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Short solo break ideas
ButYouGottaHaveASkillJeff · 23/07/2021 08:06
Looking for a short break in the sun (abroad). Ideally green or Amber country but aware these are changing at the rate of knots at the moment.
Needs to be somewhere that I can combine lying by a pool ideally near the sea but have somewhere that I can go and 'visit', as I get bored sunbathing. Recently came back from Majorca and that was perfect as could go into Palma for a wander when I fancied, so somewhere like that. Basically sea and sightseeing!
Only place that is springing to mind is Croatia.
ButYouGottaHaveASkillJeff · 24/07/2021 09:43
Both great suggestions but maybe not so much direct from Scotland.
Valencia?
ButYouGottaHaveASkillJeff · 24/07/2021 19:02
Lisbon defo up there.
Been to Barcelona quite a few times now.
South of France would've been near top but can't due to current COVID-ness.
Sicily no direct flights but would love to go there.
ButYouGottaHaveASkillJeff · 24/07/2021 19:04
Just found dirt cheap flights to Cadiz though!
Clymene · 24/07/2021 19:07
I've not been to Cadiz but sure it would be great. Valencia fits the bill perfectly.
EBearhug · 24/07/2021 19:30
Malaga and Cadiz are both great - beaches, lots of history, museums, galleries, lots of hotels with pools. Malaga is also close to the mountains. Lisbon was good, too - I've had solo holidays in all of them. Barcelona was good, but very busy. I mean, they can all be busy, but Barca I found worse.
Jonstantlycuggling · 26/07/2021 19:12
Split in Croatia is beautiful as is Valencia. Lisbon on my to visit list as well as Montenegro. Enjoy choosing!
ButYouGottaHaveASkillJeff · 26/07/2021 19:15
@Jonstantlycuggling
Montenegro looks amazing! Loving looking up all the suggestions. Think Valencia is the front runner. Now trying to decide if I should stay at the beach and travel into the city, or stay in the city and travel to the beach.
Jerseygirl12 · 26/07/2021 19:23
I think Kotor in Montenegro is the most beautiful place I’ve been to. I went there on a cruise.
HelenHywater · 26/07/2021 19:29
Oh I'd like to do this too OP. I was thinking about Iceland actually, although I appreciate there's no beach (I also get bored of sunbathing).
Lisbon is lovely, but again no beach. I'd like to go to Grenada - is that near Malaga airport?!
I'm going to follow this thread closely!
(Dubrovnik is lovely, but not sure of it's covid status...).
Jonstantlycuggling · 26/07/2021 20:40
My Mum and I stayed in a gorgeous youth hostel near the old town and it wasn't too far to the beach. Also the BEST churros cafe in Spain is in Valencia...and they are delicious!
Gbtch · 26/07/2021 20:44
If your thinking of Cadiz, go. Fabulous beaches. The sea is fresher and often stronger than the Med. revitalising. Great market in town. The fish market is amazing.
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