March sun advice

Yes Madeira is a lovely island. Only be aware regarding flights as airport is a difficult one to land at for the pilots plus winds can cause airport to close. Friends couldn’t land on a couple of visits and redirected to one of the Canary Islands (they have a timeshare). Lots of great walking to be had.

Southern Europe avoiding the rush of week of Easter (not sure when it falls this year)

Definitely Madeira.

A friend told me that Madeira is very very hilly....

Algarve?

Madeira is very hilly but there are cable cars, buses and taxis. It's worth it to visit the lush greenness and beautiful gardens

Algarve, Cyprus, Costa del Sol, Tenerife south, all can have pleasant weather. I personally wasn’t keen on Madeira - very hilly, and I love a nice beach.

silverlining48

A friend told me that Madeira is very very hilly....

It is hilly but there are flat walks along the levadas.

Oh just reading this! I'd go back tomorrow if I could! This is the view from our balcony looking up to Reid's. Madeira. Sigh

Lucca
I know you stipulated Europe but would you consider Morocco?
There are some lovely hotel resorts and good prices.

Easter is in late April this year, so March should be free from families enjoying school holidays. The only time I went to Madeira in March it was quite cloudy with showers. We drove to the highest point to get some sunshine above the clouds and I got dreadfully sunburnt. I would like to see Majorca in March when the almond trees are in blossom. Or Menorca which is a more peaceful island than its bigger neighbour.

Praaia da Rocha in Portugal. We went there for a week in September. It's nice and flat and the people are very friendly. Great place to do what you are planning - relax!

Why not just that little further then a hundred percent sure of sun then nothing, in my view, beats the Gambia.

Gran Canaria is good and you can find quiet areas

Would Cadiz not be a bit nippy then, what with the wind blowing off the Atlantic? I do love Cadiz.

Canaries ,Gran Canaria 1st choice for me

Do you have to go anywhere? Help save the planet; keep another COVID variant at bay; save money (or even better - give it to people who need basics, never mind holidays). Enjoy the fact that you have time and money, and create a holiday at home. The sun shines here too - you just might have to wait a few months! (Puts on tin hat....)

I think you’ll have to take your chances anywhere at that time of the year, but i would go to Puerto Rico in Grand Caneria with confidence

Crikey.

Lucca, you are single handedly to blame for all the ills of the world.

Is that you that's kicking off in Ukraine?

You’re never guaranteed good weather in Europe in March. I think you’ll be limited to the Canary or Cape Verde islands.

I love Madeira but it is hilly. They do have a great bus service.

I'm another one who loves Tavira. Lots of nice flat walks. Tuk-tuks if you are feeling lazy or a little train. And a great train service which will take you along the coast if you want a day out. It is a boat trip to Tavira Island if you want a beach but then it is so lovely.
I wanted to stay at the convent (now a very posh hotel) but it is expensive. They have a small museum inside so you can go in and see how the rich live!!!!

I’m another fan of Madeira. Yes it’s hilly…reminded me of terraced rice fields in places. Not good for beaches so that’s a plus for me but beautiful walks and scenery.

We always go to Tenerife. If you go to Los Gigantes/Pueryo Santiago it's on the west coast but quite a way up the coast from Las Americas. It is quiet, nice restaurants and bars, some lovely hotels and mainly people over 30. At La Arena, a walk away, there is a great black sand beach. Theres a nice walk right along the coastline with beautiful views and the weather is always good.

Mainland Europe is a bit weather risky in March. Go for the Canaries - Gran Canaria has the best climate - I agree with Casdon Puerto Mogan is lovely, although lacking in hotels. We liked Meloneras, a bit off the beaten track with a nice beach.

I hated Madeira, all tunnels through rock, hilly, no good beaches to speak of and very touristy.