March Holidays

Warm Beach Holidays in March

March is the month when the demand for guaranteed sunshine first outpaces supply — book early for the resorts where temperatures are reliably above 25°C and the sea is already warm enough to swim.

• Tenerife: Tenerife’s south coast averages 23°C in March — the warmest temperature available from Ireland at under four hours’ flying time, and already warm enough for beach days at Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos without the July crowds. The island’s Teide National Park is particularly dramatic in March when the high-altitude snow on the volcano contrasts with the sun-drenched coast below, and the drive from the south resort to the crater rim takes under an hour. A seven-night package to Tenerife in March is one of the best-value warm holidays available from Ireland at any price point.
• Egypt: The Red Sea coast reaches 28°C in March with average sea temperatures of 22°C, making it the warmest swimmable sea within a four-hour flight of Ireland and one of the most reliable warm-beach choices in spring. Resorts around Hurghada offer house reefs directly accessible from the beach, with coral visibility exceeding 15 metres in the clear March water and very little wind compared to the summer months. An all-inclusive seven-night package to Egypt in March typically costs significantly less than the equivalent Atlantic island break, delivering more guaranteed warmth at a lower price point.
• Cyprus: Cyprus in March averages 18°C on the south coast — the warmest Mediterranean island at that time of year — with seven hours of sunshine per day and the beaches around Paphos, Limassol, and Ayia Napa all but empty compared to the summer. The island’s almond blossom season peaks in late February and early March, and the Troodos mountain foothills are covered in wild flowers from mid-March onward, adding a natural spectacle to what is otherwise a straightforward beach-and-culture package. Cyprus in March is one of our most consistently booked spring destinations from Ireland, and for good reason.
• Algarve: The Algarve’s March temperature of 17°C and eight hours of daily sunshine make it one of the warmest short-haul options from Ireland in spring, and the famous golden sandstone sea caves at Benagil and Marinha are at their least crowded from February through April. Vilamoura marina’s seafood restaurants are fully open in March and serving the local catch at prices that are noticeably lower than in summer, and the coastal walking trails between Luz and Sagres are in their best condition before the summer heat sets in. A seven-night Algarve package in March is the most straightforward warm-spring break from Ireland for travellers who want reliable sun without a long-haul flight.
• Canary Islands: Spread across seven islands in the Atlantic, this archipelago offers the most consistent spring sunshine reachable from Ireland in under four hours, with average temperatures of 21—23°C and almost no March rainfall on the southern coasts. Choosing the right island in March is a question of setting: volcanic landscapes and quieter resorts draw a different type of traveller to the beach-resort infrastructure of the busier options, and the stargazing conditions on the darker islands are among the best in the northern hemisphere. A flexible package covering the island of your choice is bookable through us, and our team can advise on the best fit for your travel style.