Top 5 Family-Friendly Destinations for October Half Term
We all know how dreary the weather gets in the UK. We have a few weeks of sun, a couple days of unbearable heat and then suddenly the summer is over in the blink of an eye! This gives you barely any time to squeeze in your family holiday before the kids are back at school and it’s dark by 6PM again. Treat yourself to a change in your yearly routine and escape to a sunny and warm paradise this October half term, the perfect time to unwind with your family.
Avoid the crowds and make the most of the cheaper flights and amazing deals with a villa holiday in October, what more of an excuse do you need to bring the kids along and create some unforgettable memories together? Whether you’ve got toddlers or teens, there’s a wide variety of sun filled havens perfect to keep the kids entertained! Whatever you’re looking for, these sunny destinations will answer all your questions on where to go for October half term.
1. Tenerife
Temperatures hitting the high 20s, bright sun in a clear blue sky, gorgeous sands and clear ocean waters, it doesn’t get much better than Tenerife for a family holiday in October. Only a short flight away, once you’ve landed on the Island of Eternal Sun, you’ll quickly realise why it’s the most visited area in the Canary Islands.
A trip to Costa Adeje will be a guaranteed hit with the younger members of your party, with endless hours of entertainment ready to be had wherever you stay. Don’t miss out on a trip to officially the best water park in the world, Siam Park, with a selection of slides, lazy rivers and swimming pools providing amusement for all the family.
Callao Salvaje is one of the best family friendly resorts going, with a selection of fun-filled activities waiting for you around every corner. From a trip to the beautiful beach of Playa de Ajabo, to joining in with the local water sports or exploring the dramatic landscape, there’s tons of fun to be found when you’re not relaxing in your private pool!
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2. Greece
Whether you’re jetting off to one of the mythical islands or staying on the famous mainland, Greece is always an excellent option for a family holiday in October. With the temperatures staying high throughout the shoulder season, you and your loved ones can have a beach day every day.
From hiking and exploring, to kayaking, sailing and swimming, the adventure never ends in Greece. With quieter beaches and less busy resort centres, Kefalonia is a real treat to visit throughout October. A trip to Skala will be a guaranteed hit, with some of the island’s best beaches just waiting to be relaxed on. With quad bike rentals and ancient Roman ruins, there’s a world of adventure waiting for the younger members of your party.
Crete is another excellent option for some family focused fun, with some amazing days out dotted all over the island. Make sure you pay Crete’s Acqua Plus Water Park a visit, with more than 50 slides guaranteed to keep the kids (and maybe even adults too) entertained. Those cold autumnal days will seem a million miles away once you’re sunbathing by the water!
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3. Cyprus
Ideal for families searching for a bit of October sunshine, Cyprus is a perfect mix of culture and nature. Explore the beautiful beaches and dramatic landscapes whenever you’re not floating about in your private pool.
There’s plenty of things to see and do around Paphos, from ancient architecture to modern days out. Visit the Tombs of the Kings to learn about the ancient lifestyle of the native islanders, history lessons have never been so fun!
Speaking of fun, a day out at a zoo or waterpark is always on the cards with a villa holiday on Cyprus' west coast. Paphos zoo boasts over 100,000sqm of unspoiled natural environment and has an impressive array of animals that roam throughout this land! From tigers to kangaroos, the kids won’t be able to get enough of seeing these cute creatures.
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4. Turkey
A famously great spot for a family holiday, Bodrum on Turkey’s west coast is beautiful and warm throughout October. Dalaman is another amazing destination, with infinity pools and modern amenities aplenty in our villas in the region, perfect for the kids to have some fun and a splash about whilst you relax in the sun!
A great destination for affordable family holidays, you can find bargain after bargain whilst searching for your next getaway in Turkey, especially with the cheaper October flights. World renowned as a paradise for tourists, Dalaman is full to the brim with charming neighbourhoods, ancient sites, picturesque bays and beautiful beaches, a great spot to bring older kids especially!
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5. The Algarve
Somehow lesser known to be an absolutely amazing spot for a family holiday, if you’re struggling to think of where to go for October half term, the Algarve is your solution! With plenty to do all over the sunny south coast of Portugal and especially in Albufeira, which is much quieter in October, find hours of entertainment waiting for you and your family around every corner.
Whether you’re wanting a day on the beach or a trip to some of the more exciting hotspots, there’s plenty to discover throughout this region. A trip to Zoomarine will be a guaranteed hit with the kids, and you won’t struggle to see why it’s the most popular theme park in the Algarve! A huge water park section and shows put on throughout the day make this a great option for a trip out.
Another water park waiting to be explored is Slide & Splash, with massive slides perfect to throw yourself down before crashing into the bright blue water at the bottom, hours of fun are ready and waiting to be had.
Of course, the beaches that make up the majority of the south coast are always nice to visit, especially when the temperatures are in the mid-20s! For a family holiday in October, it doesn’t get much better than the Algarve.
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So, with five amazing options, it’s up to you to decide on where to go on holiday in October half term. Wherever you choose, private pools, sunny skies and unforgettable memories are waiting for you with a stay in one of our hand-picked villas!