The Hotels

Bask in the Mediterranean sun and enjoy a slow-paced stay at one of the chosen destinations in Italy, Portugal or Greece. Head to Sardinia or Sicily to enjoy a seaside holiday, explore historic attractions and soak in Italian culture, choose to stay on the Greek islands of Rhodes or Corfu and unwind at the hotels set just a few steps from local sandy beaches, taverns and restaurants, or finally spend a relaxing break in Portugal’s Madeira, known for endless spring and diverse landscapes.

Choice of Hotels:

Italy:

• Hotel Riviera in Alghero, Sardinia
• Hotel Elite in Palermo, Sicily

Portugal:

• Apartamentos Sao Paulo e Alegria in Madeira, Portugal

Greece:

• Heleni Beach Hotel on the Island of Rhodes
• Olga Apartments on the Island of Corfu

Groupon’s Guide To Sardinia

Famous for its wealth of natural attractions, Sardinia boasts picture-perfect stretches of powdery sand and lush green backdrops beyond the gently lapping sea.

Guests can drive up the coast to Santa Teresa di Gallura for a day of sampling local delicacies or plunging into the sea. For a more active venture, tourists can take to Isola dei Gabbiani, famous for its clear waters and good windsurfing conditions. Travellers may head east to the Gola Su Gorropu and hike through the 400m sheer limestone ravine that has earned the title of Europe’s Grand Canyon. To get a feel of the island’s Bronze Age past, visitors may head to Tiscali to discover an ancient settlement that dates from the 6th century BC, or see some more recent communes, as they spy on the flamingos perched on Cagliari’s salt marshes. Located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Italy, Sardinia boasts a marine Mediterranean climate, with long summers and short humid winters. The summer period lasts from May until October and is characterised by averages of 14ºC, with highest temperatures reaching over 30ºC in the peak of the season. Winter is usually unpredictable, with increased chances of heavy rainfalls in late November and early December.

Groupon’s Guide To Sicily

Separated from the European continent by the narrow strait of Messina, La Trinacria, more commonly known as Sicily, is surrounded by the shimmering sapphire waters of the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas. An exotic land speckled with both historical and natural landmarks, La Regione Siciliana is a pinpoint on the map for Mediterranean-flavoured breaks.

On the Sicilian land, the flavour of wild flowers and olive trees combines with the salty air of the Mediterranean breeze. The mountains and hills covered in endless vineyards and the sea that constantly changes its colours are matched in richness and diversity by the island’s historical attractions. On the north west coast lies Palermo, the capital city of Sicily and one of the most popular tourist destinations of the island, offering travellers an array of historic and cultural attractions such as the Palermo Cathedral or Teatro Massimo. The north east part of the island is dominated by Etna National Park and its central attraction, Mount Etna, displaying its destructive yet mesmerising power through more than 400 craters. No traveller should leave Sicily without a visit to the bustling local markets filled with a wide range of products, from clothing to traditional Sicilian food. The island has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, ten hours of sunshine per day and temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 °C. If the heat becomes unbearable, travellers may take a dip in the sea or relax with a cool drink under the shade of a parasol.

Groupon’s Guide To Madeira

Known as the Purple Island, Madeira is famous for its flower festivals, diverse landscapes and the Madeira Wine. Benefiting from a mild climate all year round, the island creates a setting of endless spring from which it draws its other nickname of the floating garden in the Atlantic.

The island offers a diverse setting composed of deep valleys covered in luxuriant forests, steep cliffs and sunny bays. Ardent fishers may head to the vast blue and try out some big game fishing, while water sports enthusiasts may go on surfing, sailing and canoeing along the rocky coast.

Famed for its carnivals, the capital city organizes the Singing of the Kings, a traditional Madeiran festival which takes place in January, usually celebrated on the 12th night after Christmas in an atmosphere filled with carols and songs. With a tradition dating back over 50 years taking place every February, the Festa dos Compadres offers a view into the island’s traditions and cultural habits through a parade that takes place in the tropical village of Santana, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Competing in fame and glimmering parades with Rio de Janeiro, the main Madeira Carnival stands for one of the biggest parties in Europe. With elaborate samba dances, colourful costumes and joyful music in the air, the carnival starts in March, marking the beginning of spring on the island.

Groupon’s Guide To Rhodes

A prehistoric Greek island located in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea, renowned worldwide for housing the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Rhodes has been since antiquity one of the most popular Greek visiting sites.

Declared part of the World Heritage Sites in 1988, Rhodes is a remarkable example of architectural assemblage. Starting with ancient Greek temples and palaces, of which only ruins still stand, and finishing with the Medieval Old Town of Rhodes, the city presents an intricate maze of Gothic buildings, Muslim mosques and baths, all surrounded by a thick fortified wall which made it at the time one of the most powerful fortresses in the world. The cultural and historical attractions blend in with the natural ones, as all the traditional Greek, Byzantine and Arab villages are constructed on a mountainous landscape that confers them an amphitheater style, resembling the old acropolises. Apart from the cultural diversity that colours the island, 42 beaches add their charm to the general setting. Rhodes weather remains warm throughout the year, with average highs of up to 31°C in Summer, and with temperatures of over 20°C lasting until the end of November. The warm weather makes for pleasant sea temperatures, fit for swimming.

Groupon’s Guide To Corfu

Sunning itself in the Ionian Sea, Corfu is known as one of the greenest of the Greek islands. Outlined by evergreen landscapes, olive groves and fragrant citrus or orange trees, the island’s coastal patches have become a place of pilgrimage for tourists seeking to indulge in the Mediterranean sun and crystal waters.

In Corfu City, visitors can stop by the Palace of St Michael and St George, which plays host to a collection of Asian artworks spanning Chinese ceramics, Japanese prints, and Indian sculpture. Other cultural gems can be found in the city’s Old Town district, whose foundations date back to the eighth century BC and whose buildings present a characterful Venetian architecture, belying an Italian influence that shines through in much of the island’s delectable cuisine such as the famous Souvlakia or meat sticks, and the lamb and rice dish called Giouvetsi.

Options

Option 1: Sardinia with London flights

• £99-£169 for 3 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £149-£199 for 5 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £189-£269 for 7 nights, depending on dates chosen

Option 2: Sicily with London flights

• £189-£249 for 5 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £219-£279 for 7 nights, depending on dates chosen

Option 3: Madeira with London flights

• £129-£199 for 3 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £169-£229 for 5 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £199-£299 for 7 nights, depending on dates chosen

Option 4: Madeira with Manchester flights

• £229-£249 for 7 nights, depending on dates chosen

Option 5: Rhodes with London flights

• £169-£289 for 3 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £189-£339 for 5 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £169-£259 for 7 nights, depending on dates chosen

Option 6: Corfu with London flights

• £129-£239 for 3 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £149-£219 for 5 nights, depending on dates chosen
• £179-£319 for 7 nights, depending on dates chosen

Option 7: Corfu with Manchester flights

• £189-£299 for 7 nights, depending on dates chosen

Please Note: availability at the advertised rates is extremely limited.

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