21 Best Places To Visit In Europe In Spring For Sun, City Breaks And Adventure
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This post is all about Best Places To Visit In Europe In Spring.
After the long, harsh winter, you are probably in dire need of a holiday!
Whether you are looking for some much-needed sun or just a change in scenery, I've got you covered!
Spring, which runs from 20th March to 20th June, is an excellent time to visit Europe.
During this season, places in Europe aren't quite overrun with tourists yet and the weather is starting to look a lot brighter.
You can also find some cheap flights and accommodation in Spring too!
Hopefully, you'll find some inspiration in this article to help you pick the perfect place for you to visit in Europe this Spring!
If you do end up picking a place off this list, I'd love you to tell me in the comments at the end of the post!
This post covers Best Places To Visit In Europe In Spring.
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7 Best Places For Sun, Sea and Sand In Europe In Spring...
Algarve, Portugal
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Average Temperatures in Algarve (March-June):
Highs: 21°C - 28°C
Lows: 9°C - 17°C
Highs: 21°C - 28°C
Lows: 9°C - 17°C
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Five Highlights of the Algarve:
Relax on one of the 100 beautiful beaches
Cliff walk from Senhora da Rocha to Praia da Marinha
Marvel at the Ponta da Piedade cliff formations
Explore Benagil Cave
Sightsee in Lagos, Silves, and Tavira
Relax on one of the 100 beautiful beaches
Cliff walk from Senhora da Rocha to Praia da Marinha
Marvel at the Ponta da Piedade cliff formations
Explore Benagil Cave
Sightsee in Lagos, Silves, and Tavira
Antalya, Turkey
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Average Temperatures in Antalya (March-June):
Highs: 18°C - 31°C
Lows: 7°C - 18°C
Highs: 18°C - 31°C
Lows: 7°C - 18°C
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Five Highlights of Antalya:
Relax on the beautiful Konyaalti Beach
Explore the gorgeous Old Town of Kaleici
Visit the magnificent Hadrian’s Gate
Go on a tour to the Duden Waterfalls
Learn about the rich history at the Antalya Archeology Museum
Relax on the beautiful Konyaalti Beach
Explore the gorgeous Old Town of Kaleici
Visit the magnificent Hadrian’s Gate
Go on a tour to the Duden Waterfalls
Learn about the rich history at the Antalya Archeology Museum
Crete, Greece
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Average Temperatures in Crete (March-June):
Highs: 17°C - 28°C
Lows: 10°C - 18°C
Highs: 17°C - 28°C
Lows: 10°C - 18°C
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Five Highlights of Crete:
Relax on the beautiful Elafonissi Beach and Falassarna Beach
Stroll through the stunning Old Venetian Port of Chania
Explore the Arkadi Monastery
Visit Balos Lagoon
Discover ancient artefacts at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Relax on the beautiful Elafonissi Beach and Falassarna Beach
Stroll through the stunning Old Venetian Port of Chania
Explore the Arkadi Monastery
Visit Balos Lagoon
Discover ancient artefacts at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Cyprus
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Average Temperatures in Cyprus (March-June):
Highs: 19°C - 28°C
Lows: 9°C - 18°C
Highs: 19°C - 28°C
Lows: 9°C - 18°C
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Five Highlights of Cyprus:
Soak up the sun at Makronissos Beach, Fig Tree and Nissi Beach
Explore the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park
Visit the Archaeological Site of the Tombs of the Kings
Enjoy a day at the Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark
Wonder through the ancient ruins of Kourion
Soak up the sun at Makronissos Beach, Fig Tree and Nissi Beach
Explore the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park
Visit the Archaeological Site of the Tombs of the Kings
Enjoy a day at the Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark
Wonder through the ancient ruins of Kourion
Gran Canaria, Spain
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Average Temperatures in Gran Canaria (March-June):
Highs: 23°C - 26°C
Lows: 16°C - 19°C
Highs: 23°C - 26°C
Lows: 16°C - 19°C
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Five Highlights of Gran Canaria:
Walk across the Maspalomas Dunes
Sunbathe on the stunning Las Canteras Beach
Visit the beautiful little town of Puerto de Mogan
Explore the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Venture inside a volcanic crater; Caldera de Bandama
Walk across the Maspalomas Dunes
Sunbathe on the stunning Las Canteras Beach
Visit the beautiful little town of Puerto de Mogan
Explore the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Venture inside a volcanic crater; Caldera de Bandama
Malta
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Average Temperatures in Malta (March-June):
Highs: 18°C - 29°C
Lows: 15°C - 24°C
Highs: 18°C - 29°C
Lows: 15°C - 24°C
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Five Highlights of Malta:
Be spoiled for choice with an array of picture-perfect beaches
Stroll through the gardens of Upper Barrakka and Lower Barrakka
Marvel at the Blue Grotto
Learn about WWII history at the Lascaris War Rooms
Visit the incredible megalithic temple; Ħaġar Qim
Be spoiled for choice with an array of picture-perfect beaches
Stroll through the gardens of Upper Barrakka and Lower Barrakka
Marvel at the Blue Grotto
Learn about WWII history at the Lascaris War Rooms
Visit the incredible megalithic temple; Ħaġar Qim
Sicily, Italy
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Average Temperatures in Sicily (March-June):
Highs: 14°C - 24°C
Lows: 7°C - 16°C
Highs: 14°C - 24°C
Lows: 7°C - 16°C
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Five Highlights of Sicily:
Plan some relaxation time at the local beaches
Visit the beautiful Riserva dello Zingaro nature reserve
Explore the Valley of the Temples
Hike up Europe's most active and highest volcano; Mount Etna
Take a trip to the old fishing port of Cefalù
Plan some relaxation time at the local beaches
Visit the beautiful Riserva dello Zingaro nature reserve
Explore the Valley of the Temples
Hike up Europe's most active and highest volcano; Mount Etna
Take a trip to the old fishing port of Cefalù
7 Best Places For A City Break In Europe In Spring...
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Average Temperatures in Amsterdam (March-June):
Highs: 8°C - 18°C
Lows: 2°C - 10°C
Highs: 8°C - 18°C
Lows: 2°C - 10°C
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Five Highlights of Amsterdam:
Cruise down the famous canal network
Visit one of the many world-famous museums (Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum)
Stroll through the Red Light District
Relax in Vondelpark
Grab some tasty dishes at the Foodhallen food court
Cruise down the famous canal network
Visit one of the many world-famous museums (Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum)
Stroll through the Red Light District
Relax in Vondelpark
Grab some tasty dishes at the Foodhallen food court
Barcelona, Spain
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Average Temperatures in Barcelona (March-June):
Highs: 17°C - 26°C
Lows: 8°C - 19°C
Highs: 17°C - 26°C
Lows: 8°C - 19°C
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Five Highlights of Barcelona:
Visit the wonderful Sagrada Família
Stroll through the quirky Park Güell
Explore the Gothic Quarter
Sunbathe on the city beaches
See some works of art at the Picasso Museum
Visit the wonderful Sagrada Família
Stroll through the quirky Park Güell
Explore the Gothic Quarter
Sunbathe on the city beaches
See some works of art at the Picasso Museum
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Average Temperatures in Dubrovnik (March-June):
Highs: 14°C - 25°C
Lows: 8°C - 18°C
Highs: 14°C - 25°C
Lows: 8°C - 18°C
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Five Highlights of Dubrovnik:
Walk the massive city walls
Wander through the Old Town
Go sunset kayaking to Lokrum Island
Take the Dubrovnik cable car for wonderful panoramic views
Explore Fort Lovrijenac
Walk the massive city walls
Wander through the Old Town
Go sunset kayaking to Lokrum Island
Take the Dubrovnik cable car for wonderful panoramic views
Explore Fort Lovrijenac
Lisbon, Portugal
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Average Temperatures in Lisbon (March-June):
Highs: 19°C - 26°C
Lows: 11°C - 17°C
Highs: 19°C - 26°C
Lows: 11°C - 17°C
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Five Highlights of Lisbon:
Visit the magnificent Praça do Comércio square, Belém Tower and the Monastery of St Jerome
Ride the 28 tram for wonderful views of the city
Watch the sunset from the Miradouro da Graça
Eat some delicious food at the Time Out Market Lisboa
Visit the charming Portuguese town of Contra or any of the nearby beaches
Visit the magnificent Praça do Comércio square, Belém Tower and the Monastery of St Jerome
Ride the 28 tram for wonderful views of the city
Watch the sunset from the Miradouro da Graça
Eat some delicious food at the Time Out Market Lisboa
Visit the charming Portuguese town of Contra or any of the nearby beaches
Paris, France
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Average Temperatures in Paris (March-June):
Highs: 13°C - 23°C
Lows: 6°C - 14°C
Highs: 13°C - 23°C
Lows: 6°C - 14°C
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Five Highlights of Paris:
Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower
Spend the day at the Palace of Versailles
Marvel at the artefacts at the Louvre
Walk the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe
Visit the Sacré Coeur for incredible views over the city
Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower
Spend the day at the Palace of Versailles
Marvel at the artefacts at the Louvre
Walk the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe
Visit the Sacré Coeur for incredible views over the city
Rome, Italy
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Average Temperatures in Rome (March-June):
Highs: 17°C - 29°C
Lows: 6°C - 17°C
Highs: 17°C - 29°C
Lows: 6°C - 17°C
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Five Highlights of Rome:
Stroll through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Marvel at the Pantheon
Cross off one of the new seven wonders of the world at the Colosseum
Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain
Visit the Vatican and the incredible Sistine Chapel
Stroll through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Marvel at the Pantheon
Cross off one of the new seven wonders of the world at the Colosseum
Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain
Visit the Vatican and the incredible Sistine Chapel
Venice, Italy
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Average Temperatures in Venice (March-June):
Highs: 12°C - 24°C
Lows: 4°C - 16°C
Highs: 12°C - 24°C
Lows: 4°C - 16°C
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Five Highlights of Venice:
Wander through the narrow streets to the Piazza San Marco
Visit the incredible Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica
Take a gondola ride down the grand canal
Walk over Rialto Bridge
Spot the Bridge of Sighs
Wander through the narrow streets to the Piazza San Marco
Visit the incredible Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica
Take a gondola ride down the grand canal
Walk over Rialto Bridge
Spot the Bridge of Sighs
7 Best Places For Adventure In Europe In Spring...
Albanian Alps
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Average Temperatures in Albania (March-June):
Highs: 15°C - 27°C
Lows: 6°C - 17°C
Highs: 15°C - 27°C
Lows: 6°C - 17°C
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Five Highlights of the Albanian Alps:
Hike from Theth to Valbona or hike the Peaks Of The Balkans
Visit the Blue Eye in Theth
Ride The Lake Koman Ferry
Walk to the Grunasi Waterfall
Visit the Xhema Lake and the Old Mill of Valbona
Hike from Theth to Valbona or hike the Peaks Of The Balkans
Visit the Blue Eye in Theth
Ride The Lake Koman Ferry
Walk to the Grunasi Waterfall
Visit the Xhema Lake and the Old Mill of Valbona
Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Average Temperatures in Amalfi Coast (March-June):
Highs: 15°C - 26°C
Lows: 6°C - 16°C
Highs: 15°C - 26°C
Lows: 6°C - 16°C
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Five Highlights of Amalfi Coast:
Soaking up the sun on the beaches in the Amalfi Coast
Go sightseeing in the towns of the Amalfi Coast
Visit the Duomo di Amalfi
Explore the Fiordo di Furore
Visit the Emerald Grotto
Soaking up the sun on the beaches in the Amalfi Coast
Go sightseeing in the towns of the Amalfi Coast
Visit the Duomo di Amalfi
Explore the Fiordo di Furore
Visit the Emerald Grotto
Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland
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Average Temperatures in Northern Ireland (March-June):
Highs: 9°C - 17°C
Lows: 2°C - 10°C
Highs: 9°C - 17°C
Lows: 2°C - 10°C
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Five Highlights of Causeway Coastal Route:
Drive the Causeway Coastal Route from Belfast to Londonderry
Marvel at the Giant's Causeway
Walk the Carrick-a-Rede bridge
Explore Dunluce Castle
Visit the Mussenden Temple
Drive the Causeway Coastal Route from Belfast to Londonderry
Marvel at the Giant's Causeway
Walk the Carrick-a-Rede bridge
Explore Dunluce Castle
Visit the Mussenden Temple
Greek Island Hopping
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Average Temperatures in Mykonos (March-June):
Highs: 15°C - 27°C
Lows: 8°C - 18°C
Highs: 15°C - 27°C
Lows: 8°C - 18°C
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Five Highlights of the Greek Islands:
Sail around the Greek Islands (possible 1-week itinerary from Athens > Mykonos > Naxos > Santorini > Athens)
Swim at glorious Greek beaches
Watch the sunset from Oia in Santorini
Explore the Temple of Apollo in Naxos
Visit Little Venice in Mykonos
Sail around the Greek Islands (possible 1-week itinerary from Athens > Mykonos > Naxos > Santorini > Athens)
Swim at glorious Greek beaches
Watch the sunset from Oia in Santorini
Explore the Temple of Apollo in Naxos
Visit Little Venice in Mykonos
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Average Temperatures in Reykjavik (March-June):
Highs: 2°C - 11°C
Lows: -2°C - 7°C
Highs: 2°C - 11°C
Lows: -2°C - 7°C
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Five Highlights of Reykjavik:
Visit the Hallgrimskirkja church in Reykjavik
Soak in the Sky Lagoon and Blue Lagoon
Go on a Whale Watching trip
Go on a tour of the Golden Circle
Visit Iceland's most incredible waterfalls including Skógarfoss
Visit the Hallgrimskirkja church in Reykjavik
Soak in the Sky Lagoon and Blue Lagoon
Go on a Whale Watching trip
Go on a tour of the Golden Circle
Visit Iceland's most incredible waterfalls including Skógarfoss
Sao Miguel, Portugal (The Azores)
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Average Temperatures in Sao Miguel (March-June):
Highs: 16°C - 21°C
Lows: 11°C - 15°C
Highs: 16°C - 21°C
Lows: 11°C - 15°C
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Five Highlights of Sao Miguel:
Hike the Lagoa do Fogo Trail
Be mesmerised at the Sete Cidades Lake
Soak in the hot springs
Visit the only tea plantations in Europe
Prepare for incredible views at the Boca do Inferno Viewpoint
Hike the Lagoa do Fogo Trail
Be mesmerised at the Sete Cidades Lake
Soak in the hot springs
Visit the only tea plantations in Europe
Prepare for incredible views at the Boca do Inferno Viewpoint
Zermatt, Switzerland
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Average Temperatures in Zermatt (March-June):
Highs: 8°C - 22°C
Lows: 0°C - 13°C
Highs: 8°C - 22°C
Lows: 0°C - 13°C
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Five Highlights of Zermatt:
Soak up the views of the Matterhorn from the Sunnegga
Walk the five lakes trail
Ride the Gornergrat Railway
Go skiing or snowboarding
Visit the Blacknose Sheep Farm and prepare for cutest overload!!!
Soak up the views of the Matterhorn from the Sunnegga
Walk the five lakes trail
Ride the Gornergrat Railway
Go skiing or snowboarding
Visit the Blacknose Sheep Farm and prepare for cutest overload!!!
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