UK holiday makers who love the sun, sea and sand would do well to head for Spain or Portugal earlier in the summer season this year in order to beat the rush of holiday makers over the school summer holidays.

After a review from bmibaby, the airline suggest that the best months to head for the traditional annual holiday hotspots are May and June when the atmosphere is more peaceful and the weather is warm enough to enjoy a great beach holiday.

Some of the most visited holiday cities in the summer are Majorca and Menorca, part of the Balearic Islands. Much of the popularity of these islands is the many beaches that they have to offer.

Malaga is also top of the charts as one of the most popular UK holiday destinations, particularly because it has so much to offer for water sport enthusiasts. Holiday makers who prefer mainland Spain are also treated to some great beaches and two of the most visited each year are; Playa de la Albufereta in Alicante and Playa del Postiguet.

Some of the best beaches in Europe can be found in Portugal’s Algarve along with some fantastic luxury retreats that draw holiday makers regularly including Ilha da Barreta and Ilha da Culatra.