Where to go in October 2021 at sea and
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October is a rainy and boring time. But this is only if you stay at home. For those who are soon on vacation, and for those who want to unwind for a while from the autumn blues, the Bestbewertet.top editors have compiled top 10 best places to go in October at sea and.
10. Santorini, Greece
- Visa – required
- Test for entry (both vaccinated and recovered) – needed
• Santorini is the place where you can go to relax in October at the sea, but also get to know the culture. It is visited by more than two million people a year. To avoid the crowds and experience a more authentic side of the island, plan your trip during the off-season of October and November.
• Apart from the Red Beach and, of course, the legendary sunsets in the city of Oia, there are other interesting things to do in Santorini. Only one in 20 travelers to Santorini goes to Akrotiri, a near-perfectly preserved ancient city and archaeological site.
• We recommend that lovers of a relaxing holiday stay in Emborio, where there are windmills of the XNUMXth century, and you can see the islanders in their usual habitat, so to speak, not designed for noisy crowds of tourists.
• And lovers of strong drinks will surely enjoy an excursion to the Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum, which is located in a natural cave. To visit it, the services of a guide are not required, an audio guide is enough (availablen). You can also taste local wines there.
9. Athens, Greece
- Visa – required
- Test for entry (both vaccinated and recovered) – needed
• The beauty of Athens in the summer is undeniable, but there is no denying the fact that it is very hot at this time of the year. That is why to go on holiday here in October is the perfect time to visit the Greek capital. At this time of the year, you can visit the legendary Acropolis during the day, and at the same time not push elbows with crowds of other tourists.
• Town & Country experts recommend staying at the Grande Bretagne Athens hotel, which is within walking distance of the main attractions of the city, as well as restaurants and bars, large shops and museums.
8. Kola Peninsula, Russia
- Visa – not needed
- A test for checking into a hotel or for a spa treatment – needed
• If you are planning where to go in October 2021, then the Murmansk region is an expanse for those who want both intellectual and active recreation at the same time. It houses the Rock Art Complex with unique Kanozero Petroglyphs. Many of his images are already 5 thousand years old, they are older than the pyramids of Egypt. This place is popular with tourists who raft down Kanozero to Umba.
• Also on the Kola Peninsula in October, hiking tours along the coast of the Barents Sea are popular for admiring the beautiful and harsh nature of the Arctic, as well as night watching the Northern Lights (at the end of the month).
7. Yalta, Russia
- Visa – not needed
- Test for settling in a sanatorium – needed
• And from the cold beauties of the Kola Peninsula we will be transported to the warm Yalta, where you can relax with the whole family in October. The average air temperature in October is 19.2°C, and the weather in the first half of the month is mostly sunny.
• It’s already cold to swim in the sea, but you can visit “land” attractions, such as:
- Yalta Zoo "Fairy Tale", where there are over 100 species of animals,
- crocodilarium with the largest collection of reptiles in Eastern Europe,
- embankment with huge plane trees, some of which are over 500 years old (but this is not accurate),
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral,
- Bird home,
- Children's Museum of figures in the open air, which contains over 300 figures of characters from fairy tales and epics, and others.
6. Praslin Island, Seychelles
- Visa – not needed
- Test for entry (both vaccinated and recovered) – needed
The second largest island of the Seychelles is famous for one of the most beautiful beaches in the world — Anse Lazio. And although only 6,5 thousand inhabitants live on Praslin, it has its own airport and developed infrastructure. But the price level is also high – they say that this was done artificially in order to reduce the influx of tourists and thereby protect the unique nature.
• Praslin is fantastic all year round, but flying here in October is perfect for an autumn getaway. There are fewer people, and the climate is mild and warm. The crystal clear waters surrounding the island are considered ideal for scuba diving.
• And if you get bored with underwater beauty, you can book a guided walk through the ancient forest, where not only endemic flora lives, but also a very rare species of black parrots.
• You can also admire the stunning beauty of Praslin from the air with a helicopter tour. It offers breathtaking views of the island and the rest of the archipelago.
5. Kenya, Africa
- Visa – required
- Test for entry (both vaccinated and recovered) – needed
• October is a good time to visit Kenya. The weather this month does not promise unpleasant features, and the scorching heat is gone.
• One of the most popular activities for tourists in Kenya is to watch the migration of wild animals in the Masai Mara. Despite the fact that by October migration is not as intense as in August and September, you can still see a lot of exotic animals, such as zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, etc.
• To enjoy the beach life of Kenya, we recommend visiting Diani Beach. With over 17 kilometers of coastline, you can enjoy a range of enjoyable and healthy activities – kite surfing, snorkelling, water skiing, and skydiving.
• And for those who can not sleep in the dead of night, the very place is in Nairobi. This city has plenty of dance clubs and street bars so you can enjoy drinks and dance the night away.
4 Namibia, Africa
- Visa – not needed
- Test for entry (both vaccinated and recovered) – needed
• The best place to visit in October in Namibia is the Etosha National Park. It is a predominantly arid landscape centered on the bright white salt lake of Etosha Pan.
• If you fly here in October 2021, then in the reserve you can see a large number of impalas, giraffes, warthogs, rhinos and elephants who drink from the same reservoir – after all, small water sources have dried up by this time, and only the largest ones remain.
• Another interesting tourist place in Namibia is the Brukkaros crater, which consists of igneous rocks. He demonstrates an incredible palette of colors in seemingly ordinary stones. And under the feet of travelers lie beautiful whitish crystals. They say that at the bottom of the crater of such crystals is the sea, and quiver trees grow there.
3. Belek, Turkey
- Visa – not needed
- An entry test is required (except for vaccinated and recovering patients)
• Turkey is a delightful combination of Eastern and Western lifestyles with a centuries-old culture influenced by Islam as well as Christianity.
• In October, the “family season” has already ended in Turkey, so there will be fewer noisy school-age children on the beaches. And the weather on the Antalya coast is still warm, and you can swim. In the fashionable resort of Belek, the daytime temperature at the beginning of the month ranges from +24 to +31°C during the day, but by the end of the month it drops to +19°C.
• Being a resort for wealthy tourists, Belek is famous for its golf clubs and spas. And also – the ancient Roman ruins of Perge.
• If you are looking for a relaxing and even lazy holiday with a minimum of entertainment outside the hotel, we recommend staying in the village of Kadriye, located near Belek. There is a lot of greenery, well-groomed territory, there is a local market and a mini-park, and many sellers speak Russian.
• And those who like to relax more cheerfully choose Serik, where the main elements of beach life are concentrated, including cafes and bars, karting tracks and playgrounds for active games.
2. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
- Visa – required
- Test for entry (both vaccinated and recovered) – needed
• Golden autumn is a great time to visit the Croatian National Park Plitvice Lakes. It is known for its natural wonders – a chain of 16 karst lakes connected by natural waterfalls and the Dinaric Forest. Its trees play an important role in the local ecosystem – they prevent soil erosion and its transfer to lakes.
• And when you get tired of admiring the beautiful nature, you can go to the restaurants located on the territory of this park to have a bite to eat.
• Did you know that part of the Game of Thrones series was filmed in Croatia, including the stunning scenes of King's Landing in the capital of Westeros? The old city and the walls of the capital of Croatia have turned into King's Landing, and therefore you can see these places with your own eyes.
1. Manzherok village, Russia
- Visa – not needed
- Hotel check-in test – not required
• On the southeastern side of Lake Manzherokskoe in the Altai Mountains is the all-season resort "Manzherok", where you can relax in October more or less on a budget. For example, on Booking.com a double room for 2 adults for 6 nights costs 13 rubles.
• The territory of the resort is a huge asphalt area with many shops, shops and cafes, as well as modern toilets – paid and free. There is also a playground, as well as a rental point for mountain bikes and other sports equipment.
• The highlight of the resort is the chairlift, which resembles a space station of the future, and leads to the top of Malaya Sinyukha Mountain. Glass cabins ply along it, from which a wonderful view of the surroundings opens.
• Since Manzherok is a popular holiday destination, it is full of tourists at any time of the year. So it is unlikely that you will be able to relax in complete silence and tranquility. On the other hand, if you are a supporter of an active, "green" and at the same time not too expensive holiday, then this resort is an ideal place to relax in October.
