EVERYTHING ABOUT ARMENIA – FROM A TO Z
A number of tourists visiting Armenia increases annually by more than one forth. And it is not surprising: a great culture, a rich cuisine, an amazing architecture – all these are about Armenia. The country with the most delicious shashlik in the world, a unique lake Sevan, lofty mountains and dense forests, noble brandy and rich fruits.
Main Armenian resorts
A ski resort is worldwide known Tsakhadzor. Curative resorts visited by tourists from all over the world to recover – are Sevan, Jermuk, Dilijan.
Armenian climate
A country climate is continental, mountainous, winter is short, summer is hot and dry. The rainiest months – are in spring and at the beginning of summer. The most convenient time for visiting the country – is autumn when a hot weather goes away, weather is suitable for enjoying sweet fruits. During winter you may enjoy relaxing on the first-class Tsakhadzor resort.
Visa and customs
Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian citizens are not required to claim a visa for visiting Armenia. A foreign currency is not banned to export and to import, as for a national one – it is. Sums exceeding 10,000 dollars can be transferred only by means of bank transfers.
As for duties, up to 50 packs of cigarettes and 2 liters of alcoholic drinks can be imported.
How to get to Armenia
There are several daily flights to Yerevan from Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo and Domodedovo. A flight takes no more than three hours. Belarusian citizens fly on Aeroflot, S7 or Belavia through Moscow, Ukrainian citizens also fly on Aeroflot with a change in Moscow or on Air Baltic through Riga.
Having arrived in Armenia, you may order transfer services from the airport to a hotel. You will be taken by a taxi straight to hotel doors.
Money
A national Armenian currency – is drams. You can exchange dollars, Euros or Russian rubles in any bureau de change. You will easily find ATMs in the country.
Where to stay
You may rent a room in hotels situated at the heart of Yerevan – City Сentre Hotel or City Hotel Yerevan.
Where you can get help
Fire service – 101, militsiya – 102, ambulance – 103, airport help desk – 187, information service – 109, weather service – 186.