There is no excuse not to travel to Europe in the spring now that the long, chilly days of winter are behind us and the sun is shining. There is plenty to do, from the vibrant cherry blossoms to the outdoor concerts. Here are the top 10 benefits of traveling to Europe in the spring:
1. It is inexpensive, and the flights are superior.
Travel, especially air travel, is less expensive in the spring. You’ll not only save money on your transatlantic travel, but you’ll also have a higher chance of landing a seat. Flying throughout the week will get you even better deals, and on the long transatlantic journey, you might even have the luxury of an empty seat next to you.
2. It’s less congested.
Summertime travel means crowded attractions, early closings, and long lineups. The residents walk out in the spring to wander through the old town and take their time appreciating the masterpieces, but summer can bring throngs of tourists swarming the museums and city centers.
3. Midas’s light
Photographers love spring’s “golden hour,” which is the time just after sunrise or before sunset when light is softer and redder than when the Sun is higher in the sky.
4. The current temperatures are absolutely ideal.
It’s time to put away your winter clothing in favor of light, airy layers as the sea heats and the days grow longer. The weather will be pleasant with warm, bright days and chilly, breezy evenings—great it’s for strolling.
5. Europe is in blossom.
Europe is saturated in color, from tulips to poppies and crocus to joyful blooms.
6. Farmers’ markets are in season.
The wonderful local produce is at its finest in the springtime when Europe’s flower beds are blooming. To take advantage of the spring bounty, visit the charming farmer’s markets. Try some fresh cardoons and artichokes. Check out the local honey. Alternatively, enjoy the same cooling gelato with a thick layer of wild strawberries on top.
7. There are unique occasions.
Off-season activities include community festivals, outdoor performances and art displays, and the unlocking of frequently-locked portions of castles.
8. Residents emerge.
In the summer, when locals are on vacation from their jobs and trying to avoid the crowds of tourists, you won’t see many of them out and about. But, in the spring, people are just emerging from their winter slumber and are out socializing and exploring the cobblestoned lanes.
9. Cheaper rental car reservations are simpler to make.
The possibilities available to motorists on a discovery trip throughout Europe will greatly expand in the spring. The weekly and long-term rental specials that are frequently featured in advertisements are rarely accessible in the summer, but they are frequently accessible in the spring.
10. There is less crowding in museums.
Anyone who has endured standing in line for hours to enter the Vatican Museum in Rome (or the Louvre in Paris, or the Guggenheim in Bilbao) during the summer will not want to do it again. In contrast, waiting in the spring is uncommon.
Likewise, Easter Week is an exception, and you will also have to wait throughout school breaks. Visits are made simple by shorter queues and museum passes; frequently, there is no need to stop outside of showing the pass.
