The mercury climbed to a balmy 18C today as people here basked in the glorious spring sunshine - hotter than Madrid, Munich and Venice.
Tens of thousands of people travelled to beaches, parks and lakes across the country to unwind and enjoy the Mediterranean-like conditions.
Sun-worshippers were eager to make the most of the fine spell as the end is unfortunately in sight with temperatures set to plummet to -3C later next week.
