Looking for a holiday in the sun to escape those miserable April showers? We don’t blame you.
With European seasonal destinations like Greece, the Balearic Islands and Bulgaria starting to reopen after winter, April makes a fantastic month to bag yourself a bargain and head abroad before that high summer demand starts. So, first things first, where is it hot in April? Here’s our top April hotspots…
Spain
Flight time – Approx 2.5 hours
Average Temperature – 17°C
Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol boast great weather in April with temperatures peaking around 27°C. With a flying time of only two and a half hours from the UK, these two Costas are a great choice for families looking for an April break with plenty of hot sunshine, good facilities for kids and a relatively short flight time.
Costa Blanca is home to some of Spain’s most popular resorts, including Benidorm, Alicante and Denia, while the Costa del Sol boasts Marbella, Benalmadena and Torremolinos.
Malta
Flight time – 3 hours
Average Temperature – 20°C
In just a three-hour flight, you’ll find yourself in Malta — another excellent hot destination in April as temperatures start to creep up to the 20’s and above as the month goes on.
Offering so much more than just sun and sand, Malta has a rugged coastline, several theme parks and plenty of age-old sights to keep the culture vultures busy. Think roman ruins, medieval castles, walled cities and churches — lots of churches! Towards the end of April there’s an International Firework Festival that takes place too — a spectacular event for all the family!
Cyprus
Flight time – 4.5 hours
Average Temperature – 22°C
If you’re happy to travel a little further afield, a flight of around four and a half hours will take you to the holiday hotspot of Cyprus. With its great choice of All Inclusive hotels, tons of bars and restaurants and a whopping 64 Blue Flag beaches to choose from, it’s no surprise that people love it here so much. Cyprus is a perfect solution for some early summer April sun!
Turkey
Flight time – 4 hours
Average Temperature – 18°C
April is one of the best months to head to Turkey – a time where the busy crowds of the upcoming summer are no where to be seen, but the toasty temperatures are really starting to kick in, leaving winter behind. In fact, daily maximums can reach a lovely 22 degrees! That’s more than hot enough to top up your tan poolside.
Plus, Turkey has the best of both worlds – if you’re wanting to do nothing more than lay back in a luxurious resort and sip on All Inclusive cocktails to your heart’s content, then there’s plenty of hotels for that. But if you’re also wanting to get out and about on exciting excursions and trips, then Turkey has that in abundance too!
Take a cable car up to the top of Mt. Olympos in Antalya, where you’ll be rewarded with some of the most breathtaking views you’ve ever seen. You can even hop on a bungee bouncer ride at the top of the mountain for even more adrenaline-pumping action!
Thailand
Flight time – 12 hours
Average Temperature – 32°C
April is one of the quietest periods for some winter sun in Thailand, making it a great time to grab a bargain. Bangkok and central areas can become very hot at this time of the year, so it’s worth heading out to places like Krabi and Phuket where temperatures are a bit milder, although Bangkok is bursting with grand palaces and amazing temples making it a perfect choice for the cultured traveler. For the beach lovers, Krabi is the place to be.
Thailand isn’t just for backpackers – families coming here enjoy the many activities available for children, from beach playgrounds to action-packed tours, there’ll be no way you hear the dreaded words of every parent – ‘I’m bored!’
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