Updated December 2, 2024
In March, April, and especially May, some European attractions reach the triangle of travel: pleasant weather, manageable crowds and reasonable housing prices. This time of year, other parts of the continent may have more tourists and higher prices, but it is usually for good reason – blooming flowers, arts and cultural festivals, delicious seasonal cuisine and memorable Easter celebrations.
The spring vacation idea followed spans a range of worthwhile destinations, from mild attractions and attractions to those who embody the spirit of rebirth of the season. This is the best place in Europe.
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Above: St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin
Why go to spring? Las Fallas is a brief street festival that welcomes the mid-March season
With panache and Spanish seafood pastryhead to the Mediterranean city Valencia. Every March, fail The festival turns the street into an open-air art gallery displaying hundreds of huge wooden sculptures Toy doll.
The multi-day activities also include parades, fireworks, pumpkin fritters and Spanish Hochita, elaborate traditional costumes, and a towering monument for Valencia’s patron saint, the abandoned Virgin, the liturgy of flowers. The flowers are then used to create 15m-(49ft)-tall capes and gowns to make it look like the largest rose parade ever. The festival ends with Ninots burning, an incredible reminder that the beauty of spring is short-lived.
Why go to spring? Tulip mania from April to early May
Still the highest producer of favorite flowers in the world Netherlands It looks like every spring through a designer going through a color barrier phase, bold red, pink, blues and yellow filled with ordered fields and gardens. The largest tulip growing area is noordestpolder In the center Flevoland But there are also a large number of light bulb fields on the North Sea coast Hague arrive Alkali. The pedals are often stopped to have a feast in the petals of a bicycle.
Can be Kitchen Court (Picture above), A 32-hectare (79 acre) tulip display cabinet, planted 7 million light bulbs together with trees, ponds and windmills. In the garden Smoothlocated about 45 km (28 miles) southwest Amsterdama parade in the canal is the ideal way to welcome that scenic capital spring.
Why go to spring? Holy Week Events – Have the opportunity to discover the Pope
The size of the crowd is the proportion of the Bible, and it is inevitable that you will take a long time, but it is impossible not to be awesome to the beauty pageants and rituals before Easter. Romeeven if you are not a Catholic. The pope’s busy schedule is traditionally included in Holy See (As shown above), Good Friday Tour Colosseum During this time he visited the station of the Cross, on Easter Sunday, St. Peter’s Squareand then the blessings delivered from the balcony St. Peter’s Basilica.
Tickets for all these events are free, but Must be retained Months in advance – Needless to say, if you don’t book a hotel room the way, it’s better to pray for miracles.
Why go to spring? Seasonal lyonnaise cuisine and magnificent May weather
Save this in late spring. The wine area around the southeast Rhone River France March is still cold and dark, but the sun is coming in May and the weather is getting warmer. It is very pleasant and can allow medieval agricultural villages and vineyards in the area to explore on foot that produce Beaujolais in the north and in the Côtes du Rhône near the Mediterranean.
The largest city in the region Lyonalso highly feasible, winding streets and hidden passages through elegant collages of ancient, medieval, Renaissance and contemporary architecture. But this is the food you are going to be revelling, especially after a few pops up hatthe cozy tavern (pictured above) offers Parker Quenelles, pork sausage, prunes and other signature Lyonnaise dishes. Appear in the spring to taste the idea that city chefs can use with seasonal products like apricots and maroon.
Why go to spring? Comprehensive artistic and cultural activities
The weather is unreliable – this is Scotlandafter all. You’ll notice it soon GlasgowThe green space complements the red Victorian architecture instead of the dark mist going in and turning everything into gray.
Fortunately, the city hides its impressive cultural products indoors, and in the spring, art museums, orchestras, ballets and theater groups are in full swing. These are just permanent institutions. Starting in late February, Glasgow has a jump during the festive season (its focus will be completely turned to EdinburghThe annual summer performance arts event is here Glasgow Film Festival (Until early March), followed by Glasgow International Comedy Festival (Mid-March to afternoon). Every other year, contemporary artists show off their work for 3 weeks Glasgow International– Connect Art Basel to Brogue.
Pictured: The Glaswigs have maintained the tradition of placing traffic cones on equestrian statues of the Duke of Wellington in 1844 since the early 1980s gallery.
Why go to spring? Coastal scenery and Easter fireworks
Of course, it looks peaceful, but Northern Aegean Sea The island is a place of a fireworks war that has been raging for centuries. On the night before Orthodox Easter (late to Roman Catholics, Protestants and Giant Rabbit Easter), parishioners from rival hilltop churches are on the evening before Orthodox Easter (late to Roman Catholics, Protestants and Giant Rabbit Easter), parishioners from rival hilltop churches Vrontados Shoot homemade rockets at each other, sending screaming orange stripes into the night sky. The goal is to hit the bell tower of the opponent’s church. Ostensibly a direct hit by the declared winner, but it often happens in wars, and different numbers are usually seen on both sides.
The surrounding hills offer the best views of wonder. During the day, visit the 11th-century Byzantine Monastery and stroll on the white and black sand beaches. The water is too cold to swim until late May, but you can survey it from the same location –daskalopetra– The poems of Chios native Homer are said to be taught to him.
Why go to spring? St. Patrick of St. Patrick
In the United States, St. Patrick’s Day is often used as an excuse for chug green beer and Don’s saying “Kiss me, I’m Irish”. But in DublinThis holiday is a more restrained and family-friendly celebration Ireland And its patron saint – except for the crowded Temple Bar Regional, temporary resembles New Orleans Bourbon Street.
To mark March 17 like a Dubliner, go to a traditional bar with live music or, if you are really interested in Ireland’s contribution to the tavern, visit Guinness Warehouse or Jameson Brewery On the Bow Street. Three days in Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Features are various events related to Irish history, art, music and literature St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Why go to spring? White asparagus crazy from April to June
Although the Germans have a full reputation as beer and Bratworth, the Germans tend to be passionate about the seasonal produce and nothing can be like white asparagus. Tenderer and more painful than the green variety, the beloved alabaster pops up in farmers’ markets and restaurants across the country Asparagus time (Asparagus season).
The most common preparation of vegetables: Boil and suffocate with Dutch and butter. In Northwest State Lower Saxonyyou can ride a bicycle or follow the scenic 750 km (466 miles) Asparagus routestop and head to the 1000-year-old farm town, e.g. Nibortimber frame building and Asparagus Museum The Asparagus Queen is crowned every year. When you are in the area, Hannover (about 45 minutes away) See the carefully crafted 17th century Herrenhausen Garden In their splendor throughout the spring.
Why go to spring? Easter market and witch fun
Just like at Christmas Prague‘ Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square (pictured above) This time of year is filled with dozens of brightly colored wooden huts. They are all part of the urban Easter market and open in the weeks leading up to the holidays. With the performances of the choir and folk dancers, handmade lace, blown glass, wooden toys, wooden wines, chilled beer and other Czech specialities are sold. The only difference between this market and Christmas (compared to higher temperatures) is that the hot purchase is not a tree decoration, but a beautifully painted egg.
A ridiculous tradition is The Witch’s Night ((Witch Burning) On April 30, when the bonfire was covered with witch statues, witches were built throughout the city. After a costume parade, concerts, mock trials and lots of beer shouting, the pyre was eliminated in the symbolic evil soul.