Where's Hot In April?

As spring (finally) shows its face and Europe warms up, the number of sunny short-haul hotspots begins to grow in April – meaning even more bargain Easter holidays waiting to be snapped up!

Even if you’re dreaming of somewhere further afield, you won’t have to look hard, with spring sunshine already sizzling in the Caribbean and beyond.

From Morocco to Mauritius, we round up five fabulous destinations where you can find holiday heat in April. Sunnies at the ready…

Costa Almeria, Spain

Average temperature: 17°C

Flight time: 3 hours

A view across the beach of Cabo de Gata town in Costa Almeria, Spain

Lesser-known than its holiday-hub neighbour, the Costa del Sol, the Costa Almeria is the perfect peaceful spot for a combo of traditional Spain and blissful spring sun!

The area is dotted with super cute fishing towns such as Carboneras and Roquetas de Mar, where you’ll find historic buildings and lip-smacking seafood aplenty.

Spend your mornings browsing for jewellery and handicrafts at local markets, while away the afternoon lazing on one of the miles-long golden beaches, then finish off your day with a feast of freshly caught fish and a glass of sangria. We’ll cheers to that!

Crete, Greece

Average temperature: 18°C

Flight time: 4 hours

A clear water bay in Loutro town on Crete island, Greece

April is an awesome month for a holiday to Crete – the temperatures are warm but not sweltering and the peak season crowds are still a few months away. Result.

Cheap car hire and decent public transport make it easy to explore the whole island and there’s a whole heap of activities to get stuck into. Sun worshippers can bask to their heart’s content on beautiful beaches – don’t miss Elafonisi’s baby pink sand (it’s real, we promise), while culture vultures will love exploring the historic towns of Heraklion and Chania. And if you want to get active, lace up your hiking boots and hit the trails – they run all over the island!

Evenings are best spent chilling in a quiet taverna, watching the sunset while sipping a glass (or two) of Greek retsina wine.

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Morocco

Average temperature: 20°C

Flight time: 3.5 hours

View over Marrakech's rooftops in Morocco

Looking to spice up your spring getaway? With an irresistibly vibrant culture and temperatures hitting the twenties, Morocco is a top pick for an Easter holiday with a difference!

Haggling for textiles, jewellery and spices in the local souks of Marrakech and Fez is a must, as is a safari tour into the Sahara desert. When you need to recharge, Agadir’s sprawling beaches will hit the spot.

As for where to stay, the best hotels here are often the riads – traditional Moroccan buildings set around Insta-worthy courtyards or gardens.

St Lucia

Average temperature: 27°C

Flight time: 9 hours

View of Sugar Beach and the Pitons mountains in St. Lucia

All white-sand beaches and sparkling blue seas, St Lucia is a typical Caribbean island paradise. Bursting with glam resorts and dreamy spas, it's no surprise it's a firm fave with luxury holiday seekers and honeymooners.

Unmissable spots include Sulphur Springs – a ‘drive-in’ volcano crater with hot springs and mud baths – and the Piton Mountains, the island’s most photographed landmark. Feeling more adventurous? Check out Adrena-line for a zip-lining canopy tour!

April is the last dependably dry month in St Lucia before the rainy season sweeps in, so you can expect balmy temperatures offset by refreshing sea breezes.

Mauritius

Average temperature: 25°C

Flight time: 12 hours

White-sand beach in Mauritius with palm trees and sun-loungers

With seven hours of sunshine a day and temps sitting in the mid-twenties during April, Mauritius is the kind of place where you can spend a whole week sipping rum cocktails under a palm tree on the beach. Heaven, right?

If you do decide to leave your sun-lounger, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Keep it chill with a massage at one of the top-class spas or shop for spices, printed fabrics and accessories at Port Louis’ fab markets.

Further afield, marvel at reefs and shipwrecks on a scuba diving trip or play jungle explorer for the day at the tropical Black River Gorges National Park.