Cheapest short haul package holiday destinations in May half term – with prices from £353pp, 25C temps and splash parks

WE'VE found some unusually low deals for a range of holiday destinations across Europe for May half term, with even 4-star hotels for £509pp, including flights.

The hotels are in some of the most popular locations for Brits, and feature everything from beach views to world-class water parks and kids clubs.

It may not sizzle like the summer months but May is a great time for hols if you have young kids who are best kept out of scorching hot weather.

From the gentle warmth of the Balearics to the reliably hot Canaries, there’s a degree of temperature – and a good deal – for all.

TravelSupermarket’s Steph Marinkovic says of the timing: “It’s that sweet spot for families – lower prices than peak summer, but increasingly reliable weather in Mediterranean hotspots.”

Here is Lisa Minot's pick of the May half-term deals.

A GREAT choice for those who prefer to enjoy the outdoors — and those gorgeous beaches — without the intense heat.

The 4-star Pinhal da Marina has spacious apartments and multiple pools. Seven nights’ self-catering is from £509pp, including East Midlands flights on May 24. See travelsupermarket.com.

Just minutes from the beach and with a lovely pool area, the 3-star Quinta das Figueirinhas & Quintinha Village has bright, spacious apartments and lots of family-friendly facilities.

Seven nights’ room-only is from £559pp, based on two adults and two children sharing, and including flights from Manchester on May 24, 22kg luggage and transfers. See jet2holidays.com.

PERFECT for families, Majorca has all the benefits of a sunshine break — but, in May, temperatures are nicely warming up.

The Zafiro Cala Mesquida overlooks one of the island’s most beautiful beaches and is packed full of kid-friendly facilities, including a colourful splash park and spacious rooms.

Seven nights’ self-catering is from £562pp, based on two adults and two children, and including a free child place, with flights from Newcastle on May 25, 22kg luggage and transfers. See travelsupermarket.com.

The all-inclusive TUI Suneo Lagomonte sits alongside a lake in Port d’Alcudia with one of its two pools set on an island.

Five nights’ all-inclusive is from £590pp, including flights from Liverpool on May 24, transfers and hand luggage. See tui.co.uk.

WARM enough for swimming, but still pleasant if you fancy doing some sightseeing, it’s a great time to visit the Turkish Riviera.

The 3-star Sun Beach Park in Side is just a five minute walk to the beach in a great central location and has two pools.

Five nights’ all-inclusive is from £550pp, based on a family of four sharing, with Newcastle flights on May 25, transfers and hand luggage. See tui.com.

Or relax by the palm-tree lined pools of the 3-star Lemas Suite Hotel, set within a peaceful avocado plantation. Kids also get their own swimming area and a playground.

A seven-night room-only stay here starts at £479pp, including flights from Bristol on May 25. See travelsupermarket.com.

THIS ever-popular Canary Island benefits from consistent year-round temperatures, and 21C in May hits that sweet spot for many families.

The 3-star Caybeach Caleta has a big central pool as well as mini-golf and a kids’ club and is just 500 metres from the beach.

Seven nights’ self-catering is from £478pp, including flights from Luton on May 25, based on two adults and one child sharing. See easyjet.com/en/holidays.

The 3-star Club Caleta Dorada is also close to the beach, with a pool with slides and a splash park to keep the little ones entertained.

Five nights’ all-inclusive is from £635pp, based on two adults and two children sharing, with flights from Stansted on May 24, transfers and hand luggage. See tui.co.uk.

WITH dramatic volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches, Tenerife is a hit with Brits.

The 3-star Sunset Harbour Club is set in chic Costa Adeje, just 300metres from Playa de Torviscas, one of the island’s most popular beaches.

Seven nights’ self-catering in a one-bed apartment is from £590pp, including flights from Luton on May 24. See travelsupermarket.com.

Or check out the 3-star Malibu Park in Costa Adeje. With an outdoor heated pool, the hotel is just a short walk from the thrills of the Siam Park water park.

Seven nights’ self-catering is from £620pp, based on two adults and two children sharing, and including flights from Manchester on May 24, 20kg luggage and transfers. See tui.co.uk.

THIS Greek gem delivers the warmest temperatures in late May, making it perfect for that beach-focused break where swimming and sunbathing are priorities for adyults and kids the family.

And the family-run 3-star Luisa Hotel in Sidari is a great value getaway.

Seven nights’ self-catering is from £401pp, including flights from Manchester on May 26, based on two adults and two children sharing. See travelsupermarket.com.

Or how about the 3-star Amadeus Hawai Studios and Apartments, just 250 metres from sandy Sidari beach? Seven nights’ room-only is from £447pp, staying in a two-bed apartment and including flights from Gatwick on May 25. See onthebeach.co.uk.