February city breaks

[herra soul mob]

Palma ?

 

[Paddy O'Dors]

I take i you have never been to Madrid in February, gets very cold, is worse than here in the UK due to the mountains surrounding the city!

Highest capital city in Europe. It's a bit nippy.

 

[Darlo1973]

Seville is perfect in February. Warm enough to sit outside during the day and not that cold in the evening.

Also try Malaga, Lisbon and Valencia for some (hopefully) decent weather, history and good food & drink.

Porto is always fun for a weekend but I'd leave it until slightly later in the year.

Avoid Madrid in the winter.

 

[Stray Cat]

Barcelona. Went in feb last year and weather was glorious (apart from the last day when it rained)
Loved it so much we’re going back in March.

 

[Secret Visage]

Valencia

 

[EchoMan]

Malaga or Palma
Both lovely old cities

 

[Johnny Alpha]

I’ve just this morning booked a long weekend in Lisbon (oh get me) on the assumption it will be 16 degrees or so. I’m off to Alfama but there’s no way I’m saying which hotel!

 

[Secret Visage]

I’ve just this morning booked a long weekend in Lisbon (oh get me) on the assumption it will be 16 degrees or so. I’m off to Alfama but there’s no way I’m saying which hotel!

Warmer in benidorm.

 

[Darlo1973]

I’ve just this morning booked a long weekend in Lisbon (oh get me) on the assumption it will be 16 degrees or so. I’m off to Alfama but there’s no way I’m saying which hotel!

I was in Lisbon last March. It's not going to be sunbathing weather but it's fine for exploring as long as you expect a little rain. Fascinating city, just be prepared to do a lot of walking.

 

[Katylala]

Alicante is an interesting city

 

[Darlo1973]

Alicante is an interesting city

Yes, but maybe not in February. Better in the summer.

 

[Harbour Boy]

Aye, I know, look at me, etc.

But...any recommendations for a long weekend away somewhere in Europe? Bit of culture, history, bars, not freezing.

Malaga

 

[taff]

Went to Faro late last year, nice small city but you have easy rail and bus access to other Algarve places for variety.

Nice? Beautiful, fun and expensive.

Sorrento and Amalfi coast are stunning but have only been in summer so not sure about the winter weather. use googled, it should be about 16 degrees.

 

[Cox Green Fc]

South Shields

 

[BiG]

Seville is perfect in February. Warm enough to sit outside during the day and not that cold in the evening.

Also try Malaga, Lisbon and Valencia for some (hopefully) decent weather, history and good food & drink.

Porto is always fun for a weekend but I'd leave it until slightly later in the year.

Avoid Madrid in the winter.

Pissing down and freezing in Seville last February. Brightened up when I moved on to Cadiz and Jerez and returned a day or so before the flight back. But it does get cold in Spain sometimes.

 

[James]

Great call
Looks class mind

Any recommended places / areas to stay?

Anywhere around the old town. You're going off peak so it'll be buttons as well for somewhere nice. You can't really go wrong.

 

[matt228]

Cyprus. Heading home shortly after 11 days here and it's been great. Ancient archaeological sites (Salamis, Pafos, etc.), plenty bars and warm weather. Small island, so you can easily get about if you hire a car.

 

[Charmless Man]

I’ve just this morning booked a long weekend in Lisbon (oh get me) on the assumption it will be 16 degrees or so. I’m off to Alfama but there’s no way I’m saying which hotel!

Excellent place. I was there in the spring a few years ago. Nice temperature, little bit of rain around.

Could have done with a few degrees cooler actually as I walked everywhere and did get pretty warm!

 

[BMX Bandit]

Puglia - Italy
Vlore - Albania
Budvar- Montenegro

 

[OOOSH YEAH]

Anywhere around the old town. You're going off peak so it'll be buttons as well for somewhere nice. You can't really go wrong.

Few Irish bars in the main square? Go a few streets off the main strip for the authentic bars?