Major European Holiday Destinations

Most popular destinations from the UK

EUROPE

All continental Europe, west of the UralsIncluding the Canary Islands, the Azores and CyprusShort-haul flights (under 4 hours)

CountriesMost visitors travel:On city breaks to capitals

or other major citiesTo resorts around the

Mediterranean Sea or into Mountain areas

Countryside areas especially in France are popular for leisure activities (hiking, boating)

The Alps and the Pyrenees are centres for skiing in the winter

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Holiday DestinationsSummer Sun

Many of the big resorts, such as Torremolinos in Spain, were once fishing villages.

The MediterraneanSpain, Portugal, Greece

and France The weather is hot and

sunny from April to October

Many facilities such as golf courses and water sports

Bars, restaurants and clubs to ensure an interesting nightlife

European Mediterranean CoastThe Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca are popular destinations

Ibiza

Mallorca

Menorca

Mediterranean Resorts

Spain’s Balearic Islands

Winter Sun Winter SportsThe very South of Spain

and the Cote d’Azur (France)

People have to travel further south: the Canary Islands and Madeira, Cyprus or Malta

Madeira

Skiing, snowboarding are popular sport

Ski resorts offer their own culture of clothing, music and après-ski activities

Ski resorts have been built : the Alps and the Pyrenees

Tignes

Countryside areasWinter sports destinations can be countryside destinations in the summerGreat river valleys and lakes of Europe provide opportunities

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City BreaksMany cities are popular with tourists.They have a wealth of culture and heritage.

Florence, Italy

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Cruise AreasThe Mediterranean:

popular destination for cruise ships

Fly cruises: passengers fly to a port and cruise from there

The Baltic and Norway: also popular for cruises

The rivers (‘arteries’) have river cruises