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Winter blues: It's really warm in these cities even in winter!
Are you fed up with the cold winter? These 5 travel destinations are ideal for anyone who doesn't like winter and wants to escape into the sun in January.
Table of contents
- Los Cristianos, Spain
- Agios Nikolaos, Greece
- Syracuse, Italy
- Luz, Portugal
- Cala Rossa, France
- You can find more travel tips here
Do you know the feeling when winter just doesn't seem to end? The days are short, the temperatures are icy, and the desire for sun, warmth and a touch of summer is growing.
We have good news for all of you winter grouches out there: you don't have to travel to the other side of the world to escape the winter blues. There are some wonderful cities in Europe that entice you with summer vibes and lots of sun even in the cold season.
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The holiday home portalHellohas identified the perfect winter travel destinations based on the criteria of average temperature in winter and number of hours of sunshine. We introduce you to 5 of the sunniest cities for a winter holiday in Europe.
The sunniest winter travel destinations at a glance.
Los Cristianos, Spain
With almost 321 hours of sunshine in winter, it is worth spending the winter in Los Cristianos on the Canary Islands of Tenerife. The Canary Islands are known for their year-round summer climate. With sunny temperatures averaging 20.6 degrees, you can almost ring in summer here.
What is particularly impressive about the city is the large beach with the long beach promenade directly in front of the fantastic mountain panorama of Tenerife and the many activity options on site. If you feel like it, you can try out water sports right on the beach. There is also a great craft market nearby where vendors sell their art and clothing. For a bit of adventure, you shouldn't miss a whale watching trip on the sea. You won't soon forget this winter holiday!
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Agios Nikolaos also impresses with pleasant temperatures of 16.4 degrees in winter. The small fishing village is located in the east of the island of Crete and impresses with its charming harbor and numerous beautiful restaurants. Right on the water and far away from all the hustle and bustle of the big city, you can spend the winter here perfectly and enjoy the sea breeze. From Agios Nikolaos you can also book exciting boat tours or simply relax on one of the small beaches.
Crete is a good option, especially for those on a budget among you. Because you can get the best Greek food locally for little money and the accommodation here isn't overly expensive either. In the evening you should definitely go down to the harbor and stroll through the small streets, this is where you get a real holiday feeling.
Syracuse, Italy
Another popular winter destination is Italy's largest island, Sicily. In the historic town of Syracuse you can enjoy fantastic Italian flair in winter with around 258 hours of sunshine. Here it stays warm up to 16.4 degrees even in winter and the glittering of the bright blue water of the Ionian Sea creates real summer vibes.
Syracuse is best known for its beautiful and Mediterranean architecture of historic buildings. You can see numerous museums and the Orecchio di Dionisio, a limestone cave shaped like a human ear, or enjoy a glass of wine and some bruschetta in the pretty old town.
Luz, Portugal
The Algarve is probably the most popular travel destination in Portugal. The southern region of Portugal not only offers breathtaking beaches, massive cliffs and plenty of sun, but also lots of beautiful cities to visit. One of them is the small town of Luz, in the west of the Algarve. The coastal town is not far from the beautiful sandy beach, which should not be too crowded in winter. With an average of around 250 hours of sunshine and an average temperature of 15.8 degrees, it's really easy to endure here.
If you also rent a car, we can highly recommend that you explore the entire Algarve. Here one beautiful beach follows the next and there are also countless trails to discover for hiking.
Cala Rossa, France
There is also a beautiful place to spend the winter in France: namely on the beautiful dream island of Corsica. The French little sister of Sardinia is already one of the most sought-after travel destinations in summer. But even in the cold season, Corsica impresses with lots of sun and summery temperatures. The beautiful town of Cala Rossa is also a bay characterized by fabulous white sand and turquoise water.
At around 13.8 degrees, sunbathing might be a bit chilly, but with an average of 252 hours of sunshine in winter and the breathtaking view of the sea, you will quickly feel warm in summer with the right clothing.
