The holiday season is beginning, which means more and more people are thinking about where to go for a seaside holiday in June. Or not to the sea, but so that you can go without a visa. Or maybe not go anywhere? Where to relax in June in Russia? If you are asking yourself one of these questions, quickly read our article.
We have collected the most popular destinations for a June holiday abroad and in Russia, learned about entry rules, found tickets and selected excellent hotels. All you have to do is choose.
Sea holidays in June
If you are wondering where to go abroad to the sea in June, pay attention to this part of the article. It contains the most popular resort countries among Russian tourists, where you can fly in 2023.
Turkey
The beach season in the country opens at the end of May, but for many the water still seems cool: the Aegean Sea warms up to +22 °C by mid-June, and the Mediterranean Sea warms up to +25 °C. But at the resorts located on the Black Sea coast, it is still a little cold to swim, so it is better not to consider them in June. But the air temperature is encouraging: even at the beginning of summer in Turkey it will be consistently above +25 °C, the peak heat will come closer to autumn.
How to get there
Regular flights fly from Russia to Turkey, and charters will be added in the summer. Prices for air tickets from Moscow to Antalya and back start from 25,000 rubles*, the journey takes 5 hours 10 minutes.
Entry rules
Russians to enter Turkey only need a foreign passport, which is valid for 120 days after the end of the trip. You can stay in the country for up to 60 days without a visa.
All restrictions related to COVID-19 have been lifted, however, upon entry into Turkey, passengers may be asked to take a PCR test.
Where to stay
Belek: four-star hotel Maya World Park (rating 8.0 out of 10). Room price from 17,200 rubles* for two.
Bodrum: four-star hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Bodrum Marina Vista (rating 9.0 out of 10). Room price from 19,700 rubles* for two.
Antalya: five-star Akra Hotel (rating 9.2 out of 10). Room price from 21,000 rubles* for two.
Tunisia
June Tunisia is very comfortable: during the day it reaches +28 °C, and in the evening there is a pleasant coolness. The beach season is already open, the water in the sea warms up to about +24 °C. In the north of the country, in the capital Tunisia, at the beginning of the month it is a little cooler, but in Sousse and Hammamet, popular among Russian tourists, people are already swimming and sunbathing with might and main. Moreover, the country is famous for its beaches – they are wide, sandy and without sharp entries into the sea. Therefore, if you are looking for where to go on a seaside vacation with children in June, consider the resorts of Tunisia.
How to get there
There are no direct flights from Russia to Tunisia for this summer. The fastest way to fly is with a transfer in Cairo – this journey will take about 10 hours. Prices for one-way tickets start from 50,000 rubles*.
Entry rules
Russians do not need a visa to visit Tunisia (you can stay in the country for up to 90 days), a valid passport is enough.
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry into Tunisia have been lifted.
Where to stay
Sousse: five-star hotel Mövenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse (rated 8.2 out of 10). Room price from 11,300 rubles* for two.
Hammamet: five-star Radisson Blu Resort & Thalasso Hammamet (rated 8.1 out of 10). Cost from 14,300 rubles* for two.
Tunisia: five-star Dar El Jeld Hotel and Spa (rating 9.7 out of 10). Room price from 15,200 rubles* for two.
Greece
At Greek resorts people are already swimming in full swing in June: the beach season opens at the end of May. The weather stops throwing up unpleasant surprises in the form of rain, the sun is shining, but not too hot – in general, a very comfortable holiday, especially with children. During the day, the thermometer shows around +28 °C, and the water in the sea is warmed up to +23 °C. The warmest place is on the island of Kos, and Corfu and Rhodes are no less beautiful. But on the Halkidiki peninsula and the island of Santorini it can be cool at night in June, so it’s better to postpone your vacation until July.
How to get there
There are currently no direct flights from Russia to Greece, and most likely there will be no charters this summer season either. You can fly with transfers in Istanbul, Yerevan, Belgrade and other cities where planes fly from Russia. The duration of the journey and the price of tickets depends on the chosen resort. For example, the cost of a flight to Kerkyra (the capital of the island of Corfu) starts from 77,000 rubles* (from Moscow and back), the journey takes from 13 hours.
Entry rules
Russians wishing to visit Greece will need Schengen. The country’s visa centers in Russia are operational. You will also need a passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival, and medical insurance.
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry into Greece have been lifted.
Where to stay
Corfu: four-star hotel Divani Corfu Palace (rating 8.3 out of 10). Room price from 13,900 rubles* for two.
Kos: four-star Platanista Hotel (rating 9.1 out of 10). Room price from 18,300 rubles* for two.
Rhodes: five-star Mitsis Grand Hotel Beach Hotel (rating 9.1 out of 10). Cost from 25,900 rubles* for two.
Bulgaria
The beach season in Bulgaria opens in May, but the water temperature in the Black Sea does not rise as quickly as in the Mediterranean. It’s cold to swim at the beginning of the month; it’s better to plan your vacation for the second half of June, when the thermometer outside shows up to +28 °C, and the water is warmed up to +23 °C. The beaches at Bulgarian resorts are sandy and very comfortable, perfect for relaxing even with very young children.
How to get there
There are currently no direct flights between Russia and Bulgaria. Most resorts are conveniently accessible from Varna, where flights fly from Moscow with transfers in Istanbul. Prices for round-trip tickets start from 69,000 rubles*; the journey, including connections, will take you at least 6 hours.
Entry rules
To travel to Bulgaria, Russians need a visa – either a national one or a Schengen one (however, in early May the country announced that it would not allow entry on an unopened Schengen visa). A passport valid for at least three months after the end of the trip is also required.
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry into Bulgaria have been lifted.
Where to stay
Sunny Beach: four-star hotel DIT Majestic Beach Resort (rating 9.1 out of 10). Room price from 12,800 rubles* for two.
Nessebar: four-star hotel Sol Nessebar Mare Resort & Aquapark — All inclusive (rating 8.9 out of 10). Room price from 13,500 rubles* for two.
Golden Sands: four-star hotel Nympha Hotel, Riviera Holiday Club — All Inclusive (rating 8.8 out of 10). Room price from 15,700 rubles* for two.
Cyprus
Russians love the resorts of Cyprus for their well-groomed, clean beaches, many of which are marked with a “blue flag”. In June you can swim in Cyprus, because summer comes to the island in April. Even at the beginning of the month it can be very hot, sometimes the thermometer shows up to +35 °C. The water in the sea is also very warm – it’s a little invigorating in the morning, but by noon it usually warms up to at least +25 ° C, and by the end of the month it becomes even warmer. The hottest places are Larnaca and Ayia Napa; Limassol is a little cooler.
How to get there
Prices for air tickets from Moscow to Larnaca and back in June start from 43,000 rubles*. There are no direct flights; prepare for transfers in Yerevan, Dubai and other cities to which there are flights from Russia. Minimum travel time to Cyprus is 11 hours.
Entry rules
You can enter the country from Russia with a national visa or a multiple-entry Schengen visa. You will also need a passport valid for at least three months at the time of departure from Cyprus.
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry to Cyprus have been lifted.
Where to stay
Ayia Napa: four-star Grecian Sands Hotel (rating 9.1 out of 10). Room price from 15,900 rubles* for two.
Limassol: five-star GrandResort hotel (rating 9.1 out of 10). Room price from 19,200 rubles* for two.
Larnaca: four-star Lordos Beach Hotel & Spa (rating 8.7 out of 10). Room price from 21,800 rubles* for two.
Croatia
The weather at the beginning of summer can be unpredictable: sometimes travelers talk about the warm sea and gentle sun, and sometimes about rain and winds. Therefore, if you want to fly to Croatia in June, we recommend checking the weather forecast for the coming weeks. But in any case, in early June it will be cold to swim at all local resorts. But in the second half of the month, summer finally decides to fully come into its own, and the air temperature rises to a stable +25 °C, and the water warms up to +23 °C.
How to get there
The most convenient way to get to the resort towns of Croatia is from Dubrovnik. Air tickets from Moscow and back cost from 90,000 rubles*, but you will have to fly with transfers (usually in Istanbul or Doha), there are no direct flights. The journey will take at least 9 hours.
Entry rules
Russians need a national or Schengen visa to travel to Croatia. Previously, it was possible to enter with a visa from Bulgaria, Cyprus or Romania, but after the country joined the Schengen zone on January 1, 2023, these options are no longer relevant. You will also need a passport valid for at least 6 months.
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry into Croatia have been lifted.
Where to stay
Umag: four-star hotel Hotel Villa Rosetta (rating 8.7 out of 10). Room price from 18,600 rubles* for two.
Porec: four-star hotel Hotel Park Plava Laguna (rating 9.3 out of 10). Room price from 22,600 rubles* for two.
Dubrovnik: four-star hotel Bota Palace (rating 9.7 out of 10). Room price from 35,700 rubles* for two.
Egypt
June is the last month before the sweltering summer heat, when you can still have time to swim in the warm Red Sea and admire the colorful fish. There is no need to complain about the coolness: during the day the sun is no lower than +35 °C, but the water is very warm, about +27 °C. It is hotter in the south of the Sinai Peninsula. If you are planning to go to Egypt in June, it is better to focus on the first weeks of the month.
How to get there
There are direct flights from Russia to Egypt. Tickets from Moscow to Sharm el-Sheikh and back for June cost from 98,000 rubles*, the journey takes about 7 hours.
Entry rules
Russian travelers can apply for an electronic tourist visa in advance to enter Egypt or receive it upon arrival in the country (only cash is accepted to pay the visa fee). You will also need a passport valid for at least 6 months.
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry into Egypt have been lifted.
Where to stay
Sharm el-Sheikh: five-star hotel Jaz Belvedere Resort (rating 9.4 out of 10). Room price from 13,400 rubles* for two.
Dahab: four-star hotel Jaz Dahabeya (rating 9.3 out of 10). Room price from 13,900 rubles* for two.
Hurghada: five-star Sunrise Garden Beach Resort (rated 9.5 out of 10). Room price from 16,700 rubles* for two.
UAE
The United Arab Emirates in June will appeal to those who like to swim in the warm (almost hot!) sea and don’t mind the scorching sun – the summer heat is already coming to the country. The water temperature depends on the resort: in Fujairah at the beginning of June it is +25 °C, and in Dubai it is +32 °C. Many tourists complain that the sea is not refreshing at all, the sand burns, and the beach is too hot. And the thermometer shows no less than +38°C, no matter what city you are in. So you shouldn’t go to the UAE with children in June.
How to get there
Tickets from Moscow to Dubai and back in June can be found from 28,000 rubles*. The flight is direct, the journey takes 5 hours 30 minutes.
Entry rules
Russians do not need a visa to travel to the UAE, provided that they plan to stay in the country for no more than 90 days. It is enough to present a foreign passport, which will be stamped and given permission to enter the country. They may also ask for health insurance.
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry into the UAE have been lifted.
Where to stay
Sharjah: four-star Coral Beach Resort Sharjah (rating 8.8 out of 10). Room price from 10,900 rubles* for two.
Fujairah: five-star Palace Beach Resort Fujairah (rated 9.0 out of 10). Room price from 11,600 rubles* for two.
Dubai: five-star Royal Central Hotel The Palm (rating 8.0 out of 10). Room price from 12,100 rubles* for two.
Morocco
The beach season in Morocco is just beginning in June, but the water in the ocean is warmed up to +22 °C. It’s hotter in the south: in Agadir the thermometer already shows up to +30 °C during the day, in the north it’s a little more comfortable and milder, the climate there is closer to the Mediterranean. If you don’t like the heat, choose Casablanca or Tangier. Please note that at night it is still cool everywhere, about +18 °C.
How to get there
There are no direct flights from Russia to Morocco. You can fly to Casablanca from Moscow for 58,000 rubles* (price for a round-trip ticket), the minimum travel time including transfers will be 11 hours.
Entry rules
Russians can stay in Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days; for travel they will only need a foreign passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of intended departure from the kingdom. You will also be asked to fill out a special form to obtain an entry permit.
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry into Morocco have been lifted.
Where to stay
Casablanca: four-star hotel Barcelo Casablanca (rating 8.1 out of 10). Room price from 9,200 rubles* for two.
Tangier: four-star Marina Bay Hotel (rating 9.4 out of 10). Room price from 11,900 rubles* for two.
Essaouira: five-star hotel Hotel Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa sea & spa (rating 8.8 out of 10). Room price from 12,100 rubles* for two.
Maldives
June is considered low season in the Maldives: skies are often cloudy and tropical rains occur at night. However, even in bad weather it is hot here, the air temperature stays around +30 °C, and the water is heated to +28 °C. Some complain of stuffiness due to high humidity. Also, do not forget that the sun in the Maldives is treacherous: even when the sky is overcast, you need to use a cream with a high SPF.
How to get there
You can fly from Moscow to Male in June for 58,000 rubles* (the cost of a round-trip ticket). Direct Aeroflot flights are twice as expensive, but the journey takes 8 hours 40 minutes. The journey with a transfer will take at least 12 hours.
Entry rules
Russian tourists can stay in the Maldives for up to 30 days. A free visa is issued at the airport, but this will require printed copies of your hotel voucher and return tickets, as well as medical insurance. In addition, you must fill out a health declaration (within 96 hours before departure).
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry to the Maldives have been lifted.
Where to stay
Four-star hotel Summer Island Maldives Resort (rating 9.1 out of 10). Room price from 21,700 rubles* for two.
Four-star hotel Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives (rated 8.8 out of 10). Room price from 28,000 rubles* for two.
Five-star Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa (rating 8.6 out of 10). Room price from 28,300 rubles* for two.
Dominican Republic
It’s hot in the Dominican Republic in June. During the day, the thermometer even in the shade shows up to +32 °C; at night the temperature does not drop below +23 °C, so you should not expect morning coolness. The water in both the sea and the ocean is heated to approximately +28 °C. It will be a little cooler in Samana. But the sun is very strong everywhere, don’t forget to cover your head with a hat and apply sunscreen.
How to get there
Flights fly from Russia to Santo Domingo. Prices start from 200,000 rubles* for round trip tickets. The minimum travel time is 24 hours, usually you have to make two transfers.
Entry rules
Travelers from Russia can stay in the Dominican Republic without a visa for up to 30 days. Upon entry, a tourist card is issued. You also need a valid passport, medical insurance and a completed health declaration.
Where to stay
Samana: Aparthotel Xeliter Vista Mare (rating 8.5 out of 10). Room rates from 10,900 rubles*.
Punta Cana: four-star hotel Westin Puntacana Resort & Club (rated 9.1 out of 10). Room price from 18,000 rubles* for two.
Puerto Plata: five-star hotel Be Live Collection Marien — All Inclusive (rating 8.1 out of 10). Room price from 18,400 rubles* for two.
Cuba
The Caribbean Sea is very warm in June, but early summer in Cuba is considered the low season. This is all due to the unpredictability of the weather: the sky can become cloudy in ten minutes. The rains are heavy but short-lived, but they can ruin your holiday. The air is humid and hot, the thermometer shows about +30 °C. But the water is like fresh milk, minimum +28 °C.
How to get there
Ticket prices from Moscow to Havana, the capital of Cuba, and back in June start from 250,000 rubles*. The flight takes at least 20 hours, be prepared for one transfer (the cheapest way to fly is through Istanbul).
Entry rules
Russians can stay in Cuba without a visa for 90 days. To enter, you need a passport valid for at least one month from the expected end date of the trip, as well as a form filled out the day before departure.
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry to Cuba have been lifted, but tourists may be subject to random testing upon arrival.
Where to stay
Five-star Iberostar Playa Alameda Hotel (rating 8.3 out of 10). Room price from 10,400 rubles* for two.
Four-star hotel Sol Palmeras (rating 8.5 out of 10). Room price from 13,300 rubles* for two.
Five-star hotel Melia Varadero (rating 8.6 out of 10). Room price from 13,800 rubles* for two.
Where to go in June without a visa
Many Russians are considering not only a beach holiday in June: they are ready to go on a trip to where they can get from Russia without unnecessary documents. But, by the way, there is also a sea in such countries. Now we’ll tell you everything.
Montenegro
Summer in the country begins in May, and in June the weather in Montenegro can even be hot: for example, in Podgorica the thermometer shows up to +28 °C, in Budva – up to +25 °C. But the water is still cool, about +21 °C, although some are already opening the swimming season. There are more and more tourists every day, summer cafes and restaurants are reopening, and cozy terraces are opening. In general, you definitely won’t regret a vacation in Montenegro in June.
How to get there
From Russia you can fly to Podgorica with a transfer in Istanbul, and from there go to more tourist cities and resorts. A ticket from Moscow and back in June will cost from 93,000 rubles*. The journey takes at least 8 hours.
Entry rules
Russians can stay in Montenegro without a visa for up to 30 days; it is enough to have a valid passport. Upon arrival, it is important to register with the police or tourist office within 24 hours (hotels usually do this automatically).
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry into Montenegro have been lifted.
Where to stay
Kotor: four-star Hotel Splendido (rating 8.7 out of 10). Room rates from 11,600 rubles*.
Herceg-Novi: four-star Palmon Bay Hotel & Spa (rating 9.1 out of 10). Room rates from 15,100 rubles*.
Budva: four-star hotel Hotel Zeta (score 9.5 out of 10). Room price from 16,600 rubles for two*.
Abkhazia
At the beginning of summer, the weather in Abkhazia is changeable, sometimes there are short-term rains. The air temperature is about +23 °C, the water temperature is no higher than +21 °C. For many it is quite chilly, so the beaches are not yet as crowded as in July. But it will be comfortable to go on excursions and see the sights of the country. If you plan to go to the mountains, take a raincoat and a warm jacket just in case.
How to get there
The most popular way among Russians is to fly to Sochi (tickets from Moscow and back cost from 7,900 rubles*, the journey takes 3 hours 50 minutes), and then take a taxi or minibus and cross the border with Abkhazia.
You can also get to Abkhazia by train. For example, a train from Moscow to Sukhum takes 1 day 22 hours, a one-way ticket costs from 7,500 rubles*.
Entry rules
Russians do not need a visa to enter Abkhazia; they can cross the border using an internal passport.
All COVID-19 restrictions on entry into the country have been lifted.
Where to stay
New Athos: three-star hotel Konstanta Hotel (rating 8.7 out of 10). Room price from 6,400 rubles* for two.
Sukhum: four-star hotel AinLan (score 9.5 out of 10). Room price from 6,500 rubles* for two.
Gagra: four-star Hotel Abaata (rating 8.9 out of 10). Room price from 11,900 rubles* for two.
Georgia
June is one of the most comfortable months for traveling to Georgia. It can be hot during the day, thermometers in Tbilisi and Batumi sometimes show more than +30 °C, but in the evening the temperature drops by 10 degrees, so it’s very comfortable to walk. You can go to the Black Sea, although it is still cool to swim – the water is heated to a maximum of +22 ° C. Or head to the mountains for natural beauty and fresh air.
How to get there
At the end of May, direct flights between Russia and Georgia were restored. Tickets from Moscow to Tbilisi and back for June can be found from 38,000 rubles* with a transfer (in Yerevan, flight 5 hours 30 minutes) or from 44,000 rubles* for a direct flight (journey 3 hours 15 minutes).
Entry rules
Russians can stay in Georgia for up to one year without a visa. All you need is a valid passport.
All COVID restrictions on entry into Georgia have been lifted.
Where to stay
Tbilisi: four-star hotel Folk by Tbilisi Luxury Boutique Hotels (rating 9.6 out of 10). Room price from 9,100 rubles* for two.
Batumi: three-star Hotel Old Town (rating 8.4 out of 10). Room price from 9,600 rubles* for two.
Kazbegi: four-star hotel Rooms Hotel Kazbegi (score 9.1 out of 10). Room price from 13,900 rubles* for two.
Republic of Belarus
The country is very comfortable in the summer, and considering how easy it is for Russians to get there, the Republic of Belarus occupies one of the leading places in the list of destinations where you can go in June from Russia without a visa. Many fly to Minsk to see the sights and walk around the green city. But in addition, the beach season opens in Belarus at the beginning of summer. Yes, there is no sea in the country, but there are many beautiful lakes and rivers in which it is already comfortable to swim in June.
How to get there
There are direct flights from Russia to Belarus. A ticket from Moscow to Minsk and back can be found for 5,800 rubles*, the journey takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Entry rules
Travelers from Russia do not need a visa. You can stay in the country for up to 90 days; to enter you only need an internal passport.
All COVID-19 entry restrictions have been lifted.
Where to stay
Minsk: four-star hotel “Victoria Spa Minsk” (rating 8.6 out of 10). Room price from 8,000 rubles* for two.
Brest: four-star Hermitage Hotel (rating 9.4 out of 10). Room price from 8,900 rubles* for two.
Grodno: four-star hotel “Kronon Park Hotel” (score 9.7 out of 10). Room price from 13,900 rubles* for two.
Where to go in Russia in June
Sochi
The southern resort city will be the first in the list of options for the request “vacation in Russia in June.” The tourist season here opens at the end of May; sun loungers and umbrellas are installed along the sea, summer cafes and verandas begin to operate. The sea is not too warm yet – the water temperature does not exceed +22 ° C – but you can sunbathe to your heart’s content in the sun that is not yet too hot. And June is also an excellent opportunity to see all the sights of the city and its surroundings before the real summer heat sets in.
How to get there
In June, you can fly from Moscow to Sochi and back for 8,000 rubles*, the journey will take 3 hours 45 minutes.
Another option is to take the train. A ticket from Moscow to Sochi (one way) costs from 4,400* rubles, you will spend 1 day 12 hours on the way.
Where to stay
Four-star hotel “Denart” (rating 9.9 out of 10). Room price from 8,000 rubles* for two.
Four-star hotel “Chebotarev” (rating 9.3 out of 10). Room price from 9,700 rubles* for two.
Four-star hotel “Grace Horizon” (rating 9.5 out of 10). Room price from 11,400 rubles* for two.
Anapa
If you are wondering where to relax in Russia at sea with children, Anapa almost immediately comes to mind. This city is ideal for a family vacation; it has a well-developed infrastructure and many inexpensive, good hotels. In June, the beach season is already open in Anapa, although the sea is still cool at the beginning of the month. We recommend planning your trip for the second half of the month so that the water has time to warm up to +23 °C and the rains that occur in the first weeks have stopped. At this time, real summer will come with +28 °C in the shade, when it is so pleasant to lie on the beach under an umbrella and eat ice cream.
How to get there
You can now travel from Moscow to Anapa by train. A one-way ticket costs from 4,600 rubles*, the journey takes 1 day 6 hours.
Where to stay
- Three-star hotel “Eurasia” (rating 8.8 out of 10). Room price from 2,000 rubles* for two.
- Four-star Grand Sapphire Hotel (rating 9.5 out of 10). Room price from 9,900 rubles* for two.
Four-star hotel Rinn Rise (rating 9.3 out of 10). Room price from 13,400 rubles* for two.
*Prices are current at the time of publication.
