Recommend a city break in March

Neames · 02-01-2025 10:22PM #1

Hi,

I'm looking for some suggestions for a city break for 3 nights. Just looking for somewhere with reasonably good weather, nice city to walk around, good restaurants and coffee shops, not interested in nightclubs. Looking for a nice hotel at non Dublin prices.

Can fly from Dublin or Shannon.

samo · 03-01-2025 09:58AM

can recommend Valencia, it’s a bit breezy and sea not warm enough for swimming but plenty to do, great coffee and shops!

recyclops · 03-01-2025 10:04AM

Myself and my wife love Naples, been a few times now, lots to see and do in the city and slightly outside it, great buzz around the place and find it reasonable.

Space Dog · 03-01-2025 10:07AM

I'd probably go to Lisbon or Madrid (or Venice if your wallet allows). Maybe Valletta in Malta if you want somewhere warmer.

DoctorEdgeWild · 03-01-2025 10:17AM

Seville is absolutely outstanding. One of the friendliest vibes I've felt in any city. Definitely ticks your weather and walk around boxes. Young, friendly, café scene is definitely there, relaxed and fun but never crazy/over the top.

Vilnius is excellent, very cheap to get there, history everywhere, English speaking in general, loads of cool places to visit and quite compact to get around, similar to Dublin.

Maybe not one that ticks the weather box for you, but Berlin is one of my favourite cities to visit, never seems to get as many mentions as it deserves but it's a big city, with a HUGE amount of history to enjoy.

The Nal · 03-01-2025 10:45AM

Another tick for Seville. Been a few times. Was there in November.

In March it'll be early 20s temps, as good a food city as you'll get, walkable, great people, loads to see and the airport is only 15 mins or so in a taxi from the centre.

Can also recommend Marrakesh for the same reasons as above. 5 star hotels for 120 a night etc.

Lisbon a great option too. Barcelona, Madrid.

Anjunadeep · 03-01-2025 12:47PM

Was also very impressed with Seville and would have to recommend also.

GAAcailin · 03-01-2025 12:49PM

Bordeaux is great too, had a weekend there in April and it was lovely. Also like Toulouse and Carcassone.

I have booked a weekend in March to Seville, without hijacking this thread can any of you folk that have been there recommend any restaurants, bars etc? we are a group of 40 something Mams - tia

recyclops · 03-01-2025 12:55PM

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Berlin is the only city that my wifes believes she would be happy to move too, massive amount to see and do and even though its unified decades still can feel the two sides of the city.

Great spot.

HeidiHeidi · 03-01-2025 12:58PM

I love Valletta, and it'd be warm. Stay away from St. Julian/Sliema/north of Valetta, that's where all the package hotels/full English breakfast bars are (although I have no idea how busy they would be in winter) - if you can find accommodation in the old town/harbour area it's absolutely gorgeous. Mdina inland is well worth a visit, and people I was with travelled for a few days south of Valetta, it's more fishing villages and rural but they absolutely loved it.

We happened upon Hotel British, it's a bit Fawlty Towers (well, a lot actually! but it was literally the only hotel we could find at very short notice), but the views overlooking the Grand Harbour cannot be beaten, and if all you want is a clean bed and the option of breakfast, with breathtaking views from a balcony bar, then it's the one for you!

It's a real foodie town as well, so if you're into your grub, fill your boots.

DoctorEdgeWild · 03-01-2025 01:01PM

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Spot on. There's so much to do. I'm very lucky that I travel a lot and I sometimes route myself back via Berlin just even to spend a day there. Definitely has that 'I could see myself living here' feel to it.

breezy1985 · 03-01-2025 01:08PM

Sevilla was lovely. Didn't give myself enough time there especially considering the September weather was still way too humid to do anything during the day.

I prefer Madrid though. Probably the only non touristy capital city in Europe. Very reasonable flights from Dublin at a good time of day.

Stretch1432 · 03-01-2025 01:09PM

Anywhere good for kids in March. Looking fotlr a hotel with kids club and playgrounds somewhere warm. Any suggestions

The Nal · 03-01-2025 01:30PM

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Yes.

Tapas

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Be77hjB6EJMn2YXX8

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CmuFyMezbpHoFqgm7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NohN3gK1SHtURwug7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CdboDnSvmHXAVHwx7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dAi891U9F2qU57hn8

Get to Rinconcillo when they open (rammed otherwise) and get the jamon and fino

https://maps.app.goo.gl/u6n4uDT8FEynJnSZ9

Brunch

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wskxrMabv3uUPQc78

And here for cocktails

https://maps.app.goo.gl/C3uGnX7qWBjYF3z17

Go over to Triana and have a ramble round the market.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/FXXrhLufU31Hh62d7

And then sit outside here for some people watching.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/LD28fHxHs4NETL5v5

Seville seems to be a hotspot for 40 something Irish Mams!

GAAcailin · 03-01-2025 02:28PM

thanks so much for recommendations - they are great

homer911 · 03-01-2025 03:06PM

Many of these places wont be accessible in March - use the Ryanair Router Planner (map) and specify departure airport and month and you can see what's available. Personally I've been in Brussels (snow) and Madrid (cool sunshine) in March and enjoyed both.

https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/cheap-flight-destinations

POBox19 · 03-01-2025 03:21PM

Malaga. Beautiful city to walk around, loads to see, great restaurants and coffee shops. Flights are great value and the airport is well served by the train and taxis.

Gorteen · 06-01-2025 07:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123012518#Comment_123012518

Thanks for the recommendations for another Boardsie…. I'll be in Seville in February and will us your list of suggestions… 👍️

GAAcailin · 06-03-2025 06:03PM

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How was your trip to Seville? we are going in March

Gorteen · 06-03-2025 07:17PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123238370#Comment_123238370

Nice city… We walked around for 3 days and got to see lots and absorb the vibe. There's a walking tour which is really good. I think it was €5 per person. Weather was good too.

Use Uber or Bolt to transit from airport to you hotel… it's cheaper than taxi. Restaurants were good…. Full range of prices. Try to get away from "touristy" places and you'll find really good value.

Recommend a city break in March

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