(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 28, 2012 ) Maryport, UK -- By the time May has arrived the summer finally beginning to arrive across Europe. The tourist season has not yet started, but many places are warming up, meaning this could be the ideal time to plan a holiday.
Choose Top Summer Holiday Destinations
Although some places in Europe are getting nice and hot, it's tough to find beach weather right across the continent. It would be a bit of a disappointment to return home having discovered that home had more sunshine than your holiday destination.
The choice of location at this time of year is very important, so here are three places to visit that guarantee a return home with an impressive tan.
1. The Amalfi Coast, Italy
The Amalfi Coast on the southern coast of Italy welcomes millions of tourists each year. It enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate, and by early May the temperature is already getting quite hot with an average temperature well into the 20s.
Besides plenty of sunshine and a low level of rainfall, there's plenty of breathtaking scenery along the coast. Small villages cling to the cliffs above the deep, turquoise sea below, lemon groves spread out over the hills, injecting their citrus aroma into the air, and the winding coastal roads wade through stunning countryside, historic towns and delightful beaches perfect for sunbathing.
There are a wide range of places to stay, including Sorrento perched up on the cliffs, the picturesque Positano and the historic Amalfi, or simply travel along the coast and see what esle can be found.
2. Crete
The island of Crete is not only one of the best places to go for anyone who is interested in ancient history: it is also one of the top destinations for anyone who wants to enjoy hot beach weather from April onwards.
Blessed with a fine climate, the days here are already getting very hot during May, and the beach season is well on the way. With picturesque beaches tucked all around the coast there wonÂ’t be any difficulty finding a suitable place to get to work on that suntan.
One can also choose from a number of excellent locations to stay, including the popular hotels of Chania on the north-west coast, Elounda Island near to Agios Nikolaos, and Heraklion, the biggest city on the Island with a whole host of archaeological wonders nearby.
3. Andalusia, Spain
Andalusia is the south of Spain is blessed with some of the highest temperatures in Europe throughout the year. The problem with this is that during the popular summer months it can get a bit too hot.
This means that May is often the perfect time to spent a week or two here, and with temperatures starting to rocket as early as March, there can be no worries about working on the suntan.
Andalusia offers some of the most authentic Spanish cuisine and experiences. This is the home of flamenco, bull fighting and tapas and a very traditional region of Spain. There are numerous colourful festivals that make great events to plan a trip around.
Málaga, Cordoba, Cádiz or a host of other places all make great bases, for abundance of secluded beaches, head to the Costa de AlmerÃa.
Start Planning That Suntan
All of these places offer great holidays and guaranteed suntans. May is too early to get a suntan in many European destinations but plan the spring escape to any of the above three locations and return home with a healthy glow that will be the envy of all. For more info on these and many more locations, please visit http://www.cheaphotelchains.co.uk/cheap-hotel-guides.html
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