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The European destination that is warmest in May with 26C highs and ‘wine villages’ | The Sun

The European destination that is warmest in May with 26C highs and ‘wine villages’ | The Sun

Sun Travel visited Limassol during shoulder season – a meal for two with wine cost £75

AN island city in Europe is one of the best spots for a May holiday, having highs of 26C.

Limassol, a city in Cyprus is a great spot for anyone looking for a sunny break, as well as for wine-lovers and waterpark fans.

Aerial view of Kourion Beach in Limassol, Cyprus.
Limassol has beaches, city and mountain terrain to exploreCredit: Alamy
Ancient Roman theatre at Kourion, Cyprus.
One of the popular historical sites is the Roman theatre at KourionCredit: Alamy

According to 101 holidays, Limassol is the hottest destination in Cyprus during May with average temperatures of 26C and highs of 29C – it’s also one of the hottest in Europe.

London’s average temperature highs in May are closer to 17C.

Not only that but the chance of rain is less than three per cent, compared to London’s 42 per cent.

On the southern coast of Cyprus, Limassol is also known for it’s amazing coastline.

One of the favourite sunbathing spots in the city is Kourion Beach.

One visitor said it’s their “favourite beach in all of Cyprus” and they’ve been visiting the island for “over a decade.”

Another is Pissouri Beach, which was described on Tripadvisor by one visitor as a “beautiful rustic pebble beach with pristine water.”

On the bay is Limassol Salt Lake, which is the largest inland body of water on the island of Cyprus.

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