Basking and More: The Best European Destinations for Spring Vacations

The experts also named the best month to visit each of them.

While the rest of Europe is suffering from severe frosts and snowfalls, many people are starting to think about spring vacations – to warm up and more.

The world’s largest travel publisher, Lonely Planet, has named the 13 best European destinations to visit this spring, breaking them down by month.

Where to go in March 2026

• The Algarve, Portugal: for yoga, surfing, and hiking.
• Majorca, Spain: to enjoy the spring blooming of the trees.
• Peloponnese, Greece: for exploring ancient sites without the scorching heat.
• Istanbul, Turkey: for the Spring City Break.

Where to go in April 2026

• Lake Maggiore, Italy: for an elegant vacation.
• The Azores, Portugal: for wildlife and animal observation.
• Losinj, Croatia: for outdoor activities.
• Las Alpujarras, Spain: for exploring picturesque villages.
• Keukenhof, Netherlands: for observing tulip blooms

Where to go in May 2026

• Connemara, Ireland: for a scenic drive.
• Loire Valley, France: for gourmets.
• The Faroe Islands: for stunning landscapes.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: the best place to find a little of everything.