We will tell you where to go to the sea with children in May 2021. Which resorts have the best weather? Where are the good sandy beaches? Countries where you don't need to travel with your child at the end of spring.
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.
Turkey
Weather. The high season kicks off in Turkey in May. The air temperature rises to + 24 ... + 25 ° С. In the south of the country, the water warms up to + 21 ° С. It's too early to swim with children, so choose a hotel with a heated pool. Weather in turkey in may →
Why it is worth going. The flight from Russia does not take long. There is no extreme heat in Turkey in spring - adults and children feel comfortable. Rest by the sea pleases with the sun, bright greenery, flowers, pleasant walks and excursions. Before the arrival of the bulk of tourists, you can have time to buy tours at discounted prices.
Beaches and resorts. May is warmest in Antalya, Side, Alanya, Belek or Kemer. The best vacation with a child in May 2021 is in hotels that accept all-inclusive tourists and offer a children's menu and animation.
Cyprus
Weather. In the center of Cyprus in May it is already hot + 30 ° С. At seaside resorts, the air temperature is slightly below + 24 ... + 26 ° С. Cooler in the north and west of the island. There is little rain - only 2-3 days per month. Tourists not only sunbathe, but also swim in the sea with pleasure. The water is heated differently than in summer - near the coast + 21 ... + 23 ° С. Weather in Cyprus in spring →
Why it is worth going. Cyprus is famous for its mild climate, excellent beaches, clean sea, water parks, an abundance of fresh fruits, good hotels and developed infrastructure. Tours in May are 15-30% cheaper than in summer. The airports are located close to the resorts, so the transfer will not take long. In May, Cypriots hold the beautiful Anfestiria flower festival. Reviews about Cyprus →
Beaches and resorts. Where to go with the child? There are quite good sandy beaches in Limassol. Ayia Napa, Protaras and Larnaca are suitable for a wellness holiday in May by the sea. In these resorts, the coast is covered with fine clean sand, and the entry into the sea is gentle. Where to relax in Cyprus →
Greece
Weather. One of the few European countries where you can fly inexpensively in May with children to the sea is Greece. At the end of spring, it pleases with mild weather, low humidity, and the absence of strong winds and rains. The air temperature is + 24 ... + 26 ° С, the sea water is warmed up to + 19 ... + 22 ° С. It is cool at night + 14 ... + 17 ° С, so you can't do without warm clothes.
Why it is worth going. The heat is not yet, the slopes of the mountains and the coast are covered with lush greenery. May weather is good for beach activities, excursions and hiking by the sea.
Beaches and resorts. A full beach holiday with children is possible in the second half of May. The warmest in southern Greece, on the islands of Crete, Kos, Zakynthos and Rhodes. With kids, choose a comfortable hotel in a small quiet resort. With an older child, it will be more interesting in Crete, where there are many archaeological sites, water parks and attractions.
Canary Islands
Weather. In May it is sunny and there is no sweltering heat. Daytime temperature +21 ... + 25 ° С, and at night + 16 ... + 18 ° С. The sea water is warmed up to + 19 ... + 21 ° С. It is pleasant to swim in shallow water in calm weather. It rarely rains - no more than two days a month.
Why it is worth going. Holidays in the Canaries in May 2021 are suitable for everyone who misses the warmth and cannot wait for summer. The islands are famous for their stunningly beautiful nature, picturesque rocky landscapes, well-developed tourist infrastructure, high level of service and children's entertainment. In the last month of spring, the inhabitants of the Canaries celebrate the Festival of Cheese and the Festival of the Cross.
Beaches and resorts. In May 2021, the sea with children is good in Tenerife. The large island has comfortable all-inclusive hotels and excellent beaches, many of which have been awarded the honorary Blue Flag. To relax with your little one, rent a room in a family hotel with a heated pool. We recommend hotels H10 Costa Adeje Palace 4 *, Adrián Hoteles Roca Nivaria 5 *, Chatur Playa Real 4 *, GF Isabel 4 * and Hotel Las Aguilas 4 *.
Hainan
Weather. If you want to go to the warm sea with your child in May, choose the Chinese island of Hainan. In late spring, the daytime temperature is + 32 ° С, and at night + 23 ° С. The water is very comfortable + 28 ... + 29 ° С. The sand on the beaches is so hot from the sun that it is difficult to walk on it barefoot. Strong winds are rare, so the sea is calm. Warm rains are enough. Hainan receives 188 mm of precipitation per month. Weather in Hainan →
Why it is worth going. The child will rest in a tropical climate, see the plantations of coconut palms and mango trees. Go to Monkey Island, visit Buddhist temples, a snake farm, and Butterfly Gorge.
Beaches and resorts. You can stay at any of the island resorts. For families with children at sea in May 2021, the capital of Hainan - Haikou, elite Yalunwan, popular with surfers Dadonghai, noisy Sanya and the new resort center of Sanyavan are suitable.
Egypt
Weather. May is considered one of the most successful months for a vacation with a child in Egypt. The Red Sea is already warm + 24 ... + 26 ° С, but there is no intense heat. During the day, the temperature rises to + 30 ... + 32 ° С. By the end of the month it gets very hot - up to + 35 ° С, so plan your vacation with your child by the sea in the first half of May. Weather in Egypt →
Why it is worth going. In Egypt, the climate is dry, weakened and often ill children feel better here. The child will swim in clean sea water, go on excursions, see the desert and ancient pyramids. Reviews about the rest in Egypt →
Beaches and resorts. Families with children love Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam. Any resort has good sandy beaches with easy access to the water and entertainment for children. Many hotels offer all-inclusive meals, children's menus, swimming pools and animations to tourists.
Tunisia
Weather. In the country where the famous Carthage was located in antiquity, the holiday season also begins at the end of spring. Tunisia is noticeably warmer than the north of the Mediterranean. Already at the beginning of May, the air warms up to + 24 ° С, and sea water up to + 22 ° С. It gets even hotter at the end of the month. Weather in Tunisia →
Why it is worth going. Summer in Tunisia is sultry, so May is a good time for a beach holiday with children. You can swim, sunbathe and experience no problems from high temperatures during excursions to the Sahara. Ride a camel, show your child the green oases and ruins of the mighty Carthage.
Beaches and resorts. In May 2021, holidays with children at sea are good in the resorts of Hammamet, Monastir, Sousse and Mahdia. The warmest on the island of Djerba. In recent years, the popularity of Tunisia among Russians has been growing, so more and more hotels with Russian mini-clubs and animation in Russian appear in the country. Where to relax in Tunisia →
Italy
Weather. In May, in northern Italy, the air temperature is + 18 ... + 20 ° С. In the south - in Campania, Calabria, on the islands of Sardinia and Sicily - it is already warm. Daytime + 27 ° С, and nights are still cool + 12 ... + 15 ° С. The water in the warmest Tyrrhenian Sea is warmed up to + 20 ° С. It's too early for kids to swim, but schoolchildren may well take a dip!
Why it is worth going. Tourists travel to Italy for the bright sun, mild dry climate, picturesque nature and rich cultural heritage. In May, the Apennine Peninsula is full of greenery, flowers and almost summer warmth. The real beach season has not yet arrived, but it is very pleasant to sunbathe and walk by the sea. In addition, the prices for tours are still lower than the summer ones.
Beaches and resorts. Family vacations with children in May 2021 are good in southern Italy - on the island of Sicily and in Naples. In the last month of spring, there are only 3-5 cloudy days. Choose a hotel that has a heated pool. Excellent sandy beaches are found in Catania and south of Syracuse.Visit Palermo, water parks and amusement parks with your child, see the sights that are protected by UNESCO. Where to relax in Italy →
Where else to go with a child in May at sea
- Morocco
- Bali
- Sri Lanka
- Mexico
- Dominican Republic
- Seychelles
- Cuba
- Jamaica
- Maldives.
Where not to rest with a child in May
It is very hot in Thailand until mid-May. The temperature at the resorts in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea is + 32 ... + 35 ° С. The humidity is high, there is almost no wind, so it's hard to breathe. With children who do not tolerate hot weather, it is better to come to Thailand in the second half of May, when the temperature gets slightly lower.
May weather is not comfortable in Goa. In late spring, southern India is hot + 33 ° C, a lot of rain and high humidity.
In May, the intense heat begins in the UAE The air temperature rises to + 36 ... + 40 ° С. Despite the dry air, children find it difficult to tolerate such heat, and they quickly overheat.
