Spring is one of the best times to go on a holiday with your partner, friends or family. It’s a great time to enjoy a favorable climate after the cold winter season and to marvel at the beautiful flowers and plants in bloom. Where to go? The Mediterranean has lots of great places to offer vacationers during springtime so go check them out.
For people who are comfortable with the hot temperatures, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus or Turkey would be the ideal places to visit for a spring vacation. These places usually experience early warm spring weather compared to other countries in Europe such as the United Kingdom. The spring climate is best for those who wish to have a cooler yet sunny holiday perfect for some physical activities like hiking, mountain biking, golf and watersports. Vacation accommodations won’t be much of a problem as there’s plenty of supply and fun festivals can also be experienced offering lots of street parties, parades and food.
Spain is a popular spring destination especially for the Britons. Spain’s beaches on its costas – from the Costa Blanca, Costa Almeria and Costa Dorada to Costa del Sol — offer many choices. A sunny weather on these areas can be enjoyed at an average of five hours every day with temperatures ranging from 18-22C.
Apart from Spain’s mainland, the Spanish islands of Balearics and Canary are also frequently visited by tourists during spring. Located on the southeast coast, the Balearics’ islands of Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza offer extraordinary beaches and sandy coves perfect for the family who love watersports adventure. Majorca’s mountains are also great for hiking. Meanwhile, the Canary Islands consisting of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote provide friendly accommodation, beaches and a rich history for visitors to explore.
Portugal’s southern coastline like The Algarve has a favorable spring climate. The place is an ideal holiday destination for families and groups of friends who love the sand and the sea.
Cyprus has excellent beaches, too, plus consistent warm weather. Tourism is now in full swing in the Republic of Northern Cyprus and vacationers have more choice than before. English is also widely spoken on this island with Greek influence. Accommodations and other vacation facilities are situated in Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca. The Troodoos Mountains are great for mountain biking and walking. The northern part of Cyprus also features the Kyrenia Mountain Range and other beach resorts. Long stretches of white sand beach are located along Karpas, a narrow peninsula.
For a cooler spring break vacation in the Mediterranean, you should definitely check out Southern France and Northern Italy. In Southern France, we recommend St. Raphael and Le Lavandou if you’re looking for the standard beach vacation. In Northern Italy, you’ve got many choices. We recommend Portovenere, Castiglion della Pescaia, Riomosso, Monterosso al Mare and Vernazza.
In Southern Italy, we recommend Otranto (Apulia), Noto (Sicily) and Tropea (Calabria).