The nearest ocean is in Portugal

Portugal seems to be specially invented for those who love warmth, luxury, and the ocean. And so that all this was not far from flying. And so that, in addition to the resorts themselves, there were also normal human settlements in which normal local residents live, and not just tourists and hotel staff. So that you can walk along the narrow streets, go to a local pub, drink good local wine ...

Portuguese resorts are designed for gourmets. People who are so used to luxury that they simply do not notice it. Therefore, on the one hand, they just need a jacuzzi with a parabolic antenna sticking out of every corner of the hotel, and on the other, since luxury for them is a natural environment, they like to escape from it for a few hours. Plunge into the life of places that, it seems, have not been touched by time. Hear the ringing of bells calling for morning mass, mingle with the crowd local residents entering the church. Walk to the harbor, watch the fishermen pull their catch out of boats onto land, maybe even exchange a few words with them, clap their tongue approvingly, expressing their admiration for a particularly large tuna fish. And give a damn about the abundant Buffet bursting with a multitude of gourmet dishes in anticipation of his only connoisseur, have breakfast with a portion of fried sardines purchased from a local merchant. Overpay him a little over the requested amount, so that he too has the same good mood in the morning as you do. On a morning like this, nothing tastes better than this simple Portuguese food.

After that, it's time to return to the hotel, pull on your shorts and go to the beach, to the ocean. Plunge into the Atlantic, warm your mortal body in the sun. Go to the pier and whistle to the crew of the yacht rented the day before that you are ready to sail.

The fact that Portugal is the outskirts of the continent has its own charm. In it, as in any province (and Portugal is often called a province of Europe), one rests much better than in the centers of civilization. Moreover, the benefits of civilization created there do not disturb the unhurried rhythm of life in the boondocks. Although the backwaters in literally Portugal is not a word. The country is ancient. Here and there, there is a medieval church or a Moorish fortress. Climbing deep into any town, it is as if you find yourself in the Middle Ages with numerous artisan shops.

The Algarve resort is much less ancient than the surrounding towns and villages. Back in the sixties, a foreign tourist here looked like an outlandish bird, it is not clear for what purpose it flew into the ocean. The Algarve has been under construction in recent decades, making it one of the most modern in Europe. And in recent years, he gained fame as one of tourist centers the world.

The Algarve has been little explored by Russian tourists. More precisely, not mastered at all. Unlike their neighbors the Spaniards, the Portuguese were not seriously interested in the Russian market for a long time. And only two years ago they realized it. Portugal began to prepare for the arrival of the Russians.

To begin with, the hotel staff began to intensively teach the Russian language. Local travel agencies began to urgently acquire a staff of translators from Russian. Having studied the tastes of our tourists a little, some hotels even began to build their own casinos. So we can say that for this season the Algarve is in every sense ready for the expected landing. Russian tourists... And from June 13, Aeroflot's A-310 will start flying here weekly. On this plane, the travel agency "Academservice" offers to go on vacation to Portugal.

Although the Algarve is a rather expensive resort, Academservice offers tours starting at $ 599 including flights, hotel, transfers, insurance and breakfast. More breakfast in a Portuguese hotel is not needed. Of course, if you want, the tour price will also include lunch and dinner at the hotel. But I repeat, there is no particular sense in this, because it is cheaper to eat on the side. Plus, then you will have every opportunity to appreciate all the delights of Portuguese cuisine.

First, it is very cheap. Secondly, it is very abundant. And for lovers of fish and "seafood" Portugal is the very place where you need to come to gorge on seafood for the year ahead. Fish dishes are especially delicious in the Algarve. Here they invented their own way of cooking it. The fish, along with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, are placed in a hermetically sealed thin copper pan. And it is stewed without adding any fat. The dish just melts in your mouth. Even if you are not a fanatical fish lover, you should definitely try it.

If you prefer to lie on the beach between meals leisure then know: in the Algarve it is very welcome. It is for you that there are many tennis courts and golf courses (by the way, if you have not yet mastered this aristocratic game, you will be taught it in one of the local golf clubs). For those who like to lose extra pounds and pump muscles closer to the water, all kinds of sea sports are offered. Inveterate fishermen, as well as those who just dream of really fishing once in a lifetime, can go deep-sea fishing. And romantics can rent a yacht. With or without a crew.

And of course, they took care of the little children here too. For them, special playgrounds and water parks. About older children too: there are many discos in the Algarve, both in hotels and outside them. By the way, not only teenagers and couples in love dance at discos, but also German tourists of quite advanced age. No wonder - age is not a hindrance to dancing. It is unnecessary to talk about bars. By itself: where enlightened Europeans have a rest, bars are built on the basis of "two establishments for one soul of a vacationer." Casinos have already been mentioned - they have been built, are being built and will be built. There are plenty of places for everyone to spend their hard-earned dollars. As is usual in good casinos, in addition to gambling tables and slot machines, there are catwalks here. On which every night a variety of shows are arranged to amuse the darlings of fortune.

There is also room for those who like to drink a glass of good Portuguese port while watching the dances of pretty Portuguese women, without mixing these two pleasures with mercantile interests - that is, they do not like to go to the casino. And you don't even have to go far: in many hotels, entertainment programs are organized every night.

After dancing and swimming, you can devote some time to cultural leisure. Academservice offers about ten excursions along the Algarve coast. If you went to Portugal, so to speak, by gravity, then excursions in Russian would have cost you a pretty penny. Although local guides have begun to master the Russian language, only a few have mastered enough to conduct excursions. The partner of "Academservice" has such guides. And since "Academservice" has many groups, the cost of the excursion is low. Those who wish can be sent on an excursion to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, and even to the Spanish Seville (Portugal, like Spain, is part of the Schengen area, so a separate visa is not required to visit Seville). And, of course, there are excursions with visits to wine cellars, and there, of course, tasting. Portugal is one of the centers of winemaking. In addition to excellent fortified wines, with which many people quite rightly associate the country in the first place, very tasty dry wines are produced here.

Sea (that is, ocean) cruises in the Algarve are also organized at the proper level. As it should be - with a survey of rocks, caves, swimming and dining on the ocean. There is even a cruise on the Guadiana River, which runs the border between Portugal and Spain.

And after Lisbon, golf, fishing and cruises, it is worth lying in the shade under an almond tree and dreaming about how you will come to these blessed lands next year.

The Atlantic Ocean is considered one of the largest and most voluminous in size, namely the second largest after the Pacific Ocean. This ocean is the most studied and developed when compared with other water areas. Its location is as follows: from the east it is framed by the banks of the Northern and South America, and in the west its borders end in Europe and Africa. In the South, it turns into South ocean... And on the north side it borders on Greenland. The ocean is distinguished by the fact that there are very few islands in it, and the relief of its bottom is all speckled and has a complex structure. The coastline is broken.

Characteristics of the Atlantic Ocean

If we talk about the area of ​​the ocean, then it occupies 91.66 million square meters. km. We can say that part of its territory is not the ocean itself, but the existing seas and bays. The volume of the ocean is 329.66 million square meters. km, and its average depth is 3736 m. Where the Puerto Rico trench is located, it is considered the deepest ocean depth, which is 8742 m. There are two currents - North and South.

Atlantic Ocean from the north side

The ocean border from the north is marked in some places by ridges located under water. In this hemisphere, the Atlantic is framed by a jagged coastline. Little of her Northern part connected to the Arctic Ocean by several narrow straits. Davis Strait is located in the northeast and connects the ocean with the Baffin Sea, which is also considered to be part of the Arctic Ocean. Closer to the center, the Danish Strait is less wide than the Davis. Between Norway and Iceland, closer to the northeast is the Norwegian Sea.

In the southwest of the Northern Ocean Current are Gulf of Mexico which is connected by the Florida Strait. And also the Caribbean Sea. Many bays can be noted here, such as Barnegat, Delaware, Hudson Bay and others. It is in the northern side of the ocean that you can see the largest and largest islands, which are famous for their fame. This is Puerto Rico, worldwide famous cuba and Haiti, also British islands and Newfoundland. Closer to the east, small clusters of islands can be found. These are the Canary Islands, Azores and Cape Verde. Closer to the west - Bahamas, Lesser Antilles.

South Atlantic Ocean

Some geographers believe that the southern part is the entire area up to Antarctica. Someone defines the border at Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope of two continents. South coast Atlantic Ocean not as rugged as in the north, and there are no seas. There is one large bay near Africa - Guinean. The farthest point in the south is Tierra del Fuego, which is flanked by small islands in large numbers. Also, you cannot find here large islands, but there are separate islands like about. Ascension, St. Helena, Tristan ─ da Cunha. In the extreme south you can find Southern islands, Bouvet, Falkland and others.

As for the current in the south of the ocean, here all systems flow counterclockwise. Near the east of Brazil, the South Trade Wind forks. One branch goes north, flows near the northern coast of South America, filling the Caribbean. And the second is considered southern, very warm, moves near Brazil and soon connects with the Antarctic current, then goes to the east. Partially separates and turns into the Benguela Current, which is distinguished by its cold waters.

Atlantic Ocean attractions

The Belize Barrier Reef has a very special underwater cave. They called it the Blue Hole. It is very deep, and inside it there is a whole series of caves, which are connected with each other by tunnels. The depth of the cave reaches 120 m and is considered unique in its kind.

There is no person who does not know about Bermuda Triangle... But it is located in the Atlantic Ocean and excites the imagination of many superstitious travelers. Bermuda beckons with its mysteriousness, but at the same time it frightens with uncertainty.

It is in the Atlantic that you can see an unusual sea that has no shores. And all because it is located in the middle of a body of water, and its boundaries cannot be framed by land, only currents show the boundaries of this sea. This is the only sea in the world that has such unique data and is called the Sargasso Sea.

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After hard working days, I want to give up everything and wave over the horizon. Silence. Water. Rest on the ocean. Hammock under palm trees, cocktails and sunset. So where to go?

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Rest on the ocean can be different. It all depends on the resort and the season. In this article, wewe will discuss the most popular destinations.

Rest on the Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean is a distant and alluring romance. Here, surrounded by palm trees and local aborigines, you will have the opportunity to swim, eat seafood and try your hand at diving.

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Goa, India

The former Portuguese colony in India welcomes 2 million tourists every year. Everyone wants to be alone with the ocean and Asian flavor.

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Goa is divided into two parts:

1. North (young people and more come here thrifty tourists, there is a more developed infrastructure and more different entertainment);
2. Southern (considered the most decent and expensive, they seek peace and tranquility here).

Why go to Goa

• Beach vacation;
• Diving;
• Yoga;
• Ayurveda.

Pros of Goa

• Convenient to get there;
• Budgetary by world standards;
• Nice beaches;
• Developed tourist infrastructure;
• Distributed English language;
• There are no periods of extreme heat;
• Easy to rent a bike;
• Beautiful sunsets in the evenings.

Maldives

Maldives is located on several hundred small coral islands in the Indian Ocean. Choose any and enjoy the warm ocean.

Why go to Maldives

• Beach vacation;
• Separation from civilization;
• Diving;
• Surfing.

pros Maldives

• No visa required;
• White sand beaches and clean water;
• Lots of exotic fruits;
• Hotels on the water;
• Safely.

By the way, in the Maldives you can swim with giant whale sharks. Amazing experience. To at least roughly imagine these feelings, watch the video.

When to go to Maldives

Best time to visit the ocean in the Maldives: from to. Read more in the article about by month.

What to fear in the Maldives

• Few tourist attractions;
• High prices for everything (especially for drinking water);
• Sometimes stingrays and sharks swim to the islands;
• You cannot break corals and take them as a keepsake;
• Nudism is prohibited;
• Huge garbage fines.

What currency to take to the Maldives

It is better to take dollars on the trip. If the need arises, exchange them for local rufiyaas already on the islands. This is usually not required and all payments are made in US currency.

What to bring from Maldives

Tea, hand-made souvenirs and hookah sets.

Attention!You can not take out souvenirs from red and black coral, shells, pearls and products from the shell of a turtle.

Mauritius

Island state refers to East Africa. was the only habitat for the extinct Dodo bird.

Why go to Mauritius

• Beach vacation;
• Diving;
• Luxury vacation on the ocean.

Pros of Mauritius

• Luxurious service: beaches, hotels, restaurants, etc.
• There is no crime;
• Time is close to Moscow;
• The visa is made free of charge right at the airport;
• Around there are coral reefs with interesting animals.

When to go to Mauritius

What to fear in Mauritius

• Prices bite;
• Left side traffic;
• Sharp corals are often found near the coast, they are found in sea ​​urchins: do not forget about special shoes;
• The weather changes dramatically, do not forget to carry windbreakers or raincoats;
• There are strong currents beyond the nearest reefs. You shouldn't swim there without an instructor.

What currency to take to Mauritius

It is better to take dollars or euros with you. There is not much difference. V tourist spots you can pay by credit card, but there will be a commission. To shop in the markets, you will have to exchange the currency for local rupees.

What to bring from Mauritius

Wooden models of ships, souvenirs with a Dodo bird, key rings with colored sand.

Seychelles

The state in East Africa is located on 115 islands. True, only 33 are inhabited. After the discovery in 1971 international Airport, tourists and big business flocked here. More info in the post on how.

Why go to Seychelles

• Beach vacation;
• Diving;
• Surfing;
• Fishing in the ocean;
• Wedding by the ocean.

Pros of Seychelles

• No visa required;
• White sand beaches;
• The tourist infrastructure is well developed;
• Safe (occasionally steal);
• On Eden Island you can find an excellent Russian restaurant serving okroshka!

When to go to Seychelles

The best time to travel to the Seychelles is from November to March.

What to fear in the Seychelles

• Food poisoning;
• Contact with sea urchins and poisonous fish;
• Complex logistics (it takes a long time to get to the islands);
• Big tip (up to 20%).

What currency to take to Seychelles

On vacation it is better to take dollars with you. Rubles are difficult to change, and the euro rate is rotten. It is only necessary to change the currency officially: at banks, ATMs, at the airport. Currency trading is prohibited by law.

What to bring from Seychelles

Palm leaf souvenirs, sea walnut, coral and shell decorations.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a huge island in the Malay archipelago. An excellent choice for those who do not want to sit still. - the opportunity to combine beach gatherings and a cultural program in one trip.

Why go to Bali

• Beach vacation;
• Surfing;
• Acquaintance with Indonesian culture.

Pros of Bali

• Convenient logistics (there is an international airport on the island);
• Entertainment for tourists: nature reserves, attractions, etc.
• Lots of budget housing;
• Cheap scooter rental and gasoline;
• Beautiful and varied nature.

When to go to Bali

Rest in Bali is best in the dry season: from May to October. Read more in the article about by month.

What to fear in Bali

• Big waves;
• Street crime;
• Traffic jams;
• Bad roads;
• Cheating tourists.

What currency to take in Bali

It is best to take dollars or euros with you. Try to bring small bills. Note, it is better if dollars are released after 2004. Early versions may not be accepted. The fact is that a lot of fakes were riveted here at one time.

Do not change the currency in suspicious guys and where there is a course with a bunch of nines. Most likely, they will try to deceive you.

If you plan to take your bank cards with you, do not forget to inform your bank about this before the trip. Indonesia is considered not a very trustworthy country, so your card may simply be blocked for your own safety.

What to bring from Bali

Creations of local artisans: paintings, decorative weapons, dolls, masks, chess, etc. The girls bring oils, shampoos, soaps and cosmetics.

Sri Lanka

If you want exclusively beach vacation, then stop on the southern part of the island (remember about the monsoons). If you want a drive and adventure, then rent a car and drive around the island in search of attractions.

What to fear in Sri Lanka

• Unsanitary conditions;
• Dirty water (drink only from a bottle);
• Crime;
• Insect attacks (If mosquitoes will get you, and the fumigator does not help, then buy cinnamon oil from local residents);
• Strong waves and reverse flow.

What currency to take to Sri Lanka

On a trip to Sri Lanka, it is best to take dollars with you. Exchange them for rupees -no problem. Paying for purchases with bank cards should be done with caution. There are a lot of scammers. It is better to take small bills for exchange. The course is better on them.

What to bring from Sri Lanka

This is Ceylon! You should definitely buy tea and spices: cardamom, pepper, ginger, curry, etc. Along the way, you can take cosmetics and coconut macaw. This is such an alcoholic drink.

Rest in the Pacific

Pacific Ocean limitless and beautiful. Many people come to his resorts to get away from the familiar world as much as possible and get lost on the small islands.

Fiji

Fiji is one of the most developed countries in Oceania. It is located on three hundred islands, more than two hundred of which are uninhabited. Films and commercials about a tropical paradise are often shot here, so you should have a good idea of ​​what it looks like: islands, palm trees, blue water and beauties in bikinis.

Why go to Fiji

• Beach vacation;
• wedding ceremony;
• Swimming with sharks;
• Separation from civilization;

Pros of Fiji

• Tipping is not accepted;
• You do not need to make a visa;
• wildlife;
• Clean sandy beaches;
• Every day you can watch the ebb and flow.

When to go to Fiji

The ideal time to relax is from May to October. The air temperature fluctuates around 25 degrees. No heavy rains or hurricanes.

What to fear in Fiji

• Before rest, it is imperative to be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever, diphtheria and tetanus;
• The islands are very difficult to get to;
• Often there are clashes on ethnic grounds between the inhabitants of the country, you should not take part in rallies, pickets and wear political symbols;
• On unequipped beaches, sea urchins live in corals. Don't forget your beach shoes;
• Be careful when swimming, diving and fishing. In wild places it is quite possible to meet poisonous inhabitants of the ocean, sharks and sea snakes;
• In the cities they can rob, on the tourist islands it is excluded.

What currency to take in Fiji

It is best to take dollars with you on your trip. But it is not accepted to pay with them on the islands. Change your currency to local dollars.

What to bring from Fiji

The main souvenirs are handicrafts: bags, baskets, rugs, fans, wood crafts, shark-tooth knives and various dishes and accessories related to the life of local aborigines.

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

One of the most beautiful islands French Polynesia discovered by the infamous James Cook. Now it is a cult resort for wealthy tourists. Others do not fall here: too far from civilization. Around the ocean.

Why go to Bora Bora

• Beach vacation;
• Diving;
• Separation from civilization.

Pros of Bora Bora

• Wildlife;
• Clean beaches and water;
• Great service;
• There is no crime.

When to go to Bora Bora

The most the right time for rest falls in the period from May to October. At this time, there is little rain, and the temperature does not exceed 30 degrees.

What to fear on Bora Bora

• Wild prices for everything;
• Long flight;
• There isn't much to do on the island;
• Marine predators are somewhere nearby.

What currency to take on Bora Bora

It is most advantageous to take euros with you on your trip. Dollars can also be exchanged, but the rate will be worse. Bank cards are accepted almost everywhere.

What to bring from Bora Bora

First of all, they bring memories of heavenly rest and a rested body from Bora Bora. In the second -coconut soap, black pearls, marine attributes (shells, panamas, wicker baskets, etc.)

Hawaii, USA

Endless ocean, active volcanoes, jungle and comfortable hotels. Aloha, this is Hawaii! 160 islands - a separate US state. This imposes a number of peculiarities. More about them.

Why go to Hawaii

• Beach vacation;
• Acquaintance with Hawaiian culture;
• Volcanoes;
• Surfing;
• Diving.

Pros of Hawaii

• Payment in dollars;
• Widespread knowledge of English;
• Good level of service;
• There is no risk of catching a tropical infection;
• Rich night life.

When to go to Hawaii

Climate on Hawaiian Islands nice and smooth. There are 2 seasons: dry (April— September) and wet (October— March). Most of the tourists come during the wet season, since the temperatures are higher in summer and hurricanes are more frequent.

What to fear in Hawaii

• For holidays in Hawaii, you need to arrange ... With all the ensuing consequences;
• There are no direct flights from Russia;
• Due to the isolation from the mainland, prices are higher;

What currency to take to Hawaii

Dollars!

What to bring from Hawaii

Tourists usually buy traditional Hawaiian shirts, dresses and macadamia nuts on the islands. Plus a traditional set of souvenirs from the rest of the ocean: jewelry, seafood, art and so on.

Holidays on the Atlantic Ocean

The Atlantic Ocean, although cool, can also become great place for a beach holiday. Here are some examples.

Algarve, Portugal

In Portugal, you can have a great rest on the ocean coast, not getting too far away from civilization. If you wish, you canfind cheap hotelsor use couchsurfing ... Atlantic water is quite clean here, although colder than in the Mediterranean or Black Sea. In addition to the Algarve, there are many other resorts, for example.

Why go to the Algarve

• Civilized beach vacation;
• Acquaintance with Portugal.

Pros of the Algarve

• Easy to come up with a cultural program;
• Clean and civil;
• Developed infrastructure;
• Rich nightlife;
• Easy to reach for Schengen holders.

When to go to Algarve

The best time to relax is between May and October.

What to fear in the Algarve

• We need Schengen;
• Crowded beaches in season;
• Scammers;
• Cool water.

What currency to take in the Algarve

Take the euro.

What to bring from the Algarve

All traditional Portuguese souvenirs. Bring home some port or wine, cork products, cheese and olive oil.

Canary Islands

The autonomous region, located on the islands in the Atlantic Ocean, belongs to Spain with all the ensuing consequences (language, currency, visa, etc.). Here you can find wonderful beaches with black volcanic sand, which will help you to relax and forget about traditional everyday problems. In Tenerife, a legendary carnival is held, which is sometimes compared to the Brazilian one in terms of beauty.

Why go to the Canary Islands

• Beach vacation;
• Carnival in Tenerife;
• Surfing (beaches at Guincho and Ericeira).

pros Canary Islands

• Lots of delicious local wines;
• European service;
• Comfortable climate;
• Black volcanic sand beaches.

When to go to the Canary Islands

The best time for vacation is from May. A huge flow of tourists falls on Christmas and Easter.

What to fear in the Canary Islands

• We need Schengen;
• There are a lot of surfers (for beginners it is difficult);
• Cool ocean water;
• Few budget housing;
• Small space for a non-beach holiday.

What currency to take on the Canary Islands

Euro!

What to bring from the Canary Islands

Wine, cigars, aloe cosmetics, obsidian and olivine jewelry, and earthenware are usually brought from the islands. If you feel sorry for the money for souvenirs, then you can find a huge canary pine cone.

South Africa

A huge number of beautiful sandy beaches can be found on the Atlantic coast of South Africa. It is not far from the capital of this country - Cape Town. According to the stories of tourists, the atmosphere strongly resembles the south of France. Nice beach, adequate infrastructure, fresh wind.

If you wish, you can get to the cape Good hope, there, before your very eyes, two oceans will merge into one whole: the Atlantic and the Indian.

Why go to South Africa

• Beach vacation;
• Surfing;
• Swimming with sharks;
• Safari in nature reserves;
• Diving;
• Yachting;
• Hike to visit the penguins.

Pros of South Africa

• Extensive The cultural program;
• Good service in tourist destinations (for Africa);
• Surf paradise.

When to go to South Africa

The best time to relax is from October to March.

What to fear in South Africa

• Long flight;
• Crime;
• Sun (take a hat, cream, glasses);
• In border areas there is a risk of contracting malaria, yellow fever.

What currency to take in South Africa

The country's currency is the South African rand. There are many exchange offices, but it is better to use bank ones. Hotels charge an additional commission. You cannot pay in dollars or euros. You can take both world currencies. Preferably in small bills.

What to bring from South Africa

Tanzinite stone jewelry, African artisans: paintings, masks, figurines, beaded jewelry and traditional nautical souvenirs.

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic occupies two-thirds of the island of Haiti. People come here to lie on the beach and take a break from the usual civilization.

Why go to the Dominican Republic

• Beach vacation;
• Diving.

Dominican pluses

• No visa required;
• Beautiful and clean beaches;
• Unusual cuisine.

When to go to the Dominican Republic

What to fear in the Dominican Republic

• Long flight;
• Acclimatization problems;
• The locals do not speak English well;
• Internet problems (speed);
• Petty theft;
• Expensive excursions;
• Problems with early check-in at hotels.

What currency to take to the Dominican Republic

The main currency is the peso. But tourists can safely pay with American dollars. If you decide to buy local currency, be sure to keep your receipt. Otherwise, you will not be able to change the leftovers at the end of the vacation.

What to bring from the Dominican Republic

Tourists return from the Dominican Republic with bottles of rum, cigars, coffee and cocoa. Many seafood souvenirs are sold: shells, stars, shark teeth, crabs and beautiful stones.

Holidays on the Arctic Ocean

There is no beach vacation in the Arctic Ocean. And in general, here you will not find anything from the traditional television picture. No palm trees or coconuts. Snow, ice and crazy wind are all around. But there are adventurers who are planning entire expeditions to these parts to surf the vast expanses of snowmobiles and enjoy the complete solitude and beauty of northern nature.

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If you don't feel like going to Goa, go to the Maldives. The beaches Nika and Soneva, Cocoa Island, Banyan Tree are considered excellent here. Reaching these fabulous places people can relax on one of the practically uninhabited small islands Indian Ocean... Aside from the delightful beaches, people here enjoy diving and snorkeling. For romantic getaway better than you can imagine. It is advisable to get here in the months from November to April.

Another must-see is Mauritius. The local shores are famous for luxury hotels and coral sand. The island is protected from all sides by coral reefs. The best beaches at your service are Paradis, Trou aux Biches and Flic en Flac. From April to May, this is the best time to relax. December to March are ideal conditions for diving, and from June to August it is time for surfers.

For family vacation the Seychelles are ideal. There are wonderful beaches Praslin and Anse Volbert with clean fine sand. The banks are decorated with branched takamaka trees and granite rocks. Almost all hotels here are in the form of private boarding houses, designed for quiet rest... For sailing or windsurfing, the time is from May to October. For diving, choose a time from September to November or from March to May.

Atlantic Ocean

If you want something unusual, choose the Canary Islands, the island of Homer. It differs from many other Canary Islands. Here you can feel peaceful and relaxed. Tourists come here for the coastal black volcanic sand, calm calm surf and isolation from the civilized world. The best time here is from November to May. Most people come here at Easter and Christmas.

Many people relax on the beaches of South Africa, stretching almost along the entire coast. The most popular place The beach of Cape Town is considered a holiday here, perhaps because it is somewhat reminiscent of the south of France. Vacationers here will see a lot of grass, shady palms and amazing light brown sand. Lots of restaurants and bars, picnic spots, fresh and pleasant wind - what else is needed for happiness. It is best to come here to relax from October to March.

Pacific Ocean

The best and most expensive beaches in the Pacific Ocean are located in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. For example, around the Matira beach, nature has created a natural protection in the form of coral reefs, so the water in the bay is very warm and always calm. There are no attractions and excursions here, only a beach holiday. At the end of summer, it is too crowded here, but the best time to relax is from May to October.

You can look at huge boulders sticking out of the water and coral reefs in Palau, on the beaches of The Rock Islands. Warm water and soft sand are here all year round. The aquatic fauna deserves special attention, as it is quite diverse. It is because of this that divers all over the world dream of visiting The Rock Islands at any cost. Local island Mecherchar is famous for its jellyfish lake - there are a huge number of them and it looks just fantastic. The best time rest months are counted from February to March.

In total, Russia is washed by the waters of twelve seas of three oceans. There is also an inland Caspian Sea in Russia. Our country has a large commercial and industrial fleet, as well as a navy. Everything Natural resources these seas are under state protection. Like other countries, Russia is struggling with the pollution of the World Ocean, which occurs due to the release of oil and other harmful substances into its waters.

What oceans wash Russia from the north?

In fact, from the northern part, our Motherland is washed by the waters of only the Arctic Ocean. Its six seas wash the shores of Russia. These are the Barents, White, Kara, Laptev, Chukchi and East Siberian seas. All of them are marginal, and only the White is the inland sea. They belong to shallow waters for the reason that they were formed by flooding the land area with oceanic waters. The average depth of these seas is no more than 200 m.

The seas are separated by all kinds of mountain archipelagos and islands: these are New earth, Northern Land, and also therefore the question "What oceans wash Russia from the north?" not entirely correct. Here it is best to name one ocean and list its seas washing the northern

Harsh arctic ocean

The territory of these seas is characterized by very harsh climatic conditions. The water temperature is low all year round, and the ice coverage of the seas increases from west to east. Only a small piece Barents Sea in winter it is not covered with ice. This is because a branch of the warm North Atlantic Current enters this territory. On this territory is Murmansk - a port that never

Because of the winds and currents, the ice floes of these seas are constantly moving, or drifting. When they collide, huge hummocks are formed, the height of which reaches 15-20 meters. There are especially many of them in the Kara and Chukchi Seas.

The territory of the seas of the Arctic Ocean is the shortest route from the western part of Russia to the Far East. Its length is about 5600 km.

What oceans wash Russia from the east?

From this part, our Motherland is washed by the seas of the Pacific Ocean, namely: the Japanese, Okhotsk and Bering seas. These seas are separated from the open ocean by islands. They are the largest and deepest in the entire territory of Russia. Through the straits of these seas, there is an exchange of waters with the Pacific Ocean. The periods of ebb and flow are well manifested here. The largest tides are characteristic of the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. Here the tide can reach 14 meters.

Therefore, the answer to the question "What oceans wash Russia from the north and east?" will be next: in the north the border Russian Federation it is washed by the seas of the Arctic Ocean, and in the east - by the Pacific. Both in depth and in the relief of the seabed of the Pacific Ocean are fundamentally different from the seas of the Arctic Ocean.

Interestingly, the total area Bering Sea(about 2 million sq. km) is even more area Saudi Arabia... There are about 400 species of various fish in the Bering Sea.

And over the Sea of ​​Japan there are frequent waves, the height of which reaches ten meters. Hurricanes are especially frequent here in autumn. During severe storms, the waves rise even higher. Its waters are home to about nine hundred types of fish.

In the relief of these seas, one can clearly trace the outskirts of the continent, deep-sea basins, and the continental slope. The deepest depths of these seas are about 3.5-4 thousand meters, and they are located not far from the island arcs that limit them. They have a large number of active volcanoes... Deep-sea trenches are also located here, and strong tsunamis, earthquakes and seaquakes are often observed at the boundary of lithospheric plates.

Features of the Pacific Ocean

The question of which oceans wash Russia is primarily related to the peculiarities of their seas. Since they are located in a temperate climatic zone, their waters are characterized by warmer temperatures. But in the cold season, cooled air from the continent is carried to these seas. Because of this, almost the entire territory of the Okhotsk Sea, as well as parts of the Bering Sea and the Sea of ​​Japan, is covered with ice strata.

The natural world of these seas is much richer than in the seas of the North Atlantic Ocean. On the Far East a valuable animal lives - a fur seal, as well as a sea otter. Salmon, cod, herring, mussels and crabs are of great importance for the industry.

South and west coasts

What oceans wash Russia from the south and west? Here the shores of Russia are at the mercy of the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic includes the internal seas: Baltic, Black and Azov. They are located deep on land and have little or no connection to the main ocean. These seas are quite warm. Their shores are important for the tourism industry. For a short period of time in winter, ice forms on the Azov and shallow parts of the Black and Caspian Seas.

It is interesting that the ancient Greeks were not inclined to give the Azov sea such a high rank. They called it simply - Lake Meotian.

The youngest and shallowest is the Baltic Sea. Russia is washed by the waters of its two bays: Finnish and Gdansk. Sometimes strong winds raise the waters of the Gulf of Finland, which often causes floods in St. Petersburg. Which oceans wash Russia is of great importance for industry. For example, in Gulf of Finland there is a catch the following types fish: Baltic herring, cod. Animal world The Azov and Caspian Seas are richer: for example, the Caspian Sea contains up to 80% of the world's sturgeon stock.

The Gulf of Finland has many interesting features. For example, because of its freshwaterness in the 18-19th centuries, this reservoir "sank" many ships. The wood from which they were made was not salted by its waters, and therefore the ships very quickly sank to the bottom.