APL Media’s editors have compiled a list of destinations that are perfect for a short break this month. From hiking tours on Madeira to catching Oxford’s magnolia trees tinting the city pink, the beginning of April offers a plethora of spring experiences to try across Europe. 

Plan a trip to: 

1. Prague, Czech Republic: Featuring stalls selling hand-painted eggs, handicrafts and traditional food such as roast ham and sugary waffles, Prague’s Easter markets are just as much of a treat as its twinkly Christmas editions. Read more here. 

2. Agrigento, Sicily: In spring, the surrounding almond trees of the Italian Capital of Culture 2025 are in full bloom, swathing the hillside in pale pink and white blossom, while the town itself feels largely untouched by mass tourism. Read more here. 

3. Madeira, Portugal: With its volcanic landscapes and bracing Atlantic waters, Madeira offers a gentler kind of wellness escape — one where open-water swims, botanical gardens and slow walks among ancient levadas invite the body and mind to reset. Read more here. 

4. Algiers, Algeria: Brutalist memorials, Roman ruins and French cafe culture — for a captivating weekend break with year-round sunshine, look to the Algerian capital. Read more here. 

5. Lanzarote, Canary Islands: The island’s volcanic landscapes, golden beaches and charming towns such as Yaiza beckon travellers, as April temperatures hit the early to mid 20s. Read more here. 

6. Oxford, United Kingdom: There’s something cinematic about this city in spring. Magnolia trees bloom beside honey-coloured colleges, punts drift lazily along the Cherwell and the city’s scholarly calm is brightened by sunlight and birdsong. Read more here. 

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