Holiday destination recommendations

Posted 22nd May 2023

Hi team,
I’m looking to plan a summer holiday (europe ideally) that is ideally half beach time and half city break. Any destination recommendations that can combine a lazy beach and a more activity packed time?

I’ve heard Barcelona would be good for that, would you recommend it, or rather do 3 days at the beach then move city (not country as travel takes so much time!) and do 3 days somewhere else?

Any recommendations for destinations and even ideal time periods for not terribly busy would be appreciated!

Thanks!

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Russ2626
22nd May
I would recommend Lisbon. Lots to do in the city and it's very easy to take a train to Tamariz or Cascais beach areas.
innocent
22nd May
Agreed. Barcelona good but not ideal because of pick pockets and common criminals.
suejb2
22nd May
Croatia
SaturdayGigs
22nd May
Fuengirola is fantastic, can hop on a train to malaga for €7.20 return, lovely city. (edited)
Xippi
22nd May
Depends what you want but Malaga has it all. Lovely walkable city, museums, art galleries, history, alcazaba, green areas, great eating/café culture, great nightlife, posh port area, promenade, cycle hire, beach. Many options to stay in the city itself - plenty of hotels & airbnb.. Resorts to the west like Fuengirola if that is your preference, or more authentic places like El Palo to the East which is only 40min walk/15min bus from centro. Benalmadena pueblo or Mijas lovely but probs not first visit. Avoid hiring a car if you stay in the main areas - no need as public transport works. Easy to fly to. Avoid Easter as very busy and obviously hot in summer