Best European Destinations To Visit In Spring 2024

Don’t want to wait until summer to explore the world? You don’t know where to go in April in Europe? We have just what you need to go on a sunny holiday in April: here are the best European destinations to visit in spring 2024. Sporty, cultural and relaxing holidays, the choice is yours. Follow this guide for a getaway to the Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and German cities, each more spectacular than the last!

Best European Destinations In Spring

The days are visibly getting longer, the temperatures are becoming milder, the trees are in flower, good humor is hovering around us… No doubt, spring is here! With all this, the irresistible desire to explore the most beautiful cities invades us, thus allowing us to escape the peaks of summer attendance, while taking advantage of the best prices.

In addition, the calendar will work in your favor at this time of year thanks to the upcoming public holidays which will offer you even more opportunities to go away as a couple, with friends or with family. Here is an overview of the most beautiful European destinations to visit in spring 2024, the best attractions, and all the practical advice, for a city break full of surprises.

–Amsterdam

The arrival of spring in Amsterdam is always accompanied by an explosion of flowers and colors. Let yourself be won over by the special atmosphere of its Bloemenmarkt, a gigantic floating floral market. For a most romantic stroll in the mildness of spring, visit the city by boat on its emblematic canals, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Linger in its many parks at the height of their splendor this time of year. If you want to get higher, head to The Amsterdam Lookout observation platform installed 100 meters above the ground at the top of the A’DAM tower. An unforgettable view of the Dutch capital, its old districts, as well as its famous port awaits you.

–Lisbon

Spring never takes long in Lisbon. Thanks to the pleasant climate of the Portuguese capital, the days become mild and sunny very early in the year. Nature is in full rebirth and the city is transformed. If the waters of the Tagus still seem too cool for swimming, you will enjoy taking long walks on the beaches near the city center. Take advantage of mid-season to leisurely visit Lisbon’s monuments and museums, in particular the Berardo Museum and the National Museum of Ancient Arts. Spring temperatures invite you to spend a pleasant evening in a small restaurant in the Bairro Alto district, one of the oldest and liveliest in Lisbon.

–Athens

Spring is definitely the best time to visit Athens. Between March and June, you will discover a flowery city, rich in an extraordinary historical and architectural heritage. Far from the summer heat and crowds, all the conditions are there for you to marvel at the Acropolis, a magnificent witness to the architecture of ancient Greece. The panoramic view you will have of Athens will leave you with unforgettable memories. Going back down towards the city, you will fall under the charm of the oldest and most famous district of the Greek capital, Pláka. Located on the hillside, its lively streets, its shops and its terraces which give it a postcard look will inevitably make you want to linger there.

–Valencia

Located in the east of Spain, on the edge of the Mediterranean, Valencia proudly displays its 320 days of annual sunshine. Famous for its beaches, it is also renowned for its heritage and cultural life. Valencia will take you on a real journey through time, from its Roman remains to the charm of the Ciutat Vella, its oldest district with its cathedral and its pretty Virgen Square, and the futuristic lines of the City of Arts and Sciences. In spring, the mild temperatures will allow you to pleasantly explore the city on foot. You will also enjoy moments of relaxation on the beach, on the terrace or in the city’s very pretty shaded parks.

–Paris

It’s good to stroll in Paris in spring. Take the time to stroll along the banks of the Seine and discover the second-hand booksellers’ stalls, inseparable from the Parisian landscape since the 17th century. Want a bucolic stroll or daydreaming on a bench in the sun? The city’s numerous parks and gardens, beautifully flowered, will quickly make you forget the gray winter weather. Take advantage of the warm weather and the lengthening days to take a trip to Montmartre and wander its cobbled streets with their inimitable charm. Take the funicular up to the Sacré-Cœur and the Place du Tertre made famous by its painters, then end your day on the terrace by raising your glass to the first rays of sunshine.

-Venice

In Venice, the return of spring rhymes with romance and the sweetness of life. You couldn’t have chosen a better time to discover the city of the Doges. The days are beautiful, the visitors fewer. You will quietly admire all the treasures of the city, including the Doge’s Palace, Saint Mark’s Basilica or the famous Bridges of Sighs and the Rialto. Be on the lookout for half-open carriage doors as they often hide magnificent flower gardens. By gondola or vaporetto, you will contemplate the facades of the most beautiful Venetian palaces, the opera or the numerous churches. Don’t leave Venice without visiting the charming island of Burano with its colorful houses and that of Murano, renowned worldwide for its glass crafts.

–Madrid

Don’t resist the pleasure of discovering Madrid in spring. From the Puerta del Sol to the Palacio Real, from the Plaza Mayor to the San Miguel market, you will enjoy exploring the city without fearing the intense summer heat. The Spanish capital has numerous parks and green spaces which, when the weather returns, transform the city into a vast flower garden. Stroll through Retiro Park, then follow the Paseo del Prado, beautifully shaded and dotted with museums, including the Prado. Also worth seeing: the Reina Sofia museum for Guernica, the famous painting by Picasso, for the works of Dali. But also for its roof terrace by Jean Nouvel which will offer you a superb view of Madrid.

–Berlin

Cherry blossoms, beer garden terraces warmed by the first rays of the sun, picnics in the parks… How about a getaway to Berlin in spring? The pretty German capital seems eager to wake up. Like the Berliners at this time of year, you will enjoy strolling along the banks of the Spree or in the paths of the Tiergarten, Berlin’s largest park. The nearby Brandenburg Gate will immerse you in the city’s fractured history. Also Checkpoint Charlie, one of the border crossings between the Western and Eastern sectors within walking distance. At the East Side Gallery, you’ll find a 1.3-kilometre-long remnant of the Wall. This one is saved from destruction in 1989 and now adorned with frescoes by 118 artists.

–London

The return of spring to London seems to be able to put an end to the most stubborn stereotypes. Forget the fog and the rain! Make way for longer, gentler days and small wonderments in the face of a reborn nature. Take advantage of the season to visit the city’s must-see places. Such as Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge or the Palaces of Westminster and Buckingham. Want a change of atmosphere? Travel to the charming Hampstead district, with its Georgian and Victorian architecture, peaceful and bucolic as can be. To discover on foot, by bike or on horseback, Hyde Park and its 142 hectares: a great breath of fresh air awaits you in the heart of the British capital.

–Marseille

With the end of winter, morale in Marseille is high again. The windows open, the terraces are set up and the emblematic pétanque courts are always full. Rich in heritage and an exceptional natural setting, the city is beautiful and perhaps even more so in spring. Head towards its Old Port so dear to the heart of the Marseillais. Then towards Le Panier, its oldest village-like district with its cobbled streets and colorful facades. Leave the city a little for its coves with turquoise waters. Don’t forget to visit the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde basilica, the Good Mother. From the top of its rocky peak, it seems to watch over the city since more than a century.

Whatever your background or travel preferences, these exhilarating European destinations to visit in spring in 2024 are guaranteed to amaze you. Be sure to put one of these on your travel list.

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