136°
Seville
“Flamenco, orange trees and the best tapas in Spain. Do not go in August unless you enjoy being roasted.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
August Bank Holiday 2027 · In 9 months
Seven ideas for August Bank Holiday, from Cork
Long weekend: Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 3 days
Make it longer: take Fri 30 Jul or Tue 3 Aug off: 4 days for 1 leave day.
Stretch it: take Tue 3 to Fri 6 Aug off (4 leave days) for 9 days off (Sat 31 Jul to Sun 8 Aug).
233°
Izmir
“Turkey without the all-inclusive wristband. Proper city, proper food, beaches up the road.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
331°
Majorca
“Mountains, coves and a cathedral that shows off. Something for everyone, including the stag in seat 14C.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
432°
Alicante
“Sun, sea and a castle on the hill. Benidorm is down the road if you are feeling brave.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
531°
Málaga
“A proper city with a beach attached. Tapas portions are not a meal.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
629°
Tenerife
“Guaranteed sun. You will meet someone you went to school with.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
730°
Faro and the Algarve
“Golf, grilled fish and a sunburnt man from Mullingar. Grand.”
Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug · 2 nights
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Make it 9 days off
Take Tue 3 to Fri 6 Aug off (4 leave days).
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