THINKING of searching for sun this Easter> These are the most likely places you’ll find it under 6 hours from the UK.
From seaside Egyptian resorts to Moroccan cities and Italian islands – there’s something for everyone.
EasyJet holidays has launched the Sun-Reliability Index, ranking destinations by the likelihood of sunny and dry days in April.
Stuart Wright, Customer Director at easyJet holidays said: “After making it through the dark winter months, we know many of our customers are relying on April’s Easter break to catch up on some much-needed vitamin D.
“For those chasing warmer weather at this time of year, nearby destinations across Europe and North Africa can be brilliant options and are well worth considering.”
At the top of the list is Egypt‘s resort city Sharm El Sheikh which has 98-100 per cent chance of sun.
For those seeking heat, it has highs of up to 30C, and less than 5 per cent chance of rain – and it’s around five and half hours from the UK.
EasyJet holidays offers breaks in April starting from £659pp.
But if you’re for all inclusive, Concorde El Salam Sport Hotel has a private stretch of beach and an outdoor pool with waterslides.
A four-night stay for a family of four from April 6-11 works out at £3,446 (£861pp) which includes flights from London Gatwick.
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Second on the list is Sal in Cape Verde which has Caribbean-style beaches with almost no rainfall.
The island has white sandy beaches, subtropical temperatures with average highs of 26C in March.
Plus, it’s only a one-hour time difference with the UK, despite flights taking six hours.
One option with easyJet Holidays is Sol Dunas Family Fun which has three pools and a waterpark designed for kids and for adults there’s a spa with saunas and steam baths.
A seven-night stay from April 6-13 for four with an all-inclusive package starts from £3,358 or £840pp including flights.
Third on the list is a popular spot for Brits, Gran Canaria – it’s main hub is Las Palmas.
Gran Canaria has average high temperatures of 22C in April as well as an estimated 8–10 hours of sunshine each day and 5–15 per cent change of rain.
From the UK, flights just take around four and a half hours.
You can book Mirador Maspalomas by Dunas, with lots of swimming pools and plenty of organised day and evening activities.
It has a kids’ club, wellness centre and guests can use the free shuttle bus for trips to Maspalomas Beach.
An all-inclusive across seven nights in April for a family of four starts from £472pp including flights.
Other destinations where you’ll get a great chance of sunshine are Morocco‘s Marrakech, the Algarve in Portugal and Paphos in Cyprus.
The closest destination to the UK is Morocco‘s Agadir.
The Moroccan city is home to the country’s largest market, Souk El Had, as well as a bustling harbour, modern marina and stretching beaches.
In April, it has average high temperatures that sit between 23-24C with around 9 hours of sunshine a day and package holidays start from £429pp.
For guaranteed fun for the kids head to the Pickalbatros Palais Des Roses – Agadir which two lagoon-style outdoor pools and an aqua park kitted out with eight slides.
It has three restaurants and is just 10-minutes from Agadir’s city centre.
An all-inclusive stay for a family of four from April 6-13 is priced at £3,205 including flights
If you want to find out more about Agadir, check out what Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey got up to on her trip to Moroccan city.
On par with Agadir in terms of closeness to the UK is the island of Sicily which takes around three to three and a half hours.
Activities include excursions to Mount Etna for crater views and hikes, Ancient Greek temples at Agrigento, and heading to beach stalls for gelato.
Breaks to Hotel Caesar Palace, which has a huge outdoor pool, traditional restaurant and offers shuttle bus services to the nearby private beach, are priced at £2,453 for an all-inclusive four night break for a family of four from April 6-11.
These are the top 10 destinations for sun over the Easter holidays…
- Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Hours of sunshine per day – 10/11
Avg High Temp – 28–30C - Sal (Santa Maria), Cape Verde
Hours of sunshine per day – 9
Avg High Temp – 25C - Gran Canaria (South)
Hours of sunshine per day – 8-10
Avg High Temp – 22C - Tenerife South
Hours of sunshine per day – 8–11
Avg High Temp – 22-23C - Paphos, Cyprus
Hours of sunshine per day – 9
Avg High Temp – 21-23C - Hurghada, Egypt
Hours of sunshine per day – 10
Avg High Temp – 28C - Marrakech, Morocco
Hours of sunshine per day – 9-10
Avg High Temp – 26-27C - Agadir, Morocco
Hours of sunshine per day – 9
Avg High Temp – 23-24C - Algarve (Faro), Portugal
Hours of sunshine per day – 7-8
Avg High Temp – 20-22C - Sicily (Catania/Palermo)
Hours of sunshine per day – 8-9
Avg High Temp – 20-23C
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