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4 day adult city break in October - where?
NCTDN · 29/05/2022 16:35
Any particular recommendations? It's for dh and I - long time since we went away just the two of us. I know the end of October may not have a huge range of flights so need to bear that in mind. We've been away many half terms to the canaries and Balearics, but looking somewhere different. Something a bit more luxurious without breaking the bank would be great.
I'd like to explore a new city so that rules out: Barcelona, Budapest, palma, girona... (I'm sure I've been to loads more European cities but can't think which ones!!).
Thanks
AnnieMay55 · 29/05/2022 16:38
Istanbul is really interesting. Lisbon or Porto also nice.
RomainingCalm · 29/05/2022 16:46
Lisbon is currently on my list for a child-free weekend.
Other suggestions would be Copenhagen, Reykjavik or Oslo (but not exactly a cheap break). Love Nice but would want to have a car to get out along the coast. Lots to do/see in Berlin or Amsterdam.
failing40s · 29/05/2022 17:01
Porto is great. Seville? Valencia is lovely and very interesting mix of new and old.
I loved Oslo, although weather could be dodgy by October.
ErrolTheDragon · 29/05/2022 17:06
Florence, though there's enough to do there for a longer trip.
hellcatspanglelalala · 29/05/2022 19:58
Porto
Lisbon
Malaga
Seville
Venice
Rome
All very enjoyable for us.
midsomermurderess · 30/05/2022 14:47
For somewhere a bit different in Spain, perhaps Zaragoza, or Merida in Extramadura, taking fast trains from Madrid.
FeinsteinA · 30/05/2022 14:50
Marrakech - there are some amazing hotels there and the weather is perfect in October.
DameHelena · 30/05/2022 14:53
I really liked Madrid. Not a beautiful 'strolling along picturesque little streets' sort of place – it's big and busy and quite gritty – but SO much to do: the Prado is a wonder, there are lots of nice bookshops and antique/flea markets, nice places to eat and drink, friendly people.
Glitterspy · 30/05/2022 15:00
We are going to Lisbon in October, I’d also like to go to Valencia
Crikeyalmighty · 30/05/2022 15:07
Madrid,
Istanbul- loved Istanbul- nicely exotic but great food and a metro and really is east meets west. Only 4 hours flight too
Crikeyalmighty · 30/05/2022 15:08
Several people mentioned Valencia- I must admit I thought Valencia was a let down- personally I Malaga was much nicer as are Seville, cordoba and Granada and Madrid
spagbog5 · 30/05/2022 15:15
Venice is fantastic
Rome
Portofino
Madrid
Barcelona
Munich
Cannes
All fantastic!
DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 30/05/2022 15:16
Rome. We went in October... there was a surprise around every corner and the weather was lovely.
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