08-07-2019
Armenia has one of the oldest culture and language in the world. It’s a small, cozy country, great place to spend your summer vacation both with your family and friends if you love nature, mountains, historical and cultural places, food, food and food.
Sights and nature of Armenia in July
July is the best time to be in Armenia, because although it's hot (mainly in Yerevan), it's the best time to discover Armenia's nature, as by discovering nature you discover yourself.
The majority of Armenians spend their holidays in Sevan Lake as the water is at its best temperature in July. Sevan lake is surrounded by Geghama mountains; the view from the mountains is amazing (great opportunity for photographers). The highest peak of Geghama mountains is Azhdahak (3597m), it's an extinct volcano. It's a great place for culture and archeology lovers, as there are many old pictographs on the mountains.
Dilijan is the next favorite place of Armenians to spend summer in July as it is rainy and breezy there. If you love forests, rain and fresh air, you'll love Dilijan, too.
If you're an extreme lover, then Yell Extreme Park, located between Yenokavan mountains, is a great place to have an active rest and good memories. ZipLine is one of the popular activities in Yell Extreme Park. The length of the lines are different, starting from 135m to 750m. The height is 200-300m above the ground. Children love it, adults love it, you'll love it, too.
Another extreme experience is waiting for you in Tatev. Not only you can be in a historical monument built in 9th century- Tatev Monastery, but also you can have a ride in an aerial tramway, which is world's longest cableway (5752m), recorded in the Guiness Book of Records.
Weather in Armenia in July
Weather is very hot in July in Yerevan, but in regions it is mainly breezy. If you’re a sun and warm weather lover, then Armenia is waiting for you.
What to do in Yerevan in July
As it is hot in Yerevan in July, indoor activities, such as going to museums, concerts and other events, are the best. Yerevan has lots of cultural, historical and archeological museums. The most popular museum is Matenadaran. It holds the history of written cultures of Armenia and other nations. It has collected about 23,000 manuscripts, including almost all areas of ancient and medieval Armenian cultural and sciences. It also has manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, Greek, Ethiopian, Syrian, Latin, Tamil, and other languages.
There are many concerts not only in pubs with a fee, but also open-air and free, happening in July in Yerevan. But the center of music is Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet with its astonishing architecture.
Tours and excursions in July
As July is the time when people usually have their holidays, there are many tours and excursions to different directions in Armenia. Bravo Armenia will help you to plan the tour of your dreams to Garni-Geghard, Noravank, Tatev, Sevan, Echmiadzin, Khor Virap and other sights of Armenia.
Holidays and events of July
One of the most popular and favorite holidays- Vardavar, is on July 28 in 2019. Everybody is in the streets and both kids and adults drench each other with water. Vardavar is a great holiday to escape from summer heat.
There are interesting and free festivals happening in July in 2019: Ecotourism festival in Vayots Dzor (on 13th July), Watermelon festival in Yerevan (on 22th July).
Fruit of Armenia in July
July is the time when Armenians enjoy Armenian national fruit- Apricot. But it’s also the best time for eating watermelon, melon, peach, cherry.
