Holiday recommendations in Europe? Warm but flat!

[rogerw117]

Hi. Does anyone have any holiday recommendations for Europe? I have Stage 4 COPD (FEV1 hovering around 21%) but very lucky that I don't really get exacerbations, just very breathless. I'm reasonably mobile if I pace myself. When I search online all I get is insurance info. I'm fine with insurance (M&S Bank, hugely cheaper than the "specialists"), Fitness to Fly letters, liaising with airlines and all the other admin, but everywhere we go is hillier than I expected despite all the advance research I do! Last year we went to Tavira in Portugal which was really nice but a long and serious climb to the station to go out for the day. I'm just looking for somewhere warm/hot with interesting places to go (me) and a decent beach (wife), reasonable local transport and flat or at worst gently hilly. The warm bit is important so not the Netherlands thanks, much as I like the Dutch.

[sandylo]

Cala bona in majorca is very flat seats all along the front and a beautiful marina the catalonia del Mar is a lovely hotel right on the front facing the marina adults only hotel I have been there numerous times as I can't walk far I'm absolutely sure you would be pleased no rowdy people really pretty place. Lovely little sandy beach with new toilets and shower

[rogerw117 in reply to sandylo]

Many thanks, I'll check it out. No rowdies sounds good!

[lynisa48]

Try Menorca or Majorca town Menorca is quieter but very scenic Majorca has the culture both gave the sun good luck worth a look at either

[rogerw117 in reply to lynisa48]

I will certainly take a look.

[inhaler1]

Tennarife in the Canaries is said by friends who are wheelchair users to be flat, and warn all year.

[rogerw117 in reply to inhaler1]

Thank you!

[Symes]

Have you thought of doing a cruise? You can visit numerous places around the Med (or anywhere else!) and they have tons of stuff to do on board if you don’t feel up to going ashore at one of the stops.

😊

[rogerw117 in reply to Symes]

We've thought about it, looked online, but not yet made the jump to actually doing it. The pricing often seems to be a little opaque (drinks, tips, etc) which puts me off a bit. I need to look again!

[Jackieshep57]

Northern Majorca, Alcudia to Port Pollensa is flat and warm from May on to October. Wishing you a Happy Holiday.

[rogerw117 in reply to Jackieshep57]

Thanks, I'll add to my growing list.

[gingermusic]

I have the same problem as you Palma Nova in Majorca was lovely as was Fuengirola in Spain which is completely flat.

[rogerw117 in reply to gingermusic]

Thanks. Majorca keeps coming up!

[andyput]

Gran Canaria is hilly but taxi fares cheap we go all inclusive. So we don't have to go out

[rogerw117 in reply to andyput]

Thanks

[tctelboy]

Hi, I have the same sort of problem and dec ided to try Malta last year! Fantastic, and if you like old and history the island is great. It has great taxi services like uber and also round the island open top buses where you can hop on and hop off. I stayed in the Plaza Hotels, Sliema and I can recommend it for sure. It's on the sea front and has lots going on around it, and just a short busride into Valetta city.

[rogerw117 in reply to tctelboy]

We keep looking at Malta - maybe this is the year!

[lKeith]

rogerw117

Hi have you tried looking at Lanzarote, Tenneriffe or any of the canaries.

In the main many areas are flat until you stat to go to volcanoes, then take a coach ride. Lanzarote offers many pleasant levelish walks on paved boulevards.

IKeith

[rogerw117 in reply to lKeith]

No I haven't but it's come up in several replies so I will. Thanks.

[undine]

I can recommend a resort called Roquetas de Mar on the coast near Almeria city in southern spain - the whole resort is completely flat with a long lovely promenade by the beach to walk along or the resort has places that hire out wheelchairs, scooters etc it is primarily a Spanish resort but there is an english expat community and associated cafes/bars etc. and some Uk tourists, but also lovely spanish tapas bars, indian, italian, chinese etc. also everything is within a walking distance especially if you stay in the Playa Serena area of the resort, the best part. the place has a lovely relaxed atmosphere no groups of drunk kids etc, you can fly direct to Almeria airport which is about 30/40 mins from resort. if you are interested let me know and I'll be glad to give you any other info. my late mother lived there.

[rogerw117 in reply to undine]

Thank you - another one check out. Primarily a Spanish resort sounds good!