In the middle of summer it is warm everywhere, and the choice of places where you can fly with your child is huge. We offer an overview of eight best seaside destinations in July 2021. Learn about the weather along the coast and resorts where kids won't get bored.
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 vacation with a child in July has many advantages. In summer, tourists are welcome in different countries of the world. During the peak of the high season, all the attractions, entertainment centers, water parks, museums, cafes and restaurants operate in the resorts, and travel agencies offer interesting routes.
Swimming and sunbathing is pleasant to alternate with travel. During walking and bus tours, children can get acquainted with natural and historical sights, see exotic plants and animals, and learn about local traditions.
Spain (Canary Islands)
In July, it is too hot in mainland Spain, so tourists with children choose a vacation in the Canary Islands. The archipelago remote from the coast is not accidentally called the spring archipelago. Even at the height of summer, the Canary Islands have mild weather, which is great for children who do not tolerate heat well.
During the day, the air temperature fluctuates up to +27 ... + 29 ° С, and the sea water is warmed up to + 23 ° С. Despite the fact that the islands are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, in July the air in the Canary Islands is dry and there is almost no rainfall. Due to the peculiarities of the local weather, acclimatization of the child is quick and unnoticeable. Children suffering from allergies and frequent colds feel much better in the Canary Islands than at home.
The Canary Islands have an excellent tourist infrastructure. Parents who come with a child to the sea can always choose both expensive and budget options for recreation. Most families stay in Tenerife. Excellent beaches, comfortable hotels, high-quality European service and many entertainments attract thousands of tourists to the largest island of the archipelago.
It is pleasant to swim and sunbathe in the Canaries. Here children receive their first windsurfing lessons and ride camels on the dunes. During the holidays, families with children have fun in water parks, go to zoos, visit the monkey park, aquariums and botanical gardens.
Croatia
A smart decision is to fly to Croatia with a child in July 2021. The flight to the Adriatic coast is short-lived and inexpensive. Thanks to the clean sea, picturesque pine forests and thermal springs, holidays with children in Croatia are good for your health. Even a couple of weeks at the seaside resorts can significantly boost a child's immunity. Reviews of tourists about Croatia →
It can be hot on the Croatian coast in the middle of summer. During the day, the air temperature rises to +28 ... + 30 ° С, and the sea water warms up to +24 ... + 25 ° С. The hottest heat comes in South and Central Dalmatia, but low humidity and fresh sea breezes make it easier to endure the midday heat.
Where to go to the sea with a child? Pay attention to the Croatian cities of Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Sibenik, Rijeka, Pula and Porec. Each of them has comfortable family hotels and interesting historical sites. To relax in less crowded places, choose coastal resort villages.
In Croatia, boat trips, excursions to medieval cities and trips to national parks are popular. In July, colorful holidays are held throughout the country. During your holiday with your child, you can visit the Split Summer Folk Festival, the Arts Festival in Porec and the Dalmatian Song Festival.
Bulgaria
Fans of the Black Sea resorts in Bulgaria know the answer to the question of where to fly to the sea with a child. The infrastructure of the Bulgarian resorts resembles that of Turkey, but the flight takes less time. Bulgarians treat tourists with children kindly and strive to help in everything.
Salty sea air, sunbathing and swimming in the warm sea are good for children's health. For this reason, children with weak immunity, endocrine diseases and diseases of the upper respiratory tract are brought to Bulgaria. Although the weather in Bulgaria is hot in July, there is no intolerable heat here, and children feel great.
The most popular family resorts are Sunny Beach, Albena and Golden Sands. All of them have wide beaches with clean fine sand, gentle descent into the sea, family hotels with animation, many playgrounds and children's attractions. In any Bulgarian resort there are large all-inclusive hotel complexes, inexpensive apartments and mini-hotels aimed at accepting parents with children. So tourists can always choose a suitable accommodation, focusing on their interests and financial capabilities.
Portugal
A great idea - to go with your child in July 2021 to Portuguese resorts! At the height of summer, the water on the Atlantic coast warms up to +22 ... + 23 ° С and is quite suitable for long swims. There is no extreme heat in Portugal. In July, the air temperature is kept at +24 ... + 28 ° С, so the Portuguese climate is perfect for children with poor health.
On the coast of Portugal, it is easy to find beaches for every taste - sandy, pebble and rocky. They stretch for 1800 km. However, a trip to Portugal is chosen by those who like to combine a beach holiday with a rich excursion program. The resorts of this country will be interesting for a child of school age who likes walking, sea travel and educational bus tours.
Most families choose the famous resorts located in the Algarve - the coastal strip between Monte Gordo and Lagos. Also, among vacationers with children by the sea, the luxurious beaches of Madeira are popular. People come to the Portuguese island to swim, sunbathe, get acquainted with historical monuments, travel through picturesque green parks and tropical forests.
While on holiday in Madeira with children, it is worth going to the Aquario da Madeira aquarium and the Aquaparque water park. In addition, with your child, you can visit the Botanical Garden in Funchal and the Parque Tematico da Madeira amusement park, which tells about the culture and history of the island.
Montenegro
In July, the sea with a child is good on the beautiful beaches of Montenegro. This country is located in the southern part of the Adriatic, and therefore the weather is sunny and dry in the middle of summer. The air at the coastal resorts warms up to + 28 ... + 30 ° С, and the temperature of the sea water reaches + 24 ° С, which is comfortable for swimming. There is no need to talk about the exhausting heat, since fresh sea breezes constantly blow along the coast.
At any Montenegrin resort, parents with children will find a clear sea, high-quality service and an abundance of beach activities. At the height of summer, it is more convenient to travel to the Budva Riviera with small children. The seaside town of Budva is attractive for its children's attractions. And in the coastal villages of Rafailovici or Becici, they stop because there are not many people on the local sandy beaches.
While relaxing in seaside resorts, you can take part in Montenegrin festivals and holidays. In July, Budva hosts the Grad Theater festival, Tivat hosts a sailing regatta, Kotor hosts a children's theater festival, and Herceg Novi hosts the solar staircase musical festival.
Italy
Tourists who are not afraid of the summer heat prefer to fly to Italy with their children. In July, in different parts of the "Italian boot" the air warms up to +27 ... + 30 ° С, and the temperature of the sea water reaches +21 ... + 25 ° С.
In the north-east of Italy there is a beach strip called the Adriatic Riviera. On a stretch of coastline 300 km long, there are resorts with excellent infrastructure - family hotels, amusement parks, zoos and shops.
The northwest of Italy is occupied by the Ligurian Riviera. Because of the high mountains on the shores of the warm Ligurian Sea, there is a mild climate. If you choose this part of the country for a vacation with a child, you can see the sights of Genoa.
The Neapolitan Riviera stretches along the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Tourists who have come here prefer to rest in Sorento, on the island of Capri and the island of Ischia.
In the north-west of Italy are the cities and towns of the Tuscan Riviera. There are also good family hotels in the island resorts of Sardinia and Sicily.
While on holiday in Italy, children enjoy visiting the large Mirabilandia amusement park, the Atlantic and Aquafan water parks, the Dolphinarium in Rimini, the Italy in Miniature park and the Casa Delle Farfalle butterfly park.
Thailand
An excellent alternative to the resorts of Europe and Africa in July 2021 is a seaside vacation with children in the Land of Smiles. Midsummer is low season. There are few tourists in Thailand, hotels are half empty, and vacations are inexpensive.
The rainy season scares tourists - many do not dare to fly to Thailand with children. However, there is no need to be afraid, because warm tropical showers occur mainly at night. They do not last long and are quickly replaced by sunny weather. All year round, the air temperature in the country is kept in the region of +28 ... + 30 ° С. The sea water is just as warm, so swimming in the sea is a lot of pleasure.
Thais are warm and hospitable people. They are very fond of children and are especially sympathetic to babies with European appearance. The tourist infrastructure of Thailand is developing rapidly, and recently many new family hotels and interesting children's attractions have appeared in Thai resorts.
With kids it is better to stay on the islands - Chang, Phangan, Tao, Lipa, Kude or Lanta, and with an older child it will be more interesting in Hua Hin, Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi or Samui. In addition to beach holidays, parents and children ride elephants and go to crocodile farms. Toddlers and schoolchildren enjoy monkey shows, open zoos, safari parks, dolphinariums, aquariums, water parks and boat trips.
Sri Lanka
The picturesque resorts of Sri Lanka are one of the best places where you can relax with your child at sea. It is the rainy season on the island in summer. However, the highlands, which rises in the center of Sri Lanka, reliably protect the northern and eastern coasts of the island from precipitation. There are only 4-6 cloudy days here per month, and the rest of the time a bright sun shines on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
During the day, in Ceylon resorts, the thermometer rises to +30 ... + 33 ° С, and the temperature of the sea water reaches +27 ... + 29 ° С. It is also warm at night + 26 ° С. There is no excess moisture in Sri Lanka. Thanks to this climate, there is no discomfort from the heat, and the children feel great.
In Sri Lanka, you do not have to decide where it is better to relax with your child by the sea. Every part of the island has a lot of tropical greenery and wide beaches with clean white sand. As one of the best family resorts tourists call Trincomale. The coast near the city is indented with small bays, and large waves rarely rise in Trincomalee. The beaches in the central part of the resort are crowded, so parents like to take their children by bus or taxi to more secluded beaches.
In addition to beach holidays, in Sri Lanka they go on excursions to the ruins of ancient temples, visit national reserves and get acquainted with the monuments of Buddhism and Hinduism. In the middle of summer, the inhabitants of the island celebrate several religious holidays, during which children can get acquainted with the traditions and culture of the Sri Lankans. The most colorful and large-scale celebration is called Esala Peraher. It takes place in Kandy and lasts 10 days.
Where else to relax with children in July 2021
In addition to the listed countries, in July 2021 you can have a great rest with your child in the resorts of Greece. In the midst of the summer heat, it is especially comfortable on the island of Corfu, blown by sea breezes.
If you are not afraid of long-distance flights and exoticism, pay attention to the resorts of the Dominican Republic, Cuba or Bali. Rest there will cost more than in Europe, but a lot of new experiences are guaranteed!
For kids who do not tolerate the change of time and climatic zones, the seaside resorts of Georgia are suitable. For the same reason, the cities and resort villages of the Black Sea and Azov coasts are popular with parents. For a trip to Russia and Georgia, you do not need to waste time on obtaining visas. The road to the Black and Azov Seas does not take much effort and is inexpensive.
