For several years now, planning a summer vacation and going to a resort has been a serious project.
It is necessary to find a destination that meets a minimum of needs, desires and expectations, and someone who will sponsor it.
The issue of the sponsor has been resolved, I recognize myself in that role, but it is necessary to balance the wishes and possibilities.
You go on summer vacation at the end of July, beginning of August, when there is the least chance of precipitation, but also when the prices are the highest, just because of that peak season.
I will write about the selection for this summer when the time comes, and now I would like to tell you how I spend my days in the preseason.
Due to the large number of unused vacation days, we were a little late this year, so we decided to use those days in June. We went to the sea, and the season has already started.
I wrote about a stopover in Bansko, a walk around the old town and a visit to the mountains, as well as a morning walk in Kavala.
But I didn't write about visiting one of the most beautiful beaches I've been to.
We were accommodated in the center of Kavala, in a hotel opposite the pier, and we had to drive several kilometers to the beach for swimming.
No problem, because the crowds haven't started yet and there aren't many tourists on the streets.
We stopped at one, the closest city beach, but it is still a messy beach, without bars, sunbeds and umbrellas.
Truth has several umbrellas. but everyone was busy and the option was a towel on the sand in the sun.
We stayed for a short time, took a bath, dried off and continued to the beaches outside the city.
The beach that was our destination is the beach of the Tosca beach hotel.
The receptionist directed us to a part of the complex where we could park the car, and since we liked the beach at first sight, we rented deck chairs and an umbrella and settled down in the shade.
The price of €10 for one set (umbrella and two sunbeds) pleasantly surprised me, considering that we had the parking lot, restaurant, toilets and showers of the hotel at our disposal.
On some beaches where I stayed, there are no showers, or I have to pay extra to use them.
And everything is available here, and it's not crowded yet.
I remember two years ago, when we returned from Cyprus, from the pre-season trip and were thinking about where to go to the sea...
The hotel that we paid 450€ in 2015, two years ago in the same terms and capacities, with the same service, BB, was 1850€.
Four times more expensive, for some accommodation that probably hasn't improved its offer.
It's not worth it.
That's why it occurred to me to check the prices of accommodation in Tosca beach at the end of July, beginning of August.
The service they offer is all inclusive, so I expected a slightly higher price.
Just a question of how much higher?
Before I write, what is the price for 10 nights for two), I will share with you some pictures of the beach and accommodation facilities, so that you can get an idea of what this complex looks like and is it worth the price that they are asking for staying in this hotel.
On both sides of Tosca beach in a small bay, there are rocks.
On one side of the rocks, they create a beautiful scene of wild nature, while on the rocks on the other side of the beach, there are cascade-built, placed objects - apartments.
A shorter sandy beach with umbrellas and a restaurant with a beautiful garden was at our disposal for a few days and we enjoyed using it.
It wasn't very crowded and there were a lot of free sunbeds, but I can't imagine what the peak season looks like, when the hotel is full of guests and when a lot of tourists come to the beach who are not guests of the hotel, and who, like us, can use the resources of the beach and restaurant for a small fee.
Because of the small crowd, I took advantage of the hottest part of the day and walked along the beach, as well as between the accommodation facilities and the entire complex.
If I were a guest, I would not be happy if, in the height of the season, when the hotel is full, visitors who are not guests of the hotel are walking these streets.
For this reason, I cut short the exploration of the complex and went down to this heavenly beach.
And the price?
Very interesting 😅
For ten days in the top season, for two adults, on an All inclusive basis, the price is €3800.
A true small fortune that makes this hotel an unacceptable choice for my budget.
And that's why, for a few days, I enjoyed for very little money in this region, sleeping in a hotel in Kavala, and swimming on the beautiful beach of Tosca.
A piece of paradise for a few days cost me little and it was enough for me to recharge my batteries until the next destination, which will be my choice during the season (not as cheap, but very affordable).
