The perfect fortnight for booking affordable beach holidays next year – with 25C temperatures and breaks under £300
BEACH holidays between June and September are usually quite expensive, but early May offers the same balmy temperatures for a fraction of the cost.
We’ve scoured the internet to find the cheapest deals that won’t break the bank, and breaks cost from.
The best deals we’ve spotted come from , and destinations are in Spain, including the Canaries, Turkey and Bulgaria.
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All the holidays can also be booked with low , and there are even low monthly payment plans starting from £29.
Spain
- Average temperature: 23C
Warm temperatures start way before May in Spain, making it a perfect destination for an early summer holiday.
Coastal destinations in mainland Spain see highs of 26C, with an average of 9 hours of sunshine every day.
The peak summer season here is mid-June, so early May is an excellent time to enjoy the destination with fewer crowds and lower prices.
To make it even better, flights from the UK to sunnier Spain have an average time of two and a half hours, so Brits could even go away for a weekend.
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Some of the best destinations here are Costa Dorada, Costa Brava, Costa del Sol and Benidorm.
The biggest bargain we’ve found is in Salou, Costa Dorada, with week-long stays costing .
The deal includes return flights and self-catered accommodation at Salou Pacific Apartments.
These are the cheapest deals we’ve found for early summer holidays in Spain:
- 7 nights room-only at Isabel Hostal in Blanes, Costa Brava, Spain -
- 7 nights self-catering at Inter2 Salou in Salou, Costa Dorada, Spain -
- 7 nights self-catering at Apartaments Lloret Sun in Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava, Spain -
- 7 nights at Sunsea Village in Costa Blanca, Spain -
- 7 nights at Joya in Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain -
Canary Islands
- Average temperature: 24C
The Canaries are considered a sunny destination all year round, so Brits can pick where to head.
Overall, the islands have an average temperature of 24C and almost no chance of rain. However, the weather will be slightly different in the islands.
May is considered a great month to explore and partake in outdoor activities as it will be warm but not hot like the peak summer months.
Sunbathing and swimming will also be on the cards, with sea temperatures around 20C.
The warmest islands to visit are Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, with temperatures reaching over the mid-20s.
That is because Tenerife and Gran Canaria have a lot of mountains, making it a bit cooler.
Holiday packages in the islands are a bit pricier than in mainland Spain, starting .
Here are the best ones we’ve spotted:
- 7 nights self-catering at Chinyero Apartments in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife -
- 7 nights self-catering at Miriam in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria -
- 7 nights self-catering at Coral Teide Mar in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife -
- 7 nights self-catering at Castillo Club Lake in Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura -
- 7 nights self-catering at Castillo Beach in Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura -
Turkey
- Average temperature: 24C
Turkey is one of Brits’ favourite summer destinations, thanks to its many resorts, cheap deals and sunny days.
And Brits looking to bag a bargain should visit in May when temperatures will be already hitting highs of 26C.
The only downside is a slight chance of rain, but it’s still very unlikely to last for the whole day.
May is considered peak season in Istanbul, but it’s not in the coastal areas.
Most resorts are in Antalya, Bodrum and Marmaris, which also happen to be the warmest destinations.
The sea will be warm enough to swim in, but the mild temperatures will allow for outdoor activities and exploring.
At the beginning of May, the country also celebrates the Hidrellez Festival on May 5 and 6, so there might be street performances to enjoy.
The best deals we’ve found in May start :
- 7 nights self-catering at Kaan Apartments in Marmaris, Turkey -
- 7 nights self-catering at Ekinci Palace in Icmeler, Turkey -
- 7 nights self-catering at Sebnem Apartments in Marmaris, Turkey -
- 7 nights self-catering at Hibiscus Garden in Marmaris, Turkey -
- 7 nights room-only at Anahtar Apartments in Antalya, Turkey -
- 7 nights room-only at Ark Suite Hotel in Antalya, Turkey -
Bulgaria
- Average temperature: 22C
Bulgaria is the coolest of destinations to visit in May, but temperatures in seaside locations still have an average of 22C during the daytime.
The Black Sea coast is where to be, with popular resorts like Sunny Beach and Saint Vlas.
Sunny Beach is perfect for families, with waterparks, theme parks and tranquil beaches.
The region has three Blue Flag beaches,
Thanks to the mild climate, visitors could also take a day trip to Nessebar, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city.
Or the Balkan Mountains with waterfalls and caves.
Beach holidays in May are available . These are the best deals we could find:
- 7 nights self-catering at Aparthotel Cote d’Azure in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria -
- 7 nights room-only at Holiday Fort Golf Club in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria -
- 7 nights room-only at Green Fort in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria -
- 7 nights room-only at Panorama Fort Beach in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria -
- 7 nights room-only at Marina View Fort Beach in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria -
- 7 nights b&b at Alexandra Hotel in Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria -
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