Europe Holidays

Europe Holidays

A holiday in Europe ensures relaxation, adventure, and cultural immersion, allowing you to explore the best of each destination with ease. Embark on a journey that blends leisure, exploration, and unforgettable memories across some of the most captivating spots in the world. From the sun-soaked beaches of Spain to the charming streets of Malta, the majestic cliffs of Madeira to the vibrant cities of Turkey, this continent offers a wealth of experiences.

Best Regions to Visit in Europe

Here are some of the top regions to visit for your holiday:

Malta

Valletta, the capital city, is known for its historic buildings, fortifications, and St. John's Co-Cathedral. Mdina is a medieval walled city with narrow streets and stunning architecture. Gozo is an island with beautiful beaches, the Azure Window, and the Ggantija Temples.

Portugal: Algarve and Madeira

Located in southern Portugal, the Algarve is renowned for its picturesque coastline, golden beaches, and charming towns like Lagos and Albufeira. It's an ideal spot for beach holidays, golfing, and exploring coastal caves.

This Portuguese island is known for its lush landscapes, botanical gardens, and levada walks. Funchal, the capital, offers a mix of historic sites, vibrant markets, and stunning ocean views.

Croatia

Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its well-preserved medieval walls and stunning Adriatic views. Split is home to the ancient Diocletian's Palace and beautiful coastal scenery. Plitvice Lakes is a national park with cascading lakes and waterfalls.

Turkey

From the azure waters of the Mediterranean to the golden sands of the Aegean coast, Turkey's beaches offer a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Whether you're lounging on the pristine shores of Ölüdeniz, or enjoying the vibrant beach life in Bodrum, Turkey's coastline is a paradise for beach lovers.

Greece

From the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean to the sun-drenched sands of the Aegean coast, the Greek islands provide an ideal mix of relaxation and adventure. Whether you're basking on the idyllic beaches of Mykonos, uncovering the secluded bays of Crete, or soaking up the vibrant atmosphere in Santorini, the Greek islands are a haven for beach enthusiasts.

Majorca

Majorca, the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands, is a true Mediterranean gem. Its stunning beaches, ranging from secluded coves to bustling seaside resorts, attract visitors from around the world. The island's scenic mountains, particularly the Serra de Tramuntana, offer breathtaking views and excellent hiking opportunities.

Canary Islands

The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, are known for their year-round warm climate, volcanic landscapes, and stunning beaches.

Tenerife: Famous for Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak, and its vibrant nightlife in Santa Cruz.

Gran Canaria: Offers diverse terrain, from lush forests to desert dunes, with popular beaches like Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés.

Lanzarote: Known for its volcanic scenery in Timanfaya National Park and unique architecture influenced by César Manrique.

Fuerteventura: Renowned for its beautiful beaches, such as Corralejo and Sotavento, and its relaxing vibe, making it a top destination for beach holidays.

Benidorm

Located on Spain's Costa Blanca, Benidorm is famous for its beautiful beaches, lively nightlife, and family-friendly attractions. The city boasts two main beaches, Levante and Poniente, both offering golden sands and clear waters ideal for sunbathing and swimming. enidorm's old town offers charming streets, local shops, and traditional Spanish restaurants, perfect for a leisurely stroll and cultural immersion.

Best Time to Visit Europe

The best time to visit varies by region, but here’s a general guide to planning your trip:

Spring (March to May): Mild temperatures and blooming landscapes make it a great time to visit most of Europe. Coastal regions like the Algarve and the Canary Islands are perfect for enjoying the early warmth and fewer crowds.

Summer (June to August): Warm weather and long days are ideal for beach holidays. Popular destinations include Benidorm, Majorca, and the Greek islands, where you can indulge in sunbathing, swimming, and water sports.

Autumn (September to November): Cooler temperatures and fewer crowds make it a great time for cultural and city tours. Coastal areas like Malta and Croatia offer pleasant weather for exploring historic sites and enjoying the scenic views.

Winter (December to February): Although cooler, coastal destinations like Madeira, Malta and the Canary Islands still offer mild weather, perfect for a winter escape.

Europe’s diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage make it a destination worth exploring year-round, offering something special in every season.

Our Travel Specialists

Your holiday to Europe is just a phone call away

Call our Travel Specialists today on 01732 809 181

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot

Our customers love our holidays, tours and cruises. We're sure you will too!

Over 45 years of experience

Established in 1980, we've been arranging holidays for 45 years and counting.

24/7 Rep Service in Resort

We look after you all the way with our complimentary in-resort representation services.

ABTA and ATOL Protected

Our ABTA and ATOL membership ensures your holiday is financially protected.

Popular hotels in Malta

1/30
Preluna Hotel & Spa
Sliema, Malta
Preluna Hotel and Spa
14 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£252
pp
1/30
Seabank Hotel and Spa
Mellieha, Malta
db Seabank Resort and Spa
22 Jan
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Half Board Plus from
£301
pp
1/12
Soreda Hotel
Qawra, Malta
Soreda Hotel
07 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£163
pp
1/25
db San Antonio Hotel and Spa
St Pauls Bay, Malta
db San Antonio Hotel and Spa
14 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Half Board Plus from
£316
pp

Popular hotels in Gozo

1/41
Primary image
Xaghra, Gozo
Cornucopia Hotel
14 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£226
pp
1/10
St Patrick's Hotel
Xlendi Bay, Gozo
St Patricks Hotel
14 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£210
pp
1/53
Primary image
Sannat, Gozo
Ta Cenc Hotel and Spa
14 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£367
pp
1/16
Calypso Hotel
Marsalforn, Gozo
Calypso Hotel
06 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£173
pp

Popular hotels in Algarve

1/49
Vidamar Resorts Algarve
Albufeira, Algarve
Vidamar Resorts Algarve
12 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£544
pp
1/21
Dom Jose Beach Hotel
Quarteira, Algarve
Dom Jose Beach Hotel
04 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£242
pp
1/75
Primary image
Albufeira, Algarve
Baia Grande Hotel
12 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£260
pp
1/42
Primary image
Albufeira, Algarve
Auramar Beach Resort
11 Jan
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£204
pp

Popular hotels in Madeira

1/38
HERO - ENOTEL LIDO
Funchal, Madeira
Enotel Lido
09 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
All Inclusive Plus from
£726
pp
1/60
Primary image
Funchal, Madeira
Vidamar Resorts Madeira
14 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£585
pp
1/26
Enotel Magnolia
Funchal, Madeira
Enotel Magnolia
09 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£467
pp
1/26
General view
Canico, Madeira
Royal Orchid Hotel
09 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£395
pp

Popular hotels in Fuerteventura

1/36
globales-costa-tropical-piscina-largo
Antigua, Fuerteventura
Globales Costa Tropical Hotel
12 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
All Inclusive from
£367
pp
1/65
Primary image
Corralejo, Fuerteventura
Arena Beach
12 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
All Inclusive from
£410
pp
1/23
Elba Carlota Beach
Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura
Elba Carlota Beach
11 May
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£387
pp

Popular hotels in Gran Canaria

1/12
Beverly Park
Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria
Beverly Park
18 May
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
All Inclusive from
£501
pp
1/46
Primary image
Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria
Caserio Hotel
04 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£474
pp
1/11
Don Gregory by Dunas
San Agustin, Gran Canaria
Don Gregory by Dunas
09 May
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£506
pp
1/40
Primary image
Taurito, Gran Canaria
Mogan Princess and Beach Club
20 Apr
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
All Inclusive from
£600
pp

Popular hotels in Lanzarote

1/66
Primary image
Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
VIK Hotel San Antonio
12 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Half Board from
£518
pp
1/57
Primary image
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
Sandos Papagayo Beach Resort
28 Nov
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Half Board from
£483
pp
1/25
Pool
Costa Teguise, Lanzarote
Alexandre Grand Teguise Playa
12 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Half Board from
£533
pp
1/19
Gran Castillo Tagoro
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
Gran Castillo Tagoro
09 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Half Board from
£536
pp

Popular hotels in Tenerife

1/67
Primary image
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Best Semiramis
13 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£324
pp
1/56
GF Gran Costa Adeje
Costa Adeje, Tenerife
GF Gran Costa Adeje
05 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£539
pp
1/61
Alua Atlantico Golf Hotel
Golf del Sur, Tenerife
Alua Atlantico Golf Resort
11 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
All Inclusive from
£446
pp
1/23
Valle Mar Hotel
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Valle Mar Hotel
18 May
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£406
pp

Popular hotels in Benidorm

1/25
RH Royal - Adults Only
Costa Blanca, Benidorm
RH Royal - Adults Only
10 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£278
pp
1/46
Primary image
Costa Blanca, Benidorm
Princesa Hotel
10 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£274
pp
1/103
Pool
Costa Blanca, Benidorm
Mercure Benidorm Hotel
10 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£297
pp
1/32
Poseidon Resort
Costa Blanca, Benidorm
Poseidon Resort
10 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£247
pp

Popular hotels in Costa del Sol

1/34
Benalmadena Palace
Benalmadena, Costa del Sol
Benalmadena Palace
14 Jan
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£339
pp
1/72
Primary image
Torremolinos, Costa del Sol
La Barracuda Hotel
10 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£244
pp
1/136
Pool
Puerto Banus, Costa del Sol
Hard Rock Hotel Marbella
10 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£397
pp
1/60
Primary image
Benalmadena, Costa del Sol
Hotel Palmasol
01 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£333
pp

Popular hotels in Majorca

1/360
Primary image
Palma, Majorca
Amic Horizonte
03 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£273
pp
1/10
Hotel Java
Can Pastilla, Majorca
Hotel Java
23 Feb
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£320
pp
1/214
Primary image
Palma Nova, Majorca
Son Caliu Hotel and Spa Oasis
19 Mar
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£412
pp

Popular hotels in Greece

1/36
Electra Palace
Rhodes, Rhodes
Electra Palace
20 Apr
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
All Inclusive Plus from
£578
pp
1/10
Annabelle Beach Resort
Crete, Crete
Annabelle Beach Resort
19 Apr
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
All Inclusive from
£423
pp
1/49
Primary image
Halkidiki, Halkidiki
Portes Beach Hotel
12 Oct
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Half Board from
£327
pp
1/19
Ikos Oceania
Halkidiki, Halkidiki
Ikos Oceania
16 Apr
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
All Inclusive from
£934
pp

Popular hotels in Turkey

1/58
Primary image
Marmaris, Dalaman Area
Elegance Hotel
05 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£333
pp
1/17
Sundance-Resort
Turgutreis, Bodrum Area
Arin Resort Bodrum
26 Apr
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
All Inclusive Plus from
£540
pp
1/14
AKKA Antedon Hotel
Antalya, Antalya Area
Akka Antedon Hotel
03 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
All Inclusive from
£869
pp

Popular hotels in Croatia

1/74
General view
Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik and Islands
Boutique hotel More
07 Mar
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£416
pp
1/55
Beach
Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik and Islands
Vis
07 Mar
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£304
pp
1/41
Terrace
Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik and Islands
Ariston
11 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£301
pp
1/88
Pool
Split, Dalmatian Coast and Islands
Amphora
06 Dec
7 nights
Return Flights
TripAdvisor rating
Bed and Breakfast from
£602
pp

Your Europe Questions Answered

Find out more about visiting Europe with the answers to these frequently asked questions.


We're here to help

If you would like to talk to an expert about Europe, just telephone our team on 01732 809 181

The best time to visit Europe is during spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) when the weather is mild and pleasant. These seasons offer fewer tourists and more affordable prices compared to the peak summer months. Summer (June to August) can be busy and hot in some destinations.

Each European country has its own customs, but in general, it’s important to be polite, respectful, and aware of local traditions. Dress codes can vary, with more casual dress acceptable in some places and more formal attire expected in others, especially when visiting religious sites. Tipping practices also differ, with some countries including service charges in bills and others expecting a small tip.

A trip to Europe can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on how many countries you wish to visit. A week is ideal for exploring one or two cities, while 2-3 weeks will give you time to visit multiple countries. For a more in-depth experience, a month allows for a slower pace and a deeper immersion into the local cultures.

Europe offers a diverse range of experiences, from rich history and culture to stunning landscapes and vibrant cities. Whether you’re interested in exploring historical sites, enjoying local cuisine, or discovering beautiful natural scenery, Europe has something for everyone. Its unique mix of traditions, landmarks, and modern attractions makes it a top destination for travellers.

Europe is generally very safe for tourists, but as in any destination, it’s important to stay alert, especially in busy tourist areas or when using public transport. Watch your belongings, avoid isolated areas at night. It’s also wise to have travel insurance for peace of mind.

Absolutely! Europe is one of the best destinations for first-time and solo travellers. The continent offers a well-developed infrastructure, excellent public transport, and a range of cultural experiences. Solo travellers will find Europe to be welcoming and easy to navigate.

The majority of European countries use the Euro (EUR), though some others use their own currency. Credit cards are widely accepted across Europe, but it’s always a good idea to carry some cash for smaller purchases, especially in more rural areas or at local markets. ATMs are readily available in most cities.

Europe is a continent with a wide variety of languages. While English is widely spoken in many European countries, particularly in tourist areas, it’s helpful to know a few basic phrases in the local language, speaking even a little of the local language can go a long way in terms of friendliness and respect.