When spring finally arrives in March, make the most of the longer days of sunshine with a welcome change of scenery.
Easter isn’t for another month yet, so prices should remain stable. Keen hikers will want to head to southern Italy for pleasantly mild days along the Adriatic’s coastal paths, while skiers in France can head to quieter slopes now that the February half-term crowds have gone.
Soak up the sunshine in Tenerife, where you can hike Spain’s highest mountain or just relax on an Atlantic beach. Mix the mountains and deserts of Morocco with a spell in Marrakech.
Stay closer to home and roam the hills of the Peak District, or revel in the sea breezes of the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales.
Whatever type of holiday you’re planning for March, you’ll find some ideas here.
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Italy
Southern Italy’s Puglia region can be blisteringly hot in the summer, but hikers who want to explore this part of the Adriatic coast will find March’s mid-teens temperatures much more pleasant. Ramble Worldwide has a four-night self-guided walk along Puglia’s coastal trail from Otranto to Gagliano del Capo, through orange orchards and olive groves amid the scent of spring blossom, and with sea views stretching to the Albanian mountain on the other side of the Adriatic. Then you’re transferred to the baroque town of Lecce for a final day of cultural exploration. Prices start at £599pp and include breakfast, one dinner, transfers and luggage transport, but not flights.
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France
Many skiers love March’s longer days and slightly milder temperatures. Samoëns in Haute Savoie’s Grand Massif ski domain – the fourth largest in France – is full of village charm, great restaurants and food shops. Plus, it’s on the doorstep of 265km of pistes. Peak Retreats has a week’s self-catering at La Résidence Club Samoëns Village on 29 March from £1,210, including a free FlexiPlus upgrade on Le Shuttle. The residence’s wellness centre has an indoor and outdoor pool, and there’s a packed…
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