7 countries where you can have a great vacation at sea! We tell you about the weather in October 2021 and give advice on which resorts are best to go for a beach holiday and how to organize your leisure time.
Coronavirus and quarantine... This review is not about where you can fly to vacation abroad now, but simply about the best beach destinations for this time of year. See the current list of open countries. The cost of recreation in closed countries is indicated before the start of the pandemic. When the borders open, we expect similar or even lower prices. See also where to go in Russia in October.
October in most European countries is characterized by a decrease in temperatures - the nights are getting colder, and if the sun still pampers during the day, it is no longer as gentle as at the beginning of autumn. The beach season is coming to an end, it is time for leisurely walks and exciting excursions. Where is the best place to relax in October 2021 at the sea? Real summer warmth can be found in the resorts of the East and Asia, there are favorable conditions for long-term swimming and beach entertainment. Below we take a look at the overseas destinations best suited for a beach holiday in October.
Where to relax in October at sea in 2021
Italy
In the middle of autumn, it gets colder on the Italian mainland, and most resorts end the beach season. The northern regions are more prone to precipitation, clear weather is increasingly replaced by cloudy days. The water temperature in the Ligurian and Venetian Riviera drops to + 18 ° C, gusty winds blow, damp and windy on the Amalfi coast.
The island of Sicily is where you can relax in October by the sea! It is still comfortable there at this time: in the first half of the month it is very warm during the day + 24 ... + 30 ° С, at night + 20 ° С, water + 22 ° С. Sometimes in the afternoon the sky is covered with clouds, but it rains no more than 3-4 times a month. Excursions to Rome, Milan and Venice, small sea cruises along the island and trips to local attractions - Mount Etna, the ancient cities of Taormina and Syracuse are popular among vacationers.
There are many tourists at this time in Palermo - the Flora Garden, Cathedral Square, the Royal Palace, the Capuchin Catacombs and other attractions are especially popular. In October, Sicily hosts autumn fairs and harvest festivals, the most famous of which is the Pistachio Festival in Bronte, where you can taste delicious local ice cream and other desserts with the addition of this healthy product.
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UAE
In the UAE, the second month of autumn is accompanied by hot and sultry weather: in the afternoon +34 ... + 36 ° С, water + 28 ° С. It is very dry, the relative humidity does not exceed 60%. It is very hot in Fujairah: the air temperature drops slightly and even in the evening is + 27 ° C. Somewhat fresher in Abu Dhabi, where daytime 36-degree heat is replaced by a comfortable + 22 ° C at night. There are often fogs in the morning.
A beach vacation in October in the UAE is good, but being on the shore after 10 am is extremely undesirable, the risk of getting heatstroke is too high. Tourists are located at the pools and bars, have fun in the water parks. Dive centers operate in Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Dubai and Sharjah. The waters of the Persian Gulf are calm and warm as never before: the water temperature +26 ... + 27 ° С is pleasantly refreshing.
Details about the rest in October in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi hosts art exhibitions and a film festival of Arab films, and Dubai hosts a culinary festival. Vacationers enjoy admiring the sights (jeep trips to the desert are especially popular), try Arabic cuisine and shop in large shopping centers.
Spain
In the center and in the north of Spain it becomes windy and slushy, but the air temperature is above + 20 ° С, in Barcelona + 23 ° С. Where to relax at sea abroad in October 2021? Pleasant weather conditions develop in Ibiza and the Canary Islands: during the day +23 ... + 26 ° С, at night +17 ... + 19 ° С, water + 22 ° С. According to tourists, it rains, but infrequently. Vacationers go on excursions, go diving, kitesurfing, parasailing, play golf and ride horses.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosts a national holiday - Columbus's discovery of America, as well as the Canary Magic Festival, which attracts crowds of tourists and locals.
Find out: Where is the best vacation in Spain?
Tunisia
October in Tunisia is the peak of the velvet season, and beach holidays are in full swing. The good news is that Russians can visit the country without a visa. The weather is excellent: in the afternoon +25 ... + 27 ° С, water in the sea +22 ... + 25 ° С. It is best to come to rest in early October, as towards the end of the month, rainy days and rain fall more often. Lingering showers are not observed, but cloudiness is becoming common. In the evenings, it can be windy even in warm southern resorts, so before the trip it is worth checking out where it is best to relax in Tunisia.
The fairer sex can visit local thalassotherapy centers, men are more interested in two-day trips to the Sahara or week-long caravan tours, excursions to ancient Carthage, Duggi and the city of romantics Sidi Bou Said are popular. On odd years Carthage hosts the International Film and Classical Music Festival. Nightlife lovers can find entertainment to their liking in Sousse or Hammamet.
Cyprus
In Cyprus, the second month of autumn is usually accompanied by dry and warm weather, and you can just relax on the sea here in October: the average air temperature is + 25 ... + 27 ° С, at night + 20 ° С. Sometimes clouds come, the wind rises, thunderstorms with rains can pass, and then the temperature drops to + 20 ° С. But this happens extremely rarely, and most often October is a wonderful period for a beach holiday in Cyprus, when the sea water is + 24 ° C and stays at this level until the end of the month. According to the reviews, this is one of the best months to visit the island.
The nightlife in Cyprus is quietly dying down, and summer open-air discos give way to walks, gatherings in cafes, fishing and daytime entertainment in an amusement park and a water park. Windy weather encourages surfing and kitesurfing. At the beginning of the month, Cyprus celebrates Independence Day, the September arts festival continues, and harvest festivals and other cultural events take place in the major cities of the island.
Sri Lanka
The exotic island, which has given the whole world a wonderful tonic drink tea, will meet with warm and slightly unstable weather in October. The rainy season has just ended, the air is very humid, which is difficult to bear from habit. Cool only in Nuwara Eliya (in the mountains). Nevertheless, according to tourists' reviews about Sri Lanka, in October you can have a good rest on the sea (and also inexpensively): on the coast during the day it is + 30 ° С, the water temperature is + 28 ° С.
In October, the ocean has not yet completely calmed down, and the water surface is often disturbed by storm phenomena. The quietest beach holiday on the east coast of the island is Trincomalee. Small islands are more suitable for diving. We advise you to carefully study the climate and weather in Sri Lanka before traveling.
In the middle of autumn, Sri Lanka hosts major cultural events: the festival of lights, full moon day and the international spicy food festival. In addition, tourists enjoy trips around the island, visit ancient temples, waterfalls and colorful local ceremonies.
Seychelles
In October, it is quite comfortable to rest in the Seychelles: during the day +30 ... + 32 ° С, at night +26 ... + 27 ° С. The sky is periodically cloudy, the coast is fresh and windy, but the wind is more pleasant than strong. It rains regularly and for a short time. The water in the ocean is + 28 ° С, sometimes waves rise.
Holidays in the Seychelles in October primarily involve beach activities and water sports, there is practically no cultural and excursion program here. Most tourists go to the capital of Victoria and see local natural attractions - marine national parks, tropical forests, etc.
If you are interested in where to combine beach holidays with active ones abroad in 2021, then in October it is worth going to the Seychelles. Tourists on the islands at this time are engaged in windsurfing, yachting, fishing. October provides ideal conditions for snorkeling and diving, ocean visibility is the best, and the underwater world of the islands is rich and varied. The most popular dives are around Mahe Island. There are dive centers at any large hotel, the most popular of which are located near Aldabra, Farquhar and Recife Island.
At the end of the month, the Seychelles hosts a Creole Culture Week. Competitions for young artists, musicians and linguists, bright theatrical and dance shows, and even fashion shows are held.
