Summer Destinations
Fancy a break in the sun? Now you can fly to over 50 of the very best summer hot-spots across Europe and beyond – all from Manchester Airport. A whole sunshine continent lies in wait, from familiar and much-loved places to new and undiscovered frontiers, much of it within just a few hours flying time. So go on. Get exploring – and get some serious sun without making it a long haul...
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| Time zone: | GMT +1 |
| Currency: | Euro |
Austria
Nothing beats Austria for a touch of historical magic, with evidence of its imperial past in a huge variety of proud palatial architecture. There’s plenty of skiing, eating and drinking to be done – and coffee drinking is an art form.
Must See:
Say happy birthday to Mozart in his native Salzburg, where stunning Baroque churches are nestled before a backdrop of snow-covered peaks.
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| Flight time: | 3.5 hours |
| Time zone: | GMT +2 |
| Currency: | Lev |
Bulgaria
Take a different path and do some pioneering. Holidays in this fascinating country offer a world of contrasts, from forested mountains to fertile plains and colourful coastline – with a real fusion of sand and culture on your doorstep.
Must See:
Take in a slice of traditional seaside Bulgaria in one of its best old ports – choose from St Vlas, Nessebur, St Konstantin and Varna.
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| Flight time: | 4 hours |
| Time zone: | GMT +2 |
| Currency: | Euro |
Corsica
This French-speaking, ever-changing paradise is packed full of beauty, with choice the name of the game – from chic harbour ports and Roman ruins to colourful street markets and medieval villages.
Must See:
The island’s five-star beach at Santa Giulia, where locals and visitors come to show off their tans.
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| Flight time: | 4-5 hours |
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| Currency: | Kuna |
Croatia
Take a trip to the far side of the Adriatic and discover the beating heart of ancient Croatia – with sun-kissed beaches, stone-built towns and picturesque fishing villages, it’s as unspoilt, diverse and inviting as you could wish for.
Must See:
Dubrovnik – this heavily fortified coastal town is a World Heritage Site, full of ancient charm and delightful nooks and crannies.
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| Flight time: | 4 hours |
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| Currency: | Cypriot Pound |
Cyprus
Cyprus has built-up a formidable reputation for the warmth of its climate – and its welcome, with myth and legend, history and hospitality in equal measure. After all, it’s as you’d expect from the birthplace of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love.
Must See:
With ancient Greek and Roman ruins a plenty, Cyprus is a culture-vulture’s paradise.
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| Flight time: | 2 hours |
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France
Cultural heart of Europe, France considers itself exceptional, and it’s easy to see why. With a glorious capital, a heaving Riviera coast, unspoilt celtic beaches and a rich inland – not to mention celebrated food and drink – France has it all in spades.
Must See:
Sample the sumptuous châteaux, dense forests and delicious wines of the Loire Valley.
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| Flight time: | 4.5 hours |
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Fuerteventura
Surf’s up. This beach-lovers paradise (with a climate akin to Florida) has more to offer than miles of golden sands. Strong winds whip the Atlantic into a frenzy, so it’s a mecca for surf dudes of all shapes and sizes.
Must See:
A five hour round trip to Pico de la Zarza offers tremendous views as well as Martian style-like rocks reddened with geothermal heat.
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| Flight time: | 4.5 hours |
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| Currency: | Euro |
Gran Canaria
One of Europe’s true year-round sunspots, Gran Canaria is a lush island, with a mountainous heart, dense forests and arid plains... as well as some of Europe’s most varied beach resorts offering soft, silky sands.
Must See:
Maspalomas has mile upon mile of clean, rolling dunes, backed by a lagoon and nature reserve that’s home to migrating birds all year.
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| Flight time: | 3-4 hours |
| Time zone: | GMT +2 |
| Currency: | Euro |
Greece
One of Europe’s most alluring (and best loved) destinations, Greece has much more than history and antiquity to offer, including throbbing resorts, quiet islands and beautiful beaches. A world in one friendly, laid-back country.
Must See:
Soak-up the stuff of legend – ancient sites in and around Athens include the Acropolis, Delphi and Corinth.
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Ibiza
With its reputation as Europe’s party capital to live up to, Ibiza doesn’t disappoint, with some of the continent’s most famous (and infamous) clubs, thousands of sun-soaked revellers and non-stop pulsating night-life.
Must See:
Book yourself into one of the island’s superclubs (even for one night) and see what all the fuss is about...
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| Flight time: | 3.5 hours |
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Italy
Choosing where to go in this nation of soul-stirring cities, world famous art, and waist-expanding food and wine is likely to be your biggest problem. No wonder, then, that lovers of Italy come back time and again.
Must See:
The Venetian Riviera, for a dose of jaw-dropping culture matched only by awe-inspiringly long sandy beaches.
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| Flight time: | 4.5 hours |
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Lanzarote
An incredible mix of volcanic moonscapes and family-friendly beach resorts make Lanzarote an island unlike any other, with natural, striking scenery, uninterrupted views, soft sands, and delicious seafood.
Must See:
The eerily beautiful Timanfaya Natural Park, where dry twigs thrown into cauldrons in the ground catch fire immediately.
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| Flight time: | 3.5 - 4 hours |
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| Currency: | Euro |
Madeira
Serve yourself a slice of Madeira and you won’t be disappointed. 'The Floating Garden’ lives up to its nickname with some of the most beautiful natural scenery you'll find anywhere in Europe. Truly delicious.
Must See:
Experience the majesty of Madeira’s sheer coastal cliffs that plunge spectacularly into the Atlantic below.
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Menorca
This historic Balearic island has lost little of its easy-going charm, honest pleasures and unhurried way of doing things, with the kind of stress-free simplicity normally found in the smallest Greek islands.
Must See:
Menorca's 'Taulas', strange T-shaped Bronze Age monuments that are remnants of a Bronze Age civilisation.
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| Flight time: | 4.5 hours |
| Time zone: | GMT -1 |
| Currency: | Dirhams |
Morroco
Experience North Africa at its most exotic. Morocco combines year-round sunshine with the feel of a unique cultural crossroads... not to mention distinctive local cuisine. All in, a riot of new fragrances, sights and sounds.
Must See:
Soak-up the atmosphere in a traditional souk and come back with rugs, soaps, perfumes and more.
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| Flight time: | 3 hours |
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Portugal
It’s to the Algarve that we Brits descend every year, with a best-of-both-worlds blend of character villages, endless sands and up-to-the-minute accommodation. The sunshine – all 3,000 hours a year – has something to do with it as well...
Must See:
Venture off the beaten track to visit glorious hilltop villages with their Moorish-influenced architecture.
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| Flight time: | 2-3 hours |
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Sardinia
Fabulously cosmopolitan Sardinia can boast influences from France, Spain and the Middle East. Italian-style cuisine and friendly Mediterranean charm await ever-increasing numbers of visitors from the UK.
Must See:
The laid-back resorts and beautiful sandy coves of the Costa Smeralda – the Emerald Coast.
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| Flight time: | 2 - 3 hours |
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| Currency: | Euro |
Sicily
A twin combination of ancient history and undiscovered ‘interior’ Italy make Sicily a haven for visitors seeking sun, scenery and swimming that’s a little off the beaten track – but increasingly popular.
Must See:
Take a trip to the perfectly preserved Greco-Roman theatre at Taormina, with Mount Etna looming menacingly in the distance.
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| Flight time: | 3 - 4 hours |
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Spain
Proudly Europe’s most popular destination, Spain shows no sign of losing its appeal for everything from short cultural breaks to its fabulous cities and all-nighters in its island clubs to long sun-soaked evenings on the Costas.
Must See:
Culture vultures and beachy types will adore everything that Barcelona has to offer.
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| Flight time: | 4.5 hours |
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Tenerife
A sunny mix of Spanish hospitality and a little North African spice, this is a jewel in the Atlantic, with lazy beach days, long, leisurely evenings and a passion for fiestas – Tenerife is an island of contrasts.
Must See:
Take a trip up to the summit of Mount Tiede – one of Europe’s largest volcanoes – with its truly dramatic cauldron.
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| Flight time: | 3 hours |
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| Currency: | Tunisian Dinars |
Tunisia
Tunisia has it all – a potent mix of sun-drenched beaches and international resorts all powered by an unmistakable (and intoxicating) North African flavour... a spicy blend of Arabic and French influences.
Must See:
Dive deep and be rewarded – there’s excellent watersports and especially scuba diving at Port el Kantaoui and Hammamet.
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| Flight time: | 4 hours |
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| Currency: | Turkish Lira |
Turkey
As the place where East meets West, Turkey offers a whole kaleidoscope of experiences made possible by the collision of two continents, including child-friendly resorts, imperial history and delicious culinary fusion.
Must See:
Travel in time and visit biblical Ephesus – one of the Med’s best-preserved Roman cities – whose citizens famously received letters from St Paul.
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