Reply With QuoteMarch,Sun,Warm,2hr flight, mmmm.please post details when you find it,
Hi All,
Looking for some advice on a quick family holiday in mid March this year. I haven’t been away at this time of year before or done this kind of holiday so dont really know where to go. Probably one of the nicer resorts in Spain, Greece etc but don’t want somewhere full of drunken fighting and unpleasantness!
Whilst the boys will be out and about I will probably spend most of my time by the pool enjoying a book and a beer or 2.
I am broadly looking for:
Sun (doesn’t need to be crazy hot but warm is fine!)
Close - don’t really want to fly more than 2-2.5 hrs
Plenty to do for young men - I have 3 sons in their early 20’s so need to have the usual entertainment for them (bars etc)
Nice hotel - looking for a nice 4/5 start hotel with nice pools and bars etc.
Somewhere that is open - I know a lot of resorts close at this time of year but I am hoping to find somewhere with decent shopping, bars and restaurants
Any recommendations greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
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March,Sun,Warm,2hr flight, mmmm.please post details when you find it,
Don’t mind going up to 2.5 hours. 3 at a push!Originally Posted by meridian
Not looking for tropical, anything above 15C is fine!
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Canary Islands too far?
Or try :
https://www.expedia.co.uk/vc/c/fligh...-hours-london/
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March you're gonna need to up the flights to about 4 to get to the canaries i think
Southern Spain potentially but it'll be hit and miss.
Majorca .
Palma has some top notch restaurants , hotels and sightseeing opportunities. Plus, there is so much to do, you would easily fill a week.
A lot of the livelier resorts are a short taxi drive away for the boys if the bars in Palma weren’t lively enough.
Easy to drive or cycle around .
Plenty of history in a small space and the weather should be fine by then. You’ll probably have sunny and darker days in a week.
If you’re against canaries and that is where you’re going to get the best temp’s in March time then perhaps Malta?
Stay around St Julian or Sliema, good range of bars, restaurants and the occasional nightclub.Should be around 15-20C in March.
Gozo is worth a visit on the hop on/off bus. You can even walk to Valetta and appreciate the heritage/architecture.
Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza, it's off season so won't be that lively but there will be enough going on for the boys. It's on the beach, tons of smart bars very close.
All inclusive with branded spirits and plenty of bars and restaurants.
Costa del sol. Fly to Malaga. The resorts west of Malaga will be about 20 degree minimum I think. Depends on when in March as well ?
If you're lucky! I went in April 2018, had a week of mainly windy and often wet weather, temp was certainly below 20° much of the time. Went in April 2017 and had nice sunny weather with temperatures falling a bit at night when the sun went in. Just been last November and had a week of sunshine, temp around 25°C.
I like Costa Del Sol, especially Malaga, but my advice for guaranteed (almost) warm weather in spring or autumn is Canary Islands.
Thanks for the suggestions so far, will do some research on them!
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March is offseason in most sunny destinations, the canary islands are the place to go but looking around 4hrs on the plane, well worth it though and I'm sure the lads will thank you..
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I have been looking at Majorca which seems like a good option. Would it be mostly closed though ?
I have been Tenerife a couple of times and always enjoyed it, it’s a little expensive around this time for some reason and I fancied a change.
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I have found a really good deal for a place in Palma. Do you think there would be a good amount of stuff open in mid/late March?
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Think you will struggle that time of year 2 hours away to get any decent weather, I have just booked Dubai for 1st week in March, 6 hour flight which isn't to bad plus emirates are a joy to fly with. and temp is on average 29 which for me is spot on.
I’ve been away in March and if you’re lucky Marbella, Majorca, Algarve etc would be fine - as I said if you’re lucky. Hit and miss though. I’d push an extra hour and a bit on a flight and go to the Canaries.
+1 for Malta. We’re looking at April
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Last edited by Harry Smith; 19th January 2020 at 11:39. Reason: Doubled up in error
If you’re based in Palma , there will be no shortage of things to do.
Everything should be open, it’s the capital and caters as much to its population as much as to tourists.
I’ve been a few times , in and out of season and still maintain its one of the best short flight destinations out there.
Close to the airport so only a short taxi ride away ( although car hire will probably be about Ł9 a day ) and easy public transport around most of the island.
Some of the restaurants and bars in Palma are absolutely stunning.
The central market shouldn’t be missed either. There are seafood stalls that double up as cafes and will prepare fresh fish for you for a few euro.
Cycling in and around a Palma is really easy and safe.
Palma Nova, Magaluf etc. are literally round the corner and the lads will certainly find things to do there. They won’t be bouncing as in full season but there will definitely be lots going on.
Makes me want to go now .
Also worth noting without teaching my granny to suck eggs, there are some amazing villas available out of season for great prices .
VRBO and HomeAway.co.uk as well as Airbnb have some cracking deals end of March
Last edited by thegoat; 19th January 2020 at 12:59.
Majorca in March can be coolish & rainy but can also be sunny. I went to Malta a couple of years ago in March (4 hour flight from Manchester) & it was wet & cold 12c.
I have just come back from 2 weeks in the Riu Nautilus Hotel located on the Paseo about 300 yards from Benalmádena Marina towards Torremolinos, absolutely superb hotel with great sea views, spotlessly clean & good food. Loads to do with good transport links to other resorts on the Costa. Very relaxed atmosphere in the hotel and it’s Adults only.
Temperatures last week were about 20c in the shade so expect 22-23 in mid March & little chance of rain (Feb can be wet). Reasonable prices at that time of the year and 2 hour 30 min flight time.
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Great, thanks for that!!
Sounds ideal and I think I will go ahead and book that.
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Thanks for all the advice and comments everyone!
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Palma is great, you won't regret it.
You'd enjoy Malta if it's warm enough for you. I went in April a couple of years ago.
I've also been looking at going away in March and if you just want to sit around in good weather, then Egypt (Sharm etc) looks a likely candidate. I'd have been tempted by Gambia but the collapse of Thomas Cook has made it difficult and expensive.
True, I was there in December (Marsa Alam, Steigenberger Hotel) Jan and Feb are the coldest months (20C), March will be warmer again. Diving and snorkeling are A+. You can rent gear on-site and you can do courses there. The people speak enough English. No problems with that. Don't go there for sightseeing etc. Luxor is 5 hrs by bus on dreadful roads. The Steigenberger only allows 16+ y/o guests. I don't hear the sound of children near the pool and on the beach. (In December, the hotel was filled with school teachers)
Menno
Sounds like a nightmare.(In December, the hotel was filled with school teachers
Menno
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
No, I only found out on the way back to the airport and in the plane. The lady next to me in the plane had -during the holiday- decided to turn in her school batch at the end of the year. 40 yrs in front of classes filled with young adolescents.
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