Easter time is the ideal time to dust off those wintery cobwebs and get away. You can escape for a long weekend – Easter Sunday on April 21st is followed by a Bank Holiday on April 22nd. So you can plan your getaway for a full weekend. Schools close for two weeks during Easter – this year it’ll be from April 15th to April 29th. So if it’s family travel you’re planning, it opens up the doors for both short and long haul destinations. And what’s best of all is that in April Spring has sprung – so you can expect milder weather and longer days.
Here’s our list of Warm Easter Escapes 2019
Warm Easter Destinations in Europe
Destination – Seville, Spain
As you’ll be visiting during Easter, you’ll be interested to know that Easter Holy Week ‘Semana Santa‘ (14th April 2019 to 20th April 2019) in Seville is world famous. Expect beautiful processions with incense, floats and music. And if you’re there after Holy Week then prepare for the Fiesta de San Marcos on 25th April, and the vibrant flower filled festival Cruces de Mayo from 26th April 2019 to 1st May.
Although April showers are a thing in Seville, they are usually short and won’t dampen your stay. That is unless you decide to take a dip in the sea. And with sea temperatures at about 17 degrees, you’ll find it cool but refreshing.
Temperatures during this time range from 11 to 24 degrees, averaging at about 18 degrees. Which is perfect for sightseeing and exploring the city.
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Destination – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Easter 2019 is the best time to visit Amsterdam to witness their world-famous Tulip Fields. The last two weeks in April are when they are at their peak, before they are ‘topped’ at the end of the month. If you don’t make it to the Tulip Fields then be sure to visit the beautiful flower-filled Keukenhof Gardens. Travelling with little ones? Then take them to Zomerbloemenpluktuin, where they can search for Easter eggs and pick their own bunch of tulips and daffodils.
And if you’re still in Amsterdam on April 27th then brace yourself for one of the world’s biggest street party. Kings Day is a celebration of the King’s birthday and the Dutch celebrate in style in the streets and on the canals throughout the city. And if you want to join in, then just wear something orange.
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April showers are quick and seldom in Amsterdam this month. In fact it’s normally the driest month of the year! Temperatures range from 4 to 16 degrees during Easter. So you won’t be ditching your jacket but it’s just right for all the sightseeing that’s on offer.
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Destination – Corfu, Greece
Corfu in Greece is a gorgeous destination throughout the year. However visiting during Easter could be one of your most memorable. Because at this time the people of Corfu hold a world-famous Easter Week Celebration that you should add to the bucket list!
A Christian celebration, this special Easter week includes lots of traditional food and baking. Most notably a brioche style bread called ‘foyátsa and ‘mandoláto’, a macaroon style biscuit. It also includes singing and music and a procession with the Philharmonic Society of Corfu, a celebration of St. Spyridon the island’s patron saint and a tradition of throwing clay pots from windows and balconies into the street. Probably best to keep your distance when observing the later. Temperature-wise, expect lows of about 10 degrees and highs of about 20 degrees.
Search Flights to CorfuSearch Hotels in CorfuDestination – Koh Phangan, Thailand
Thailand is an amazing country, rich in beautiful landscape, cultural charm and cuisine. If you’re planning on visiting while on your Easter Break in 2019, you’ll be interested to know that you’ll get the opportunity to witness and participate in one of their world-famous Full Moon Parties.
This year, one of their parties falls on Friday April 19th. The party itself can be found on Sunrise Beach on the Haad Rin peninsula on the island of Koh Phangan. If staying on Koh Phangan Island you won’t have far to travel. But if you’re travelling from Bangkok then the easiest, and fastest way to get there is by air and ferry. Catch a flight to Koh Samui and then get a ferry to the island. Outside of the madness of the beach party, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the lush greenery and sandy beaches, and tranquillity of the many temples on the island.
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Destination – Algarve, Portugal
The Algarve in Portugal is the ideal place to getaway with family for an Easter Break. And the best part is that it won’t break the bank. Temperatures around this time of year range from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius. So beach time will be on the agenda, but you will need to pack a light jacket for the cooler evenings.
If visiting the Algarve during Easter, choose from Tavira, known as the ‘Algarve’s Hidden Gem’, or the Algarve’s most popular resort town of Albufeira. Visit Lagos for its history and scenery or the charming city of Faro. Check out these five beautiful beaches near Faro, for inspiration. All of these destinations including Portimao Beach, Praia de Rocha and Praia de Luz are especially family friendly. From a Benagil Cave Boat Cruise to a Slide and Splash Water Park, there’s something for every taste.
But if that’s not enough then there’s the Flower Torches Festival on April 21st in São Brás de Alportel, Faro on Easter Sunday. And the firework celebrating festival of Liberation Day on April 25th, which is held in most towns, cities and resorts, with the biggest celebration taking place in Albufeira.
Search Flights to FaroSearch Hotels in the AlgarveDestination – Toulouse, France
Yes we’ll always have Paris, but Toulouse is high on the list of the many fabulous French destinations to visit with your family. With temperatures ranging from 7 to 17 degrees in April, you or your little ones won’t be too hot and bothered as you explore the city.
Visit the town of Bessieres on Easter Monday – it’s about a 30-minute drive from Toulouse. Every year on Easter Monday, approximately 10,000 people gather to make a giant omelette. It takes forty cooks and is made in a four-meter pan with 15,000 eggs! The tradition has been going strong ever since Napoleon Bonaparte and his army spent a night near the town. Apparently after Napoleon had enjoyed an omelette at a local inn, he ordered the village to gather all the fresh eggs they could find to make a giant omelette to feed his army!
Hop on The Tourist Train of Toulouse, or view the city aboard one of the Toulouse Boats. Discover the Jardin des Plantes and the Japanese garden, Jardin Compans Caffarelli. Visit the one of the finest looking churches in France the Basilica of Saint Sernin or one of the many museums, The Natural History Museum will interest children the most. Enjoy the sunshine and the French cuisine.
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