Where to go on holiday in June
Molly Thompson
The sixth month of the calendar year, but regarded by many as the first month of summer. June is a beautiful month full of long days, blue skies and warm breeze. Where should you travel during June? Here are some more unique options…
See our where to go, when guide for destination recommendations throughout the year.
Barcelona
If a beach element to your city break is a priority then June is the month to visit Barcelona. One of the world’s most enchanting cities, Barcelona offers beaches and sea as a captivating backdrop to architectural gems from Gothic to Gaudi, world class museums and galleries, an Olympic park, a peerless cathedral, a world famous boulevard and one of the most extensive medieval cities in Europe.
Gran Hotel La Florida
In an enviable location high above Barcelona on Tibidabo’s Hill, prestigious Gran Hotel La Florida enjoys sweeping views over the city and the coastline.
The One Barcelona
Located in the city’s most exclusive area with Gaudi’s famed La Pedrera and the shopping avenue Passeig de Gracia within a 2-minute walk,
H10 Metropolitan
A short walk from Las Rambles and the fashionable boutiques, H10 Metropolitan is housed in one of the city’s historical buildings. Rooms are bright and well-equipped, while set in an attractive atrium, surrounded by comfortable sun loungers the swimming pool offers a pleasant spot.
Sardinia June in Sardinia offers a gorgeous climate, the weather is warming up as we approach the first month of summer. There is also an average of 15 hours of daylight a day. Another beautiful place in Italy to visit during this month is Lake Garda. It’s the perfect time to visit as there is plenty of sunshine and the weather is warm but also because the busy summer crowds are only starting to build. The Chiaretto Wine festival is a must see while visiting lake Garda in June with live music, wine tasting and delicious food on offer.
Chia Laguna - Hotel Laguna
In a beautiful setting on a protected coastal area at the foot of the hills, just 700m from one of the most unspoilt white sand dune beaches in the Mediterranean, Hotel Laguna is excellent for families and couples.
Hotel Castello
Located in a secluded area of Forte Village Resort, just a few metres from the sea and the beautiful white sandy beach, the refined and elegant Hotel Castello offers all the facilities expected of a topclass hotel.
Grand Relais De Nuraghi
Set amidst pink granite rocks and ancient juniper shrubs so typical of the region, intimate boutique hotel Grand Relais de Nuraghi is a short stroll from the beach and enjoys impressive views and stunning sunsets over the La Maddalena Archipelago and the Gulf of Arzachena
Indonesia Seventeen thousand islands comprise Indonesia, each lying on, or a few degrees either side of, the equator. June is dry with less humidity than other months making it a good time to visit Indonesia. Bali is beautifully verdant, easy-going and superbly scenic. Its coastline combines legendary white sand beaches with impressive surf. Head inland to Ubud to enjoy the magnificent volcanic peaks, dense forests, vivid green paddy fields, rice terraces, colonial hill towns, and ancient temples.
Maya Ubud
With enchanting jungle surroundings and proximity to a traditional town, Maya Ubud offers both a sanctuary and authenticity. Located on the outskirts of Ubud an uplands town known for traditional arts and crafts, Maya Ubud has a raft of local culture on the doorstep.
Anantara Seminyak
Close to well-loved Bali hotspots but with a hideaway feeling, Anantara Seminyak is a resort full of attentive luxury and options for exploration. Occupying one of the best stretches of the globally-revered Seminyak beach, the hotel perfectly frames the pristine sea views in all corners of the resort.
Luxury Tour of Bali
Staying in five star hotels in the town of Ubud in the uplands of Bali and the seaside town of Candidasa this 11 day tour includes temple visits, scenic countryside, rice terraces tumbling down hillsides, beautiful lakes, a magnificent garden and a culinary cooking class.