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Would you go to Cyprus in may half term?

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Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 17:57

I’ve not booked anything yet but we normally go to turkey but I’ll be 20 weeks pregnant so looking wanting to stay more in the EU.

would you go to Cyprus?

ive looked at the canaries too but I know they are terribly windy and it seems a bit too cold.

realistically its may bank hols or we won’t be going away this year, which wouldn’t feel too fair on my 2 other children

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SilverGlitterBaubles · 28/03/2026 22:49

No, it’s against travel advice so it’s unlikely to be covered for travel insurance. I do not want to risk getting stranded or having to remortgage to pay medical bills if my family is ill abroad.

Shoemadlady · 28/03/2026 22:46

The FCDO are warning of any travel to Cyprus as there is a base there. I’d avoid

illsendansostotheworld · 28/03/2026 22:45

Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 22:36

Any one been to the hard rock hotel in Tenerife? Looks nice

Yes and it was amazing!!!!

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Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 22:36

Any one been to the hard rock hotel in Tenerife? Looks nice

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Jopo12 · 28/03/2026 21:35

Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 18:22

It looks barely 24 /25 degrees and is quite windy. You really need the sun to heat up the pool or else it would be miserable no?

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If you compare climate charts canaries v Cyprus, Cyprus is warmer from Spring onwards.

Londonrach1 · 28/03/2026 21:30

No way and that's before any war. Evil place that killed a special person in my childhood. His body is still stuck there.

MrsTigerface · 28/03/2026 21:29

Hello @Conundrummum123. We love Cyprus (it’s our favourite holiday destination) and also love the Canaries.

I would be very happy to go to Cyprus in May and would not be at all worried by the current situation in the ME.

However, if you remain worried then the Canaries would be a brilliant substitute.

In May, it will not be very windy, and pools WILL be heated and warm enough to swim in.

In Tenerife, look at Los Cristianos or Playa de las Americas. I would recommend the Marylanza as a fabulous, family friendly resort with a warm pool and lots of child centred activities, if that helps.

In Gran Canaria, do look at the resorts in the south of the island where it is very sheltered and the weather is much better. The absolute bomb is Puerto de Mogan (we are going there in a few weeks and cannot bloody wait) but failing that Puerto Rico would do the job.

Congrats on your pregnancy and have a lovely break, wherever you decide xxx

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Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 21:28

I’ll gladly take any hotel recommendations:)

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Overthemoun · 28/03/2026 21:16

Costa Adeje in Tenerife in late April felt really warm and summery. Not windy at all. I think the south of Gran Canaria is the warmest spot. Sea was warm too.

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Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 21:15

pavillion1 · 28/03/2026 21:13

May half term is late may isn’t it .. I think you will be fine in canaries

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Yeah last week of may

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swingingbytheseat · 28/03/2026 21:13

No

pavillion1 · 28/03/2026 21:13

Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 20:53

None of the mf pools seem to be heated in the p’ing canaries

May half term is late may isn’t it .. I think you will be fine in canaries

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Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 20:53

None of the mf pools seem to be heated in the p’ing canaries

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Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 20:52

Aprilshowers13 · 28/03/2026 20:46

No I wouldn't book anything like that , unless you are ok with the additional stress of fuel shortages and cancellations as well as the military side of things.
I believe people who live there says it's pretty ok but we will be in fuel shortages and rationing soon ...

Id book UK or very very close to

fuel companies and here hedge their fuel so I don’t think it’s as dire as say in Australia.

there is nothing quite so depressing as a UK holiday, grim weather, grimmer facilities and normally the same price as leaving the uk.

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Aprilshowers13 · 28/03/2026 20:46

No I wouldn't book anything like that , unless you are ok with the additional stress of fuel shortages and cancellations as well as the military side of things.
I believe people who live there says it's pretty ok but we will be in fuel shortages and rationing soon ...

Id book UK or very very close to

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Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 20:39

EstrellaPolar · 28/03/2026 19:46

Why would a travel website be more accurate than a local Spanish / Canarian weather station website? With historical data from say, the last 10 years?

The warmest is usually the southern part of Gran Canaria. Tenerife isn’t super windy either, but I’ve only experienced the north, not the touristy resorts in the south.

just what I was seeing, it’s not that deep

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EmbarrassmentLovesCompany · 28/03/2026 20:07

If id already booked, id be sitting tight and keeping a close eye on things.
But I absolutely wouldn't be deliberately booking a holiday to Cyprus right now.

pavillion1 · 28/03/2026 19:59

Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 18:22

It looks barely 24 /25 degrees and is quite windy. You really need the sun to heat up the pool or else it would be miserable no?

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I agree with this , The pools are never warm enough unless you book a place with heated pools

Youcancallmeirrelevant · 28/03/2026 19:57

You need to pick a hotel that states it's got heated pools anyway for May. We went in April last year and it was mid 20's but felt hot and perfect sunbathing weather. But slightly heated pool is a must

EstrellaPolar · 28/03/2026 19:46

Why would a travel website be more accurate than a local Spanish / Canarian weather station website? With historical data from say, the last 10 years?

The warmest is usually the southern part of Gran Canaria. Tenerife isn’t super windy either, but I’ve only experienced the north, not the touristy resorts in the south.

Pineneedlesincarpet · 28/03/2026 19:45

Tenerife would be much better wind wise than Lanzarote.

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Conundrummum123 · 28/03/2026 19:43

I was just basing the temperature on what it said on the TUI website?

so which island do I want to go to for it to be the hottest and least windy? I struggle with the cold so low 20s for me is too cold regardless.

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EstrellaPolar · 28/03/2026 19:01

I’ve just checked and Gran Canaria temps are in the 20-25º range this coming week already. It would be incredibly strange if temperatures didn’t rise over the next 6-8 week…

EstrellaPolar · 28/03/2026 18:57

It will be warmer than 25 degrees in the canaries in May. It’s that hot on the mainland next week… If you’re using historical data, they will be showing an average. So yes, first thing in the morning it will probably be 17-18 degrees but throughout the day it will grow closer to 30. Unless you’re looking at 35+ weather, then it’ll be tricky.

No matter how south or east you go in Europe, it won’t be as warm in May as in the summer months.

Goldenmimx · 28/03/2026 18:55

I’ve just come back from Fuerteventura which was 18/19 degrees. That’s actually the coldest I’ve known it this time of year but I feel like it’s a different type of 18/19 than here. I was able to sit out in a bikini without being cold and went into pool. So it’s not too bad weather wise