Where To Go On Holiday
Are you thinking of leaving for a distant destination in the hottest month of the year, without having to spend a fortune? Undecided on where to go to spend your well-deserved relaxation after a long and interminable year of work? No problem! We will take care of offering you all the right suggestions for your dream holiday by the sea or in the city, staying within the European borders or aiming for distant and exotic destinations, flying to the other part of the continent. Here are some of the proposals for a summer holiday.
Tanzania: Journey to the Heart of East Africa
If you have an adventurous journey in mind, to discover the African continent, Tanzania could be a destination to consider. The strong point of the region is undoubtedly the breathtaking panorama, which you can admire firsthand, perhaps from the summit of Kilimanjaro which, with its almost 6000 meters, stands as the highest mountain in Africa, and is located on the border with Kenya. The rich wooded savannah that extends at the foot of the massif will make you feel part of a nature that is still largely unspoiled and waiting to be discovered. The beauty of Tanzania is precisely the variety of its landscapes so, after an exciting safari in the Serengeti National Park, among lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos, nothing prevents you from totally changing scenery.
Norway and Its Fjords
Among the possible destinations to consider if you are thinking about where to go on holiday in August there is certainly Norway. If the cold currents of northern Europe can be an obstacle to a complete visit in the rest of the year, the summer month par excellence is on the contrary the right time to discover all the most fascinating views of the Norwegian coast, to be kept in the mind as precious postcards. In addition to the capital Oslo, which boasts important awards in terms of the balance achieved between modern architecture and respect for nature, you can experience the thrill of staying in one of the typical wooden houses of Bergen.
Cape Verde: Crystal Clear Water and Dream Beaches
Do you want sun and sea all year round? The archipelago of Cape Verde, which stretches about 500 km from the Senegalese coast, is what you are looking for. The month of August is ideal for visiting the islands of Cape Verde, characterized by strong trade winds blowing for most of the year. Boa Vista, Sal and Fogo are home to the most beautiful and sought-after beaches in the area, reachable by numerous flights from nearby Portugal.
And if you are tired of the sea and want to add a pinch of culture to your journey through the wonders of the Senegalese archipelago, you can always move to Santiago and visit Cidade Velha, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
Tour of the Most Beautiful Islands in the Mediterranean
Among breathtaking views and paths to be covered on foot or by bike, here you can come across the spectacular hatching of the eggs of the Caretta Caretta turtles, which from the beach of Conigli, in Lampedusa, run towards the sea. Santorini, on the other hand, is one of the most typical postcards of Greece, with its cobalt blue roofs and its steep cliffs from which to admire romantic sunsets over the Aegean waters. Fira, Oia and Firostefani are just some of the picturesque villages of Santorini, to be reached with one of the many flights from Athens.
Small as an extension, but no less rich in beaches for sailing and snorkeling is the island of Formentera, in the Balearics, also famous for its nightlife. After a day spent basking in the sun on one of its most famous beaches, such as Espalmador and Ses Illetes, you can enjoy a magical sunset from the Cap del Barbaria lighthouse, and spend the rest of the evening in one of the many clubs on the coast.
From Singapore to Indonesia: The Most Exotic Destinations Not to Be Missed
If for your holidays in August on a budget you want to move to Asia and its architectural and naturalistic treasures, an interesting idea could be to set out to discover Indonesia. The fact that the month of August is hot and dry will allow you to avoid the powerful showers that are quite frequent in this area during the rest of the year.
You will thus be able to fully enjoy the scenic beauty of the island of Bali and that of Lombok, which unlike the former is perhaps less known but equally hospitable and suggestive, especially for lovers of wild and unspoiled nature. Another Southeast Asian destination to be included in the list of possible places to go on holiday in August is Singapore, known as the “garden city” because of the perfect urban balance between the green of its parks and the architectural profile of the tall skyscrapers. Here modernity is at home, as evidenced by one of Singapore’s most iconic buildings, namely the Marina Bay Sands, a complex of three skyscrapers that ends with a futuristic ship-shaped terrace, from which to cast your gaze over the entire city.
Aruba: The Caribbean Paradise
Do you want to fly to one of the most fascinating beaches in the Caribbean? The island, which is located less than 30 km from the coasts of Venezuela, is known as a real tropical paradise, and is the ideal destination both for those who simply want to spend a quiet and relaxing holiday by the sea, and for enthusiasts of water sports, which can devote themselves to kite surfing, windsurfing and snorkeling on the beaches of Palm Beach and Hadicurari. Among the attractions of Aruba not to be missed on your holiday full of nature and fun, you can also include:
- The Arikok National Park, which extends all around the solitary Hoiberg massif, the symbol of the island
- Eduardo Tromp’s staircase, with its 587 steps to go through in a challenge against yourself
- The Quadrikiviri Cave, a double cave with openings on the ceiling capable of creating an unusual and undoubtedly suggestive atmosphere