Where to go in May: 10 destinations for those who have been waiting for summer

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Monaco, Spain, Cuba, Mauritius and other sunny and interesting places.

5 solar directions

1. Aqaba, Jordan

• Air temperature: 30–35 ° C.
• Water temperature: 24 ° C.
• Visa: issued at the airport upon arrival.
• Cost of living: from per night in a guest house.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from.

The hottest city of all of the above: most of the country is in the desert, so the climate here is appropriate: dry and hot. If you want to get straight from May to July, feel free to fly to Jordan.

But you need to remember that it is worth going there for lovers of quiet rest and those who are interested in world history and art. The country, whose age hovers around six thousand years, will not offer an abundance of nightclubs and bars, but excursions to the ruins of ancient palaces are quite.

2. Port Louis, Mauritius

• Air temperature: 28-29 ° C.
• Water temperature: 25-26 ° C.
• Visa: not required.
• Cost of living: from per night at the hotel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from.

A tropical island in the middle of the Indian Ocean can be called almost paradise: the sun is constantly shining there, a huge amount of greenery and no surplus of civilization.

Port Louis is its capital, which is located on the coast. The bay of the city offers a gorgeous view: on the one hand - the ocean, and on the other - mountains overgrown with greenery. Here, a balance is maintained between the lively life of the port town and the tranquility of the historic center: first you can go to the market and local distilleries, and then go to see ancient temples and museums.

3. Nha Trang, Vietnam

• Air temperature: 32–34 ° C.
• Water temperature: 28 ° C.
• Visa: not required.
• Cost of living: from per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from.

The main advantage of Nha Trang in May is the very warm sea. In addition, the water in it is crystal clear, and there are practically no living creatures like jellyfish and other small marine life.

The city is a resort and therefore very lively: there are many restaurants, shops and colorful markets in Nha Trang. You can also take a boat trip to the neighboring islets: watch monkeys or stay there all day in an amusement park.

4. Havana, Cuba

• Air temperature: 28-30 ° C.
• Water temperature: 27 ° C.
• Visa: not required.
• Cost of living: from per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from.

In May, it is already hot enough in Cuba to lie on the beach around the clock and swim in the sea. Which, by the way, is ideal for diving due to the presence of the most colorful fish and coral reefs in it. And if you go to the island at the beginning of May, then you will have a chance to take part in the largest celebration of the Day of Spring and Labor. In Cuba, it is very splendid and introduces all participants to the national culture of the island. Cubans from all over the city take to the streets and walk along them with posters and flags towards the Revolution Square.

In May, the rainy season begins in Cuba, but you should not be afraid of them: they are not strong and do not last longer than 20 minutes. Most often it rains at night and leaves a pleasant cool in the morning.

5. Istanbul, Turkey

• Air temperature: 25 ° C.
• Water temperature: 21 ° C.
• Visa: need not.
• Cost of living: from per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from.

One of the most popular holiday destinations for Russian tourists in May is practically empty. At the same time, the weather conditions in Turkey by this time are already quite resort ones. In addition to long walks through the winding streets, in Istanbul you can visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and admire the sunsets over the famous Bosphorus.

5 interesting directions

1. Barcelona, Spain

• Air temperature: 17-24 ° C.
• Water temperature: 18 ° C.
• Visa: Schengen.
• Cost of living: from per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from.

Every year Barcelona hosts one of the largest and most significant music festivals in the world - Primavera Sound. It is worth going to it because of the huge number of famous and talented musicians who somehow incredibly manage to perform in several festival days. This year's festival will be headlined by Dead Can Dance, Billie Eilish, Omar Apollo, The Menzingers. The festival will run from May 30 to June 1.

2. Sochi, Russia

• Air temperature: 16–20 ° C.
• Water temperature: 18 ° C.
• Visa: need not.
• Cost of living: from 270 rubles per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from.

In one of the most beautiful cities in Russia, you can combine business with pleasure: enjoy the Black Sea coast, clean mountain air and arrange yourself a multi-kilometer challenge. The Rosa Run 2019 running festival will take place from May 2 to May 5 at the Rosa Khutor resort. The program includes not only running, but also lectures, master classes, quests, carnival and themed parties. You can also come with children: special routes for 500 and 1000 meters have been created for them. The sports festival will end with a big concert.

3. Monte Carlo, Monaco

• Air temperature: 19-22 ° C.
• Water temperature: 17 ° C
• Visa: Schengen.
• Cost of living: from per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from.

On May 23 in Monaco one of the final stages of the most prestigious Formula 1 car race in the world will begin. It will last four days: during this time, the participants will complete 77 laps with a total length of 3,340 kilometers. The Formula 1 track runs right through the city and is in close proximity to spectators, so here you can easily see smoking tires, hear the roar of engines and enjoy the skills of the racers.

4. London, UK

• Air temperature: 15-17 ° C.
• Water temperature: 11 ° C.
• Visa: Schengen.
• Cost of living: from per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from.

London is beautiful in itself, but from May 24 to 26, the famous MCM COMIC CON festival will be held here. The British version of the legendary American festival will bring together thousands of fans of comics, video games, anime, cosplay, science fiction books and TV series. Thematic stands will be presented by the giants Marvel Comics, Universal Studios and Manga Entertainment UK. This year, the main guest star will be Sebastian Stan, playing Bucky Barnes, Captain America's sidekick. Tickets can be bought.

5. Sassari, Italy

• Air temperature: 20-22 ° C.
• Water temperature: 18 ° C.
• Visa: Schengen.
• Cost of living: from per night at the hotel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from.

You can get to Sassari only from the nearest town - Alghero. After making a short journey through Italy, you will find yourself at the colorful city festival - the Sardinian Cavalcade, which traditionally takes place on the last Sunday of May (this year - May 26). On this day, residents from all over Sardinia come to the city in colorful national costumes representing different regions of the island. On the streets of the city, performances are held, where scenes from the legends of the island and episodes from its history are played out.