seaside resorts are crowded – both tourists and locals come here who are unable to stay in hot cities. The air temperature does not fall below + 30C during the day and + 20C at night, the sea is warmed up to + 25-26C. The last month of summer is not the best time for excursions. You are waiting for the heat and queues at popular museums. It is much better to spend time in gardens and parks. It is preferable to take water with you, because you want to drink often, and you can spend a fortune on various juices and lemonades.
Children will love water parks, attractions, street concerts, tasting delicious Italian dishes. On August 15, the Dormition of the Mother of God is magnificently celebrated, the evening ends with fireworks. Adults have a chance to get to the famous Opera Festival. Food exhibitions and sales are organized where you can buy cheeses, fruits and much more. There is also an exhibition of sand sculptures.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria in terms of temperature is a very pleasant country in August. The air is heated up to +27-30C, the sea up to +25-26C. Often there are short refreshing showers. In the last days of the month it gets a little cooler. The end of summer pleases with an abundance of vegetables and fruits, respectively, the local cuisine becomes even more diverse, and everything is fresh – fresh from the garden or from the garden. Roses are blooming, tourists buy rose oil, aromatic water, perfumes as souvenirs.
Major events take place in August. The 14th is the Day of the Marine Fleet. The child will be delighted with the parade of ships. Military bands are playing, sailors are being honored everywhere. And from 6 to 13 August you can enjoy the jazz festival. Also, the country will delight guests with harvest fairs, which turn into real holidays, with music and performances by artists. A young and very tasty local wine appears on sale.
Greece
It doesn't rain here in summer, and the air is hot up to + 35-40C. Smog hangs over major cities. It is better to go outside with children only in the morning and in the evening. But the sea is very warm + 26-27C, and you can swim every day. And also ride yachts, explore the famous islands, admire the unique Greek landscapes. But it’s not worth going on excursions inland. In the area of popular attractions – a real pandemonium, a sultry haze hangs in the air. If you really want to see something, it is better to agree with a taxi driver in the early morning.
The best water parks of the country are waiting for children with their parents. You can visit bright folklore festivals and shows, get acquainted with the art of Greece, and buy souvenirs. As for food, in this country it is better not to choose pompous restaurants, but to prefer home taverns to them. The cuisine here is unusually tasty, the freshest products are used, and the prices will be very low. And, of course, you can not fail to taste the famous Greek coffee.
Turkey
Although August is far from the best month in Turkey, it is too hot, but the influx of the public is huge. Therefore, it is better to take care of places in a good hotel in advance. Rains in the last month of summer are extremely rare, and the thermometer during the day does not fall below + 30C, and only at night it gets a little cooler. The sea in shallow water can warm up to + 28C. In summer, there are many young people in Turkey, a respectable audience will arrive later, in the “velvet season”. Therefore, the evening life on the streets is just seething, which will appeal to teenagers. Performances, live music, discos…
For younger children, playgrounds, swimming pools, water parks will be attractive. Even at the height of the season, discounts are provided for small tourists. And, of course, such a quantity of vegetables and fruits, as at the end of summer, simply does not happen here at other times. The choice is huge, so you can stock up on vitamins for a long time.
Cyprus
Another “hot spot”, +40 C in August is the norm here. Sometimes the temperature rises even higher. But still, the heat is tolerated without much difficulty, since Cyprus is blown around by winds from all sides. Very young children and the elderly will enjoy their holiday only if they live in a good hotel and do not go outside at the height of the day. There are many tourists on the island in August – Cyprus accepts everyone. You can sunbathe and swim not only on public beaches, but also in secluded bays. The water warms up to almost +30C.
Instead of excursions, which are rather tiring to go on in the last month of summer, it is better to go for a walk in the mountains – to rivers, refreshing waterfalls and ancient monasteries. In small villages, you can get acquainted with local dishes prepared according to old recipes. Fans of fun entertainment should visit water parks, visit the Wine Festival and the Film Festival. Paphos hosts the Opera Festival this month.
Tunisia
It seems that August is not the best time to visit an African country. But no – Tunisia just flourishes in the last month of summer, thanks to an active nightlife. There are a lot of young people here, discos are held everywhere, so teenagers and young people will have a place to “break away”. And children will be pleased with the sea, warmed up to maximum temperatures, and sunny weather. The fish catch is extraordinarily plentiful, and each cafe offers a variety of seafood dishes.
During the day, the heat is + 35-40C, and warm nights (+ 25C) allow you to walk for as long as you like. And even swimming at this time of the day in the sea is good, the beaches are illuminated. Prices for trips to Tunisia are much lower than to Thailand or Indonesia, and you can relax here just fine. By the way, wellness treatments are also available. The local air is also considered healing, as there are plantations of eucalyptus and fir.
Croatia
Croatia has a very pleasant climate, and August is no exception. During the day, the air temperature here usually rises to + 30C, in the evening it stays within + 22-24C. Rains are very rare, so nothing will interfere with your vacation. Vacationers usually spend most of their time on the beaches, but apart from swimming, there is something to do. There are many holidays in the last month of summer.
The Chamber Music Festival and the Puppet Theater Festival, the Dubrovnik Games – singers and dancers perform before the audience, the Summer Festival of Music and Theatrical Performances, the International Folklore Festival, various fairs – in a word, a rich cultural program is provided for vacationers. And you can also get to the Gastronomic Festival and taste the best dishes of national cuisine.
Montenegro
In August, the weather in Montenegro can surprise you with surprises, both pleasant and not so pleasant. For example, sea currents can bring cold water. High humidity is also possible, which means that the heat will be difficult to bear. If the weather fails, vacationers go on excursions, almost all buses are air-conditioned. There are a lot of people in the resorts of the country at this time of the year, but the beaches are cleaned almost continuously, so they are clean.
By the end of the month, there are significantly fewer vacationers. August is rich in cultural events. To have time to cover the main ones, you can rent a car. Performances can be seen at the summer festival, which opens in the resort of Budva. The “Petrovachka Night” with its games and treats also passes merrily. Echoes with this holiday “Fish Night”. You can have fun, and at the same time taste fresh fish dishes and local wines. You can also take part in the Swimming Marathon, everyone is allowed.
Israel
The Israelis themselves try to go on vacation to less hot countries in August. But, nevertheless, many tourists come here at the end of summer. The air temperature in the shade here is +30C and higher, but the humidity is low, so it is quite easy to breathe. It is also very warm at night – about + 27C. Almost constant winds of moderate strength refresh the air a little. On the beaches you will find a large selection of entertainment for adults and children. You can go surfing, play volleyball, book a yacht trip or sea fishing. The most daring fly over the sea on hang gliders.
Believers definitely visit holy places, but it is not always worth taking children on such trips – it is even hotter in cities than by the sea. Kids should not go to the Dead Sea either – they can easily overheat. Teenagers, along with their parents, will be happy to go diving – the underwater life off the coast is unusually rich. In a number of cities it is mono to order treatment, undergo wellness procedures. There are no major national holidays in August in Israel.
Tanzania
The climate in Tanzania is very pleasant, and parents with children will not regret visiting this place. In August, the air temperature is kept within the limits of + 25-28 C, the water warms up to + 25-26C. In addition, there are many holidays this month, which will provide cultural leisure. You can visit the Farmer's Day, visit fairs, go on excursions. It is rare that someone who comes here does not visit the island of Zanzibar.
Physically prepared people can climb Mount Kilimanjaro, those who crave relaxation and bliss will spend wonderful days on the shores of Lake Victoria. The fauna of the country is also rich, children will be able to communicate with the amazing animals of Africa and will remember the trip for a lifetime. The only negative may be the rather high price of the tour.
Vietnam
Somewhere the most that neither is high, and here – in August, the low season. In Vietnam, the weather is different – in the northern, central and southern parts of the country. This must be taken into account when choosing a resort. Rains and even typhoons are still possible, but the storms are already subsiding, and you can swim comfortably. There are few tourists at the end of summer, on the beaches – silence and space. In the north, the air temperature is kept within + 26-27C, in the evenings it drops to + 22C. By the end of the month, rains become rare. In the center of Vietnam, it rains about 7 days a month, and then mostly at night.
During the day, you can safely go on excursions and swim on clean deserted beaches. In the south it is a little hotter – up to + 33C, but the sea is already warmed up to + 29C, you don’t want to get out. By the end of summer it is not cloudy, but clean and transparent. At the same time, prices for tours are still very low, because the bulk of tourists flock to Vietnam closer to the beginning of winter. In August, there are a lot of tropical flowers here, the landscapes are pleasing, you can take great photos. Of the holidays, the brightest is the Day of Wandering Souls, when the dead are commemorated, the aroma of incense is poured into the air.
Thailand
In Thailand, August is also the low season, so you can save on tours. Tourists are afraid of rains that can ruin their vacation, but they do not happen at all. Sometimes – once every 7-10 days. The weather becomes milder than in spring and early summer. It is in August that it is convenient to see the numerous sights of the country. There are a lot of excursions offered here. By the way, they are subject to low prices, as well as souvenirs. Food in general will cost very cheaply – you can not deny yourself anything. August is a great time to relax in 4-star or 5-star hotels, which you cannot afford during the high season.
For children, the all-inclusive option will be convenient. Entertainment is also plentiful. These are safaris, visits to zoos and national parks, yachting and canoeing, sightseeing of religious sites and ancient monuments. The people of Thailand celebrate the Queen's birthday, this date is celebrated very solemnly, the streets are decorated with flowers, and in the evening you can admire the fireworks. Children and adults will remember the Seafood Festival for a long time, where the most exotic dishes are served.
Malta
Go to Malta, so to speak, “tourism gourmets.” Here you can not only have a wonderful time on the beaches, but also see the sights of the island, because knights from all over Europe once aspired here. Of course, in August it is quite hot here. The air temperature is unlikely to drop below +27C. The sun rises early and sets late, so there are very few cool hours. And refreshing rains rarely fall.
Surfers do not come here at the end of the summer – the sea calms down, and it will no longer be possible to ride the waves. But it is very pleasant to swim, including scuba diving, and admire the life of the underwater world. You can also go on boat trips – along with other tourists, or even rent a yacht on your own. It is advisable to go on excursions to the depths of the island only with teenagers – the kids are tormented by the heat. August 15 is the Day of the Assumption of the Virgin, the island is celebrated very beautifully, the inhabitants arrange a magnificent holiday.
Thus, August can be a great time to relax if you take into account all the features of the resorts where you can go and make the right choice.