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A quality beach holiday doesn't mean you have to completely empty your wallet. There are many countries in the world where you can have a decent rest without wasting it. When compiling this rating, our experts took into account three main criteria: the price of the flight, the cost of living and expenses on the spot. Here are eight of the most suitable beach resorts for 2019-2020.
Inexpensive and tasteful: top 8 best beach resorts
| Nomination | a place | Resort | tour cost for two |
| Inexpensive and tasteful: top 8 best beach resorts | 8 | Abkhazia | from $ 500 (weekly rest) |
| 7 | Turkey | from 700 $ (WEEKLY HOLIDAY) | |
| 6 | Vietnam | from 1 400 $ (month) | |
| 5 | Georgia | from 600 $ (WEEKLY HOLIDAY) | |
| 4 | Montenegro | from 700 euros (WEEKLY HOLIDAY) | |
| 3 | Indonesia, Bali | FROM $ 1,200 (WEEKLY HOLIDAY) | |
| 2 | Morocco | from 1000 $ (WEEKLY HOLIDAY) | |
| 1 | India, Goa | from 1100 $ (WEEKLY HOLIDAY) |
Abkhazia
Rating: 4.3
Best time to go: June to early October
Budget resorts: you can find an economy option on any
Price issue: from $ 500 for two (weekly rest), excluding travel
The small mountainous state is compactly located between the Black Sea coast and the Caucasian ridge. Holidays in Abkhazia annually attract thousands of tourists and this is not at all surprising: the country pleases with a mild climate, magnificent landscapes, delicious cuisine and, most importantly, a comfortable vacation that anyone can afford.
As for the resorts, you can safely choose any, since each of them is located near the sea coast. Among the most popular are Gagra, Sukhumi, Gudauta, Novy Afon, Ochamchira, Eshera, etc. If you wish, you can break away from a relaxing beach holiday for a while and rush to the mountains for new experiences: picturesque gorges, waterfalls and lush greenery impress with their beauty.
It is not difficult to rent an apartment in Abkhazia. Big cities offer comfortable accommodation in hotels, smaller towns – in mini-hotels, guest houses. You can easily rent housing in the private sector. The settlements are located not only close to the sea, but also surrounded by all kinds of food establishments with excellent cuisine. No one will be hungry for sure.
Separately, we can note the peculiarities of the country's climate: although it is humid, the heat is easily tolerated, the sea warms up well in the season, and the mountain spurs reliably protect from the harsh wind. The western part of the Abkhazian coast boasts an impressive beach strip – about 6-10 km. True, there are not very many equipped beaches here. And, nevertheless, connoisseurs of pebbles, convenient entry into the water (it is shallow everywhere) and crystal clear water will enjoy being on these beaches.
Turkey
Rating: 4.4
Best time to travel: May-October (Mediterranean coast), June-September (Aegean coast).
Budget resorts: Alanya, Kemer, Side, Marmaris.
Price: from $ 700 for two (weekly rest), including flight
The country has an exceptional geographical position – its lands are washed by the waters of four seas at once: Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara and Black. Turkey is ideal for a comfortable beach holiday, and you can choose an option for absolutely every taste. It is worth clarifying right away that some Turkish resorts are a priori considered elite and do not offer an inexpensive vacation option (Antalya – on the Mediterranean coast and Bodrum, Ferhie, Kusadasi – in the Aegean).
Connoisseurs of rich nightlife and budget hotel accommodation will appreciate the options offered in the resort of Alanya. The prices here are very democratic, the sea is warm, the beaches are solid sand. And the neighborhood is famous not only for noisy discos, but also for an impressive number of historical monuments.
For those who are counting on a calm, pacifying vacation with a milder climate and surrounded by lush greenery, another resort is suitable – Kemer. The resort center of the same name with its nightclubs, bars and many restaurants for every taste is often popular among young people. The rest of its villages are ideal for family tourists: there are many club hotels with an impressive territory. For lovers of versatile recreation, excursions to the ancient cities of Phaselis and Olympos, located nearby, are offered.
Among all the resorts of the Aegean coast, perhaps Marmaris can be distinguished as the most democratic and active. There are many economical options for living here, as well as clean beaches, historical antiquities and a mild climate filled with pine needles.
Vietnam
Rating: 4.5
Best time to travel: February-March, September
Budget Resorts: Nha Trang, Mui Ne
Price: from 1400 $ for two (vacation for a month), including flight
Inexpensive exotic is definitely about Vietnam. Speaking about a comfortable stay in this Asian country, you should immediately clarify that the seasonality here is very vague. Different resorts are suitable for a comfortable beach holiday at different times of the year. We have indicated the optimal months for a trip, when the weather is relatively good throughout Vietnam. If you need a different rest period, it is recommended to carefully check the weather in a particular month (tropical showers and storms are frequent in the country).
Why is Vietnam good? Here you can not only enjoy the warmth of the sun and surf the coast to your fullest, but also eat up excellent and inexpensive seafood and fruits for a year ahead. Snorkelling enthusiasts will enjoy snorkeling, connoisseurs of oriental cuisine will learn how to cook a local masterpiece – pho soup, and active leisure enthusiasts will get acquainted with the local culture and impressive sights. And everyone, without exception, will be able to make their own personal rating of the delights of vacation in Vietnam.
The topic of fruit deserves special attention: Vietnam is deservedly considered the most fruitful country in South-West Asia. There seems to be no end to them here. For those who adhere to the principle of healthy eating, Vietnam will be a real paradise. Guavas, coconuts, watermelons, pomelo, papaya, grapes, melons, bananas – there is no shortage of natural sweets in the country.
We have indicated the cost of living in the country for two people, based on the fact that accommodation is not calculated in a hotel, but in a rented house and the flight is booked independently.
Georgia
Rating: 4.6
Best time to go: May-early October
Budget resorts: Kobuleti, Sarpi, Kvariati, Ureki
Price issue: from $ 600 for two (weekly rest), including flight
Arriving in friendly Georgia, you need to be prepared for a warm welcome, as if you are arriving in a grandmother's village and for the likelihood of several extra pounds appearing at the end of the trip. After all, Georgians know a lot about not only a warm welcome and good rest, but also delicious food. They are ardent supporters of Epicureanism and willingly share their culinary secrets.
Delicious Adjarian khachapuri, colorful local wine, velvet sandy beaches, a breathtaking view of the Svaneti mountains, flying over Batumi by cable car – all this will leave an indelible mark on the trip and turn your vacation into one of the best for many years. Batumi is considered the main and most visited resort in Georgia, so prices here (especially during peak season) are higher than in other places.
Less than an hour's drive from it there are no less worthy and cheaper options – Kobuleti, Gvariati. These are quiet villages without much entertainment, but delicious food and comfortable accommodation will be here, and you can go to Batumi for entertainment, since car rental here is inexpensive, and a taxi will cost about $ 15.
And what are the local excursions: Batumi Botanical Garden, a trip to mountainous Adjara, a spectacular walk through the Prometheus cave and much more. And all this pleasure can be accommodated in only $ 50 per person. A fairy tale, and nothing more.
Montenegro
Rating: 4.7
Best time to go: June-September
Budget resorts: Budva, Ulcinj, Petrovac
Price issue: from 700 euros for two (weekly rest) with air travel
This European country is ideal for a simple holiday, but, as you know, all ingenious is simple. This is the impression Montenegro makes on those who first come to its welcoming lands. Local Adriatic beaches conquer with their cleanliness, prices are pleasantly pleasing, as well as the opportunity to get a gastronomic pleasure from a juicy steak with a glass of rakia.
Even in the high season, here you can find an excellent option for a completely comfortable and at the same time economical holiday: the owners of local villas offer pleasant prices and a warm welcome. It is impossible not to mention the unique landscapes, which, in terms of the variety and brightness of colors, can compete with the Crimea.
It is noteworthy that even at the height of the season you can always find an inexpensive option here. However, you should hurry up with booking, especially if the dates are close to the high season, since often vacant places in hotels and villas (especially) tend to run out quickly.
Although Montenegro is a small country, it is quite possible to find an adrenaline rush here: spearfishing, paragliding, rafting on the Piva River, etc. A good solution would be to rent a car. There is nothing better than exploring this country on your own wheels.
Council. A trip to Montenegro will be as cheap as possible if you buy a ready-made tour right away – with accommodation, insurance and air travel.
Indonesia, Bali
Rating: 4.8
Best time to go: April-September
Budget Resorts: Sanur, Nusa Penida, Ubud
Issue price: from $ 1200 for two (a month of rest) with an air flight
It is not a short way to Indonesia, but every experienced tourist at least once dreamed of visiting here and enjoying the magnificent natural views, divinely velvety white sand and a pacifying exotic atmosphere. Bali is considered one of the most famous and large islands in the country, whose appearance is formed by volcanoes overgrown with dense vegetation, rice fields and an inaccessible coral reef.
Bali can offer the discerning traveler both a modest house and a higher class cottage and an elite villa. Many people mistakenly believe that fabulous Bali is fabulously expensive, but this is not at all the case. If you are planning a long vacation, we recommend that you pay attention to long-term rental housing, and not to any hotel. In this case, accommodation will cost you only $ 150 / month. Approximately the same amount will be spent on food.
The only problem is the airfare, which will cost about $ 1000 for two. But, in general, the holidays are very cheap, which is incredible. To make the flight as cheap as possible, we recommend booking tickets with a transfer in Bangkok or Doha.
If you are interested in the most inexpensive rest, it is better to give preference to the Sanur resort – it will delight you with pleasant prices and a calm sea. This, by the way, is ideal for beginner divers and families with children. For seasoned tourists and experienced divers, the resort of Nusa Penida is perfect: it has not yet gained wide popularity, which is why the prices here are low, but the quality of rest does not suffer from this.
Morocco
Rating: 4.9
Best time to go: May-October
Budget Resorts: Tangier, Laguna Oualidia, Agadir
Issue price: from $ 1000 for two (weekly rest), with air travel
Mysterious African Morocco is often undeservedly deprived of the attention of tourists. But in vain. This picturesque country can pleasantly surprise you not only with an incredibly mild climate for desert places, but also with moderate prices. A beach vacation in Morocco can be an incredible experience: the Moroccan coast is ideal for this purpose.
Traditionally, Agadir resort is considered the best beach option in the country. The weather is always favorable here: there is no hot wind thanks to the reliable protection of the mountains, and thanks to the Canary Current, the city never gets hot. Lagoon Oualidia is ideal for a relaxing holiday, especially good for families with children. The waters of the lagoon warm up quickly, which pleases against the background of the always cool Atlantic Ocean. But Tangier will appeal to fans of the Mediterranean coast: the resort's beach is washed by the waters of this particular sea.
In addition to clean, well-equipped beaches and inexpensive accommodation, hospitable Morocco can also offer excellent cuisine at ridiculous prices (for example, a delicious dinner for two will cost no more than 500 rubles), inexpensive and exciting excursions and a penny travel (a taxi trip around the city will cost about 60 rubles). Do not take a full suitcase on vacation: it will fill up on the way back. After all, here you can buy inexpensive oriental sweets, natural oils, leather goods and much more. Morocco is a real oriental fairy tale, a particle of which is not a sin to take with you.
India, Goa
Rating: 5.0
Best time to go: October-May
Budget resorts: Baga, Calangute, Anjuna, Benaulim, Corva
Issue price: from $ 1100 for two (weekly rest) with air flight
Indian Goa has been included in the ranking of the most visited and inexpensive resort areas of our planet for several years. Unbelievable, but for $ 100 in any of the resorts in this part of India, you can have a great rest. Tourists here do not deny themselves pleasant little things like the freshest seafood that you can eat in kilograms without fear of emptying your wallet and high-quality service in hotels for a penny.
The resorts of North Goa will be more to the liking of fans of active, youth recreation: parties are often held here right on the beach, and locals often offer to smoke marijuana. South Goa is popular with supporters of a peaceful, respectable holiday. But whichever option you choose, be it North or South, you can find decent budget accommodation options everywhere.
In addition to a pleasant beach holiday and gastronomic pleasure, many wonderful excursions are often held in the resorts of Goa, since India is replete with architectural and natural monuments.
As for prices, it all depends, perhaps, exclusively on the season. You can choose a ready-made tour in the off-season and save about $ 30 on it, or you can 'assemble' this tour yourself by flying during the season for a price of $ 20-30 less than standard tours.
Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
