Spring!

5 places where it's already warm and sunny

Humans need the sun. Not only to produce vitamin D, which is so important for the body. But also because the sun has a significant effect on our mood. So after the long months of winter, spring can't come soon enough. If you can't wait for pleasant T-shirt temperatures to return, you can head to one of these five destinations where the weather is already tempting you with pleasant temperatures:

Andalusia

Andalusia ... the very name of this region conjures up images of juicy oranges, beach days and summer. In fact, the average maximum temperatures in February are around 17 degrees. In March it gets even warmer. Well over 20 degrees bring nature to bloom in the most beautiful colors. Hikes and walks are just as popular as mountain bike tours and visits to one of the 24 national parks. Seven hours of sunshine a day provide an extra dose of vitamin D.

Hotel tip in Andalusia: The elegant Hotel Gravina 51 with its 38 beautiful rooms and suites, just 250 meters from the Plaza de Armas. www.hotelgravina51.com

Mallorca

Spring in Mallorca is a special experience. More than seven million almond trees ensure that the island is covered in a sea of white and pale pink blossoms between January and the end of March. The temperatures outside are already pleasant for a coffee or two in the sun. You now have plenty of time to visit many sights - and don't have to queue for long. Mallorca is also a top tip for foodies. The island was recently awarded nine new Michelin stars.

Hotel tip on Mallorca: Stay at the Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden right in the center; the hotel has beautiful suites and an excellent restaurant. www.canbordoy.com

Cyprus

18 degrees in February and even 20 degrees in March: Cyprus is already attracting visitors with early summer temperatures. Nature in its most beautiful spring splendor also beckons in Cyprus. Active travelers go on hikes and are inspired by the island where Aphrodite is said to have once risen from the sea. The yellow buttercups around the Pafos lighthouse, archaeological parks and pretty little towns invite you to welcome the warm season.

Hotel tip on Cyprus: The luxurious Anassa, just five minutes from Latchi, scores with sea views, a wide range of spa facilities and elegant design. www.anassa.com

Sicily

Stroll through the narrow streets of Palermo's beautiful old town, visit Mount Etna, see the excavations in Siracusa and marvel at the "Valley of the Temples" in Agrigento: in February and March, you can do all of this in temperatures of around 20 degrees and without the crowds of tourists. Authentic, quieter Sicily has a special charm before the high season.

Hotel tip in Sicily: At the San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons Hotel, you can stay in former monastery cells that have been converted into luxurious suites. Dinner at the Principe Cerami is guaranteed to be unforgettable. www.fourseasons.com

Dubai

Travelers in Dubai are already enjoying summer weather. With average temperatures of 25 degrees in February and 29 degrees in March, it is significantly warmer than in our latitudes. The Expo will continue to attract visitors from all over the world until mid-March 2022. Foodies have long since declared the emirate one of their hotspots and sightseeing and culture fans will also get their money's worth here.

Hotel tip in Dubai: At One&Only The Palm, guests are pampered in a spacious spa, served culinary delicacies by renowned chef Yannick Alléno and have their every wish catered for.

--Text: Claudia Hilbauer-