Where to spend your vacation in November 2021 without leaving Russia? We tell you about the best destinations where you can go to rest at the end of autumn.
In November, you can forget about a beach vacation in Russia: the air temperature tends to zero, in the south it rains heavily, and in Siberia and the Far East there is already snow and frost. As an alternative, we can only recommend a good hotel somewhere in Sochi with an indoor heated pool. But in November, you can get good medical treatment in sanatoriums or at the thermal springs of Adygea, and in the second half of the month, some ski resorts in Russia open.
Contrary to the stereotype that there is nowhere to rest in Russia in November, we have selected such places where you can have a wonderful vacation.
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Where to go in November 2021 in Russia
The south coast of Crimea
In the last month of autumn in Crimea, the number of tourists is noticeably decreasing: the sea has already cooled down, the winds are beginning to rage, the weather becomes capricious and unstable. Sometimes a warm cyclone comes to the peninsula, and the air temperature rises noticeably to + 20 ° С, but most often in November it is damp, windy and cool. If during the day it is still relatively warm + 12 ° C, then by night the temperature drops to + 4 ° C, and you cannot do without a jacket. Most of the days are cloudy with frequent rains, especially in the mountains. Frost-resistant natures still bathe in the sea, although the water is cold (+ 15 ° C), and it is chilly to leave the sea.
If you are looking for a place to go in Russia in November (and, moreover, inexpensively), then it is best to relax in the large cities of the South Coast: Yalta, Alushta or Sevastopol. In the Crimean villages, life stops at this time, all entertainment establishments are closed, so it is better to give preference to popular resorts, especially if you are traveling with children. What to do on vacation? You can go on excursions, fish, ride a bike or explore hiking trails. In rainy weather, you can visit the closed museums of Bakhchisarai, Yalta and Sevastopol. In a good one - the Botanical Garden in Nikita, the cave city of Chufut-Kale, Inkerman, Chersonesos, Balaklava, Cape Fiolent and other amazing places.
Krasnaya Polyana
Where to go in November 2021 in Russia? You can have an inexpensive vacation in Krasnaya Polyana: hotel prices are lower than in Sochi and Adler, while the condition of the new residential complexes is excellent. Many of them are equipped with a swimming pool and sauna, there are fitness centers and spas for those who wish. Convenient transport interchange allows tourists to get to Sochi or Adler within an hour by car and rail.
Although almost all of Russia vacation in November will be overshadowed by capricious weather, it is very warm in Krasnaya Polyana: + 10 ° С during the day, + 4 ° С at night, the number of cloudy days with snow and rains is not so great - up to 4 days a month. There is no snow cover yet, the ski season has not yet begun, but you can walk along the mountain trails, engage in various sports, fish and ride the funicular. There are museums and an exhibition hall in Krasnaya Polyana. In the place of Medvezhy Ugol you can drink water from a mineral spring, which is close in composition to the famous "Narzan" in Kislovodsk, and the open-air cage complex with wild animals in the Laura river valley will be very pleasant for children.
Dombay
Ski holidays in Russia in November are possible at the popular resort of Dombai, located in the center of the Teberda Nature Reserve in Karachay-Cherkessia. At the end of autumn, another season opens for active winter tourism. The weather in November is excellent: during the day + 4 ° С, at night -5 ° С, more than half of the days in November are sunny.
Dombai ski slopes of different difficulty levels: the slopes at the top are more suitable for beginners, the slopes at the bottom are located in the forest area, steeper and more hilly, they will require certain skills and dexterity.
Lovers of beautiful nature will surely like the local landscapes - mountains, lakes and forests. Dombayskaya Polyana is located in the Teberda nature reserve, there is a nature museum in Teberda, there is also a small zoo with wild animals. Not far from the village of Arkhyz, buildings of the X-XII centuries have been preserved - medieval temples and the ruins of an ancient Alanian city.
Elbrus
Where else to go in November 2021 in Russia? Alpine skiing (and not only) holidays, in addition to Dombai, are available in Kabardino-Balkaria - this is the region where the most famous mountain in Russia is located, it is also the highest - Elbrus. Elbrus is a popular ski resort, which attracts professionals and amateurs of mountaineering and winter sports: snowboarding, freeriding, kiteboarding, etc. In November, the average air temperature here is + 5 ° С, in the evening + 2 ° С.
The Elbrus region is extremely popular among outdoor enthusiasts. There are excellent conditions for mountain tourism and ski holidays. The ski slopes have different levels of training; there is a special ski school for beginners. Climbing Mount Elbrus is popular.
Kabardino-Balkaria has its own mineral water springs, and there are many sanatoriums in the region. Here they treat diseases of the heart, respiratory system, nervous system and skin diseases. Sightseeing lovers can visit the reserve, national park and museum.
Mountain Altai
Gorny Altai is the right place to go on vacation in November 2021 in Russia. Tourists can comfortably stay at one of the Altai recreation centers or in a cottage. The best ski slopes are located in Belokurikha, in the area of Turquoise Katun, lakes Aya and Manzherok. Gorno-Altaysk has its own ski resorts. However, the season opens closer to December, and in November tourists can go on excursions, admire the local landscapes, and breathe fresh air. The most popular among tourists are the Katun River, Lake Teletskoye, Lake Aya and Mount Belukha.
The last month of autumn in Altai most often comes with snow and frost, usually a stable snow cover falls from the 10th to the 20th. During the day there is a slight frost up to -5 ° С, sometimes the air temperature rises above zero, at night up to -5 ... -10 ° С. It gets dark early in winter, nothing is visible by 17 o'clock.
In November, horseback riding and climbing excursions, jeeping, rafting and fishing are in great demand. Hiking trails are no longer very relevant due to the rapidly changing weather conditions, because it is coming to winter. But tourist groups are still being recruited, although not as actively as in August and September. Many people like to visit the Tavdinsky caves and the unique temple on the island of Patmos.
Holidays in Russia in November 2021: other options
If the weather is not too chilly, then you can go on a short trip by purchasing a tour of the Golden Ring or to the suburbs of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Autumn weather is an unpredictable thing, and due to recent climate changes, November in some regions looks more like October, therefore, when planning a vacation in November in Russia, think carefully about your wardrobe - take both warm clothes and clothes suitable for good weather.
Other popular destinations for excursion and recreational recreation in Russia:
- Tours to Karelia →
- Tours to Essentuki →
- Tours to Kaliningrad →
- Tours to Kazan →
- Tours to Saint Petersburg →
Finally, there is an excellent option that does not require large financial costs: to get out to a remote village to visit friends or relatives.In the afternoon, walk through the damp autumn forest, catch ecologically clean small fish in the local river, and in the evening heat the hut with fragrant resinous wood and enjoy a hot dinner with pleasant people.
If you are thinking about a vacation abroad in November, then read our article on the best destinations for a vacation by the sea.
