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April offers a transition into spring, making it an ideal month for travel before the peak summer crowds arrive. With pleasant temperatures and the promise of longer days, a variety of destinations beckon, whether you're seeking cultural immersion, active adventure, or a relaxing city escape. From celebrating the Orthodox Easter traditions in Greece to exploring volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic or traversing the diverse landscapes of South America, here are a few ideas for where to go on holiday in April.

Celebrate Easter in Greece

For a truly memorable cultural experience, spend April in Greece, where the Orthodox Easter celebrations often fall during this month. Beyond the usual attractions of ancient ruins and beautiful islands, you can immerse yourself in profound, centuries-old traditions. The week leading up to Easter Sunday is marked by solemn processions, midnight church services, and feasts, culminating in the breaking of the fast with the traditional magiritsa soup. Destinations like Corfu, with its unique Venetian-influenced parades, or the atmospheric Cycladic islands, offer deeply moving and distinct celebrations alongside the stunning Mediterranean scenery.

 

Greek Easter Greek Easter

Walking holiday on Cyprus

If your perfect holiday involves lacing up your boots, April is the prime time for a walking holiday in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus. Nestled inland, away from the coastal resorts, the mountains offer a refreshing escape. The weather is comfortably warm but not hot, perfect for exploring the network of scenic trails that wind through pine forests, past cascading waterfalls, and into charming traditional villages. This region is also home to ten UNESCO World Heritage-listed painted Byzantine churches and monasteries, providing fascinating cultural stops between your hikes.

 

Troodos Mountains, Cyprus Troodos Mountains, Cyprus

Whale watching in The Azores

For nature enthusiasts, the Azores archipelago, a collection of nine volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic, provides a spectacular setting for a holiday. April is one of the best months for whale watching, as migratory routes bring several species, including the magnificent Blue Whale, Fin Whale, and Sei Whale, close to the islands' shores. Beyond the ocean, the islands themselves are a spectacle of lush green landscapes, crater lakes, and thermal hot springs, inviting exploration through hiking and canyoning. Try our 7 night whale and dolphin watching holiday on Sao Miguel.

Whale watching, The Azores Whale watching, The Azores

Ecuador

April is an excellent time to visit Ecuador, a country renowned for packing an extraordinary amount of biodiversity into a small area. Whether you dream of navigating the Amazon rainforest, exploring the high-altitude cloud forests, or visiting the unique Galapagos Islands, the shoulder-season weather offers a favourable balance. In the Andes, the start of the dry season offers clear views of the majestic volcanoes, while Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage City, thrives with cultural life, making Ecuador an endlessly rewarding destination for the adventurous traveller.

Our 9 night Ecuador Amazon to Andes holiday will take you from from the Ecuadorian capital of Quito to the port of Guayaquil through the Avenue of Volcanoes

Quito, Ecuador Quito, Ecuador

Svalbard

Stunning at any time of year, the far-north Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is particularly spectacular in April, when beautiful ice and snow-covered landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see. It’s the most popular time to visit the region, and the perfect place in which to enjoy an active Easter. Funken Lodge in Longyearbyen - the small town on Spitsbergen Island, renowned for its views of the Northern Lights is a great place to stay. This delightful accommodation can also be combined with the capital, Oslo.

Longyearbyen, Svalbard Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Porto

For a sophisticated yet relaxed city break, Porto, Portugal's second-largest city, is a superb choice for April. The city is less crowded than in the summer months, and the weather is pleasantly mild, ideal for strolling along the Douro River, crossing the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, and exploring the Ribeira district. A visit here is incomplete without sampling the world-famous Port wine in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. With its vibrant culinary scene, historic trams, and stunning tiled facades, Porto provides a charming and accessible European getaway.

Porto Porto
Chris Wright

By Chris Wright

8th December 2025



Chris Wright
Chris Wright

Chris is the Sunvil Group’s managing director and is not only responsible for the overall running of the company, the welfare of its staff, the fabric of the building, the efficient working of its computer systems but also for overseeing and contracting much of the accommodation on the GIC The Villa Collection programme. He is a very hands on managing director, a friend and helper to all, mad on aircraft and indefatigable. Chris joined The Greek Islands Club in 1993, after two years running a scouts’ holiday camp in Wales. He was responsible for maintaining The Club’s sailing boats on Paxos and generally acting as a rep for the villas. Sunvil Inherited Chris on purchasing GIC in 1998 and his abilities were quickly realised. He well deserves the top job.

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