May is exactly that spring month that can delight us with warmth, a riot of green colors and a pleasant holiday somewhere in nature. But after such a long winter and sweltering cold, I already really want to go somewhere to the seas, where the warmth in May is already in full swing warming up tourists.
Moreover, this month is famous for a large number of holidays that can be spent with benefit for the soul and body. So let’s figure out together where it’s warm in May and which resort is best to go to. As you can imagine, there is plenty to choose from.
Perhaps Turkey is also the most popular among Russians. This is not surprising, because they are famous for their quality service, clean sea and pleasant staff, and all this for minimal money. Thus, in answer to the question about where it is warm in April-May, we can safely name Egypt and Turkey. At this time of year you can already spend your holidays and weekends here.
Egypt
For those who like to soak in warm water, the climate of Egypt is more suitable, where the sea is warmer in May by about two degrees than in Turkey. Accordingly, the air temperature is also higher. Of course, the difference seems insignificant, but for those who do not tolerate heat well, even one or two degrees makes a big difference. This is understandable, because the consequences can be very unpleasant.
Türkiye
Where is it warm in early May? Of course, it’s softer here. Here the thermometer shows about 26 degrees. But this is the temperature that is considered the most comfortable for a person to relax. But the evenings in Turkey are quite cool, so when going for a walk, do not forget to bring a jacket or a warm sweater.
Thailand
A holiday in Thailand will cost you an order of magnitude more than in Egypt and Turkey, but you can gain a lot of impressions here, especially if your hobby is windsurfing. It is in May that ocean waves and tropical downpours begin, which contribute to successful surfing.
Morocco
If extreme sports are not your thing, then the Moroccan resort of Agadir, which is famous for its clean golden sands and warm, gentle sea, would be an ideal holiday option. The air temperature will pleasantly please you with 27 degrees.
Montenegro
If passively lying on the beach is not the goal of your vacation, then Montenegro would be a good option. This is the resort where it is warm at the end of May. Good weather promotes active swimming, and also provides an opportunity to expand your horizons thanks to interesting excursions.
Tunisia
Tunisia is a resort where the heat in May has not yet fully established, so it is advisable to come here already in June. Then the water will warm up more and the wind will subside.
Cyprus and Greece
At these resorts, the season opens in May. True, the sea is still cool, and you are unlikely to be able to swim, but do not forget that you can visit many interesting places here. It will also be interesting and fun for children to wander through the ancient ruins and areas that they read about in books.
Israel
Israel is just two in one for those who want to combine beach holidays and active walks. The air temperature in May here ranges from 25 to 30 degrees, and there are plenty of interesting places.
Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, the beach season also begins in May, but the water is still not warm enough for comfortable swimming. The air temperature here is similar to Russia in May - 20 degrees.
Jordan
Those who want not only to relax, but also improve their health, can go to Jordan. This country has it. Its medicinal properties are famous throughout the world. In May, the weather in Jordan is excellent: the warm sun has already warmed both the land and the water. By visiting this country, you can not only swim and get medical treatment, but also enrich yourself culturally by ordering excursions to ancient monuments. It is also worth visiting the caves and admiring the coral reefs.
Europe
Booking a tour of Europe in May will be a great decision, because it's not so hot yet, which means it will be easier to travel by bus. Moreover, walking around the city in spring is more pleasant than in summer, because nature only comes to life, everything around turns green and pleases the eye. The choice of countries you can visit is huge. France, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Spain... In general, choose the route to your liking.
Czech Republic and Poland. To spend a pleasant time here, you won’t need much money, but you will certainly enjoy what you see. Be careful and take care of booking your tour early, because usually there are quite a lot of people who want to go there in May.
Mauritius
Mauritius is simply a paradise for those who love impressions and exotic things. You will definitely get a lot of impressions there. Just look at someone constantly spewing lava! And there are so many different exotic dishes you can try here. The weather in Mauritius is quite comfortable, it is warm here, and there is practically no wind.
Seychelles
The Seychelles are picturesque islands bordered by turquoise water. This is a wonderful corner of the globe, where the sea is warmer in May than anywhere else. And the air temperature is 27 degrees. If you are wealthy enough, the Seychelles will offer you a truly heavenly holiday in upscale hotels with their own beaches. It’s an expensive pleasure, of course, but it’s worth it, believe me.
Asia
Just in May, the birthday of Buddha is celebrated on a grand scale in Asian countries. And it is accompanied by noisy events and fun. This is very interesting, so you will not regret if you visit Nepal, China or South Korea during the May holidays.
Now you know where it is warm in May. This means that you can decide for yourself where to go on vacation. The choice, as you may have noticed, is quite wide.
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The closer spring comes, the more people want to go abroad on vacation. The most popular spring month among tourists is May. Firstly, it is very close to summer, and the weather at many resorts is hot and sunny. And secondly, in Russia at the beginning of May there are long holidays associated with holidays: May Day and Victory Day. If the last month of spring is the most popular, then it is difficult to understand where tourists go most of all. Everyone has their own preferences, and some choose exotic places. But still, the majority prefer proven routes and choose between Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, Israel and other popular destinations among Russians. Often the choice in favor of one country or another is made because of the weather. Where it's warmer, that's where they go. Where is it warmer in May: Cyprus or Tunisia? – this is exactly the question we will consider in the article, and you will be able to analyze everything and make your best choice.
By the way!
We already have interesting articles about the weather on our website, take a look:
- weather in Cyprus in May.
- weather in Tunisia in May.
After studying them, you can also make your choice in favor of a particular country and resort.
How is Cyprus different from Tunisia?
Yes, this is an interesting question. People fly to both of these countries to spend holidays on the beach, swim in the sea and enjoy wonderful days of relaxation. Both of these countries are washed by the Mediterranean Sea and the beaches in the countries are sandy, rarely rocky. So what are the differences? And they are.
Firstly, this is culture. Cyprus is a European country. Here are all the values and laws that exist in Europe. During the day, people sunbathe on the beaches, and in the evening and at night they have fun in clubs and bars. In Tunisia, during the day, tourists relax on the beaches, and in the evenings they sit in their rooms or in restaurants located on the territory of the hotel. Arabs mostly live in Tunisia, and this leaves its mark on the culture and life in the country. Muslims practice their way of life. Of course, in Tunisia there are not so many believers and religious people as in Egypt, but still very similar. Night discos in cities are not accepted here; it is not customary to make noise and shout here on Sunday. In Tunisia, residents follow the laws of religion and visit mosques and temples. Therefore, when vacationing in Tunisia, you must remember that your vacation will take place without noise, alcohol and without much entertainment.
The second difference is the types of entertainment. As we have already said, in Tunisia life only goes on during the day. But even during the day there is not much entertainment here. For example, those who love a sports lifestyle are better off going to Cyprus. There are sports clubs on almost every beach in the country. You will be offered diving, surfing and much more, including horseback riding. In Tunisia, everything is modest - on the beaches there are sun loungers, umbrellas and there is only sea and sand. Very few beaches and hotels offer entertainment. And mostly these are boat trips or catamarans.
The third difference is the flight time. Flying to Cyprus from Moscow is a 3-4 hour flight. You just need to fly over the Black Sea and Turkey. And to get to Tunisia you will have to fly halfway across Europe. But Tunisia is close to Italy, and if you have a Schengen visa, then you can easily go on vacation to Sicily or Malta.
Another difference is the attractions and excursions. Tunisia will have more beautiful historical monuments than Cyprus. The local oriental bazaars are worth so much! Plus there are many mosques in the country, some of which are several centuries old. As for Cyprus, the country certainly has its own attractions, but there are fewer of them. But excursions in Cyprus are better. How can I say, here they are more advanced or something. That is, the guides take the money and work it off in full. They take you on luxury buses and ships and show and explain everything in an accessible way. While in Tunisia, guides often work poorly and are in a hurry to take tourists to their hotels.
You can look for many differences, but the main thing is that in Tunisia, holidays are calm and mostly only on the beaches. In Cyprus it is noisy, loud at night, but you can relax everywhere and for your own pleasure.
Weather in countries and resorts in May.
As for the weather and sea temperature, it is also different at the end of spring, and in any other month. The countries are located on the same sea, but are located so far from each other that the weather here varies greatly.
Cyprus is already quite warm in May. The air warms up to +25 +30. In Tunisia in May the weather is sunny, but not very hot. The air is heated to +22 +25 degrees.
The temperature of the Mediterranean Sea off the coasts of the countries also differs. If the sea near Cyprus is quite warm, as it is warmed by warm winds from Egypt and Israel, then off the coast of Tunisia the sea is cool. In the resorts of Cyprus, the sea is heated to +23 +25 degrees, and if you want to go into the sea in Tunisia, then you will find temperatures no higher than +20 +22 degrees.
So. You can summarize and draw a conclusion. In May it will be warmer in Cyprus than in Tunisia. Both the air and the sea in Cyprus are already fully consistent with summer temperatures. But if you like a quiet holiday, then it is better to choose Tunisia. Yes, it is cheaper at this time of year, which will allow you to save a sufficient amount of money.
Cyprus!
How much has merged in this sound for the Russian heart! A few hours after taking off from Moscow - and now our friendly company landed at Larnaca airport, and all around was scorched, yellow, flat terrain with rare bright green bushes. And we are rushing along a luxurious highway at high speed in a bus from the Biblio Globus to Ayia Napa, our refuge for these 10 days. Many people call this place (resort town) the Cypriot Ibiza, and the very name of this place comes from the Venetian monastery of the same name that was once built here.
Our 4-star hotel, surrounded by green hedges, roses, some beautiful flowering vines (as it turned out, we arrived in the “yellow summer”, and everything blooms only thanks to everyday care and watering, and their “green summer” lasts for April). There are two swimming pools, a paid tennis court, and a volleyball court on site. Here tourists are offered studio rooms, which provide everything they need for a comfortable stay - air conditioning (free only for Russians, all other foreign citizens pay a certain amount of euros for use!), toaster, refrigerator, kettle... And just think! – a juicer (thanks to which every morning we made juice from local oranges - unsightly in appearance, but very juicy! - and our mornings became ORANGE!
Since everything was “all-inclusive” for us, we didn’t deny ourselves anything! The food was tasty, a little monotonous, but you could still choose something for yourself (personally, I liked the arugula salad and dorada fish).
The shore near our hotel was made of volcanic rock - not very hospitable. But soon we were advised to visit Nissi Beach (city beach) - turquoise sea, white sand... A FAIRY TALE! And the question of where to sunbathe and swim was resolved once and for all! The beach is free, but umbrellas and sun loungers are paid (2€ per piece).
In addition to a beach holiday, we wanted to get acquainted with the history and culture of Cyprus, its attractions. To do this, our tour operator Biblio Globus offered many different excursions, some of which we purchased.
Our first trip was a visit to one of the most beautiful (and richest!) monasteries in Cyprus - the Kykkos Monastery, which over 900 years has experienced many adversities (for example, in 1821 the Turks took gold and silver from here on 16 camels!)
The monastery houses an icon of the Kykkos Mother of God, which has great miraculous power (it is hidden from the eyes of pilgrims by a silver frame). There is a museum at the monastery, where religious objects are displayed: the clothes of ministers, ancient icons, etc. There is also a souvenir shop where anyone can purchase icons painted and consecrated by monks, honey and wine from the monastery farmsteads. It is not customary to visit the monastery in shorts or short dresses, so everyone who is unprepared is given robes.
The second excursion was to the Macheras Monastery, near Nicosia, among lush coniferous forests. The serpentine road leading to it is so steep that even anti-sickness pills did not help some tourists - the height of the mountains and the steepness of the turns were impressive! The monastery got its name thanks to the miraculous icon of the Mother of God Maheratissa, which translates as “knife”. This icon, one of three painted by Luke during Mary’s life, was brought to Cyprus from Constantinople and hidden in the mountains. For a long time no one knew where it was kept. Only in the 12th century did two monks find it in a cave. To get through the dense thickets, they used a knife found here, and since knife in Greek is “makheri” - hence the name of the icon and the monastery. People from all over the world come to venerate the shrine - we also hastened to venerate it with our aspirations...
We also visited the village of Lefkara, which is famous for its silver products using the filigree technique - the finest silver lace, which is used to decorate dishes, cutlery, and jewelry. Another national pride of the people of Cyprus is lace. The craft is passed down from generation to generation. Local residents are proud that once upon a time, Leo himself
For those who want to spend a holiday in an exotic country on the Mediterranean coast, the choice often comes down to just a few options. Those who have read the article about have already received answers to some of their questions. Here we will talk about another attractive holiday destination and try to figure out which is better to choose, Tunisia or Cyprus.
From the article you will learn
Tunisia or Cyprus - comparison
Vacationers go to both Tunisia and Cyprus primarily overseas, although local cuisine, excursions to sights and the exotic atmosphere of a country whose way of life is so different from the usual are also important factors. Both countries can offer this in full. Both have loyal fans who are ready to defend their favorite to the last and provide evidence in his favor. But most often, people who have visited these countries agree on one thing: it all depends on what kind of vacation you need.
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Where is safer, Tunisia or Cyprus?
Despite the fact that Tunisia and Cyprus are generally on equal terms in terms of the number of pros and cons, we have a clear winner in this category. Even if the political situation in Tunisia settled down Cyprus no matter where safer.
An important role here is played by the fact that Cyprus is a Christian country and welcomes vacationers with open arms, while in Tunisia they are often not very welcoming to foreigners and people of other faiths. There is no such problem in Cyprus.
If you are a woman traveling alone or in a group of women, you need to be even more careful. In Tunisia, you are likely to become the object of persistent male attention, which is unlikely to be pleasant for you. Muslim men call out on the streets and whistle after even those women who are dressed more than modestly and are accompanied by a companion. So if you are not ready for constant invasion of personal space, it is better to choose Cyprus. And the merchants offering goods on the streets and beaches are much less intrusive there.
Where is the weather better? Where is the warmest sea?
Both countries have a warm climate, but in Cyprus the swimming season is much longer. In Tunisia it is limited to late spring, summer and early autumn, while in Cyprus it even makes sense to go In November. The exception is the island of Djerba, where is it warmer than in the rest of the territory Tunisia, due to a more favorable geographical location and natural obstacles blocking cold currents from accessing the island. Here you can relax even in April and May when it is still cold in Cyprus.
It is also worth considering that thalassotherapy is much better developed in Tunisia, and spa and thalasso treatments can be performed even in winter, especially on the island of Djerba, where.
If for you important so that not only the air is warm, but also sea, better to choose Tunisia. In Cyprus, even at the height of the swimming season, the water temperature rarely rises above +23 °C.
Beaches of Tunisia and Cyprus
According to reviews from vacationers, beaches in Cyprus much worse. White sand here is only on a small section of the coast, mostly the beaches are either yellow or pebble, and there are both small pebbles (north of Ayia Napa) and large ones (north of Paphos). The beach infrastructure here is also much less developed than in Tunisia.
And here go diving more interesting In Cyprus. There are not many places in Tunisia where the sea is clear enough for this, and the bottom is almost everywhere sandy and unremarkable. But even in Cyprus you need to be careful and choose the beach carefully. The sea off the east coast is not very suitable for snorkeling, as the constant winds tend to make it too choppy.
Tunisia or Cyprus: prices and service
If you are traveling to Cyprus, be prepared to shell out some cash. This is a European country and the currency used is the euro. Everything here stands out more expensive than in Tunisia, from accommodation to food. Common in both countries all inclusive system, but the average price for a hotel where such a system works in Cyprus will be noticeably higher.
However, this price is justified: in Cyprus the level of service is much higher, and the hotels themselves are on average better. In Tunisia, the room stock is often outdated, and you can expect service that is not up to the number of stars assigned to the hotel.
It is important to remember one more thing: if you are going to a three-star or lower hotel in Tunisia, then the real price of accommodation will almost always be higher than the officially stated one. You will most likely have to pay money for many additional small services, which in good hotels should be included in the fee or even be free.
And yet, high-level hotels in Tunisia plenty too, and rest it will cost you a lot here cheaper than a holiday in Cyprus. If you are not too picky about the quality of service and are on a budget, Tunisia will be a more suitable choice for you.
Let's also compare prices for tours to Tunisia and prices for tours to Cyprus in 2017-2018: a tour to Tunisia for 2 weeks costs from 20 thousand rubles, while prices for a tour to Cyprus start from 40 thousand rubles.
There are often hot offers on tours to Tunisia:
Other Considerations
Tunisia and Cyprus offer completely different types of holidays. If you are interested beach holiday, then Tunisia provides him with the best conditions. If you want to plunge into city entertainment and nightlife then Cyprus will be more attractive to you. Its closest Tunisian analogue is Sousse, but it can hardly be called an optimal compromise. The level of entertainment in Cyprus is still higher, and the beaches in Sousse are inferior to the beaches of other Tunisian resorts.
Fans of excursions will find something to see in both countries. In Tunisia you can visit the Sahara Desert and ride camels. There is also a nice zoo here. But excursions to historical and architectural sights are much more numerous and varied in Cyprus. For example, tourists are highly advised to visit a donkey farm and take part in one of the gastronomic tours.
If you are interested in wellness treatments, especially the increasingly popular one - the best choice would be Tunisia. Here, many hotels and health centers offer spa and thalasso services, and their quality is controlled at the state level. In Cyprus, thalassotherapy began to develop only in recent years, and a suitable option will still have to be looked for.
North African Tunisia, the country's close location to the sea provides a subtropical climate in the coastal region and a tropical climate in the rest of the territory. An ideal resort at any time of the year. The island of Cyprus is a fabulous island with golden beaches where there is never a dull moment. Which is better: Cyprus or Tunisia in 2018?
It offers vibrant nightlife and stunning scenery with dense cedar forests. Hot summer, rainy winter, best time for vacation: from June to September. Archaeologists are constantly excavating in this country, there is something to dig - the island has its own history, if you are a fan of plunging into the past, then you cannot find a better place. In your free time from beach fun, it’s time to visit Kolossi Castle, examine the mosaics at the Villa of Dionysus or the Petrou tou Romiou fort.
Ancient monuments
Here, according to ancient Greek myths, Aphrodite herself was born. There are many ancient monuments in the capital of the state, Nicosia. This is the Trypiotis Church, Turkish baths, they have been known since pre-Ottoman times. In Limassol there is a museum of the Middle Ages with knightly armor, coins and other exhibits of that time.
Tunisia
Rich in beach resorts such as Sousse, Djerba, Hammamet, Mahdia. This country also has something to see; history has left and preserved many cultural monuments here. Ancient Carthage, which everyone knows about from school, was destroyed many times and rebuilt just as many times. Utica is a Phoenician colony and traces of bygone times are still preserved. El Jem is famous for its amphitheater, built in the third century BC. Tunisia is a good holiday destination for the whole family, there is something for everyone to do. When traveling to Tunisia, take into account the fact that this is an Arab, Muslim country; this imposes some restrictions.
Pros and cons of a tourist destination
It is best to book tours or hotel rooms in advance for both countries. At the height of the season, this will be more difficult, and prices will increase. The weather conditions are approximately the same, but in some respects Cyprus still wins: the European mentality, a larger selection of entertainment, good national drinks and developed service prevail here. Tunisia will offer more exotic things; lovers of the breath of hot Africa should better go here; there is a chance not only to relax, but also to receive medical treatment, take hydrogen sulfide baths, and thalassotherapy.
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