Determining a place to relax with children during the velvet season can be difficult. We reviewed eight countries where it is better to go to the sea with a child in September 2021. Get to know the weather on the coast and learn about resorts to visit with the whole family in early fall.
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. See also where to go in Russia with children.
A seaside vacation with a child in September has many advantages. Younger children are especially beneficial because they do not need to go to school. During the velvet season, coastal towns and villages become empty, which means that prices for housing, food and excursions are falling. In September, the southern sun and warm sea continue to delight vacationers, but there is no longer a large crowd of people on the beaches and tourist attractions.
At the beginning of autumn, there is no intense heat and stuffiness. Rest by the sea becomes pleasant and safe for children who do not tolerate the summer heat. A lot of delicious berries and fruits ripen on the coast, and during the holidays, children manage to get stronger and stock up on the necessary vitamins.
Georgia
It's not a bad idea to spend the velvet season on the Black Sea coast. Thanks to the sunny weather, the absence of a language barrier and reasonable prices, Georgian resorts are very popular among Russians. At the beginning of autumn, the weather on the Black Sea coast is mild, so they try to export babies to Georgia who find it difficult to endure a sharp change in climate.
The air temperature at the coastal resorts reaches +24 ... + 27 ° С. The Black Sea cools down slowly after the summer heat, and in September it is quite suitable for swimming. For almost the whole month, sea water has a temperature of up to +23 ... + 25 ° С.
When deciding where it is better to relax with a child by the sea in September, parents choose between large resort centers and small villages. Batumi, Kobuleti and Cape Verde, or Mtsvane Kontskhi, are considered popular places for family vacations. The cleanest sea is in the coastal villages of Quartiati and Gonio, which are located south of Batumi, near the border with Turkey.
Many parents with children come to the sandy beaches of the beautiful Georgian resort of Ureki. The combination of fine velvety sand, warm sea and pine-eucalyptus forest works wonders and helps restore health even for children who suffer from chronic diseases.
Abkhazia
Lovers of budget vacations know the answer to the question of where to fly to the sea with a child. In September, Abkhaz resorts are filled with parents with preschool children. There are several reasons for this popularity: in Abkhazia, you can always find comfortable and inexpensive housing; at the beginning of autumn there is a mild climate and an abundance of fresh fruits; it is convenient to get to Abkhazia by plane and train. Resorts of Abkhazia →
Crossing the border with Russia takes a minimum of time. For children under 14 years old, it is enough to have a birth certificate with a mark of citizenship, and for children over 14 years old - an internal or foreign passport. There are no problems with currency - Russian rubles are used in all Abkhaz shops and markets.
In addition to swimming in the sea and sunbathing, while relaxing in Abkhazia with your child, you can have fun in the water park in Gagra and go to the picturesque mountain lake Ritsa. In addition, it is interesting with children to visit the famous monkey nursery and a large botanical garden in Sukhumi.
Bulgaria
In September 2021, it's a good idea to fly with your child to Bulgarian resorts. The road to the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria does not take long. After this country joined the European Union, Bulgarians try to follow European standards in serving tourists, so many pleasant surprises await vacationers at the country's seaside resorts.
Almost the entire 378 km long Bulgarian coastline is covered with clean sand. Parents with children love to relax in Sozopol, Pomorie, Albena, as well as on the beautiful sandy beaches of Sunny Beach and Golden Sands.
In September, most Bulgarian hotels offer discounts on rooms, so you can save a little while on vacation with your child by the sea. Apartments in seaside resorts are rented out 10-15% cheaper than in August, and rooms in a 4 * hotel at the beginning of autumn cost like in a 3 * hotel.
From late August to mid-September, Bulgaria hosts a two-week honey festival. In every town and in small resorts, Bulgarian beekeepers put up fresh honey and bee products for sale. For adults and children, visiting honey fairs turns into a real holiday.
Turkey
A great idea for a vacation in September 2021 is to travel with your child to the seaside resorts of Turkey! The sweltering heat is over, but the sea near the Turkish coast is warm in summer. As in the peak tourist season, resort hotels offer an all-inclusive holiday in early autumn. If you want to organize a trip with your child on your own, it will not be difficult to rent an apart-hotel or private apartment by the sea.
When choosing a place to relax with children in September, pay attention to which beach is nearby and whether there are children's attractions there. There are excellent sandy beaches for family vacations in Side and Belek, and pebbly ones in Kemer.
All major resorts open water parks and aquariums in September, and the excursion program is easy to choose according to the age of the child. Turkey has many natural parks, ancient cities and ancient ruins. With older children, you can take an excursion to Istanbul, go to the amazingly beautiful thermal springs of Pamukkale or organize a trip to bizarre rocky outcrops in Cappadocia.
Greece
In September, it is pleasant to swim and sunbathe on the beautiful beaches of the Greek islands at the sea with a child. During the velvet season in Greece there is no such heat as in July and August, and therefore many parents with children come here.
Crete is famous for its beaches of different colors of sand. There are comfortable sandy beaches in Chania, Lassithi and Heraklion. If Rethymno was chosen for a vacation with a child in September 2021, keep in mind that the resort is located on the hills. From the sea to the hotels you need to go uphill, and this is inconvenient for kids.
On the west coast, the beaches of Rhodes are mostly pebbly. Families with children prefer to stay on the eastern coast of the island, where there are fewer winds and strong waves. For families with children by the sea in Rhodes, most families choose Kolimbia, Faliraki, Kallithea and Lindos. Holidays in Rhodes →
Crete and Rhodes are large islands with many natural and historical attractions. In addition to relaxing by the sea, trips to the Cretan water parks Water City, Aqua Plus and Star Beach Water Park are popular among tourists in September. On the island of Rhodes, the water park and amusement park are located near Faliraki. Families also travel through mountain gorges, go on excursions to ancient cities, and also take walks along the sea coast on yachts and boats.
Spain
Tourists who like the Mediterranean love to fly to Spain with their children. In September, the mainland and the Spanish islands are very popular with connoisseurs of the warm sea and cool sun.
The velvet season on Spanish beaches begins in mid-September. It is at this time that the crowds on the coast become less, and it is easier for tourists to choose convenient places to relax by the sea. On the coast, the daytime temperature rarely rises above +26 ... + 28 ° С, and the water in the sea is warmed up to a comfortable +24 ... + 27 ° С.
In the central part of the country, September weather is similar to June. The heat is already losing ground, and the thermometer rarely shows + 30 ° C.At this time, trips with children to explore national parks and ancient cities are much more pleasant than in the summer heat.
Spain is focused on families with children, but there are almost no all-inclusive hotels there. The most popular places to stay for parents with children are Salou, Valencia, Alicante and Benidorm. Many families choose the picturesque island of Tenerife for their holidays in September.
China
An excellent alternative to European beaches in September 2021 is a seaside vacation with children in China. Like Russia, China has long maritime borders, and its coastline lies in different climatic zones. For this reason, with the onset of autumn in different parts of the country, the conditions for a beach holiday are not the same.
Summer continues in September in the south of the country. During the day at the resorts of the Yellow Sea it is +29 ... + 31 ° С, but due to the monsoon period, the sky is almost always covered with an even layer of clouds.
Many parents are afraid of heavy rains in September and do not fly on vacation with their child. Indeed, in Hainan, 17-20 days of the first month of autumn are rainy. True, tropical showers usually occur at night and do not interfere with your beach holiday.
Parents who come to Hainan with their children prefer to spend time on the shores of the quieter Yalongwan Bay, where there is almost no strong surf. A September vacation with a child in Dalian, Qingdao and Baidahe should be planned in the first half of the month, while the temperature of the sea water near the coast is around +20 ... + 22 ° С.
In addition to relaxing by the sea and excursions, you can take part in colorful Chinese holidays with children. In September, the country celebrates Teacher's Day, the Shaolin Martial Arts Festival, the Ancient Arts Festival and the International Tourism and Culture Festival.
Italy
Italian seaside resorts are a great place to relax with a child at sea during the velvet season. In September, the hot Italian summer is in no hurry to give way to autumn. For almost the whole month at the coastal resorts the temperature is +25 ... + 28 ° С, and the sea pleases the swimmers with pleasant warmth. In September, humidity returns to normal, and a real paradise for those who, for health reasons, could not afford a vacation in the summer heat, comes to Italian resorts.
When choosing a place to relax with children by the sea, keep in mind that in September in the provinces in the north of the country, after the first ten days of the month, the temperature is unstable. To enjoy the warmth and not think about the rains, pay attention to the seaside resorts in southern Italy, Sicily and Sardinia.
In September, when there is no longer a strong heat, you can go on educational excursions around the country with your child. This is a great opportunity to show young travelers the architectural sights of Rome, Venice, Milan, Genoa, Verona, Naples and Palermo.
In early autumn, Italians hold several colorful gastronomic festivals. The most famous festival, Pizzafest, is hosted by Naples in September, while the Emilia-Romagna region hosts the popular Parma ham festival. What to try in Italy →
Where else to relax with children by the sea in September 2021
The listed areas do not reveal all the opportunities for families with children in September 2021. There are great places for a family vacation by the warm sea on the French Riviera, Montenegro and Croatia.
Not a bad decision is to fly with your child to North Africa. In early autumn, the seaside resorts of Tunisia and Morocco have hot weather. The air temperature ranges from + 26 ° С to + 34 ° С, and the water in the Atlantic Ocean is warmed up to +21 ... + 23 ° С. The Mediterranean Sea in Tunisia is even warmer. In September, its temperature reaches + 25 ... + 28 ° С.
If the child does not tolerate long-distance flights and a sharp change in climate, you can go on vacation to Russian resorts. The velvet season on the Black Sea coast is very good! That is why in September parents are trying to take preschoolers to the warm sea.
At the beginning of autumn in the south of Russia it is dry and sunny weather awaits tourists. In the first half of the month, the air at the coastal resorts warms up to +27 ... + 29 ° С, and the temperature of the sea water reaches +22 ... + 24 ° С. In the second half of September it gets cold by 3-4 degrees, but both adults and children still swim in the sea.
During the September vacation, many families come to Anapa, Tuapse, Sochi, Gelendzhik, and the Crimea peninsula. In addition to beach holidays, they go on boat trips with children, visit aquariums, zoos and dolphinariums, go on excursions to ancient dolmens, beautiful mountain gorges and waterfalls.
