Family Beach holidays for Summer 2020 [EU Version] Is the freezing temperatures starting to get to you already? Then it might be time to book your next summer holiday. It's never too early to start planning your next break, let’s get started.
Corfu, Greek Islands
Holidays, History and the sea -
Corfu Corfu is without doubt one of the most famous, popular and important of the Greek Islands. Temples, castles and a wide variety of architectural styles testify to the island’s long, choose holiday resorts located centre of Messoghi and Moraitika, which are good places for shopping or for a walk by the sea.
Currency: Corfu Money and
the Euro.
Top list of Kids-Friendly activities:
- Corfu Donkey Rescue
- Beaches (Pelekas, Marathias, Agios Stefanos, Barbati, Voutoumi, Bataria beach and so on)
- Aqualand Corfu Water Park
- Corfu Aquarium
When to visit:
May Weather: 24°C / 13°C (high/low)
June Weather: 28°C / 16°C (high/low)
July Weather: 31°C / 18°C (high/low)
August Weather: 31°C / 19°C (high/low)
September Weather: 28°C / 17°C (high/low)
Costa Brava, Spain
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Costa Brava is a coastal region in northeastern Spain, one of the best holiday destination for family with small kids. The combination of a very good summer climate, nature, excellent beaches and a favourable foreign exchange rate (before the creation of the single European currency), which made Costa Brava an attractive tourist destination, was exploited by the construction of large numbers of hotels and apartments in such seaside resorts as
Blanes,
Tossa de Mar and
Lloret de Mar.
Currency: The official
currency used in
Costa Brava is the Euro
Top list of Kids-Friendly activities:
- Parque Acuático Aquabrava
- Gnomo Park
- Aquadiver
- Butterfly Park Empuriabrava
- The Fishing Museum
- Cinema Museum
When to visit:
May Weather: 22°C / 11°C (high/low)
June Weather: 27°C / 15°C (high/low)
July Weather: 29°C / 17°C (high/low)
August Weather: 29°C / 17°C (high/low)
September Weather: 26°C / 14°C (high/low)
The Algarve, Portugal
A soft climate tempered by the Atlantic, soft sandy beaches, mouth-watering cuisine, exhilarating coastal scenery; it’s no wonder that Portugal’s Algarve is one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations. Stay in Albufeira, a former fishing village, which is now the largest resort town in the Algarve and one of the most popular holiday destinations in Portugal. A short walk away from Praia da Oura, one of the best beaches Albufeira has to offer, as well as ‘the Strip’ with its large selection of street cafes, bars, restaurants, night clubs and shops.
Currency: The currency used in the Algarve (since 2002), as with the rest of Portugal and much of Europe, is
the Euro (€).
The official
currency used in
Costa Brava is the Euro
Top list of Kids-Friendly activities:
- Water Parks
- Zoomarine
- Boat Excursion
- Boat trip to see dolphins
- Pirate Ship
- Lagos Zoo
- Krazyworld
- Fiesta - International Sand Sculpture Festival (Suggest to visit at night)
- Going to the beaches
When to visit:
May Weather: 25°C / 12°C (high/low)
June Weather: 28°C / 12°C (high/low)
July Weather: 33°C / 12°C (high/low)
August Weather: 32°C / 12°C (high/low)
September Weather: 29°C / 9°C (high/low)
Marrakech, Morocco
Morocco makes a fantastic family holiday for children of all ages. If you have a week would recommend a combination of the coast and Marrakech with a daytrip to the Atlas Mountains. For families with young children more time on the coast and the outskirts of Marrakech rather than the centre, whereas if the kids are teenagers then will recommend one of the traditional riads in the centre of Marrakech.
Currency: Many restaurants accept credit cards, but in the souks it's imperative to pay with cash, mostly in the Moroccan currency (
Dirham), but occasionally Euros are accepted.
Top list of Kids-Friendly activities:
- Cyber park
- Jardin Majorella
- El Badii Palace
- Le Jardin Palace
- Koutoubia
- Jama El f’na Market
When to visit:
May Weather: 29°C / 15°C (high/low)
June Weather: 33°C / 17°C (high/low)
July Weather: 37°C / 20°C (high/low)
August Weather: 37°C / 21°C (high/low)
September Weather: 33°C / 19°C (high/low)
October Weather: 28°C / 15°C (high/low)
Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Mallorca tops the list of Spain's best islands, and was voted the second best island in Europe and the sixth best in the world by TripAdvisor. Mallorca has some amazing beaches and dozens of picturesque coves to choose from. Playa de Muro is the top rated beach on TripAdvisor for its white sand and crystal-clear waters.
"A lovely golden sand beach with stunning views of the mountains and hills towering over an aqua-blue sea. It was truly the greatest beach view I have ever witnessed," wrote one TripAdvisor reviewer.
Currency: Majorca's currency is
the Euro.
Top list of Kids-Friendly activities:
- Palma Aquarium
- La Reserva Galatzo
- Cabrera tour
- WaterSports - Sailing & stand up paddle
- The Caves - Coves d’Arta, Coves del Drach, Coves dels Hams, Coves de Genova & Coves de Campanet.
- Horse Riding on a beach
- Boat trip to Sa Draonera
When to visit:
May Weather: 22°C / 14°C (high/low)
June Weather: 26°C / 18°C (high/low)
July Weather: 29°C / 20°C (high/low)
August Weather: 30°C / 21°C (high/low)
September Weather: 27°C / 18°C (high/low)
Wells Beach, Maine
Wells Beach Wells Beach on Maine’s southern coast has 7 miles of oceanfront with three public beaches: Crescent Beach, Wells Beach, and Drake’s Island Beach. The beaches are free, but expect a small fee for seasonal parking and the summer trolley. A 30-minute drive away is Palace Playland, a beachfront amusement park with rides averaging between $3 to $6 each; Aquaboggan Water Park, where you can purchase tickets based on age and park use; and York’s Wild Kingdom, a zoo and amusement park, with options for zoo only.
Currency: The US dollar (US $) is the currency used in Maine.
Top list of Kids-Friendly activities:
- Marginal Way
- Ocean Avenue
- Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
- St. Anthony’s Monastery
- Seashore Trolley train ride
- Beaches - Wells beach, Drakes Island beach, Kennebunk beach, Ogunquit Beach and etc.
When to visit:
May Weather: 16°C / 9°C (high/low)
June Weather: 21°C / 13°C (high/low)
July Weather: 24°C / 17°C (high/low)
August Weather: 24°C / 16°C (high/low)
September Weather: 20°C / 13°C (high/low)