Winter in Ukraine is in full swing, but many are already tired of the thickets and cold. In mid-February, it is especially nice to escape in the summer, even for a few days. About where you can fly now to bask in the sun, and not leave a hole in the budget, in his article “DIP” will tell you where to go to rest in winter.
Turkey
In winter, Turkey is not so warm to spend all day on the beach, but quite comfortable to relax on a sun lounger by the heated pool. These are available in almost all hotels open in winter, even inexpensive ones. Although brave Ukrainians swim on Turkish beaches all year round, it is better to choose the region of Alanya, it is considered the warmest. If you want to add to the holiday walks and shopping, go to Antalya to explore the southern capital of Turkey.
The winter weather is perfect for long promenades and excursions, so you definitely won’t be bored. You can go to the excavations of the ancient city of Troy and look at the mythical horse, you can go to one of the many carpet factories, where for a leisurely tea you will see the secrets of Turkish craftsmanship. In addition, in winter there are much fewer tourists, respectively, and the already generous oriental shopping will be even more profitable.
Egypt
The Red Sea is ideal for winter holidays, because it never cools down. Egypt has always been a favorite of tourists for a great beach holiday: decent and inexpensive hotels, good food, very good sea. Holidays in Egypt can be completely dedicated to water sports. Try snorkeling to see bright fish and coral reefs just a couple of meters from the shore, or go deeper and practice diving. Egypt is loved by divers around the world for its rich underwater world and low dive prices. Also popular kite and windsurfing, desert winds create excellent conditions for this entertainment. In search of a cultural program, take the combined tour “Sea + Cairo” and get acquainted with this ancient capital and its surroundings. Wonders of light in Alexandria, oriental bazaars with their unique color, the most fashionable nightclubs and fine restaurants – in recent years, Cairo has become one of the most popular destinations for urban tourism.
Jordan
The Red Sea, on the other hand, is offered by Jordan. This small country is rich in religious and historical monuments – what is worth only the carved city of Peter and the place of the baptism of Jesus Christ on the Jordan River? At any time of the year, tourists from all over the world seek Jordan to see these unique places. But in addition to a rich excursion program, there is a wonderful beach holiday: on a small coastline there are beautiful beaches and hotels with good service, even budget. The weather in this country is even a little warmer than in Egypt, the water in the sea even in winter stays around +25 degrees. In Jordan, you can not take everything inclusive to keep time and space in the stomach to get acquainted with the interesting and inexpensive local cuisine.
UAE
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In the UAE, the winter is the most comfortable weather for European tourists: not too cold for swimming, not too hot for walking. Beach holidays in the UAE are always great, no matter which emirate you choose. Even public city beaches are well equipped: sunbeds and sheds, cafes for all tastes, playgrounds will help to spend the whole day with the whole family and never get bored. But, of course, you need to include in the program a tour of all the endless attractions of this country, because everything is the same. The tallest skyscraper, the largest shopping center, unique amusement parks and the world’s only branch of the Louvre Museum are always welcome tourists. Plan in advance what exactly you want to visit, and buy tickets online to avoid queues and free up time for leisurely tea with oriental sweets.
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