Here’s Where You Can Find Early Summer Sun Right Now

Feeling like spring is getting off to a slow start? Longing for warmer weather? Say no more. We know plenty of places to enjoy a dose of early summer sunshine this May!

Beat the peak season crowds and get started on your tan in these lovely sunspots where summer has already arrived!

1. Tenerife

Spain’s Canary Islands are a fab choice for sun all year round, and Tenerife has got something to tempt every kind of holidaymaker.

Package holiday fans can take their pick of busy resort towns where you’ll find shops, bars, restaurants and beaches galore right on your doorstep. Families and big kids can chase waterslide thrills at Siam Park while peace seekers can explore pretty-as-a-picture villages.

More of an active type? No sweat. Venture into Teide National Park to enjoy spectacular views from the top of Spain’s highest mountain.

Teresitas beach in Tenerife on a bright, sunny day

Casablanca

Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife, Spain

23 May 2025
4 nights
Self-catering
From East Midlands

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£565 pp

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2. Cyprus

The Med starts to hot up in May, making Cyprus a perfect choice for some short-haul sunshine!

You’ve got plenty of choices – pick party paradise Ayia Napa, chic and central Larnaca or family favourite Paphos as your base.

The island is small enough that you can take day trips to other towns, either by renting a car, taking the bus or booking a tour. Wherever you are, you’ll be able to work on your tan on a golden sand beach. We’re sold.

Aerial view of Vathia Gonia beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus

Kefalos Damon Hotel Apartments

Paphos, Paphos Area, Cyprus

31 May 2026
7 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Gatwick

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£562 pp

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3. Crete

May is the month when summer creeps into Crete, with day temps rising into toasty mid-twenties.

You can beat the crowds that flock to the beaches in July and August, and enjoy refreshing dips in the topaz-blue sea. Sounds idyllic, right?

You can also take advantage of the milder weather to get stuck into outdoor activities like hiking in Chania Gorge, biking across the countryside or day trips to Spinalonga Island.

View of Kalyves Bay and beach in Crete on a beautiful summer's day

Elounda Bay Palace

Elounda, Crete, Greece

29 May 2025
5 nights
Half board
From Birmingham

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£598 pp

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4. Egypt

Egypt is an easy pleaser for early summer sun with an average of 11 hours of sizzling sunshine a day – win!

Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada are the big hitters when it comes to beach resorts, with other smaller resorts Makadi Bay, El Gouna and Marsa Alam close by.

The shoulder seasons of spring and autumn are actually the best times to go to Egypt – you can count on consistent sunshine but it’s not too hot to do activities like desert tours or day trips to Cairo’s pyramids.

White sandy beach in Hurghada resort, Egypt

JAZ Neo Sharks Bay

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

29 May 2025
7 nights
All-inclusive
From Glasgow

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£503 pp

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5. Morocco

Morocco’s beach resorts of Agadir and Essaouira are perfect in the run-up to summer – temperatures hover in the early-twenties and the beaches are quieter than the more popular resorts of Spain, Greece and Portugal (music to our ears!).

You’ll be glad of the milder early summer temps too; the beach resorts keep visitors busy with surfing, paddle boarding and quad bike tours.

If you’re more in the mood for a city break, book a traditional riad hotel and dive into the markets and cafés of Marrakech.