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After a long, winter I long for places to enjoy some sun and relax. I want to have that happy feeling of freedom for as long as possible! For the summer half term holidays, I have listed my holiday tips for you. That way you'll know for sure that you will end up at a sunny spot in Europe this year.
The sunny holiday period can't start soon enough for me, which is why I regularly pack my bags during the summer half term holidays to leave for places where the end of summer is far from in sight. With a quick flight I can take a nice sunny holiday abroad. In Spain and Greece, the sun is still working overtime. In Portugal and Italy you'll have plenty of activities to do during the day and in Cyprus and Malta, they also have warm temperatures.
At the beginning of summer you are still assured of peace and quiet in a place away from the crowds. Are you going to book a summer half term holiday at one of my small-scale accommodations?
The summer holidays are such a great time to go on a nice holiday, and visit some beautiful destinations. There are plenty of places in Europe where you can grab some sun rays and vitamin D!
I don't know about the islands, but they have a certain attraction to me. I can't resist them! Certainly not when the sun is shining. On Cyprus and Madeira, you can count on it being sunny and beautiful. Here you can enjoy the sunshine even into the late summer. The sea water is also nicely warmed up, ideal for beach and sea lovers like me.
I also regularly look for the Spanish sun and I flee to the Canary Islands. For example in the south of Tenerife or Gran Canaria, where it is sometimes 5 or 6 degrees warmer than in the north of the island. The sun shows itself very often and because it is located on a banana plantation, there is plenty of peace and quiet. Mild weather is also what you can find in the Balearic Islands; in Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca the tourists are almost invisible and you can enjoy complete freedom. If that's not the ultimate early summer feeling...
Are you a real peace seeker and do you not mind if tourist spots are not filled up? On the Greek islands, it is much more quiet in may and June, most restaurant owners are just opening ups or the season. If you don't mind cooking for yourself every now and then in a holiday home or apartment with a kitchen, I can definitely recommend going on a sunny holiday in Greece in the early summer. Crete, Lefkada, Zakynthos; here I come!
Do you falter at the thought of an island? Thinking of mainland Spain, Portugal, and Greece, I only see opportunities for you to retreat during the summer half term holidays. I could talk for hours about my adventures in the Algarve and Andalusia! From the stretched beaches to undiscovered restaurants, there is something different to experience every day. Within a few hours of flying you can enjoy a nice week away with the family.
Now the car trip to a holiday destination can also be a fun undertaking! The children sing songs in the background, you have a view over the unique roads that lead to your final destination, such as Tuscany and Provence.
Do you want a quick getaway? Above I have highlighted all my accommodations for you during the holiday period, but you can of course also take a look at my last minutes stays around the summer half term holidays.
If you book a holiday by plane with me, it always includes accommodation and rental car!
