Are you looking for a quiet vacation in a small and hospitable town? Somewhere where you don’t have to go through traffic jams or bustling people here and there? Any place where you can meditate in church or even on the street without anyone bothering you? Then St. Andrews is exactly the place you’re looking for.
Named after the Apostle, St. Andrews is known as ‘the home of golf’. Here resided the oldest patrons of golf and spread the game throughout the region. Many of the major golf tournaments are held frequently in this city for which visitors flock to the region when the golf season ends. But golfers aren’t the only attraction in this historic city. The sandy beaches, often fused with golf courses, are also major tourist attractions.
In addition to golf and beaches, St. Andrews is also famous for its iconic buildings. These buildings include the West Harbour, Holy Trinity Tower, St Rule’s Tower and St. Andrews Castle. The list also consists of churches, cathedrals and other parish sites famous for their elegance and architecture. The city boasts the University of St. Andrews, the third oldest university in the English world, as well as a vibrant academic environment with two-thirds of the population being students during academic session.
The climate in this part of the world is mostly winter. The average maximum temperature throughout the year is around 14 °C, while the average minimum temperature is 4.9 °C. In summer temperatures are usually around 19°C but almost never exceed 20°C while in winter the temperature is always below 0°C. Woolen clothing should be the perfect choice, with sweaters and jeans leading the way, but you can also do it with nylon pants and leggings. Whatever you wear, make sure you’re not naked because St. Andrews doesn’t have the weather that would allow you to show off your great skin. It’s too cold to be uncovered!
However, clothing should not prevent you from visiting. The beautiful city has a lot to offer if you are assertive to its cold climate. It includes a famous canoeing club that holds regular sessions for its tourists. There are football teams, rugby teams, sports centers and golf courses and on any given day it will not be surprising that the entire population takes to the streets to attend a local game of football or golf. Pubs and bars abound in all parts of the city, and several of them have nightclubs even in this quiet city.
With one of the lowest crime rates in the world, you need not fear for your safety here. The streets are not patrolled, but it’s not how you need them. The sparse population means that people here are considerably wealthier compared to many other regions of the UK, so the incidence of muggings and other organized crime is extremely low.
So if you think you need a vacation without the hassle and hassle, I can guarantee that St. Andrews is the perfect destination for you.
