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This is officially the start of that summer feeling. Around the 21st of June we have summer solstice in Europe, so this month claims the lightest evenings and longest days of the year.
Midsummer is a celebration of the occasion and in places like Sweden, Norway and Austria, this means maypole dancing and mega bonfires. It’s also conveniently before schools break up, so the combo of hot weather and more affordable prices is pure perfection. Places won’t be so packed out yet too – it’s a popular month to travel with lots going on and a good buzz, but nowhere near as busy as July and August.
Cheap Holidays this June
Why Book June Holidays
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Top City Breaks in June
This season’s hottest city breaks, right here…
Budapest is a city of two halves – both in name and geography. It’s split by the Danube River, with Buda to the west and Pest to the east. The former’s crowned by a hilltop castle and a fortress, which offer up some of the best panoramas around.
Catalonia’s capital is a smorgasbord of bustling street markets, Gothic architecture, blonde sandy beaches, tapas bars, and widescreen, tree-lined boulevards.
The ancient Romans were on the money when they nicknamed this place the Eternal City. They believed it would survive forever, and the bevy of pristine historic sites shows that they weren’t wrong.
If you put 2,000 years of history, a string of beaches and a buzzing town square into a blender, you’d be served up a city break holiday to Lisbon.
A top-of-the-class dining scene, museums, art galleries, and an old town that would do fairy tales proud… Stockholm’s not doing too badly for itself. Sweden’s capital is built over 14 islands, all connected by bridges and ferry services – so it’s all very adventurous to explore.
Aix-en-Provence is a university city in the south of France, just outside Marseille. But despite its educational ties, don’t expect a quiet, studious stay. L’art de vivre – the art of living – is everywhere in this stylish town, with sunny squares and Insta-worthy cafés around every corner.
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For something big, Mauritius is at its best in June. Rain and humidity are low and the temperatures are lovely and warm for beach days. To keep it closer to home and make the most of a European summer, Portugal’s a top pick. The Algarve’s your safest bet down south, with solid days over 20˚C. The south of France and specifically Provence is also stunning – the end of June kicks off lavender season here for some really pretty scenes
Midsummer is a really special event to witness in some countries and while summer brings beach breaks to mind, other places can be a great pick for a bit of culture. For Sweden, this holiday is even bigger than Christmas. Locals dance around maypoles wearing flower crowns and feast on pickled herring and strawberries. So, why not make the most of the long days and do a city break to Stockholm?
Costa Rica is known to be a pricey pick, but June is as cheap as it’ll get. Prices are at their lowest this time of year, so the conversion rate is ideal. It is the start of the rainy season but nowhere near the peak and that means greenery, wildlife and loads of fiestas to celebrate. Grenada’s prices are also cut compared to the rest of the year. Or you can count on plenty of sun before the school crowds arrive in the Canary Islands – they’ve always got good deals.
