Somewhere hot from Bristol in February under £700
Under £700, February “hot” needs an honest definition. The Canaries and Agadir usually offer mild to warm days rather than summer heat; Sharm El Sheikh has the strongest chance of hotter afternoons but often costs more.
Six realistic February options
Compare warmth, wind, transfer time and the chance of staying under budget.
Indicative per-person ranges for four February nights, two sharing a modest room, including return flights, transfers and everyday food. February half-term and checked bags often push totals beyond £700. These are estimates, not live quotes. Check routes, prices and availability before booking.
South Tenerife
Why it fits The south has the best mix of regular winter flights, outdoor cafés and an easy resort base. Expect pleasant sun rather than reliably hot beach days.
- Typical daytime
- Typically around 20–23°C daytime in February
- Journey
- About 4 hours 15 minutes flying
- Los Cristianos seafront
- Teide viewpoints
- Whale-watching departures
Stay around Los Cristianos for buses and restaurants
Indicative cost guide
Return flight: £170–£320 return · Accommodation: £190–£300 per person sharing · Indicative total: £530–£720 per person.
Lanzarote
Why it fits Volcanic scenery gives variety when the beach is breezy. Choose a base with restaurants within walking distance to keep a four-night trip simple.
- Typical daytime
- Typically around 19–22°C daytime; can be windy
- Journey
- About 4 hours 10 minutes flying
- Timanfaya landscapes
- Arrecife lagoon
- Coastal paths
Stay around Puerto del Carmen or Costa Teguise
Indicative cost guide
Return flight: £170–£310 return · Accommodation: £170–£280 per person sharing · Indicative total: £510–£690 per person.
Gran Canaria
Why it fits The south often has brighter weather than Las Palmas in February. Keep the trip to one base and allow for the airport bus or transfer.
- Typical daytime
- Typically around 20–23°C daytime in the south
- Journey
- About 4 hours 20 minutes flying
- Maspalomas dunes
- Meloneras promenade
- Puerto de Mogán
Stay around Maspalomas or Puerto Rico
Indicative cost guide
Return flight: £180–£340 return · Accommodation: £180–£300 per person sharing · Indicative total: £550–£740 per person.
Fuerteventura
Why it fits Broad beaches and clear light suit active days, though wind can make it feel cooler than the thermometer suggests. Check the return-flight day before committing to four nights.
- Typical daytime
- Typically around 19–22°C daytime; breezy
- Journey
- About 4 hours 10 minutes flying
- Corralejo dunes
- Harbour seafood
- Volcanic viewpoints
Stay around Corralejo for a walkable base
Indicative cost guide
Return flight: £170–£330 return · Accommodation: £170–£290 per person sharing · Indicative total: £520–£710 per person.
Agadir
Why it fits Sunny afternoons can feel warmer than the Canaries, especially away from wind, but evenings cool quickly. Check the seasonal flight timetable and local transfer before booking.
- Typical daytime
- Typically around 20–24°C daytime, cooler at night
- Journey
- About 3 hours 45 minutes flying when direct
- Seafront promenade
- Souk El Had
- Kasbah viewpoint
Stay around Near the seafront and central restaurants
Indicative cost guide
Return flight: £170–£320 return · Accommodation: £150–£260 per person sharing · Indicative total: £510–£700 per person.
Sharm El Sheikh
Why it fits This is the clearest step up in daytime heat on the list, with reef activities as a reason to travel beyond the weather. It is often above £700, so compare full costs before treating it as an option.
- Typical daytime
- Typically around 22–25°C daytime in February
- Journey
- About 5 hours 30 minutes flying when direct
- Ras Mohammed day trip
- Naama Bay evening walk
- Reef snorkelling
Stay around Naama Bay for restaurants and organised trips
Indicative cost guide
Return flight: £220–£430 return · Accommodation: £210–£360 per person sharing · Indicative total: £650–£950 per person.
Compare your options
| Destination | Typical daytime | Travel time | Indicative total pp | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Tenerife | Typically around 20–23°C daytime in February | About 4 hours 15 minutes flying | £530–£720 per person | Outdoor afternoons |
| Lanzarote | Typically around 19–22°C daytime; can be windy | About 4 hours 10 minutes flying | £510–£690 per person | Scenery and relaxed days |
| Gran Canaria | Typically around 20–23°C daytime in the south | About 4 hours 20 minutes flying | £550–£740 per person | Sunny resort walks |
| Fuerteventura | Typically around 19–22°C daytime; breezy | About 4 hours 10 minutes flying | £520–£710 per person | Walking and watersports |
| Agadir | Typically around 20–24°C daytime, cooler at night | About 3 hours 45 minutes flying when direct | £510–£700 per person | Beach walks and markets |
| Sharm El Sheikh | Typically around 22–25°C daytime in February | About 5 hours 30 minutes flying when direct | £650–£950 per person | Warmer afternoons and snorkelling |
None of these estimates promises hot weather or a fare under £700. Sharm El Sheikh is a stretch option; check entry requirements and the full package or flight-plus-room cost.