Feb 15th, 2016, 08:24 PM

Tired of Culture? Five Places to Bust Loose on Spring Break

By Lauren Madrigal
Image credit: Lauren Madrigal
Beach, Drink, Sleep, & Repeat!!

The perfect locations to layout and get a golden tan while sipping on bottomless cocktails OR for more of the adventurous travelers learn to surf on the beaches of Morocco while taking soccer breaks with the locals! Get the best Mojito on the Canary Islands or choose to sing your heart out at a Karaoke bar on the island!

1.) Agadir, Morocco

Spend seven exotic nights for only 430 at Original Surf Morocco: trip of a lifetime exploring Morocco! Their package includes lodging at the surf camp, breakfast,lunch,dinner, and surf equipment! Also, don't miss morning yoga before a swim in the ocean.

Take a surf break and ride a camel or horse along the beach, get a professional henna done at the lodge or stop by the famous banana village. Take a hike to Paradise Valley and watch locals cliff jump into warm waters! Go explore Souk El Had d’Agadir a colorful market full of spices and Moroccan oils! Everything is organized by the staff of Original Surf Morocco, making it a stress free trip!


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2.)Malta, Italy 

Stay in St Julian's, it's where all of the good bars and clubs are! Take day trips to Valetta and wander the streets of  Medina at night. Explore the stalls at the Marsaxlokk open air market. Go on a snorkeling trip to explore caves in Comino while visiting the stunning blue lagoon on a power boat. Have a blast on the banana ride and crazy sofa going fast in the ocean holding on for dear life. You will also have the choice of paddle boating, canoeing,  and wind-surfing. Be wild and go Para sailing 250 feet above the water which is located in St. Georges Bay in St. Julians. If you get tired of the ocean you can go to Spear games paintball located at Kalkara or Badger go karting! Two big tips: take an electricity converter because they don't use the same outlets, and take e-cabs, it like Uber! Enjoy a drink at Ryan's bar, its a fun place that many go to during the weekend! It a must to try a pint of Cisk, Malta’s local beer! Next stop is Valetta which has fun bars such as Tico Tico bar. For a guilty pleasure get the best chocolate cake there is at a place called Fonatnella in the city of Medina, this coffee shop has spectacular views! 

 


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3.)Magaluf  Majorca , Spain 

Alcohol is cheaper than water so you know it will be a fun spring break hearing that! Become a beach bum on the island of Majorca! When you get a little restless from soaking up the sun you have all the water sports at your service. Scuba and snorkel in the blue blue waters and explore sea life. Take a wild trip on a banana boat ride! At your convenience stay bare foot while you go back to the beach bars for more sangria refills! Take the speed boat, Bladerunner, that takes you around the island, blasting fun music while bouncing off waves. Then stop by a lagoon and sip on drinks, jump into the blue waters and snorkel! Paddle boat in the ocean for an hour and only pay 5 . Take a break from the beach and play a competitive game of mini golf with friends or go down water slides at Magaluf's water park! Start off with a drink and snacks at Sol wave house taking a dip in the infinity pool overlooking the sea! Next, get buzzed and sing karaoke at Morgan's club, then bar hop to Stereo bar for a good time. You can continue your way down the beach full of bars and great music!

 


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4.)Santorini, Greece 

Start off your trip to Santorini at Venetsanos winery and enjoy an amazing wine tasting in Megalochori! Next, make your way down to Kamari beach for a nice read while tanning by the water. Beach hop to White Beach in Akrotiri, known as a hidden gem to go relax! If you want to try something new on this trip, why not learn to scuba dive and snorkel with the Mediterranean dive club to explore under the sea! A great way to break up your beach days would be to go check out the ruin temples of Ancient Thera! On a beautiful night go and enjoy a movie and popcorn at the Open air cinema in Kamari! How can you go to Santorini and not go on a donkey tour to discover the island? Its a must! Sit back and relax with a fruity cocktail at the Love boat bar! Go and enjoy live music at Ethnic cocktail bar in Kamari and don't leave the pool when the bar can join you at Silia pool bar!

 


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5.)Canary Islands, Spain

Take a beautiful hike and see the Volcano on Mt. Teide, an exciting 45-minute stargazing experience in Tenerife, one of the UNESCO-listed Teide National Park, You will be given a  long range telescope for stargazing to catch the beautiful constellations at night! Go on a Kayak adventure and snorkeling tour in Fuerteventura  or take a boat tour on fuerte charter, with wine, beer, and snacks provided! Check out the Canary Island's crazy views with skyparafly paragliding in Tenerife. What is spring break without some more karaoke and happy hour all night? Complete your bucket list at Divinity Karaoke Bar. To find the perfect mojito on the island, make your way to Bar Mar Azul, and enjoy a perfect view of the beach. Another spectacular view is on the terrace at Harry's cocktail bar, full of yummy cocktails!


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Five spectacular places to choose from for spring break!Where will you go? The surfing adventure in Morocco or tanning and drinking sangria in Majorca?? The choice is yours!