Holiday Suggestions

[buffalocheese]

I am planning a holiday to go somewhere in Europe from Leeds, UK to go next month and would like to find anyone with information or tips that might help me out?

I want to go towards April 1st for a week.

Can anyone give me some recommendations about where to go? Suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

BuffaloCheese

[joe]

What do you like to do? I really liked Spain and France. I've only been to a couple cities/small towns in France and within Spain I've only been to Barcelona, but I was a big fan of both (and I only speak a little spanish). In Barcelona I saw, of course, the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, which was mind blowing, the Olympic Park, the Picasso Museum, and Park Guell. The best though was probably at night, at which point I wasn't really doing anything, just walking around in the lively streets, eating and observing.

France was a little tougher since I didn't speak the language but the people were nice and the weather was pretty good despite it being December. I stayed in Aix en Provence, and for me, a then-California boy, the lifestyle and city was a trip. You're in the UK though, so maybe you wouldn't be as impressed.

Really though, if I were in your position, I wouldn't know where to go either. A part of me wants to see Germany, another wants to see Switzerland, another wants to go up into those Nordic countries (as long as there's enough daylight). Well, maybe not Greenland ;)

Since you want to go 1st week of April though I'd probably stick to the southern half of Europe.

So my final picks for you:

1. Spain (weather will probably be best here)
2. Greece (decent weather, reasonable crowds, and insane amount of stuff to see)
3a. Turkey (warm and good if you're into outdoorsey stuff)
3b. France (somewhere in the southern half of the country)

If you've already been to any of those places feel free to "X" them off the list. Good luck and let me know where you pick!

[buffalocheese]

Hi,
Thanks a lot for your response. That's given me quite a bit to think about.

I'm just thinking about something quite relaxing. I speak a bit of Spanish too so Spain is my first choice. Have you been anywhere in Spain that's not at all touristy?

Thanks,

BuffaloCheese

[joe]

Sadly no, Barcelona was it. If/when I make a return trip I've always been kinda fascinated with Ibiza, but I don't know if that's your idea of "relaxing" ;)

[world trecker]

I'd recommend somewhere in the Andalusia region. Sevilla can be exhilarating, if not a little busy. Granada sometimes escapes the tourism industry since many stop short in Malaga but it's beautiful and has the Alhambra, which I highly recommend.

[juliux77]

i would say barcelona is the place to go

[goldrake75]

I went to Tenerife las year and..... I MISS THAT PLACE!
otherways, you can pay a visit to Sevilla, Granada or Torremolinos

[nieves22]

Costa Brava and Barcelona.
Because you can get low-cost air tickets as Ryanair.

[mhctg]

I suggest you visit Croatia. It's one of the best destinations if you want something new.

[lady therese]

In your travel to Europe, you should not miss Spain particularly the nice beaches there. Tenerife is one beautiful island with sunny weather through out the year.