128°
Seville
“Flamenco, orange trees and the best tapas in Spain. Do not go in August unless you enjoy being roasted.”
Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 2 nights
May Bank Holiday 2027 · In 6 months
Seven ideas for May Bank Holiday, from Cork
Long weekend: Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 3 days
Make it longer: take Fri 30 Apr or Tue 4 May off: 4 days for 1 leave day.
Stretch it: take Tue 4 to Fri 7 May off (4 leave days) for 9 days off (Sat 1 to Sun 9 May).
226°
Izmir
“Turkey without the all-inclusive wristband. Proper city, proper food, beaches up the road.”
Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 2 nights
324°
Tenerife
“Guaranteed sun. You will meet someone you went to school with.”
Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 2 nights
425°
Alicante
“Sun, sea and a castle on the hill. Benidorm is down the road if you are feeling brave.”
Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 2 nights
525°
Lanzarote
“Looks like the moon, feels like July. Half of Carlow is on your flight.”
Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 2 nights
625°
Málaga
“A proper city with a beach attached. Tapas portions are not a meal.”
Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 2 nights
723°
Majorca
“Mountains, coves and a cathedral that shows off. Something for everyone, including the stag in seat 14C.”
Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 2 nights
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Make it 9 days off
Take Tue 4 to Fri 7 May off (4 leave days).
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