WE’VE found some unusually low deals for a range of holiday destinations across Europe for May half term, with even 4-star hotels for £509pp, including flights.
The hotels are in some of the most popularlocations for Brits, and feature everything from beach views to world-class water parks and kids clubs.
It may not sizzle like the months but May is a great time for hols if you have who are best kept out of scorching hot weather.
From the gentle warmth of the to the reliably hot , there’s a degree of temperature – and a good deal – for all.
TravelSupermarket’s Steph Marinkovic says of the timing: “It’s that sweet spot for families – lower prices than peak summer, but increasingly reliable weather in Mediterranean hotspots.”;;
Here is Lisa Minot’s pick ofthe deals.
18C – ALGARVE
A GREAT choice for those who prefer to enjoy the outdoors — and those — without the intense heat.
The 4-star Pinhal da Marina has spacious apartments and multiple pools. Seven nights’ self-catering is from £509pp, including flights on May 24. See travelsupermarket.com.
Just minutes from the beach and with a lovely pool area, the 3-star Quinta das Figueirinhas & Quintinha Village has bright, spacious apartments and lots of family-friendly facilities.
Seven nights’ room-only is from £559pp, based on two adults and two children sharing, and including flights from on May 24, 22kg luggage and transfers. See jet2holidays.com.
19C – MAJORCA
PERFECT for families, has all the benefits of a sunshine break — but, in May, temperatures are nicely warming up.
The Zafiro Cala Mesquida overlooks one of the island’s most beautiful beaches and is packed full of kid-friendly facilities, including a colourful splash park and spacious rooms.
Seven nights’ self-catering is from £562pp, based on two adults and two children, and including a free child place, with flights from on May 25, 22kg luggage and transfers. See travelsupermarket.com.
The all-inclusive TUI Suneo Lagomonte sits alongside a lake in Port d’Alcudia with one of its two pools set on an island.
Five nights’ all-inclusive is from £590pp, including flights from on May 24, transfers and hand luggage. See tui.co.uk.
20C – ANTALYA
WARM enough for , but still pleasant if you fancy doing some sightseeing, it’s a great time to visit the .
The 3-star Sun Beach Park in Side is just a five minute walk to the beach in a great central location and has two pools.
Five nights’ all-inclusive is from £550pp, based on a family of four sharing, with Newcastle flights on May 25, transfers and hand luggage. See tui.com.
Or relax by the palm-tree lined pools of the 3-star Lemas Suite Hotel, set within a peaceful avocado plantation. Kids also get their own swimming area and a playground.
A seven-night room-only stay here starts at £479pp, including flights from on May 25. See travelsupermarket.com.
21C – FUERTEVENTURA
THIS ever-popular benefits from consistent year-round temperatures, and 21C in May hits that sweet spot for many families.
The 3-star Caybeach Caleta has a big central pool as well as mini-golf and a kids’ club and is just 500 metres from the beach.
Seven nights’ self-catering is from £478pp, including flights from on May 25, based on two adults and one child sharing. See easyjet.com/en/holidays.
The 3-star Club Caleta Dorada is also close to the beach, with a pool with slides and a splash park to keep the little ones entertained.
Five nights’ all-inclusive is from £635pp, based on two adults and two children sharing, with flights from on May 24, transfers and hand luggage. See tui.co.uk.
22C – TENERIFE
WITH dramatic volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches, is a hit with Brits.
The 3-star Sunset Harbour Club is set in chic Costa Adeje, just 300metres from Playa de Torviscas, one of the island’s most popular beaches.
Seven nights’ self-catering in a one-bed apartment is from £590pp, including flights from on May 24.Seetravelsupermarket.com.
Or check out the 3-star Malibu Park in Costa Adeje. With an outdoor heated pool, the hotel is just a short walk from the thrills of the Siam Park water park.
Seven nights’ self-catering is from £620pp, based on two adults and two children sharing, and including flights from Manchester on May 24, 20kg luggage and transfers. See tui.co.uk.
25C – CORFU
THIS delivers the warmest temperatures in late May, making it perfect for that beach-focused break where swimming and sunbathing are priorities for adyults and kids the family.
And the family-run 3-star Luisa Hotel in Sidari is a great value getaway.
Seven nights’ self-catering is from £401pp, including flights from Manchester on May 26, based on two adults and two children sharing. See travelsupermarket.com.
Or how about the 3-star Amadeus Hawai Studios and Apartments, just 250 metres from sandy Sidari beach?Sevennights’room-only is from £447pp, staying in a two-bed apartment and including flights from Gatwick on May 25. See onthebeach.co.uk.
