Off-season travel: must-do getaways this spring
The first half of the year offers the ideal pace and light for traveling the world away from the crowds. Good planning is key, and Viatges Eurovacances already has the best offers of the year on its website.
With the start of the year, whether or not it's tied to the classic list of resolutions, we face the difficult decision, especially if we're travelers, of choosing our next destination. Ultimately, vacation days are limited, and the desire to travel and discover the world often outweighs them. That's why good planning is key to making the most of your time off. Eurovacations TravelThe agency, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, already has this year's offerings on its website. Their meticulously organized group tours with guides departing from Barcelona will allow you to enjoy unique experiences.
When winter still lingers with its cold and rain, Easter presents itself as the perfect opportunity to pack your bags. Destinations like Cyprus, Rhodes, and Tunisia await you with mild temperatures, sun-drenched landscapes, and an irresistible combination of history, culture, and Mediterranean flavors. They are ideal destinations to leave your coats behind, recharge your batteries, and start experiencing spring as it deserves.
However, if you prefer to maintain a touch of winter, Slovenia and Azerbaijan offer the possibility of enjoying a different kind of Easter. Slovenia, with its alpine lakes, verdant forests, and charming villages, is ideal for nature lovers seeking tranquility, while Azerbaijan surprises with its contrast between tradition and modernity, boasting historic cities, unique architecture, and a fascinating culture. If you have more time and aren't tied to public holidays, European destinations are a treat during the first half of the year, with milder temperatures and longer days. Despite the general tourist crowds, you can enjoy both cities and natural landscapes with a bit more peace and quiet.
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Eurovacations It has an extensive European program for these dates, which primarily focuses on discovering spectacular landscapes. The trip to Iceland, circumnavigating the island, will reveal places that seem otherworldly. The Geysir geothermal area, the powerful Gullfoss waterfall, and the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, with icebergs slowly drifting out to sea, are just a few examples of what you can find.
In the same vein of wild and volcanic landscapes, we present a trip to the Azores, where you'll find crater lakes (Lagoa do Fogo) on the island of São Miguel, volcanic caves on Terceira, and lava vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on Pico. The trip to the Dolomites and the one that explores Spain's so-called Green Coast in Asturias are two other destinations that will allow you to enjoy nature. In the first, from the town of San Vigilio di Marebbe in the heart of the Dolomites, panoramic views open up to some of the area's most emblematic landscapes: the imposing massif of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park, with rock faces that change color with the daylight, the verdant valleys of Val Badia and Val di Mar, and the famous turquoise waters of Lake Braies. In the second, the Picos de Europa National Park will leave an indelible mark on you from the viewpoints that allow you to contemplate, for example, the iconic lakes Enol and Ercina.
Norway, a perfect combination of nature and architecture
If you're looking for a more comprehensive travel experience, combining nature exploration with visits to historic cities steeped in identity and architectural richness, we offer several options. One is Norway, where you can combine sailing through the fjords aboard Hurtigruten ships with discovering Oslo, an architectural landmark. The profound urban transformation of its waterfront, with buildings like the new Deichmann Library, the Munch Museum, and the Opera House, all featuring contemporary designs, positions the Norwegian capital as an innovative and sustainable city on an international level.
Or consider a trip to Croatia, where you'll also sail, but in a completely different way, on a private yacht that will take you along the beautiful Dalmatian coast, culminating in the fascinating city of Dubrovnik. Its impressive walled Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, became one of the main locations for the popular series. Game of Thunder
Other options with this magnificent combination could be a trip to the Aosta Valley and the city of Turin, and one to Madeira and Portugal, where you will discover and walk through the famous levades of the island and the cities of Porto and Lisbon on the peninsula. We cannot overlook the trip to Tyrol and Salzburg, a special journey that aims to commemorate the company's fortieth anniversary, founded in 1986 with its own unique style, offering one-of-a-kind experiences around the world.
Traveling outside of Europe: from Malaysia to South Africa
The first half of the year, with more days available, can be the ideal time to visit Asian countries like Malaysia. Here, different cultures coexist in perfect harmony amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Indonesia, a vast archipelago with unique traditions, is another option, as are Sikkim and Bhutan, nestled in the majestic Himalayas. On the African continent, Eurovacances offers some of its most personalized itineraries: a tour of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa; a trip to Morocco, with charming cities like Chefchaouen; or the unforgettable experience of observing mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.
If you're passionate about history and want to understand how cultures, religions, and empires connected for centuries, this travel agency, with offices in Barcelona, Granollers, and Girona, offers two complementary trips: one that allows you to discover the Uzbek cities of Swamakh, with their madrasas and markets that still evoke the splendor of caravan trade; and another that travels along ancient routes at the foot of great mountain ranges, with desert landscapes and oases like Kashgar, on the journey to Xinjiang. Both offer exceptional historical heritage, cultural diversity, and remote landscapes, making them a true immersion in one of history's most legendary routes, the Silk Road.
Beyond schedules and calendars, with so many options, it's truly impossible to stay home.
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