Plan your trip to Europe in late spring! We'll tell you where to go in May 2021: find out about the peculiarities of the weather, prices for tours and accommodation. Where to go and what to do on vacation?
Coronavirus and quarantine... This review tells not about where you can fly to rest in Europe now, but simply about the best destinations. See the current list of open countries. The cost of rest in the review is indicated for the last year. When the borders open, we expect similar or even lower prices.
Prague
Weather. As in most European cities, Prague is very warm in May. The average temperature during the day is + 19 ° С, and at night + 9 ° С. By the end of the month, the sun is not just warming, but noticeably hot. Light rains do happen, but they are short and do not spoil the rest. Great time for excursions and outdoor walks! In the middle of the day, it is comfortable in light, sleeveless clothes, and for evening promenades, you cannot do without a windbreaker and a sweater.
Things to do. Holidays in Europe in May are great! All historical monuments, castles and museums that were closed for the winter season open their doors to tourists. Hear the famous singing fountains of the Křižíkova fontána, see the spring city from the observation deck on the Жižkov TV tower, walk along the picturesque Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. Read the guide to Prague for 7 days - all the most interesting is collected there!
The capital of the Czech Republic is a favorite vacation spot for those with a sweet tooth and coffee lovers. You can find tsukarna or kavarna on almost every street. Sit in these wonderful places for a cup of coffee and dessert. Beer lovers will find all kinds of beer in the city. The local beer is not just good, but very good!
Come to Prague to enjoy the scent of spring: tulips, peonies, rhododendrons, cherries and magnolias are in full bloom in May.
Prices. Prague is one of those cities in Europe where it is inexpensive to have a rest in May. Tours in late spring 2021 are cheaper than in summer. The cost of a ticket for two with a flight from Moscow for 7 nights is from 67 thousand rubles. A double room in a 3 * hotel in the city center will cost 40 €.
Istanbul
Weather... At the end of spring, Istanbul is no longer cold and damp, but the summer heat has not yet come. During the day, the air warms up to + 20 ... + 25 ° С, and by the end of the month - up to + 30 ° С. The sea in Europe is still cool in May. Near Istanbul its temperature does not exceed + 16 ... + 17 ° С. It's too early to swim!
Things to do... Tourists come to the city of beautiful temples, palaces and markets all year round, but May is a special month! Walk through the blooming parks of Istanbul, visit the Hagia Sophia Museum and admire the vastness of the Golden Horn from the Galata Bridge.
At the beginning of the month, the Spring Festival is held and fairs, concerts and festivities are held in different parts of the Turkish capital. In mid-May, the city hosts the colorful Puppet Festival, and on May 29, the Day of the capture of Istanbul by the Ottomans, you can see a costume procession on the popular Istiklal Street.
Prices. A tour for two for 7 nights with a flight from Moscow costs from 65 thousand rubles. Double room in a 3 * hotel in the central part of the city - 35-40 €.
Rome
Weather... Where is warmer in May in Europe? Of course in Italy! In Rome in the afternoon the thermometer rises to + 23 ... + 26 ° С. In the evening the air cools down to + 15 ° С. Those who can't wait to swim from Rome travel by train to the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The sea water temperature is still cool + 18 ... + 19 ° С and is not suitable for everyone.
How do I equip myself for the trip? Rains with thunderstorms occasionally occur in May. Don't forget to pack a light jacket, umbrella and waterproof windbreaker. For walks in the mountains and along the cobbled streets of the city, it is convenient to have sports shoes.
Things to do... If you have not yet decided where to go in Europe in May, visit Rome! In summer, in extreme heat, excursions are not so comfortable, so many tourists specially come to the ancient city in spring. Comfortable weather allows you to explore unique historical monuments and archaeological sites without haste. Visit the Colosseum and Capitol Hill, walk the Spanish Steps, and relax by the tourist's favorite Trevi Fountain.
Several flower shows are held in Rome in May. See colorful celebrations at the Orange Garden and outside the Music Park.
Prices. Russians and residents of the northern countries of Europe love to relax in Italy in early May, so the prices for tours are increasing. A trip for two for a week with a flight from Moscow costs from 67 thousand rubles. After the short May holidays, the cost of the tours decreases. Accommodation in Rome is not cheap all year round - for a double room in a 3 * hotel in the city center they ask from 80 €.
Barcelona
Weather... In May, those who do not tolerate the summer heat come to the capital of Catalonia. Warm weather + 20 ... + 24 ° С is good for families with children and elderly travelers. There are 8-9 rainy days per month, so it's worth taking care of an umbrella. At night in the city it is quite cool + 11 ° С. Don't forget to put warm clothes in your luggage!
Barcelona is one of the places to go swimming in May in Europe. However, the Mediterranean Sea is still warmed up to + 18 ... + 19 ° С and pleases only seasoned swimmers. With regard to tanning, this will not be a problem!
Things to do... In May, the active tourist season begins, and the number of tourists is growing in all memorable places in Barcelona. In late spring, the city hosts the Primavera Sound music festival and flamenco festivals. See living sculptures on the green Ramblas, walk the narrow streets of the Latin Quarter, stroll through the blooming Park Guell and admire Gaudí's architectural creations throughout Barcelona.
Prices. Tours in Europe in May 2021 are cheaper than in the summer season. A trip to Barcelona for two for 7 nights with a flight from Moscow - 92 thousand rubles. Accommodation in Barcelona is expensive. A double room in a 3 * hotel in the city center costs from 90-100 €.
Paris
Weather... Not sure where to go in May 2021 in Europe? Choose Paris - timeless classics! And although the weather is changeable, this does not exist for tourists. Despite + 20 ° С during the day, it rains for half a month. True, the water on the sidewalks dries quickly, and you can walk around the city without any problems.
Things to do... The wonderful city is not for nothing called the capital of the world and the city of lovers. The romantic spirit is especially vivid in late spring, when Parisian parks turn into blooming flower beds, and the boulevards are filled with young green trees. For Parisians, May is the month of blooming chestnuts.
Take a walk through the unique streets where the revolution once raged, spend an evening at the Moulin Rouge or Opera, sit in the famous cafes where Hemingway and Fitzgerald have been. Be sure to include walks in the Luxembourg Gardens and Bois de Boulogne on your itineraries.
Prices. The tourist season is just beginning, so prices have not skyrocketed yet. A tour for two for 7 nights with a flight from Moscow costs from 66 thousand rubles. A double room in a 3 * hotel will cost 70-75 €.
Amsterdam
Weather... Holidays in May 2021 in Europe are good not only on the Mediterranean coast. In Amsterdam, it is sunny during the day and already quite warm + 16 ° C. There are few rainy days - good weather for excursions.
Things to do... Wander along the canal embankments and admire the facades of the old mansions. Ride your bike around the city and feel like a real Amsterdam resident. Visit the famous Keukenhof Park and watch the vibrant Dutch tulips bloom.
Prices. Tours to the Netherlands in the off-season are few and far between. A trip for two for 7 nights with a flight from Moscow will cost from 113 thousand rubles. A double room in a 3 * hotel in the city center can be booked for 130-140 €.
Lisbon
Weather... Portugal in May is very good! The air temperature is + 22 ° С during the day, and + 15 ° С at night. It rains a little - only 4 days per month.Considering the temperature difference and cool breezes, bring light clothing, a sweater and a windbreaker.
At the end of spring, the sea is still cold + 17 ° С, so almost no one swims. The beach season opens only in Madeira - it is still cold to swim (+ 15 ° C), but some daredevils take a dip. But you can already sunbathe.
Things to do... Admire the historic buildings and ginger-tiled roofs from the Miradoru viewpoints. See the carved facades of the late Gothic Jeronimos Monastery on the outskirts of the city and wander the winding streets of the old quarter of Alfama.
Prices. A tour for two for 7 nights with a flight from Moscow costs from 110 thousand rubles. Double room in a 3 * hotel - 75-80 €.
