Summer, time for holidays, time to relax... time to pack your bags and go! For foreigners, the choice of holiday destination becomes more difficult every year: sea or mountains? City of art or lake? The wide variety of proposals and attractions makes the decision even more difficult. For you, therefore, the places abroad to go on summer holiday.
Destination | Temperature (min/max) | Average cost of a week (flight+hotel) |
|---|---|---|
17° / 29° C (August) | from €830.00 per person | |
29° / 30° C (June) | from €1288.00 per person | |
19° / 29° C (July) | from €586.00 per person | |
22nd / 29th C (July) | from €1250.00 per person | |
15th / 23rd C (July) | from €394.00 per person | |
14° / 29° C (July) | from €338.00 per person | |
21° / 27° C (June) | from €508.00 per person | |
18th / 28th C (July) | from €388.00 per person | |
14° / 22° C (August) | from €450.00 per person | |
19° / 27° C (July) | from €460.00 per person |
1 - Ajaccio and Bastia, Corsica (France)
Corsica is a region somewhat overshadowed by neighbouring Sardinia, but it too hides breathtaking beaches and truly incredible natural landscapes. Corsica is a favourite destination for those who want to alternate a bit of hiking with the sea. The mountains reach an altitude of up to 2,700 metres, and on top of that there are several lakes, islets, reefs and smaller islands.
Plan your trip: costs and useful info
Temperature and recommended month: 17° / 29° C - recommended month August
Where to stay: b&b, resorts and hotels from €66.00 per night
Flight + hotel: from €830.00 per person - look at the offers
2 - Maldives, Indian Ocean
How great would it be to treat yourself to a trip to the Maldives? About half of the tourist influx to the Maldives is made up of travellers from cold Europe. Citizens from nations such as Great Britain, Italy and Germany prefer to spend their summer holidays here. In summer, the southern islands (Vaadhoo, Addu Atoll) are preferred. For the northern islands of the archipelago the ideal period is actually from January to April, because of the rains, but all year round the temperatures are stable between 25 and 30 degrees. Just watch out for the months of May and November due to the risk of cyclones.
SEE ALSO: Maldives Islands: where they are, when to go and what to see
Plan your trip: costs and useful info
Temperature and recommended month: 29° / 30° C - recommended month June
Flight + hotel: from €1288.00 per person - see offers
Where to stay: hotels and resorts from €65.00 per night
3 - Faro and Algarve Region, Portugal
The Algarve, Portugal's southernmost region with Faro as its capital, is Portugal's main tourist area. With its beautiful beaches and enchanting natural landscapes, a holiday here is highly recommended.
SEE ALSO: Algarve, Portugal: when to go, what to see and recommended itineraries
Plan your trip: costs and useful info
Temperatures and recommended month: 19° / 29° C - recommended month July
Where to stay: hotels and b&b from €59.00 per night
Flight + hotel: from €586.00 per person - look at the offers
4 - Zanzibar, Tanzania
With its historic centre, Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its beautiful beaches, Zanzibar is highly recommended for the summer: the dry season makes the climate pleasant and stable.
In the Nungwi area, you can enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in the whole of Zanzibar.
SEE ALSO: Zanzibar - where to go, when to go and what to see
Plan your trip: costs and useful info
Temperature and recommended month: 22° / 29° C - recommended month July
Where to stay: b&b, resorts and hotels from €58.00 per night
Flight + hotel: from €1250.00 per person - see deals
5 - London, United Kingdom
Given the well-known "London" climate, visiting London in the summertime can be a really good choice. There are many museums to visit (the famous British Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum) and architecture to admire: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge are just some of the many examples.
SEE ALSO: What to see in London
Plan your trip: costs and useful info
Temperature and recommended month: 15° / 23° C - recommended month July
Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €56.00 per night
Flight + hotel: from €394.00 per person - look at the offers
6 - Istria, Croatia / Slovenia
A peninsula just over the Italian border (for years it belonged to our state), Istria is a fantastic place that offers awide variety of landscapes: sea, historic towns (the best known are Pula, Porec, Rovinj, Piran) and dense nature, with hills and wooded areas.
SEE ALSO: Istria, Croatia: where it is, when to go and what to see
Plan your trip: costs and useful info
Temperatures and recommended month: 14° / 29° C - recommended month July
Where to stay: hotels, resorts and b&b from €49.00 per night - see offers
Flight + hotel: from €338.00 per person - see offers
7 - Mykonos, Greece
A Greek island in the Cyclades, Mykonos is one of the favourite seaside resorts for tourists from all over the world and for many young people. Formidable beaches, splendid sea but also the town of Mykonos with numerous churches and chapels to visit make this place extremely popular.
SEE ALSO: Mykonos: where it is, what to see and most beautiful beaches
Plan your trip: costs and useful info
Temperature and recommended month: 21° / 27° C - recommended month July
Where to stay: hotels and b&b from €60.00 per night
Flight + hotel: from €508.00 per person - look at the offers
8 - Lloret de Mar, Spain
Lloret De Mar is one of Spain's most beautiful seaside towns. With its warm Mediterranean climate and wide beach, the city has a lot to offer for those seeking a seaside escape. Located on the beautiful Costa Brava, the city is only 80 kilometres from Barcelona Airport and 30 kilometres from Girona Airport. Due to its easy access and beautiful landscapes, Lloret De Mar has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. It is best known for its dynamic nightlife and therefore ideal for young people.
Plan your trip: costs and useful info
Temperature and recommended month: 18° / 28° C - recommended month July
Where to stay: hotels and b&b from €55.00 per night
Flight + hotel: from €388.00 per person - see deals
9 - Stockholm, Sweden
Once the winter season has passed, Stockholm is well suited for a visit in the mild summer climate. Spread over 14 islands, the city centre is located in the bay of Riddarfjärden, which is why Stockholm is called the'Venice of the North'.
Don't miss the beautiful old town Gamla Stan, the Stockholms slott (Royal Palace) and Riddarholmskyrkan, one of the city's main churches.
SEE ALSO: What to see in Stockholm
Plan your trip: costs and useful info
Temperature and recommended month: 14° / 22° C - recommended month August
Where to stay: b&b, resorts and hotels from €62.00 per night - see deals
Flight + hotel: from €450.00 per person - see offers
10 - Lanzarote, Spain
With a pleasant temperature all year round, Lanzarote is the Canary Island that is growing in popularity due to its unique characteristics: Lanzarote is in fact a volcanic island and therefore characterised by a distinctly volcanic landscape, which has earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.
Some of the main attractions are the Timanfaya National Park, the Jameos del Agua Caves and the Charco de los Clicos.
Plan your trip: costs and useful info
Temperature and recommended month: 19° / 27° C - recommended month July
Where to stay: hotels and b&b from €51.00 per night - see offers
Flight + hotel: from €460.00 per person - look at the offers
Where not to go: not recommended destinations in summer
Where not to go | Why |
|---|---|
Cuba and the Caribbean, Florida (Miami), Mexico (Yucatan), Central America, Venezuela (Isla Margarita and coast) | Peak of the hurricane-prone half-year (June-November). August and September are the months most at risk, in addition to the real risk of thunderstorms and sultry heat |
Arabian Peninsula (UAE, Oman, Qatar, ...), Morocco (Marrakech), Red Sea (Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam, El Quseir, ...) | Exaggerated heat, temperatures approaching 45/50°. |
Philippine Islands, Western Pacific | from May to November there is the heavy rainy season, risk of hurricanes, typhoons and tropical storms |
North Vietnam (Hanoi, Gulf of Tonkin) | Rainy season, sultry heat and real risk of typhoons (peak from July to October) |
Lima, Peru | Sunny weather, clouds and haze |
Burma (Myanmar), Asia | Very hot but very humid month due to the rainy season. Cyclone-prone month (mid-April to early December). Yangon and coastal air are most at risk |
Las Vegas and West Coast deserts, USA | June, July and August are very hot months. Death Valley and desert areas reach peaks of 50°. |
Thailand | Rainy season, sultry and very humid heat, poor sunshine. Risk of typhoons and cyclones in some areas |
Shanghai, China | Typhoon risk in the east from June to early November, with peaks in August and September. Muggy heat, heavy rainfall |