10 places to go in May

Take a trip to the Caucasus Mountains in May and you’ll find the landscape blanketed in wildflowers – with the peaks still dusted with snow, you’ll enjoy fabulous contrasts, so it’s perfect for keen landscape photographers. Walk through the mountain villages of Kazbegi and Gergeti, seeking out hilltop churches with a backdrop of jagged summits, while the lower slopes are carpeted in velvety green.

For an action-packed experience of Turkey, complete with cycling, kayaking, walking and more, our Active Turkey trip is the perfect way to experience the Mediterranean. Soak in stunning views from the summit of Mount Bozkaya before indulging in a Turkish steam bath. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Xanthos, where you’ll canoe down Xanthos River and may even spot vibrant kingfishers. Whether on foot, bike or boat, this is an itinerary you’ll never forget.

Just at the beginning of Morocco’s hot season, May is an idyllic time to visit for sun-soaked sightseeing. However, if you’re hoping to avoid the warmer weather, the Atlas Mountains boast cooler temperatures of around eighteen degrees, making it the perfect time for trekking to the summit of Toubkal. Take in the springtime blooms on the slopes of the Atlas Mountains as you visit Berber villages, before your ascend North Africa’s highest peak.

Croatia’s azure waters and polished pebble beaches are a draw at any time of the spring and summer but May avoids the busiest peak period and the school holidays. Beat the crowds on our Cycle the Dalmatian Coast tour and you’ll not only escape the heat of July and August, but also enjoy crisp, sunny days ideal for walking and enjoying the vibrant colours of the late springtime blossom.

Albania’s lush landscapes really come into their own in the spring, with May and June being one of the best times to visit to escape the high heat of the coastal summers or the bracingly cold winters of the mountainous interior. You can expect ideal conditions for an Albania walking trip, with beautiful spring wildflowers carpeting the meadows and valleys, and quieter trails, too. Fewer fellow travellers gives you better opportunities for encountering the traditional way of life in remote villages, many of which you’ll pass en route.