May kicks off summer in Europe, making it ideal for a trip combining school holidays and exploration from Costa Brava’s beaches to Andalusia’s hills, and Barcelona’s architecture to Madrid’s vibrant streets. Portugal, its neighbor, is equally enchanting, with the golden beaches of the Algarve, the vineyards of the Douro Valley, and the magical, whimsical charm of Porto and Lisbon. Meanwhile, mid-May in Iceland brings the magic of the midnight sun, casting a golden glow over the land. Explore iconic sites like the Gullfoss waterfall, volcanic landscapes, and the dramatic black sand beaches of Reynisfjara.