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Idyllic beach breaks: Discover the best of the Mediterranean with this month's top hotel picks… from an Algarve beauty to a Turkish hideaway

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Published: 04:18 EST, 15 April 2024 | Updated: 12:43 EST, 15 April 2024

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Looking for summer sunshine? Beautiful beaches, gorgeous cities and stunning islands await on a European break.

And with a curated collection of hotel partners, British Airways Holidays can help you plan the perfect summer break. With adults-only hideaways and fun family resorts galore, Where will you go?

Lush landscapes and dreamy beaches in Greece

Tucked into the verdant hills of the Halkidiki peninsula, in northern Greece, Eagles Resort is a family-run hideaway featuring two distinctive properties and fringed by golden sands.

Eagles Resort on the Halkidiki peninsula in Greece boasts luxury villas with bay views

Eagles Palace is a five-star hotel set amid lush Mediterranean gardens, and Eagles Villas offers 42 splendid luxury villas perched on a hilltop with spectacular bay views. They offer experiences ranging from the sumptuous spa to private yacht tours, plus water sports and kids’ clubs operated by the Worldwide Kids Company.

Find out more about Eagles Palace and Eagles Villas.

An idyllic escape on Crete’s quiet side

In the picturesque Cretan village of Elounda, set on the north coast, beachfront retreats Elounda Bay Palace and Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas sit side by side. Each offers a secluded island experience overlooking shimmering blue Mirabello Bay.

Elounda Bay Palace in Crete offers a luxurious island stay overlooking Mirabello Bay

Elounda Bay Palace unfurls across 20 acres of gardens encompassing state-of-the-art sports facilities, a luxurious spa and amenities just for little ones, while beachfront Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas combines stylish suites, elegant bungalows and villas with private pools.

Find out more about Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas and Elounda Bay Palace.

A star-studded stay in glitzy Marbella

Historic Marbella hotel El Fuerte overlooks Playa de Venus’ silken sands, a short stroll from enchanting Marbella Old Town and Marbella’s leisure port. This historic hotel combines a starry past with contemporary flair.

Overlooking Playa de Venus, El Fuerte Marbella offers gastronomic heaven and modern luxe

Savour gastronomic experiences, from Le Marche’s Mediterranean flavours to sublime seafood at Soleo Marbella. On the rooftop, Michelin-star chef Paco Pérez serves a stunning meal paired with exquisite cocktails and 360-degree views. And don’t miss indulgent Clarins treatments at the spa.

Find out more about El Fuerte Marbella.

Secluded luxury in sunny Sardinia

Set across 116 acres of lush gardens on Sardinia’s south coast, Forte Village Resort offers the perfect family getaway with eight hotels and an astonishing range of activities including sports, spas, countless restaurants and even private cinemas.

Hotel Bouganville in Sardinia's Forte Village Resort offers a perfect family getaway

Hotel Bouganville is centred around three dreamy pools with the buzzing central piazza just nearby, while Hotel Il Castello offers sea and mountain views, with upgrades to sumptuous suites available.

Find out more about Hotel Bouganville and Hotel II Castello.

A golf getaway on the Turkish Riviera

Set between the pine-clad hills and sapphire waters of the Turkish Riviera, elegant Belek is also home to sweeping golf courses. Gloria Golf Resort is a recently renovated golf lover’s paradise, from the palm-fringed fairways to the driving range, while children will love Gogi Kids’ Club and the aqua park.

Gloria Golf Resort on the Turkish Riviera is newly renovated and has a Kids' Club and aqua park

At Gloria Serenity Resort, elegant rooms open up to secluded terraces and gorgeous vistas, while the expansive villas enjoy a private pool and butler service. Gloria Verde Resort promises wonderful value wellness experiences set in nature.

Find out more about Gloria Golf Resort, Gloria Serenity Resort and Gloria Verde Resort.

Culture meets coast on the Athens Riviera and Crete

Combining top-of-the-range luxury with warm Greek hospitality, Grecotel Luxury Resorts are immersed in spectacular natural beauty.

At revamped Cape Sounio on the Athens Riviera, stylish restaurants, crescent beaches, seawater pools and luxurious villas overlook the ancient Temple of Poseidon.

Grecotel Cape Sounio on the Athenian Riviera is set within a pine forest overlooking a beach

Mykonos Blu is a magnificent, white-washed Aegean hotel that seems to cascade down a hillside, with views of glorious Psarou Beach, stone bungalows, suites and villas embracing the all-white aesthetic.

Meanwhile, the Minoan palace-inspired Amirandes in Crete centres its glamorous and stately resort around a shimmering lagoon, where family-friendly suites come complete with private pools and gardens.

Find out more about Cape Sounio, Mykonos Blu, and Amirandes.

Rock star living in sunny Tenerife

With its buzzing beach club vibe, the rocktastic Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife is one of the most fashionable stays on Tenerife’s south-west coast. Think summer lagoon parties and interiors awash with marble, gold and rock star memorabilia.

The super-fashionable Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife boasts cool interiors and rock memorabilia

Young rockers will love the children’s pool and fun-packed activity programme while grown-ups can practise yoga with Rock Om, create a playlist for The Sound of Your Stay, and savour unique cuisine in the restaurants and sundowners on the rooftop.

Find out more about Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife.

A picture-perfect hideaway in Turkey

There is a cinematic quality to Hillside Beach Club. Overlooking exquisite Kalemya Bay, here a masterful blend of modern comfort with nature-based adventure is framed by lush pine forests and sparkling cerulean waters.

Hillside Beach Club near Fethiye, Turkey, is a heavenly hotel offering something for everyone

Dubbed ‘heaven on Earth’, it has a 99 per cent guest satisfaction rate and an exceptional repeat guest rate of 74 per cent. From watersports to quiet adults-only beaches, family-friendly restaurants to Turkish bath experiences, there is something for everyone.

Find out more about Hillside Beach Club.

All-inclusive escapes on Spanish beaches

Hyatt offers a host of all-inclusive resorts across Spain. Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada is an expansive family-friendly hideaway set on the pristine sands of Playa Blanca, with clubs for children and teens, nine swimming pools and on-site water park.

Families will love Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada in the Canary Islands - it's right on the beach

Balearic beauty Secrets Mallorca Villamil offers adults-only luxury on the pristine sands of Paguera village. You’ll enjoy complimentary wellness experiences and shimmering pools, a relaxing sea-view spa and Pilates and stretching classes.

And the elegant low-rise Secrets Bahia Real Resort & Spa enjoys spectacular views of the tiny island of Lobos and neighbouring Lanzarote. The hotel features tropical gardens, palatial reception rooms and luxurious guest rooms and currently boasts the best spa on the island, Secrets Spa.

Find out more about Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada, Secrets Mallorca Villamil, and Secrets Bahia Real Resort and Spa.

Minor Hotels

In the beautiful Algarve, Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort is perfect for both families and couples with action-packed kids' clubs and adults-only areas.

Portugal's Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort has two distinct areas, for families and adults

Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort is set in a tranquil fishing village with six pools, multipurpose playing fields and an indulgent wellness centre, while stylish Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort combines Portugal’s first Purobeach beach club with airy interiors and sea views from its nine storeys.

Find out more about Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort and Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort.

La dolce vita in Sicily and Rome

Discover Rocco Forte Hotels’ collection. Among the olive groves of Sicily’s south coast, Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is home to two of the country’s finest golf courses and a Juventus Training Experience for little football fans.

The glamorous Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel, has hosted royalty and Hollywood stars

Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is a palatial Belle Époque beauty in Palermo that has hosted royalty and Hollywood stars, while Hotel de la Ville, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is an 18th-century palazzo with sweeping views of the Eternal City.

Find out more about Verdura Resort, Villa Igiea and Hotel de la Ville.

Palatial perfection in magical Mallorca

Zafiro Hotels is a collection of elegant resorts that combines a Mediterranean sense of serenity with breathtaking natural settings and a splash of luxury. All-suite Zafiro Palace Andratx is a five-star stay set on the blissful sands of Camp de Mar with an exquisite spa and fabulous restaurants.

Ultra luxurious Zafiro Palace Andratx is a five star hotel on the holiday island of Mallorca

Zafiro Palace Palmanova offers suites with private jacuzzis and swim-up suites, while Zafiro Palace Alcúdia is nestled on Mallorca’a northern tip, with 12 impressive pools and plenty of activities for little ones.

Find out more about Zafiro Palace Andratx, Zafiro Palace Palmanova and Zafiro Palace Alcudia.

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