The arrival of April means spring is in full swing – but it can also be a time of the dreaded ‘April showers’ in the UK, which can wash out any al fresco plans. While the weather remains unpredictable as always at home, elsewhere in Europe and beyond, there are warmer climes to be found on holiday.
The Greek islands come into their own, as beautiful as always but without the crowds, or you could opt for Spain‘s third-largest city, Valencia, for a vibrant break on the Med. If you want to go long-haul, it’s shoulder season on the spectacular island of Bali, or in Rio de Janeiro you can try to keep Carnival spirit alive months after the annual event.
Whatever sort of holiday you want in April, these are the places to go for fun in the sun, and the best things to do when you arrive.
Valencia
Valencia is the European Green Capital for 2024
(Jonny James)
- Average temperature in April: 17C
- Hours of sunshine per day: 7
Spain’s third city is seeing an increasing number of visitors, attracted by its many treasures. These range from the literal – such as the Holy Grail, which supposedly lies in the city’s cathedral – to the figurative, from its golden coastlines to the magnificent City of Arts and Sciences, the avant-garde modern symbol of Valencia that contains gardens, an IMAX cinema, a science museum and one of Europe’s largest aquariums.
Valencia’s main districts run in an almost straight line from south to north, from trendy, bohemian Ruzafa to Carmen, a favourite of locals and home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants. In the middle is the charming Old Town, home to the city’s three main squares, including the picturesque Plaza de la Reina and Plaza de la Virgen.
Though walking through the city is a delight in most months, April brings temperate weather, and very little rain means entire days at the beaches Patacona and Las Arenas are possible, while it’d be remiss to not cycle at least part of the Turia Park, a six-mile long park that snakes along the old bed of the old Turia River.
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Rio de Janeiro
Summer ends in March in Rio, meaning an April visit will bring calmer temperatures
(Agustin Diaz)
- Average temperature in April: 26C
- Hours of sunshine per day: 7
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