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If you’re going on holiday to Gran Canaria, you can expect almost guaranteed sunshine and some truly excellent food. While many holidaymakers are content to lap up the good weather and sangria, more discerning travellers might be wondering what’s on offer in terms of sightseeing in Gran Canaria.
I recently spent four days in Las Palmas, the capital city of Gran Canaria. I stayed at an incredible Royal Hideaway hotel called Santa Catalina but made sure to get out and about and experience some of the best things to do in Las Palmas.
Here, I’ve put together the ultimate list of the 40 best things to do in Gran Canaria including the top Las Palmas tourist attractions, best Gran Canaria day trips and other must-sees. I’ve included links to the best tours and excursions in Gran Canaria to make it easier for you to plan your trip.
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1. Sip Coffee at Cafe Regina
The best coffee in Las Palmas can be found at Cafe Regina. There’s one on the promenade of Playa de las Canteras, or you can visit the one further inland on Av. José Mesa y López.
In addition to delicious coffee, they also serve an assortment of mouth-watering cakes and other sweet treats. The lemon meringue pie and cinnamon apple crepes are a must!
2. Visit Vegueta cathedral
No day of sightseeing in Las Palmas is complete without a walk around the old town, Vegueta. Do it yourself or book a guided tour for local insight into the area where you’ll find the first church in the Canary Islands, Santa Ana Cathedral, which also houses the Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro (Sacred Art Museum).
I’d recommend spending some time exploring Vegueta’s cobblestone streets and plazas. It was one of our favourite places to visit in Gran Canaria.
More of the cultural attractions in Las Palmas can also be found there – check out Museo Canario museum, Gabinete Literario club, Casas Consistoriales and Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno gallery.
3. Go dolphin and whale watching
Take to the waves in a glass-bottomed boat to get close to the local marine life in the Atlantic. This cruise departs from Puerto Rico harbour and the company will pick you up from your accommodation or a meeting point in Mogan, Taurito, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, San Agustin, or Bahia Feliz. The ticket price includes unlimited soft drinks.
Check prices and availability here.
4. Try snorkelling
Another way to witness the marina life around Gran Canaria is to head out on a boat on an organised trip. This snorkelling tour departs from Puerto de Mogan and includes a tasty tapas lunch, while this one starts at the diving center in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria.
Alternatively, book a tour that gives you the option of stand up paddling boarding as well as snorkelling. Check prices here.
5. Learn to scuba dive
Whether you’ve always wanted to try it or you’d like to improve your skills, Gran Canaria has lots of options for scuba diving. This experience in Las Canteras is suitable for beginners, as is this one in Maspalomas. There’s even a scuba diving course for kids!
If you’d like to get qualified in the Canary islands, take a look at this two-day padi course.
6. Watch the sunset from a volcano
The island’s volcanic landscape lends itself to the most romantic thing to do in Gran Canaria. The peak of Pico de Las Nieves is a spectacular place to watch the sunset. If you really want to sweep someone off their feet, book a tour that includes a hike followed by local food and wine which you can enjoy as you observe the last rays of the day paint the sky.
You can check prices and availability here.
7. Learn to surf
Did you know that Gran Canaria is a popular destination for surfers? Sieze the opportunity to try surfing at some of the island’s best beaches with a lesson from a pro. If you’re staying in Playa del Inglés, this class is a great option. If your hotel is in Meloneras, try this one.
8. Expand your mind at the science museum
If you’re looking for things to do on a rainy day in Gran Canaria, look no further than the The Elder Museum of Science and Technology, also known as Museo Elder. It’s located in the harbour of Las Palmas and boasts four levels of interactive exhibitions.
This is a great idea for things to do with kids in Gran Canaria but that’s not to say adults won’t enjoy it too! You can get tickets for the museum online in advance here.
9. Taste the tapas
One of the things I loved most about Gran Canaria was the food! Some of our favourite tapas bars were in Vegueta, along the promenade of Playa de las Canteras (El Tipico Espanol’s fried fish was stunning) and near the market at a bar called La Tapatica.
If you want to make sure you’re really sampling the locals’ favourites, book a sunset tapas tour in Las Palmas.
10. Go canyoning
Those looking for adventurous things to do in Gran Canaria will be pleased to learn that the landscape offers plenty of activities for adrenalin junkies. The most popular canyoning tour includes all the safety gear and takes you through waterfalls, forests and natural slides. Check the reviews and book your spot here.
11. Visit a local winery
Did you know that the island makes its own wine? As well as sipping it in restaurants all over Gran Canaria and picking it up as a souvenir at the airport, you can actually visit the scenic hundred year old winery where the wine is produced. There’s a wine museum there and you can taste the creations along with local cheeses.
The winery is family-run and you can book your visit here.
12. Set sail on a catamaran cruise
Another of the more romantic activities in Gran Canaria is the various cruises you can take around the island. This luxury cruise includes a fabulous buffet and gives you the option of going out on a speed boat – or you can book a half day catamaran cruise instead. Check prices for that here.
13. Swim or sunbathe at Playa de las Canteras
The stretch of coast in the north of the island boasts a beautiful sandy beach that’s perfect for catching some rays or swimming. It’s popular with all ages and you’ll usually find a group playing volleyball or football on the sand.
14. Stroll along the promenade
Playa de las Canteras is lined with a pleasant, clean promenade with plenty of bars and restaurants where you can sit and people watch with a jug of sangria. It’s a lovely walk and while a lot of the island is hilly, this walk is nice and flat!
15. Try Canarian potatoes
I just had to dedicate a whole item on this list of the top things to do in Gran Canaria to these wrinkly little potatoes! Papas arrugadas are a local dish and they’re absolutely gorgeous when dipped or doused in the red and green mojo sauce. Seriously, order them everywhere you go!
16. Shop
As well as Spain’s big department store for luxury purchases, El Corte Ingles, Las Palmas has a number of international shops like Primark, Zara and Massimo Dutti. Of course, there are also lots of beautiful boutiques on the island. If you’re into antiques, you might need to add an extra bag to your return flight home!
17. Visit the rainforest
Gran Canaria’s unique climate means you can be on the beach in the morning and in the rainforest that afternoon! If you’re a nature lover, you can visit the ravine of Barranco de Azuaje, Los Tilos de Moya, Valle de Agaete and Finca-Bodega Los Berrazales, where you’ll be surrounded by fruit trees and coffee plantations.
Book a Gran Canaria rainforest trip here.
18. Dine in style
I was pleasantly surprised to find a great variety of fine dining options in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Our standout meal was at a restaurant called Triciclo in Vegueta. Triciclo serves a creative menu filled with Canarian and other flavours, the service is fantastic and you can see the chefs at work. it also isn’t extortionate, which is refreshing.
Craving steak? We had a slap-up meal at El Churrasco and I’d definitely recommend.
19. See the Red Canyon
One of the greatest natural attractions in Gran Canaria looks like it belongs in Jordan. The Barranco de Barafonso is a stunning ochre-hued 250 metre ravine that was carved by water many years ago. It’s one of the best photo spots in Gran Canaria.
You can rent a car and drive to La Fortaleza, walk or book a tour to see the canyon.
20. Sip sundowners
My favourite memory from our trip to Gran Canaria was the evening we spent watching the sun set on the roof of our hotel. Santa Catalina Hotel has a stunning rooftop bar with a pool and even if you’re not a guest, you can book a table for drinks. The cocktails are exceptional – we had the best whiskey sour I’ve ever tasted.
21. Visit the sand dunes of Maspalomas
Another of the best activities in Gran Canaria is a trip to the island’s desert. The Maspalomas sand dunes are a sight that’s become synonymous with the destination. The dunes can be reached from Playa del Ingles and there are three walking routes.
Book a tour here.
22. Plan a day at Sioux City Park Gran Canaria
One of the more unique things to do in Gran Canaria takes you back to the Wild West! Sioux City Park is a realistic replica of a Wild Western town that was used to shoot movies. There’s an onsite zoo and a real saloon bar for refreshments during your day out.
The park offers some of the best activities for kids in Gran Canaria, as they can watch cowboy duels, bank assaults and cattle demonstrations.
Buy your entry ticket for Sioux City Park here.
23. Do an off-road jeep safari
Kick your holiday into gear with a jeep adventure in Gran Canaria that takes you from Salobre to Lake Chira. During your trip, you’ll see views of Roque Noblo and drive through the Valley of the Thousand Palms to the quaint village of Fataga.
Check prices for jeep safaris in Gran Canaria here. This tour is for the entire day and includes lunch. Alternatively, book a guided buggy tour.
24. Go abseiling
Only one of the canyons in Gran Canaria actually has water: the Barranco de los Cernícalos ravine in the northeast of the island. Avid explorers can trek through the jungle and abseil down a 12 metre waterfall.
Book your canyoning activity in Gran Canaria here – the fee includes all of your equipment, guide etc. Alternatively, you can book a full day of coasteering that includes rock jumping, zip lining, via ferrata climbing and abseiling.
25. Spend a day at Gran Canaria’s waterpark
Take a break from sightseeing in Gran Canaria and cool off at Aqualand Maspalomas. This family-friendly park is the largest in Gran Canaria and has resident sea lions.
Buy your Aqualand ticket in advance here.
26. Visit the alligator zoo
Did you know that Gran Canaria is home to the largest collection of alligators in Europe? Cocodrilo Park has over 500 animals including turtles, lizards, llamas, monkeys, and chimpanzees.
If you buy an entrance ticket here, you’ll get your transport to the park included in the price.
27. Eat paella
When in Spain, it’s sacrilegious not to tuck into a steaming pan of paella on your holiday. To avoid eye rolls from the locals, order paella at lunch, never dinner. Some of the best paella in Gran Canaria is served at the beachfront restaurants that line Playa de las Canteras.
28. Explore Gran Canaria on horseback
There aren’t many places in the world where you can ride a horse on volcanic terrain, and Gran Canaria is one of them. During your horseback excursion, you can admire views of the island’s sand dunes and Maspalomas Beach.
Choose from a one or two hour horse riding experience at a local ranch here.
29. Go kayaking
Another popular water-based activity in Gran Canaria is kayaking. You can either hire a kayak on the beach closest to your accommodation or book a half day tour which includes a stop at the Los Militares archeological site where you’ll learn about the local culture, then a stop at one of the last remaining untouched beaches on the island, Playa de Montaña Arena.
30. Have fun at the amusement park
The aptly-named Wooland is the only park of its kind in the Canary islands. It has around 30 rides, a dedicated children’s park, roller coasters, carousels, a ferris wheel and live entertainment.
Get your Wooland entry ticket here.
31. Browse at the local markets
Sightseeing in Gran Canaria isn’t just about natural attractions and historic sites. One of the best ways to have an authentic experience in any destination is to dive into its local markets and there are plenty in Gran Canaria!
Pop into the mercado in Las Palmas or pick out handcrafted Canarian souvenirs and other treasures at two of the best markets on the island: the San Mateo and Teror markets.
You can book a day trip to these markets that includes a visit to a traditional village.
32. Wander around Puerto de Mogán
Puerto de Mogán has to be one of the most picturesque places to visit in Gran Canaria. The traditional fishing village has that typical Spanish aesthetic with bougainvillea spilling over its whitewashed walls and is often referred to as ‘little Venice’.
While you’re in Puerto de Mogan, stop at the local market if you happen to visit on a Friday, have drinks at the harbour and snap lots of pictures!
You can book a day trip to this beautiful town that includes a boat trip to Puerto Rico here.
33. Explore the island on an electric bike
One of the most fun ways to get around during a day of Gran Canaria sightseeing is by hiring an e-bike here. The island is relatively large and I was expecting the main attractions in Las Palmas to be a bit closer together, so an e-bike would have been a brilliant addition to our trip.
I’ve previously done an e-bike tour in Benidorm and it was so fun!
34. Stroll around the botanic gardens
Take a moment of calm amid the lush greenery at Jardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo in Tafira Alta. This peaceful botanical garden boasts more than 500 plants, many of which are unique to the island.
35. Hike to Roque Nublo
If hiking is your thing on holiday, you can’t miss Roque Nublo. It’s a volcanic rock in Tejeda that dates back millions of years and visiting it means you’ll be rewarded with jaw-dropping mountain views. Drive or get a taxi to Degollada de la Goleta and start your hike.
36. Learn about local culture
If you’d like to learn more about Canarian culture, Pueblo Canario is a must-visit in Gran Canaria. It’s great for kids because there are live performances by musicians wearing traditional local costume.
37. Visit Las Palmas’ art galleries
The city of Las Palmas is home to many of Gran Canaria’s cultural attractions and in the old town of Vegueta you’ll find San Martín Centro de Cultura Contemporánea.
38. See where Columbus stayed
Casa de Colón is another important place to visit in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The museum is dedicated to Christopher Columbus, who stayed there while his ship was being fixed en route to the New World.
39. Marvel at the local architecture
Gran Canaria’s architecture is wonderfully diverse, with a clear Spanish influence. Many of Gran Canaria’s most interesting structures hark back to the island’s colonial past.
Nowhere on the island is this better exemplified than in Vegueta, where the cobblestone streets are fringed with an array of beautiful old buildings with wooden balconies.
40. Visit Museo Canario
Also located in the Vegueta district, Museo Canario is one of the best places to go in Gran Canaria to learn more about the destination and its pre-colonial era. The exhibits are mainly archeological artefacts and mummies.
There’s a gift shop at the museum.
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Gran Canaria has rightly been called a continent in miniature form. This means that that there are so many things to see in Gran Canaria. It is the most diverse of the Canary Islands giving you plenty of things to do in Gran Canaria.
The roaring Atlantic surf on the West gives way gradually to a lush and verdant north. The Spanish island is therefore an island comprised of many microclimates as well. If you decide to hike around the island you should bring layers that are easy to take off and put back on as you go from one mini region to the next.
Visitors have an abundance of things to do in Gran Canaria. You can tour the cosmopolitan and historic capital of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or dance, enjoy the beach, and be a typical tourist in its various resorts of Playa de Ingles, San Agustin, Meloneras, Maspalomas, Puerto de Mogan, and Puerto Rico – Amadores.
Whatever you are interested in doing while here, Gran Canaria has something to offer everyone from families to couples to individual travelers. Keep reading to learn our top 25 things to do in Gran Canaria.
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Take A Gran Canaria Highlights Tour
As there are so many things to see in Gran Canaria, a visit to the island is not complete without going on a highlights tour. This tour begins by loading up visitors from the tourist resorts of the south of the island then heading to the northeast to Arucas.
It makes a pass through the capital Las Palmas going by the seafront promenade and two of the cosmopolitan city’s beaches. Throughout the tour, participants will pass numerous banana plantations where you will see the world famous Canarian banana growing.
In Arucas the tour visits two important locations. These include the Arehucas Rum Factory where you will learn all about making rum and the neo-Geothic era San Juan Bautista church from the 1900s. Rum was originally invented here in the 1500s and it remains a big island tradition.
The tour continues through Teror to take you to see the famed Basilica of the Virgin of Pino, the island’s patron saint. You will be able to walk the streets to take in the many post-colonial era houses with their traditional Canarian balconies and courtyards.
Here you will also see many lovely fountains, terraces, and landscaped gardens. On the way out of Valleseco village, the tour passes by traditional cave houses actually carved into the mountains. These are mostly inhabited to this day.
On the entire trip, you will see a wide range of contrasting flora. At more than 1,000 meters (over 3,000 feet), the tour will show you uniquely beautiful landscapes covered by the Canary Pine, fennel, ferns, and other native flora.
2. Visit the Aquarium of Poema del Mar
Poema del Mar is the only aquarium that you will find on Gran Canaria. The capital’s latest and most wonderful attraction for tourists is something that everyone should see in Gran Canaria.
Visitors claim that going is something like witnessing a live recording session of Blue Planet. You are able to closely watch their many interesting and rare attractions including the Asian sheepshead wrasse that is able to switch its gender.
The aquarium derives its name from a painting series created by symbolist painter Nestor Martin-Fernandez de la Torre from 1913 to 1924. The paintings are still on display in the Museo Nestor in Las Palmas. Buy your ticket here.
3. Go See Cueva Pintada Museum and the Archaeological Park
For those who are interested in the generally top-rated archeological site of the island, Cueva Pintada Museum and Archaeological Park is one of the best things to do in Gran Canaria.
The site remains among the most critical pre-Spanish era archaeological sites on the island. The cave is decorated with geometric patterns and shapes. One theory is that these are connected with solar and lunar calendars.
A great feature of this site is that it turns out to be the easiest to get to of the various archaeological sites on the island. The cave is not up a steep cliff, but rather lies right in the middle of town. This cave proves to be the site’s highlight, and you get a guided tour to bring it to life.
As for the museum, this provides reconstructions and videos to illuminate what local island life was like before the Spanish conquerors came. A central exhibit of the museum is the 5,000 square meter excavated area that allows you to see the remains of cave houses that archaeologists have excavated from volcanic rock.
You are able to walk around and explore these. The 90 minute tour of the painted cave is offered in English, Spanish, German, and French. While sadly the triangular shapes and their colors adoring the walls have deteriorated significantly, you can still appreciate them.
4. Take A Cruise Aboard a Turkish Gulet
Aphrodite is a Turkish gulet that has been refitted as a party cruise. From the resort of Puerto Rico you can set sail aboard this chartered vessel.
This cruise will provide you with not only a breathtaking voyage, but also the opportunity to try some of the typical Canarian cuisine. They serve a traditional papas arrugadas y mojo (which is boiled new potatoes served with a zesty sauce) that you can polish off with wine, cava, and beer.
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5. Tour Casa Museo de Colon (Christopher Columbus Museum)
A famous site that remains among the most important things to see in Gran Canaria is the museum house of Christopher Columbus (Casa Museo de Colon).
In this fascinating place you see a well-documented exhibit on the voyages of Columbus with interesting showcases of the Canary Islands’ important role of the staging port for transatlantic shipping.
A highlight is the model galleons section (which includes “La Niña”) on the first floor. Children are always fascinated by the detail. They have a crucifix believed to be from the explorer’s ship. All three of Columbus ships are modeled in another room.
Other rooms contain various historical maps and reproductions of ancient maps from the 1500s along with astrolabes that were critical in long distance oceangoing navigation. In the upstairs section there is an impressive collection of art.
There are also many exhibits from the various early governors’ of the island who called this lavish residence home.
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6. Visit the Catedral de Santa Ana & Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
Las Palma’s beating spiritual heart is the impressive grey cathedral of Santa Ana. The building is massive and required 350 years to finish from the time they started it in the 1400s.
Its facade is neoclassical while the interior is graced by stained glass that allows beautiful sunlit patterns to shine through. Art historians call this a fantastic example of the Atlantic Gothic style.
The tall columns appear to be a modeling of the palm trees lining the square outside. For art lovers, the cathedral contains a few beautiful paintings of the most respected 1700s era Canarian artist Juan de Miranda.
With your admission you can also go see the museum of sacred art nearby in the Patio de los Naranjos. Here you will see an impressive collection of religious memorabilia and art such as wooden sculptures, hundreds of years old books and manuscripts, ornaments, and sacred art.
The setting of the museum is beautiful and comes with lovely orange blossom scents in the spring. From the bell tower top (accessible by an elevator) you can take in the incredible full view of the encircling city as well as the coast.
7. Shop at the Mercado del Puerto
If you have ever been to the London Borough Market, then you will appreciate Las Palmas’ version of it. Shopping here for vegetables, fruit, fish, seafood, and meat like the locals did here from the 1800s is a great thing to do in Gran Canaria.
The stalls from the original years are still serving locals and visitors today. There are now also food and drink locations here that provide interesting variety. You have a range of choices such as Italian Cachuk, Mexican Ay Carmela LPA, and international cocktails in DO Mercado.
8. Go to Dunas de Maspalomas and Take a Camel Ride
The regular top pick for best nature reserve on the island is found in Maspalomas. The dunes here cover an incredible 400 hectares and earned the status as nature reserve back in the 1990s. This has preserved them from the constantly building hotels.
In order to take in the best angle of the dunes you should view it from Avenida Tirajana at the bottom. You can walk past the arches in the Hotel Riu Palace of Maspalomas to reach the balcony that is encircled by a lovely botanical garden featuring flora original to the Canaries Islands.
Another way to enjoy this top nature reserve to see in Gran Canaria is to access them from a lane that lies immediately east of the Hotel Riu Palace of Maspalomas. From here you can walk right into the dunes.
My recommendation? Take a camel safari trip to fully enjoy the experience and feel like you are riding in the Sahara Desert.
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Take A Day Trip to Loro Park
A great way to spend a day at one of the best things to do in Gran Canaria is to go to the Loro Park in Tenerife to see the animals and shows. The park features four different world famous shows of performing animals along with the chance to view many different species of animals.
Transportation can be provided from your Gran Canaria hotel to the Loro Park. Without a doubt this is one of the most popular attractions in the Canary Islands with roughly 1.5 million yearly visitors.
There is a sea lion show where you can watch them jump through loops, juggle balls, and splash and dance in the pool with their trainers to musical accompaniment.
The killer whales show is best seen while wearing one of the park’s raincoats as these huge whales tend to splash the audience as they jump and perform. The dolphin show is also well worth watching.
The park features animals found on all continents of the globe from every species. You can take in a range of monkeys including chimpanzees and gorillas as well as tigers, penguins, crocodiles, jaguars, and a vast array of aquatic life in their aquarium.
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10. Shop the Malls and then Party at the Massive Dance Clubs of Playa Del Ingles
By day Playa del Ingles offers several large shopping malls where you can look for all sorts of goods and souvenirs. By night the resort provides unique dance venues in the same shopping malls of this massive tourist complex.
After the sun sets, the malls convert into dance floors and feature some of the largest dance parties in all of Spain, complete with renowned deejays providing the pounding beats.
11. Try the Top Fusion Restaurant Llévame al Huerto in Las Palmas
Las Palmas offers more than simply Spanish and Canarian food. The top-rated fusion restaurant Llévame al Huerto is one not to miss. The place has excellent ambience with oversized lampshades, plants potted in baskets, tables in blonde wood, and uniquely colorful cushions.
The menu is called “flexitarian” and the food is consistently rated as “to die for.” Featured items on the menu include pad thai, vegan corriander risotto, and quinoa falafel.
12. Dine at the Top-Rated Spanish Restaurant Deliciosa Marta in Las Palmas
A classic thing to do in Gran Canaria is to try the local cuisine. Deliciosa Marta is a top-rated Spanish restaurant in the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The restaurant is chic and resplendent with an exposed stone wall. In the last decade the restaurant has gained the reputation as among the most beloved dining locations in the capital.
The owner is Chef Pol who trained while at the famed El Bulli in Barcelona. His menu is constantly evolving and features such delicacies as pork belly, scallops, and truffles (locally sourced whenever possible). You will want to make a reservation to be sure of a table.
13. Take A Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
No trip to the Canaries would be complete without taking in a dolphin and whale watching boat tour, a must do in Gran Canaria. These tours will allow you to look for over 30 species of sea mammals.
Among these are the whales and dolphins that call Gran Canaria home. The tour is more impressive as it promises a guarantee. If passengers do not see any dolphins while on the tour, the company will provide a free ticket for another tour on a different day.
You only have to sail a couple of miles from the shores of the island to appreciate the various species of whales and dolphins living here. The dolphins will seemingly perform in their natural habitat, hunting, jumping, and playing alongside the catamaran.
Thanks to the glass bottom boat, you can see the beloved mammals of the sea from many angles.
14. Go on a Gran Canaria Fishing Trip
Gran Canaria is famous for its big sport fishing. Some of the tours leave from Pasito Blanco pier found in between the tourist complex stretching from Puerto Rico to Maspalomas. The tours will allow you to charter the entire boat or come alone or with friends and clients.
Because the fish are so abundant here year round, this is one of the things to do in Gran Canaria on any visit. The deep sea fishing in winter and fall yields groupers, snappers, seabass, mackerel, eels, blacktail combers, and morays.
During the spring or summer, the current ushers in white marlin, blue marlin, longfin, yellowfin, bluefin, spearfish, skipjack tunas, big eye, and dorados. All year long you can catch small tuna while large tuna is caught from the months of March to May.
15. Experience the Adventure of the Yellow Submarine
The island offers something fairly unique to see in Gran Canaria in the Yellow Submarine. This appropriately named underwater vessel takes you on a full 45 minute sea adventure to depths of over 20 meters (more than 60 feet).
You enjoy comfortable seats while taking in the sea and its world via large portholes and TV monitors that are linked to video cameras found outside the submarine. Among the beautiful schools of area fish you will see are zebra breams, parrotfish, grey mullets, trumpet fish, bastard grunts, and groupers.
The Yellow Submarine also takes you out to an authentic shipwreck lying on the sea bed. This “Cermona II” is actually a 32 meters long (over 95 feet) fishing boat made with a steel hull. The hull has provided shelter and a habitat for countless shell fish and fish native to Gran Canaria.
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16. Take a Buggy Tour Safari of Gran Canaria’s Rugged Interior
Seeing the rugged interior of Gran Canaria by buggy tour is an interesting way to enjoy the nature of this stunningly varied island. The guided tour takes no more than eight buggies through incomparable landscapes and gorgeous ravines.
Participants get to drive the buggies in a safari that covers both off road and asphalt paths for maximum adventure. The tour operators watch closely over the vehicles to ensure that everyone has a safe and good time.
17. Take a Helicopter Guided Tour of the Island
A fantastic way to enjoy the amazing scenery of Gran Canaria is to take it in by helicopter. This panoramic view from above gives you so much to see in Gran Canaria. You have several different route packages from different companies.
Some of these will take you on a flight above the island’s south coast while another will get you on top of the island’s famous Clouded Rock (Roque Nublo) which lies in the heart of the island.
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18. Visit Las Palmas the Island’s Capital
You should not come to Gran Canaria and not spend a day exploring the capital. These excursions will take you on a guided tour of the historical center, beaches, and other interesting sites. They provide shopping time during the afternoon in the best commercial districts.
Most tours will start with the historical city center called the Vegueta. This is where the original settlements occurred and the Spanish founded Royal Las Palmas back in 1478.
While strolling along the peaceful streets of the old town, you can see the traditional colonial Spanish architecture of that era, particularly the pine wood balconies adorning the house facades.
This city was the penultimate stop for Christopher Columbus en route to the Indies that actually turned out to be his discovery of America. The Hermitage of San Antonio Abad was constructed where the legendary explorer and his crew prayed before departing for the New World.
You should also make time to see the prior residence of the governors at the Columbus House Museum.
The tours will take you to see the social center of the old city at the Plaza de Santa Ana, the Episcopal Palace, Cathedral of Las Palmas, and the old town hall. From the main square opposing the cathedral you can see the dog statues that epitomize the name Gran Canaria’s origins. In Latin, Cannis means dog.
19. Go See the Volcano Crater and Largest Botanical Gardens in Spain
There are tours that will take you out to see the volcano crater of “Caldera de Bandama” as well as the “Viera y Clavijo” botanical gardens that are the biggest in all of Spain. The enormous volcano crater erupted over 3,000 years ago. It possesses a diameter of a kilometer (over half a mile) and is 200 meters deep (over 600 feet).
The botanical gardens typically referred to as El Jardin Canario are the next stop on the guided tour. This enormous garden covers 23 hectares .You will see more than 570 native to the island species here.
20. Take the Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour of Las Palmas
A great way to see the capital of Las Palmas is via the city’s Hop on Hop Off Bus tour, operated by the Las Palmas tourist bus. This will take you to see the most significant locations in the Gran Canaria capital.
The tour provides 11 individual stops where you can take in at your leisure the museum, monuments, attractions, and beaches of the cosmopolitan city. The upper decks of these two level busses give fabulous views and let you appreciate the balmy climate of Las Palmas that has been named the best in the world.
Some of the stops will take you by the city’s two principle beaches, the west side Canteras Beach called among the finest urban beaches on earth and the eastern side charm-filled Alcaravaneras Beach.
Other stops cover the finest areas for shopping, such as Mesa y López that contains the Corte Ingles primary boutique shops and the city’s top commercial street Triana. You can also access the two primary shopping centers from some of the stops, including Las Arena Shopping Center and Muelle Shopping Center.
Included with your hop on hop off tour is a no additional cost walking tour of the old town that departs from the Vegueta bus stop at 1:15 pm. This will take in all of the most essential locations of the historical quarter and be led by an official city guide.
You will be able to experience the Plaza del Pilar Nuevo behind the cathedral and fronting the Columbus house. It will take you to see the most excellent Las Palmas’ museums including:
- the Columbus House Museum,
- the Canary Museum that concentrates on the aboriginal inhabitants’ history,
- the Elder Museum focusing on technology and science,
- the Perez Galdos House Museum that covers the works and life of one of the greatest Spanish literary geniuses,
- and the Nestor Museum that shows off the great Canarian artist’s paintings.
The bus tour will also show off a number of the most important avenues and main streets of the Gran Canarian capital. You will be able to visit parks and plazas like San Telmo Park, Santa Catalina Park, the Doramas Park, Cairasco Plaza, and the Spanish Plaza.
You will also become acquainted with the two locales for theater and concerts in Alfredo Kraus Auditorium and the Perez Galdos Theater.
21. Visit the Puerto de Mogan Market
Puerto de Mogan is among the most gorgeous developments on the island. The charming village became constructed surrounding an older fishing village during the 1980s through reclaiming land from the sea.
You should take the time to walk the tiny streets that lead to the charming harbor. There are many beautiful Mediterranean styled homes containing color and detail as well as gardens bursting with life in the form of bougainvilleas.
Be sure to walk along the waterways and the tiny beach containing powdery sand as well as the impressive yacht harbor that boasts 225 individual moorings. Friday is market day.
You should not miss the stalls full of authentic Canarian plants, handicrafts, linens, flowers, vegetables, fruits, leather goods, clothes, jewelry, shoes, and Canarian cuisine. The market day is a perfect time to take in the ambience of this idyllic place on Gran Canaria.
22. Take in the Traditional Markets of Teror and San Mateo
Two markets that you will not want to miss are the traditional markets of Teror and San Mateo. There is a Sunday morning excursion that goes to both, allowing you to enjoy the most evocative towns of the north-central region of Gran Canaria while you shop at their beloved markets.
The tour will pass by beautiful ravines common to the island like the Barranco de la Mina and the Barranco de las Goteras. These two towns of Teror and San Mateo lie 600 meters (over 1,800 feet) above sea level in the island’s north.
The villages are encircled by fertile, verdant landscape that is completely different from the desert looking regions of the island’s south.
Each of the markets pulls in literally thousands of individuals each Sunday. The market in San Mateo is covered and found within two huge halls. Teror’s market is an open air street market held on the streets located around the church. The two markets boast stalls containing crafts, textiles, jewelry, food, toys, and locally produced goods.
You should try the traditional Teror sausage, the island’s world famous cheese, and Gran Canaria’s delectable sweets. You can try these delicious edible bites in the stalls as well as the restaurants and pubs nearby these markets.
You can also come learn how to dance the world famous Spanish, Canarian, and international dances played live by area musicians.
The visit to Tenor will also let you experience its charming historic city center that remains among the most gorgeous on the entire island. In the Basilica de la Virgen del Pino you will see the island’s patron saint. The houses contain colorful facades featuring the traditional pine balconies of Gran Canaria.
The beautiful thing about this half day tour to both markets in San Mateo and Teror is that it lets you mix popular traditions, culture, gorgeous landscapes, history, shopping, and cuisine all into one fun filled Sunday activity.
23. Take in the Town of Artenara and View of Mirador de Unamuno
Artenara features a top-rated viewpoint for the island in the View of Mirador de Unamuno. It is only one of several excellent viewing vantage points in the town. This Mirador de Unamuno lets you gaze out into a stunning panoramic vista of the volcanic caldera. It will take your breath away every time.
24. Eat at Samsara in Maspalomas
While in the tourist enclave of Maspalomas, you should not miss the chance to eat at the outstanding Samsara restaurant. It is found directly across from where the Palm Beach hotel sits. You can not miss the enormous Buddha statue setting the mood.
The dishes here merge Spanish and Canarian ingredients with flavors from Asia. Two examples are the island’s famous smoked goat’s cheese served with wasabi and black pasta featuring shellfish and shrimp in lemongrass and lemon sauce. You will want to make reservations to secure a table.
25. Try the Local Brewery and Fusion Restaurant Texada
For a local brewery that is also an excellent fusion restaurant, be sure to try the Texada. Another unique feature is that this fantastic eatery gets its provender directly from its very own farm. They feature three different hand crafted beers as well.
Texada is found in Tejeda. Visitors recommend the fabulous cheese soup and Burger Nublo that comes on a traditional roof tile. You will need reservations to get a table.
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Gran Canaria is a magical island, located in the Canary Islands, off northwestern Africa and it is known for its black lava and white sand beaches, year-round warm weather and adventurous mountains. All this means that there are so many things to do in Gran Canaria.
The island is an island of microclimates, so you can find rugged, mountainous regions, set against warm, relaxed beaches. The west side of the island offers visitors surfing and other water-based activities, due to the Atlantic surge, and this has formed lush areas, perfect for hiking, cycling and going on an adventure.
The south offers visitors gorgeous beaches, including the popular Playa del Inglés and Puerto Rico, as well as quieter Puerto de Mogán and San Agustín.
In the north, the capital city Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a major stopping off port for cruise ships, shopping and well-known restaurants.
Gran Canaria the most diverse of the Canary Islands which means there are lots of things to do in Gran Canaria.
Whatever you are interested in doing whilst on the island, Gran Canaria has something to offer for everyone… There are so many amazing Gran Canaria attractions.
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13 Best things to do in Gran Canaria
- Visit the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Take a Buggy Tour Safari
- Go to the Dunes of Maspalomas
- Visit Cueva Pintada Museum
- Visit Tamadaba National Park
- Go and see Roque Nublo
- Visit the Catedral de Santa Ana
- Go wild at Taurito
- Visit the Caves of Valeron
- Sunbathe at Puerto Rico beach
- Go on a Whale Watching Boat Tour
- Go and see Caldera de Bandama (volcano)
- Try scuba diving
13 Best things to do in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is an island of many sides: it has more than 80 beaches, mountains, lush Greenland, the roaring Atlantic coast, award-winning restaurants, lots of five-star resorts and much more. There are so many Gran Canaria attractions to check out you’ll need a week or more.
So here are the best places to visit in Gran Canaria…
1. Visit the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
A visit to the island’s capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the best things to do in Gran Canaria. The city is a popular stop-off for tourists to the island, a major cruise port and is known for its wonderful duty-free and beautiful beaches. There are so many things to do in Las Palmas…
The city is located in the northern part of the island, and the weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is hot, due to its’ proximity to Africa, but can be cooler in the winter months with the wind off the Atlantic ocean. It’s even been said to have the best climate in the world!
It’s a great place to laze on a sunbed, and go swimming in the sea due to Playa de Las Canteras, a coral barrier lines the beach. You can also go snorkelling, scuba diving and try other water sports here.
There are lots of things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria including Bandama Caldera, Casa de Colón, Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo, Museo Canario, Elder Museum of Science and Technology and Alfredo Kraus Auditorium.
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2. Take a Buggy Tour Safari
One of the most adrenaline-inducing activities to do in Gran Canaria is to go on a buggy tour in an ATV! Most tours last for around two hours, and you get to see some of the islands best scenery, nature and views. You go along the coastline, and through incredible landscapes into the heart of the island.
The Gran Canaria Buggy Tour takes you from the South to spots overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, through the fantastic village of Fataga, and then on to amazing viewpoint “Pedro Gonzales” where you’ll get views of Ayagaures Valley with its reservoir and mountains! A really fun day out and one of the best things to do in Gran Canaria.
3. Go to the Dunes of Maspalomas
One of the best things to do in Gran Canaria is to visit the Dunes of Maspalomas. An iconic place to visit, and one of the things to do in Maspalomas, is the Maspalomas Dunes. They are sand dunes located on the south coast of the island across a 404-hectare area of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana and the area has been protected as a nature reserve since 1987.
The dunes were formed by sand from the now subdued marine shelf during the last ice age but now makes for a really fun day out and one of the best things to do in Gran Canaria. Nearby you can also visit the lighthouse Faro Maspalomas, where Christopher Columbus started his voyage to discover America.
Defo one of the best things to do in Maspalomas…
4. Visit Cueva Pintada Museum and Archaeological Park
Another one of the best places to visit in Gran Canaria is located in the town of Gáldar. The Cueva Pintada Museum and Archaeological Park is one of the most important archaeological sites in Gran Canaria.
The museum exists in order to preserve, research and disseminate one of the most unique settlements, the Ancient Canarians.
Here you can find wall paintings, expression and symbolism of the Ancient Canarians, and you can learn about the prehispanic world in Gran Canaria, through the museums 3D technology to show the historic past of the island. One of the best Gran Canaria attractions!
5. Visit Tamadaba National Park
If you know me, you’ll know I love being outside, which is why a visit to the Tamadaba Natural Park is one of the best things to do in Gran Canaria. The national park is huge and set upon over 7,500 hectares of land, from the highlands down to the coast, within the Unesco Biosphere Reserve.
There are lots of things t do in the national park, including hiking, walking and mountain-biking. You can have a picnic under the canopy at the Llanos de La Mimbre picnic area, before heading to the La Bandera peak. And you can head towards the coast to see El Balcón viewpoint, the sea cliff formation also known as the dragon’s tail.
6. Go and see Roque Nublo
The famous Roque Nublo is a volcanic rock on the island of Gran Canaria and is one of the most recognisable places to visit on the island. The rock is 67m tall and it’s top is 1,813 m above sea level making it the third-highest altitude of the island.
It was formed by a volcanic eruption around 4.5 million years ago and is considered one of the biggest natural crags in the world.
It is located in the municipality of Tejeda, and to get to the rock, you must firs head to the main trail, then walk 1.5km approx to reach the summit. Another one of the best Gran Canaria attractions!
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7. Visit the Catedral de Santa Ana
The twin-towered Cathedral of Santa Ana is a Roman Catholic church located in the island’s capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and today is a well-known religious building. It’s one of the best things to do in Las Palmas.
The Cathedral of Santa Ana was the central parish, which was built between 1575 and 1576. Some remarkable pieces of art can still be seen in the chapels of the cathedral including many statues, most of which are from the famous religious sculptor José Luján Pérez.
The church is open Monday – Friday 10.00 to 16.30 and Saturdays 10.00 to 13.30 – access only through the Sacred Art Museum and is around €2-€3 for entry.
8. Go wild at Taurito
One of the most exclusive resort areas in Gran Canaria is Playa Taurito, located on Gran Canaria’s southwest coast, nearby to Puerto Rico. It has a handful of luxury hotels stacked by the rugged volcanic cliffs, with a stunning beach. It’s one of the best Gran Canaria beach to visit.
And the areas most popular attraction is the waterpark Playa Taurito Lido. It includes a lagoon-style swimming pool, tropical gardens, plus lots of waterslides including corkscrews, kamikazes, and children’s pool. It is one of the best place to stay in gran Canaria and offers some amazing accommodation in gran Canaria.
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9. Visit the Caves of Valeron
Valerón’s “monastery” is an archaeological site on the Spanish island in Santa Maria de Guia, on Valerón’s cliff.
Here you can see a big cave, where aborigines of the island kept food in the past and it is a very interesting place, where you can see this place, learn a lot about the history of the island and enjoy with the beautiful views of surroundings. Also nearby is the Gáldar Painted cave, one of the emblematic sites of Grand Canary.
It’s worth visiting this place because of its cultural and historical value on Gran Canaria and the granaries at Cenobio de Valerón have been prepared for visitors so they can learn more about the region.
10. Sunbathe at Puerto Rico beach
Puerto Rico is renowned for being the best place in Gran Canaria, for sunbathing, relaxing and enjoying a laid back holiday. The region is busy most of the year, but especially in the summer.
There are so many things to do in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria and it is one of the best areas to stay in gran Canaria, and here are some of the best family hotels in gran Canaria too.
The area has lots of things to do including jet skiing, sailing, diving, big-game fishing and windsurfing, and leisure excursions such as boat trips, dolphin-watching or glass-bottomed boats to discover the rich underwater life of the area.
This is the best place to settle yourself during a week-long holiday if you want an atmosphere, with activities galore and great access to shops and restaurants. I would definitely recommend staying around here if you have kids or travelling with a family, as its the best area in gran Canaria.
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11. Go on a Whale Watching Boat Tour
One of my favourite animals on the planet is the whale. And going whale watching with a reputable company, that supports the whales, instead of simply earning profit from them are located on the island.
Seeing whales in their natural environment is incredible and there are many tours on the island that can offer you spectacular experiences.
You may also see the small common dolphin on most cruises, and if you are lucky, you will get to see the largest animal that has lived on the earth; the blue whale. This is defo one of the best places to visit in Gran Canaria.
12. Go and see Caldera de Bandama (volcano)
This journey may be challenging, but the rewards are worth it! The drive to reach Caldera de Bandama can be tough, via winding roads through towns, villages and vineyards.
After around 6 km you’ll arrive at the stunning Caldera de Bandama. The volcanic crater is 1000m in diameter, 200m deep, and 569m high, and the peak also known as the Pico de Bandama, is possible to drive up. There is an observation platform where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the entire north coast. And on a clear day, you might even see Fuerteventura.
If you are more of the adventurous type, you can even climb down into the crater via a steep path, which is about a 30-minute hike. Fancy being brave? I am not sure I’d be brave enough!
13. Try scuba diving
And last but not least, why not try scuba diving on the island of Gran Canaria. With an amazing climate, that means you can dive all year round in wetsuits, and the sub-tropical waters are warmed by the gulf stream.
You can find a variety and colours of marine life can explore wrecks, reefs, caves, caverns and a variety of habitats, as well as sharks, rays, nudibranchs, moray eels, big shoals, and lots of colourful fish.
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WE RE OPEN ON THE 18th JULY. Xtreeemz is one of the longest running bars in Puerto Rico. We are based in the Europa Centre next to the car park. No karaoke, no shows just music from the 60s 70s 80s 90s and the banter shot quiz. All the sports and we can show 5 different games at once. Plus the best drinks offers in the area and the largest selection of Gins. If you fancy an Un Pc night of music banter and laughs get yourself to Xtreeemz and see Russ and Debbie. Not forgetting daytime crazy day prices where a pint is only 1. 45€.
Reviewed By witchyange
Amazing friendly bar, Russ and Debbie are really good fun, fantastic bar staff plus great music, shot quiz, dancing and lots of banter, be prepared to be called your football team!!! Keep up the good work, see you all soon.
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Puerto Rico diving offers scuba diving for all levels- Try Dives for complete beginners, PADI certification courses and guided dive trips, as well as Snorkel trips. We are a small, friendly 5 star dive centre who have been providing exceptional customer service for over 15 years.
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Superb scuba diving in the calm and clear waters in the South of Gran Canaria – all by boat straight out of the Puerto Escala harbor in Puerto Rico! Established for more than 20 years in Puerto Rico we offer top notch year round scuba diving in the crystal blue waters off the rugged Gran Canarian coastline. Beginners are welcome! Our dive sites are the best available off the south coast of Gran Canaria and are easily and quickly reached by a short boat journey in our brand new ‘state of the art’ RIB. The centre is right in the harbour so there are no car transfers involved!
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We are a Padi 5* dive centre offering scuba diving and snorkelling activities in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria. The diving hosts a huge amount of marine life including stingrays, octopus, wrasse, trumpet fish, bream. They are mainly found on the stunning wrecks and reefs within the local area. The dive centre is based in Puerto Rico, but its very close to Maspalomas, Mogan, Tauro and Playa del Ingles, where we also offer courtesy pick up and drop offs. You wont regret learning to dive with Blue Water Diving. We offer personalized diving services and group sizes are small.
5. Trixie Lyx Show Bar
Avenida Tomas Roca Bosch 28 f 2 1060 cc Puerto Rico, 35130 Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria Spain +34 928 56 16 70 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Trixielyxshowbar/
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Trixie Lyx comedy show provides adult entertainment with a difference. The bar offers a variety of drinks & cocktails with music providing the warm up before the well known and fabulous Tryxie Lyx and amazing girls entertains you with humour and laughter. Fantastic fun night for all. Please be advised, the show provides adult entertainment so unsuitable for children or the easily offended.
Reviewed By Geek_Family – Telford, United Kingdom
Fantastic night out!!
Laughed from start to finish, the girls are amazing and put on one hell of a show. .
Lots of costume changes, great songs to sing along to and we had a great night..
The guys do a fab job, running about getting everyone’s drinks..
The cocktails are nice, but if you want something really yummy – try the trifle shot – It was perfection!!
We will be visiting again, as we enjoyed it that much..
This is an adult show, with swearing and sexual themes – If you are offended easily, go somewhere else.. More seats for those of us who enjoy this fabulous art..
6. TENNIS ISLAND
C/Joaquin Blanco Torrent, Parcela 2- Barranco Agua la Perra, 35130 Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria Spain +34 689 84 60 73 [email protected]
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Reviewed By 13pontusl
We have now been there 2 times this winter. Great place. We really enjoying to take some lessons with William. See you next time in Dec 2021.
Pontus & Helen
7. Playa Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria Spain
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Reviewed By 832markk – Croydon, United Kingdom
my wife and i went to the beach every day and went swimming we love it, the beach is nice and sandy with plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas which you have to pay for, the sea was lovley to swim in and is very clean, their is plenty of places to eat and drink which are very close, the beach is very clean and has a life gaurd and staff who are always there to help, there is lots of space if you just want to sit on the sand, their are toilets and showers close by for a small fee
8. The Market Puerto Rico
Lugar el Chaparral 4 Avda Tomas Roca Bosch Mogán, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35130 Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria Spain +34 928 56 05 50 [email protected] http://themarketpuertorico. com/
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A shopping with a soul, for people who buy with their heart
Reviewed By ScottM454 – Glasgow, United Kingdom
What a superb addition to Puerto Rico, far better than the BROWN SHOPPING CENTRE….
great shopping outlets, eateries & bar all great the eating options are brill great choices – we went for the burgers & Mexican and where not disappointed.
This place was needed to bring Puerto Rico into this century i see the Brown Shopping centre is being refurb also….
All in All a great destination….
9. Mogan Mall
Avenida de Tomas Roca Bosch 9 Centro Comercial, 35130 Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria Spain +34 928 26 55 39 [email protected] http://moganmall.com/
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Discover Mogan Mall Shopping center, the newest Shopping Center in Puerto Rico,an ideal destination to enjoy with family, to recharge those batteries and to revitalize your bodies, with the transparent salty waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Reviewed By AngSim68 – Glasgow, United Kingdom
The new Mall is a pretty modern place compared to the old commercial and Europa centre and just what the area needs. Great shops and restaurants with a beautiful fountain in the middle. Ate in a few of the restaurants, some still to open. The Covid means masks must be worn however the mall is well equipped with hand sanitizers dotted all around. On the grounds of the former Atlantica water park, next to the old commercial centre (being refurbished) its in a prime site for locals and tourists alike.
Calle Timanfaya 2, 35130 Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria Spain +34 632 65 89 32 http://www.puertoricograncanaria. com/europa-centre-puerto-rico.html
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Reviewed By nataliek126
Lots of reviews slating this place but don’t be put off! Lots of bars and a wide selection of restaurants and souvenir shops.. yes, you will get invited into every single one but that’s to be expected and a polite “no thank you” is accepted! You can haggle in the souvenir shops and the bars and restaurants offer great service and open til late for those of you out for a good night out! Everyone is warm, friendly and very polite. Highly recommend the new “Turbo” bar. Prices are reasonable and staff go out of their way to please. Supermarket is useful and reasonably priced. Is it high end? No! It’s a tourist area, built for visitors, accept it for what it is and you’ll enjoy it. Oh and for the best full English breakfast, go to Barbacoa! Lol
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Kyiv, Ukraine38 publications
Review for: Playa Amadores
There is always enough space!
One of the beaches where there is always a convenient place! The entrance to the water is convenient, the water is quite clean, despite the port. The rest of the ingredients are the same. Recommended to visit
Published July 3, 2018
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Galina Dmitrieva
Joeuf, France
Yesterday my husband and I visited this yacht, it was a wonderful trip, we paid 138€ for two and it was worth it! Very cool ship workers, wonderful saxophonist, delicious food, unlimited drinks, all inclusive. A walk on the ocean, with a stopover, diving and swimming in the bay, jet skis, parasailing, etc.0319 It was very fun, we advise everyone!
Published June 8, 2022
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Katerina
Odessa, Ukraine145 publications
Review of: The Crazy Horse Bar
Lovely Spanish bar ❤️
Made in the best traditions of Spain. Wooden bar, very cozy with a beautiful view of the ocean 🌊.
Highly Recommended #recommend
Posted June 19, 2018
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Mikhail K
St. Petersburg, Russia5 publications
Review of: Spirit Of The Sea
We saw both dolphins and whales
We immediately decided that we would go on such an excursion – it only remained to choose on which ship. Quite by accident we boarded the Spirit of the sea. The lowest offered price for two adults and two children (the youngest is under 3 years old) is 68 Euros. The ship is not big, but there is more than enough space for everyone. Purely. Non-alcoholic drinks are offered. Water is free. Immediately undressed the packages and warned that we were in the ocean and would rock hard. No one seemed to need it.
Now the main thing is impressions! We were lucky – first we met a female whale with a calf. They swam around the boat for a long time. Then the captain took the ship further into the sea to the dolphins. The children squealed with delight – we met a large flock of dolphins. There were more than 10 for sure. They swam around the ship, jumped. There were super impressions, hundreds of photographs.
To be honest – when we were going, I did not expect that we would meet so many marine animals, so our impressions of the trip exceeded our expectations.
Yes, you need to take warm clothes – the wind blows in the ocean and shakes. It can be difficult for people with a weak vestibular apparatus.
Published January 10, 2018
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Nice little park for children up to 10 years old. You can go once, but you have to pay for everyone, which is very expensive. Adults can just walk around and look, they have nothing to do there.
Published September 20, 2015
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Aleksandr M
Kaliningrad, Russia6 publications
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A walk with dolphins
We saw a lot of dolphins, my wife and son were delighted, we sat downstairs, there was less pitching and no scorching sun. We were very lucky with the weather, the next day there was a very strong wind. Worth it. Filmed a bunch of videos with dolphins.
Published June 13, 2018
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Nightlife in Puerto Rico offers a variety of pastimes for all tastes. Casinos, bars and dance clubs will not let those who want to have fun at night get bored. In the small metropolitan bar “Casa Melaza Rum Boutique” you can taste different varieties of rum and enjoy the cozy atmosphere. The Brava club in Carolina is suitable for lovers of dancing. Hip-hop is played on the second floor of the club, different types of music are played on the first floor. Those who prefer to relax will like the Carli Concierto cafe in San Juan with excellent food, live jazz and helpful staff.
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Daytime Puerto Rico is attractive not only for its wonderful beaches, bright sun and clear water, but also for its mountains, forests and the opportunity to actively spend time relaxing. Those who want to relax on the beach are recommended to visit the beaches in Cabo Rojo, Carolina, Ponce and Culebra. Those looking for an active pastime can go bowling at the bowling centers of Aguadilla, Carolina and Guaynabo or go on a 3-hour food tour of San Juan, combining business with pleasure and tasting many local dishes. Central Park in San Juan often serves as a place for locals and tourists to run and walk, in addition, there is everything for playing tennis and basketball.
The waters around the island of Puerto Rico offer the opportunity to indulge in all kinds of water and underwater sports. In San Juan, you can book a catamaran cruise to the island of Cayo Hicacos with a picnic and snorkelling. Vieques Island is ready to offer excursions on the water with Little Boat Sailing and unforgettable sailing among coral reefs and exotic inhabitants of the waters. In the Culebra Dive Shop in Culebra, you can not only buy everything you need for diving, but also take a diving course from professionals. Kayaking Puerto Rico in Calebra offers a great opportunity to enjoy the views from a kayak and dive into the clear waters of Flamenco Beach, home to giant turtles. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Wyndham Rio Mar Golf Club in Rio Grande is a true paradise for golfers. Large golf courses, lots of greenery, tall palm trees, wonderful pools and a clean beach make golfing a magical experience that you will definitely want to repeat. Salinas is home to the Aguirre Golf Club, the oldest in the country. It has been operating since the mid-20s of the last century and is suitable for professional players. The Bahia Beach Plantation golf course in Rio Grande is famous for its magnificent views of the forest and pristine lakes.
Rincon and Liquillo are great surf spots. Clean soft beaches and warm water, the ability to rent boards and get recommendations from professionals attract surfers from all over the country to these places, not to mention travelers. Isla Verde, or “Green Island”, a place of amazing beauty, offers two-hour surf lessons. Near La Pared beach in Luquillo, there is a shop and a surf school, whose teachers help beginners gain confidence and start surfing on their own.
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The Rainforest Zipline Park in Rio Grande is one of the best parks of its kind in Puerto Rico. A swift and safe flight over the trees is breathtaking not only for beginners, but the release of adrenaline into the blood improves mood for a long time. Another zipline park, JungleQui, is also located in Rio Grande. This no less fun adventure in the rainforest will be remembered for a lifetime. Camuy Zipline Adventures in Camuy will suit the most adventurous zipline enthusiasts who dare to hang over 130 meters above the ground.
In Carolina, there is the “Caribbean Park of Race Tracks” suitable for lovers of adrenaline and racing. The races run according to the schedule, so you should book your place in advance. Another way to excite the blood is offered by Explora Puerto Rico. You can order a group tour, private and for two or three people. The whole day of an exciting and safe tour includes body rafting, that is, rafting on the river without boats, in life jackets, as well as exploring caves, getting to know the local nature, walking through a dense rainforest and much more – you won’t be bored, and you won’t be tired after an amazing adventure pleasant.
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main attractions and driving route
What to see in Gran Canaria in three to five days or in a week, the coolest sights and places of the “must visit” series, Gran Canaria driving route and map.
How to get to Gran Canaria
From dozens of European cities, Gran Canaria can be reached by low-cost carriers WizzAir or Ryanair, in addition, classic airlines such as Lufthansa fly there.
Gran Canaria can also be reached from any island in the Canarian archipelago by ferry Fred Olsen .
We combined these two ways and got to Gran Canaria from Tenerife by ferry, and Ryanair returned to Berlin and then to Kyiv.
I have already written in detail about our winter trip, read it.
Things to see in Gran Canaria
I assume that you will not be limited to the beaches of the island and are going to see at least the main locations. And here there are a little less sights than on the hyped and very popular Tenerife.
Read also: Tenerife or Gran Canaria, which island to choose for vacation
I skip entertainment centers, water parks and other mass tourist things. We are not interested in this and this stuff is enough in Tenerife in the Las Americas region.
All the places listed below and sights of Gran Canaria can be combined into one route and pass it in a couple of days, making one stop in the mountains. As always, I use asterisks for landmarks.
*** – Super places worth visiting in any case and first of all
** – Worth to include in the route
* – worth stopping by if you are passing by and there is time the most can be covered with radial departures from your holiday destination – Las Palmas, Maspalomas, Puerto Rico or Puerto de Mogan. These are the top holiday destinations in Gran Canaria .
We arrived from Tenerife on the ferry company Fred Olsen to the port of Agaete, we will start with it.
Cliffs and port of Agaete – Gran Canaria **
Port of Agaete is not just a port where ferries arrive from Tenerife and Fuerteventura, it is one of the attractions of Gran Canaria and a place worth visiting.
Near the port there is a small beach with black volcanic sand, which is beautifully framed by black rocks. These rocks are an analogue of Los Gigantes in Tenerife attract divers, tourists and just relax. There are a minimum of tourists, since most immediately after arrival go to their resorts.
A few hundred meters from the port there is a beautiful deserted embankment with a promenade.
Right next to the port – fish cafes and restaurants overlooking the ocean and the bay. There is also an observation deck on the Playa de Las Nieves beach and rocks Agaete .
From Port Agaete a little less than an hour to Las Palmas . We chose it as a base for exploring the island and started from there. Beach holidays were not a priority, but we visited all the beautiful beaches.
Las Palmas ***
The main city of the island is Gran Canaria and its administrative center is Las Palmas . Located in the east of the island. In addition to its historical component and beaches, it is good that it is convenient to start from here to explore the surroundings.
The city was founded by the Spaniards in the 15th century, and is famous for the fact that Christopher Columbus made the first stop here on his first journey. Columbus House is located in the colonial historic center of the city. There is also a cathedral and many cafes, shops and restaurants on the main pedestrian street – Vegeta.
The best beach in Las Palmas and one of the best beaches in Gran Canaria – Las Canteras (Playa de las Canteras) . Long with golden sand and a pedestrian promenade. You will definitely like it. There are no breakwaters here as in Tenerife, as the coast is protected by a reef and there are no big waves. In any case, spending some time on this beach is definitely worth it.
Las Canteras beach is far from the center, you can get there by bus or by car. Parking is available, but paid underground. For the first time in our trip to the Canary Islands, we did not find a place in free parking lots along the streets. Price – 1-3 euros per hour.
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Arucas village **
From Las Palmas, this mountain village is within easy reach, less than an hour by car through beautiful mountain serpentines. It is not yet very twisty and comfortable to drive.
Arucas is famous for its cathedral and small colonial center, there were few tourists here. In general, it was beautiful and unusual to see this on the distant Canary Islands. Although somewhere in Europe they would have passed by, of course.
Firgas village **
We climb a little higher to the village of Firgas. There is also a cathedral here, but smaller. The main attraction is a man-made cascading waterfall that flows along the main street – the historic Gran Canaria Boulevard.
This is really something new, complete with steep panoramas of the island and a nice historical center with cafes and restaurants. I recommend to visit, and you can just drop in to Arucas along the way for the company, it will not be superfluous.
Teror ***
Our goal is the highest point of Gran Canaria – the Roca Nublo peak, but on the way we make a stop in the town of Teror and we are not mistaken. A pleasant historical town with a colonial center and the coolest views and panoramas of the Gran Canaria mountain range. It’s worth coming here just for them.
Teror , despite the name, terrorizes us only with its beauty and lush greenery. Tenk then considers the Canary Islands lifeless, bare and deserted, let them travel to Teror, the mountains capture not only the spirit, but the whole thing. There are many hiking trails in Teror and its surroundings, if you like it, you can safely stop for the night. But it will get even worse, I promise.
Tejeda village ***
This is the very center of the island of Gran Canaria, here you can and should, if time permits, make a stop for the night to thoughtfully wander around the fantastically-looking surroundings, go to the highest point of the island , the peak of Roca Nublo and enjoy the local cuisine.
It was in Tejede that we tasted the most delicious lamb. The cuisine on the coast is mainly fish and seafood, and after three weeks of traveling around the islands, we wanted delicious meat and we got it here in the mountains of Gran Canaria.
The village has several beautiful hotels with mountain views and outdoor pools. If you love mountains, you should make a stop for at least one day. We didn’t have it, which I really regretted, because I love hiking in the mountains no less than the sea coast and beaches.
The road to Tejeda deserves a special mention as is the most beautiful in the Canaries and it is also quite difficult in places with its serpentines. You should not be afraid – everything is passable, although in some places we switched to a narrow dirt road, but in the end we reached our destination. A navigator is required, there are signs, but they do not always orient correctly. We used free maps.me on iPhone. A paper map will also not be superfluous, for clarity and verification of the route. We received the paper map at the car rental office in Agaete port .
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Roque Nublo Peak ***
The highest point of Gran Canaria (1813 m.), you can walk to it from Tejeda or drive up close to the signs. Then walk 30-40 minutes along the hiking trail. We did just that, miscalculated the time a little and got right to the sunset, returning to the lodging for the night almost in the dark.
Don’t be deceived by the distance and ignore what Google shows right away. Roads – mountain serpentine everywhere in the sections from Arugas to Tejeda, plus many stops at the observation decks. The views around make you hang out for a long time. In a couple of places, we easily spent 40-50 minutes and did not notice how time passed.
Theoretically, you can drive to Roca Nublo from Las Palmas and go down the same day in the evening, but leave early in the morning and plan your stops carefully.
If you want to have a relaxing ride and get the most out of it, plan your overnight stay in Tejeda. This is the most comfortable way to explore Gran Canaria. On the coast it will be easier with movements – there is an autobahn and distances are small.
Aguimes village **
We descend from the mountains towards the ocean. Along the way, there will be several more villages worth stopping by, but in approximately the same format as we have already seen. The most famous of them – San Bartolome De Tirajana and Santa Lucia . We just drive through them without a long stop. Our goal is the small village of Aguimes , famous for its sculptures located in the most unexpected places and completely different in format and size.
You can even take a map of the location of the sculptures and try to find the most famous ones – everything will not work out, because this will take a couple of days for sure.
In addition to sculptures, the village has a cozy green center with cool cafes. I wanted to go to each one, but we sat over a cup of coffee in only three establishments. The rest just went to the museum.
Maspalomas Dunes ***
A small piece of desert in the very south of the island. They were the original reason for including Gran Canaria in the itinerary. As a result of the trip, I would still put it in second place after the mountain range with the Roca Nublo peak in the center of the island.
The dunes are low compared to the dunes in the Sahara desert in Morocco, but just as picturesque and a slightly different color. They are located in the south of the island and occupy several kilometers of area along the Atlantic coast.
For a long time, the dunes and Playa del Ingles (playa del Ingles) have been chosen by nudists and representatives of representatives of sexual minorities. In simple terms, the place is fantastically beautiful, but a lot of naked people roam the dunes. If this does not bother you, then welcome, as they say.
It’s up to you to relax here or not, the beach is open to all winds, without breakwaters, but with a very gentle entrance, so the waves just roll over you when entering the water. Swimming is uncomfortable. But you must come at sunset, it is very beautiful and unusual to see a piece of the African landscape in the middle of the Atlantic.
In the tourist center Maspaplomasa there is a lighthouse, restaurants and other activities nearby. In time, the dunes will take at least half a day or at least 3 hours if running. Plan accordingly.
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Puerto Rico resort **
Cozy beach, bay and small port – this is Puerto Rico . They sell tours here, so there are a lot of package tourists, if that’s important to you. That is, the place cannot be called wild and sparsely populated, but everything is not so critical. And if the goal is to have a beautiful rest in a beautiful place – Puerto Rico is what you need.
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There are not so many beautiful beaches in Gran Canaria, so it’s worth coming here. It can be for an hour, or you can hang out for a day or two. Depends on your plans and preferences. We spent a couple of hours and moved on to the famous place in Gran Canaria – Puerto de Mogan .
Puerto de Mogán – cove and beach ***
What used to be called a fishing village is now considered one of the most beautiful beaches and coves in Gran Canaria.
Below is the usual tourist life – an oval of the beach, restaurants, cafes and a small but cozy promenade. And at the top there is a hiking trail along the rocks right above the ocean. You can’t get there by car – the entrance is blocked by a barrier, but you should definitely walk on foot. Again, if time permits.
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At Puerto de Mogan I would gladly set aside a whole day, but at least three to four hours will be needed even for a cursory inspection.
Completion of the car route in Gran Canaria
You can go further to La Aldea de San Nicolas, then to the already familiar Agaeta and thereby close the circle of travel in Gran Canaria. You will have to drive along the mountain serpentines of the west of Gran Canaria, there will not be anything supernatural and is suitable only for the sake of sports interest or even more variety of impressions from the trip.
If there is no time, you can simply return back along the autobahn to Las Palmas or your permanent location.
We saw the coolest locations at Gran Canaria . The rest we will leave for a second visit or for the very inquisitive and in love with this island. After the trip, we ourselves became adherents of the Canary Islands after returning and now we are seriously considering returning for a longer time.
Tenerife and Gran Canaria Accommodation Recommendations
Where we find and book accommodation:
– Airbnb – if you are not registered in the system, you can do it here and immediately get a discount on your first booking
– Booking. com – a familiar, understandable and convenient hotel and apartment reservationr for every taste and budget
– HotelsCombined – an aggregator-search engine, who scans independently all known booking systems and selects the best option for the price, you can save up to 30% of the cost of housing, it helps us a lot when traveling
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Diving in Puerto Rico – DivingPlace
Diving Puerto Rico
The island separating the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, which is predominantly mountainous with coastal areas to the north and south, is Puerto Rico. It was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and it remained under Spanish rule for 4 centuries. In 1898, after the Spanish–American War, Puerto Rico was ceded to the United States under the Treaty of Paris. Its capital, San Juan, is a vibrant modern city that is home to about half of the country’s population. While the island remains a territory of the United States, its official language is Spanish and its culture is distinctly Caribbean.
Dive Sites
Puerto Rico has hot and humid weather all year round. The average land temperature in summer ranges from 27°C to 29°C and in winter from 21°C to 26°C. Sea water indicators vary between 26-30 ° C. Hurricane season from June to November. The best time to visit the island is from December to April when the weather is relatively dry. Visibility varies between 15-30 m, which is the best indicator for exploring the following dive sites:
Metropolitan San Juan
This is an easy beach dive in San Juan’s Condado area, perfect for beginner divers looking to hone their skills. Lava reefs with caves, tunnels and ledges provide shelter for flocks of snappers, Napoleons and gold sweepers. In the active spawning grounds of the inner and outer reefs, divers of all levels can encounter an impressive array of small tropical fish – French angels, jacks, blue wrasses, butterflyfish – that swim peacefully alongside seahorses, arrow crabs, coral shrimp, octopuses and bats. . Visibility under water is 3-6 meters. Condado Reef is also ideal for certification courses and night dives.
La Parguera
The most famous bay for bioluminescence is La Parguera, a small village in Southwest Puerto Rico. The local population of dinoflagellates literally illuminates the water at night, arranging an enchanting play of light. Divers can dive to coral formations and walls that many scuba divers consider to be the best in the Caribbean. There are also mangrove islands, with relatively shallow waters, where scuba divers can get close to manatees.
Mona Island
Mona Island, located 64 km west of the city of Mayagüez in Puerto Rico, is the Caribbean version of the Galapagos Islands. Known for pirate tales, cavernous cliffs, 90cm long iguanas, it offers unique diving conditions. Its waters are the clearest in Puerto Rico, with visibility up to 60 m. More than 270 species of fish have been found in Mona’s waters, including more than 60 reef-dwelling ones. Large marine animals such as turtles, whales and marlins visit the region during their migration. The island is surrounded by various types of coral reefs, underwater caves, cliffs and deep vertical walls. The most accessible dives are along the southern and western coasts.
Palomino Wall
This wall dive is a sandy slope that descends from 5 to 25 meters. It has a dense and thick coral cover. And offers divers the opportunity to see truly rare marine animals. This dive site is located on the east side of San Juan. The dive site is covered with fans, gorgonians, sponges, and hard and soft corals. There are many hawk turtles and eagle rays. Dolphins are regular visitors to the area. It is interesting to watch them from a boat during a break between dives.
Southern Puerto Rico
The continental shelf breaks off a few miles from the south coast, forming an impressive 32 km long wall. Compared to the wall in the Cayman Islands, this Puerto Rican version has become the newest world-class dive site in the Caribbean. The wall, which runs parallel to the coast from the seaside village of La Parguera to the city of Ponce, descends the slopes, drops sharply from 18 to 37 meters, and disappears into the sea at a depth of 457 meters. Surrounded by valleys and deep trenches, the dive site is shrouded in coral gardens, deep sea gorgonians and other exquisite coral formations. Visibility can exceed 30 m. Only in the vicinity of La Parguera there are more than 50 diving sites.
Fajardo
This coastal town in eastern Puerto Rico offers divers the opportunity to explore reefs, caves, mini-walls and channels alongside a chain of islets. The reefs are adorned with a variety of corals, from delicate gorgonians to huge heads. Visibility is usually over 15m. Divers can hand feed many of the reef fish found in the area. Sand channels and a unique double-barrier reef surround Palomino Island. Striped pufferfish and parrotfish can often be seen here. Cayo Diablo, further east, is a treasure trove of corals and marine life, from green moray eels and barracudas to octopuses and rare manatees.
Humacao Region
South of Fajardo about 24 dive sites within an 8 km radius of the coast. Overhangs, caves and tunnels are found at a depth of 18 m along Basslet Reef. The reef itself is 1.6 km long, and dolphins come here in spring. Cracks, a labyrinth of caves and boulders are home to sea gobies and lobsters. With visibility often exceeding 30 m, the reserve is an ideal place for scuba diving. Divers in moderate currents can drift with nurse sharks and angelfish into a valley made up of straits and ledges. Experienced divers will be interested in the wall, which drops from 24 to 354 m.
Las Cuevas
If you like exploring caves, this is the perfect place to dive. The caves provide a good refuge for many marine animals who enjoy the safety of the natural terrain. Here you can find a lot of moray eels, shrimps, camouflaged crabs, lobsters and sharks resting on the sand. Invertebrates like small cracks and crevices that are easy to see in the reflective light of divers’ underwater lights.
Candyland
This is a relatively shallow dive site that allows intermediate divers to enjoy stunning scenery. It is advisable to bring a camera with you to capture underwater beauty. This dive site is known for its rich collection of corals, the vibrant colors of which are simply mesmerizing. Underwater fauna is represented by butterfly fish, bats, moray eels and dancing parrot fish.
Source Efra’s Wall
This dive site is a real explosion of underwater flora and fauna. A canyon is carved into the wall, which was captured by the Gorgonians. This is a relatively deep dive where the reef starts at a depth of 16 meters and drops to 30 meters. Scuba divers will swim among whip corals, large golden zoanthids, green sponges and colorful fans. Here you can find brightly colored crabs, cleaner shrimp and starfish. There are also large black coral forests that are home to schooling black durgas and striped parrotfish.
Getting there
The fastest and most efficient way to get to Puerto Rico is by plane. Flights from around the world land at San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport on Isla Verde. Domestic flights are provided by the air gates of Isla Grande Airport in Miramar. Among the local airlines that provide air traffic, it is worth highlighting: Air Flamenco, Vieques Air, Link Cape Air.
At the airport, you can catch Taxi Turístico, which has a company badge on its logo. They can also be found in special parking lots at various points in San Juan, including Plaza de Armas and a few steps from Colón Square. Taxi fares from the airport to Condado, Old San Juan and Isla Verde start at $15.
Puerto Rico public buses run to all parts of the island. Tourists in San Juan will be most interested in two lines: the A5, which runs from Old San Juan to Isla Verde, and the B21, which runs between Old San Juan, Condado and the Plaza Las Américas shopping center in Hato Rey. The Department of Transportation operates an efficient Metrobus, which has the most extensive network in the city.
Dive Clubs
In Puerto Rico, despite the huge number of interesting dive sites, there are not many dive centers worthy of attention. Although there are schools capable of providing a high level of service and certification for various courses of study. Among the popular clubs, where experienced instructors work and there are modern diving equipment, the following deserve attention:
- Caribe Aquatic Adventures. This is a dive center run by Karen and Tony Vega. The NAUI & PADI Club offers diving and snorkelling in Escambron Park behind the Normandie Hotel. Divers have access to four dives per day, snorkelling tours, open water resort scuba diving training and specialty courses. Also, island snorkeling picnics are organized on the islands of the east coast. Small groups, individual attention – the main principle of the center.
- Unlimited Divers S-22222. It has a professional staff offering a variety of water sports. Diving tours are organized here for both adults and young scuba divers. Unlimited Divers is a certified dive center offering a variety of courses from beginner to dive master. The main goal of the club is to provide affordable, modern and exciting, and most importantly, safe scuba diving training.
- Neptune’s Divers of Puerto Rico. The PADI Center is more than a scuba diving organization, it is a close-knit family of like-minded people. The main shore diving sites are located in the vicinity of Vega Baja, Manati, and also in the Arecibo areas. Experienced instructors guarantee that every dive to popular dive sites will be fun and safe.
Diving Reviews
Diving in Puerto Rico is a great way to get active on your vacation. Scuba diving enthusiasts will be able to experience the richness and splendor of underwater life while diving in warm and clear waters. Puerto Rico has plenty of coral reefs, caves and sea walls for divers of all skill levels. The waters surrounding the island are home to schools of colorful fish, including parrotfish, butterflyfish, moray eels, nests, blue wrasses, octopuses, barracudas, napoleons and seahorses. The best diving sites are off the south, east and west coasts of the island. Although diving straight off the beach at San Juan on the north coast takes divers into a world of lava reefs interspersed with caves, tunnels and ledges that provide shelter for schools of bass, copper brush, soft and hard corals.
On the east coast, areas with many attractions are located around Fajardo, the Humacao region and the islands of Palomino, Culebra and Vieques. The islands are great for night diving and have some of the most impressive bioluminescence in the world. Cayo Diablo is also a great place to visit, known among divers as a treasure trove of coral and marine life. Culebra Island boasts over 50 dive sites. Including cave dives, natural tunnels, walls and shipwrecks, as well as endless coral reefs. The areas of Patti’s Reef and Angel Reef are great for beginning scuba divers.
★ Top 10 Things to do in Puerto Rico ★
- Visit one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (nearby hotels)
- Visit the Bioluminescent Mosquito Cove (nearby hotels)
- Taste the incredibly delicious local cuisine (nearby hotels)
- Hike El Yunque National Park (Hotels Nearby)
- Take in the View from Lo Morillos Lighthouse (Hotels Nearby)
- Take a Day Trip to Caja de Muertos (Nearby Hotels)
Immerse yourself in history at Fort San Cristobal0007 Explore Cueva Ventana (Nearby Hotels)
« Char Island, as Puerto Rico is often called, offers a ton of things to see and do. And with nearly constant temperatures of 80 degrees, sunshine, blue skies and gentle ocean breezes, there are a few days in any given year that it can’t enjoy. The food is dying, the people are incredibly friendly, and the landscape is amazingly varied. Visitors will find everything from rainforests and caves to pristine white sand beaches and waterfalls, not to mention the enticing cobblestone streets of Old San Juan.
Experience one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
Flamenco Beach, Puerto Rico
Visit one of the most beautiful beaches in the world to visit in Puerto Rico. Located on Culebra Island, which is about 20 miles off the northeast coast of
Puerto Rico , there are no luxury resorts, casinos or gourmet restaurants, but it is the perfect getaway without the crowds, traffic and crime. Soft white sands stretch along a turquoise bay with calm, shallow waters perfect for snorkeling and swimming. In fact, you might think you’ve stepped into an ad for Corona. Since the US military has been using it for decades, it has hampered developers by leaving the beach with abandoned tanks, which are now elaborately adorned with colorful Caribbean patterns.
Visit Bioluminescent Mosquito Cove
Bioluminescent Bay, Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Visit Bioluminescent Mosquito Cove (Nearby Hotels)
Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay in Vieques is one of the most popular attractions in all of Puerto Rico. After dark, the water emits an ethereal blue glow from the half-plant, half-animal microorganisms that inhabit the bay. Over 700,000 bioluminescent dinoflagellates live in every gallon of water in the bay. The best way to experience this is to join a kayak tour, which is available almost every evening (when the moon is full, the effect is not visible), rather than by motorboat.
Taste Incredibly Delicious Local Cuisine
Puerto Rican Fried Bananas Stuffed with Beef in Creole Sauce
Taste Incredibly Delicious Local Cuisine (nearby hotels)
Puerto Rico is renowned for its mouth-watering cuisine, a combination of Spanish, American and Indigenous peoples . Many dishes include pork and pepper ingredients such as lechon asado, which are commonly served everywhere from roadside stalls to 5-star restaurants and roadside stalls. Also popular are Tostones con ropa vieja, made with fried plantains stuffed with beef, and Mofongo, a dish of fried plantain mashed into a bowl of broth.
Experience history at Fort San Cristobal
Fort San Cristobal, San Juan
Immerse yourself in history at Fort San Cristobal (nearby hotels)
Fort San Cristobal, or Castillo San Cristobal, was built as a defense to protect the city from land attacks. It offers not only an interesting glimpse into the history of the island, but also great views. History buffs won’t want to miss visiting the dungeon, walking through the tunnels, or just standing in the yard imagining what it’s like to be there during your peak. It was the largest military structure built by the Spanish in the Americas, rising almost 150 feet above sea level. The huge structure was built over the course of two decades, between 1765 and 1785, and consists of several layers, each surrounded by a wall reinforced to destroy and slow down all invaders.
Walk the Cobbled Streets of Old San Juan
Old San Juan
Walk the Cobbled Streets of Old San Juan lined with grand fortresses and pastel-coloured colonial buildings in Old San Juan. With 500 years of Spanish history leaving its mark, it oozes historical charm and character. Visit Fortaleza Street to take advantage of “Restaurant Row” which is famous for its best restaurants in the city. For a fabulous sunset, stroll along Paseo la Princes, a wide promenade that stretches from the docks at the foot of the city to the beautiful Rice Fountain, just before sunset.
Surf in Rincon
The Beach of the Domes in Rincon is known for big wave surfing in winter.
Surf in Rincon (nearby hotels)
This small beach town, located on the west coast of the island, is considered the surfing capital of Puerto Rico, as one of the best places to catch waves in the northern hemisphere. In 1968, when it hosted the World Cup of Surfing, it became a haven for surfers and many never left. Even if you’re not a surfer, you can enjoy some of the best sunsets in the world while strolling along the boardwalk, sipping pina coladas, the popular surfer’s tavern, Tamboo Tavern, and more. Just a few of them include Wall Snorkeling, hiking, zip line trips, and beach yoga.
Explore Cueva Ventana
Cueva Ventana
Explore Cueva Ventana (Nearby Hotels)
Cueva Ventana translates to Window Cave, and one look explains why. This little-known large natural cave is located in Arecibo on top of a limestone cliff overlooking the spectacular Rio Grande de Arecibo valley. Looking out the window, the view is sure to take your breath away. The cave is filled with stalactites and stalagmites, as well as a number of other small caves, tunnels and hiding places.
Hike El Yunque National Park
Rainforest waterfall, El Yunque National Park, Puerto Rico
Hike El Yunque National Park (nearby hotels)
El Yunque National Rainforest is the only rainforest in the US National Forest System . It is a favorite hiking destination with 13 well-marked trails of varying difficulty, including two of the most popular, La Mina & Big Tree Trail, a combined two-hour hike along the La Mina River leading to La Mina Falls. As you travel through the misty, forested hills, you’ll discover many beautiful waterfalls, picturesque canyons, and perhaps more exotic animals and plants you’ve ever seen in one place. The territory is home to 150 species of native ferns, 240 species of trees, including 23 of which are found only in this forest, as well as small animals that cannot be seen anywhere else on Earth, such as the pygmy anole, the Puerto Rican parrot and the coca tree frog.
Take a look from Lo Morillos Lighthouse
Morilos Los Morilos, Cabo Rojo
Take a look from Lo Morillos Lighthouse (
hotels nearby)
Los Morillos in Cabo Rojo, located on the southwest corner of the island, is considered the best lighthouse in Puerto Rico. Perched atop a 200-foot limestone cliff, it towers over the sparkling Caribbean Sea and offers stunning views of the sea and surrounding coastline. Inside, you can climb a spiral staircase that leads to a rooftop observation deck where you can enjoy panoramic views. One of the best beaches in the Caribbean, Playa Sucia can be seen from the top of the lighthouse. Follow the path to this magical sand where the aquamarine waters invite you to jump in.
Take a day trip to Caja de Muertos
Caja de Muertos, Ponce
Take a day trip to Caja de Muertos (nearby hotels)
Caja de Muertos is an uninhabited island off the south coast of Ponce. It is easily accessible by ferry or charter boat, even most Puerto Ricans have never set foot on it, although it is home to Playa Pelicano Beach, a stunning blue flag beach where you can enjoy the whole day enjoying the sun and sand as well as snorkelling and a pipe and a strikingly pure blue. water. If you want to explore more, there are several scenic walking trails.
Best Gran Canaria – Exclusive Boat
The best sea tours in Gran Canaria with our passenger boat 11
Exclusive boat offers the best boat tour you can have.
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Puerto de Base Pier, Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria | (+ 34) 619-317-430 | Website |
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Puerto de Base Pier, Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria |
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An exclusive boat offering a personal and detailed service, with a maximum capacity of 11 passengers, you will feel like you are on a boat. Sailing from Puerto Rico to the west of the island. While navigating, you can enjoy the beautiful coastline and its crystal clear waters, impressive cliffs and hidden caves. Enjoy swimming, snorkelling, using our canoe and fishing for fun. We also have discount water sports. Available for individual seats or private rentals. |
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The starting point of the tour is the base pier of Puerto Rico. As soon as we leave the Puerto Rico pier, we will go southwest of the island, passing by the most famous beaches, until we reach Mogan, where you will recognize the caves of the area and the port of Mogan itself, visible from the sea. We will continue swimming a little more until we reach the beautiful beach of Perchel, where we will refresh ourselves, have fun in canoeing, practice our snorkeling and watch the wonders of the seabed. You can also fish with the equipment we provide free of charge, rent jet skis, go parasailing or laugh at a banana. If you want to relax, you can stay on the deck of the ship with a refreshing drink. Then continue sailing west of the island where you can see its impressive cliffs, cliffs, caves and some of the island’s lesser known beaches. We will arrive at Tasarte beach where we will anchor the boat and enjoy another refreshing bath. In the meantime, our comrades from the restaurant, located on the same Tasarte beach, will bring us lunch in a canoe to the boat. We will enjoy our wonderful lunch on the boat and once we are done we will sail back to Puerto Rico and hopefully we will see some marine animals. |
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Ohana Box is a gym and high performance center located in Maspalomas, San Agustín Beach, Gran Canaria. Since you have decided to give up your sedentary lifestyle and follow the path of physical exercise, our boxing will be your best companion. People may seem similar in terms of goals and characteristics, but in fact they are not. No two people are the same and therefore your exercise intensity will not be the same as your partner’s. But that doesn’t mean you’re not at your maximum potential. You will try your best, and over time your intensity and physical capabilities will improve. Intensity brings results. Let’s take care of the routine. Just come and try. results will come. The box is what is called the place where we train, but not only that, it is a place to have fun, exchange efforts and meet people who share your passion. We run the classes all together and adapt to your level with a limited number of places, and the trainer always knows about you. |
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Our gym is located in the San Agustin neighborhood (family sports club) across from the Rock Hospital Clinic. A few 100 meters from the beach of San Agustin, one of the quietest areas in the south of the island. An ideal and exclusive environment for sports, easily accessible by road. In this area you will find public parking, shops, cafes, an entertainment area and all the services that a tourist area has to offer. |
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OVER 500 M2 is transparently divided into several training areas. Weightlifting Zone, Gymnastics Zone, Functional Training Zone, Athletics Zone, Strong Exercise Zone, etc. These facilities are outdoors! Unique to our sector in Gran Canaria, it also has a covered area for any inclement weather. A wide area where you can get the most out of your workout without worrying about space. You can also relax, eat and drink in our Community Zone, where you can connect with colleagues before and after your workout. |
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Our gym has the largest structure ever built and is the first of its kind on the islands for the practice system we use. Structure of some 90 m2 with zones up to 5 meters high. The multi-station 16, inter-connected with endless possibilities, is capable of receiving users 22 developing the same exercises. ring stands, rope stations, bars with a predominance of different heights, 18 meters of “monkeys” … At the same time, we have the best brands on the market (Rougue, Xeniou Usa, Eleiko bumpers, etc.). Olympic Training Bars & Discs & Competitions, Kettlebells, Drawers, Medicine Balls, Cotton Balls, Sledges, Barrels, Tractor Tires, Abs Benches, Olympic Rings, Training Ropes & Climbing Ropes, Stretch & Training Tapes, Ghd, Parallel, Paddles … |
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We believe that hard training in all conditions does not interfere with offering services that make your stay in our box more enjoyable. A wide dressing room of about 90 m2 with daily lockers, rentals and air conditioning is one of the features that we think should be mentioned. We also have isotonic drinks, water, protein and pre-preparation, consulting services in the supplements and nutrition department. We also have private parking, which makes it much easier to access our center. |
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October | +23°C | +28°C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
November | +21°C | +25°C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December | +19°C | +23°C |
According to our observations, as well as reviews of tourists who visited Spain, we can say that the weather in Kemer in September is expected to be quite good. The average daily air temperature in January is 21.3 °С, while the sea water temperature will be 19.7 °С.
Weather in January
Day average temperature Night average temperature |
+21.3 °C +17.9 °C |
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Sea water temperature | +19.7 °C | |||
Number of sunny days Length of daylight hours |
26 days 10 hours 36 minutes |
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Rainy days Rainfall |
0 days 6 mm |
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Average wind speed | 23.7 m/s |
Is it worth going to Gran Canaria for a holiday in January?
Comfort
62. 4%
Taking into account all the available data on the weather in Gran Canaria in January (air and water temperature, amount and intensity of rains, cloudiness, day length and wind strength), we calculated the comfort level at this resort, which amounted to 62.4 %. Please also note that the comfort level in February will be lower and will be 59.3 %
Comfort level by months
On the graph below you can see the comfort level in Gran Canaria calculated by us for each month. The most comfortable months for a holiday in Gran Canaria are September, October and August. Months with the minimum level of comfort are March, January and February.
Monthly comparison of weather in Gran Canaria
Select the month you are interested in from the list below if you want to receive detailed information about the weather in Gran Canaria at other times.
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February
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April
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June
July
August
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October
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Air temperature in Gran Canaria in January
January is one of the coldest months in Gran Canaria. During the day, the air temperature in January ranges from 19.7°C to 22.5°C, at night from 16.8°C to 16.8°C, respectively. The mean air temperature is 21.3 °C during the day, and 17.9 °C at night. The difference between daytime and nighttime air temperatures reaches an average of 3.4°C per month.
Water temperature in Gran Canaria in January
In January, the water in Gran Canaria can be chilly. The water temperature in the sea does not fall below 19.1°C, while the maximum figure can reach 20.2°C. The average water temperature in January is 19.7 °C, which is 1.2°C lower than in December and 0.9°C higher than in February.
Rainy days and precipitation in January
The average rainfall in Gran Canaria in January is 6 mm. This amount of precipitation is insignificant, and you will not notice rainy days. According to our observations and hysmeteo data, the probability of rainy weather is 1.1 %. Most of the time it will be moderate rain.
Sunny, cloudy and cloudy days
In Gran Canaria in January there are usually about 26 sunny, 5 cloudy and 0 cloudy days. The length of daylight hours (from dawn to dusk) is 10 hours and 36 minutes. The number of hours of sunshine when the sun’s rays reach the earth’s surface, taking into account the average cloud cover for the month, is 8 hours and 55 minutes per day.
Wind in Gran Canaria in January
The graph below shows the probability of winds of varying strengths during the month. The average wind speed in Gran Canaria in January is 23.7 m/s.
Weather in January at other resorts in Spain
We bring to your attention a summary of the weather in other popular resorts in Spain in January. Select the resort you are interested in to get more detailed information.
Title | Day air temperature | Air temperature at night |
Rainy days (rainfall) |
Water temperature | ||||
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Tenerife | 17. 7°C | 13.9°C | 2 days (33 mm) | 19.9°C | ||||
Barcelona | 14.0°C | 8.9°C | 1 day (15 mm) | 14.2°C | ||||
Mallorca | 15.8°C | 10.9°C | 1 day (20 mm) | 15.5°C | ||||
Malaga | 17.3°C | 10.3°C | 1 day (23 mm) | 15.3°C | ||||
Palma de Mallorca | 16.0°C | 10.7°C | 1 day (17 mm) | 15.4°C | ||||
Valencia | 16.7°C | 9.2°C | 1 day (9 mm) | 14.6°C | ||||
Costa Brava | 14.0°C | 8. 9°C | 1 day (18 mm) | 14.1°C | ||||
Salou | 14.7°C | 9.4°C | 1 day (11 mm) | 14.4°C | ||||
Alicante | 16.5°C | 9.2°C | 1 day (13 mm) | 15.3°C | ||||
Ibiza | 16.3°C | 14.0°C | 1 day (24 mm) | 15.3°C | ||||
Gran Canaria | 21.3°C | 17.9°C | 0 days (6 mm) | 19.7°C | ||||
Marbella | 16.7°C | 9.4°C | 3 days (39 mm) | 15.7°C |
– January | – February | – March | – April | – May | – June |
– July | – August | – September | – October | – November | – December |
Weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January 2023
What is the air temperature, is there a chance of rain and is it possible to swim? Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January – read on the Tour Calendar!
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What is the weather like in January in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria? The January temperature in the city is +20.
2°C during the day and +15.6°C at night. On average, there is no more than one rainy day in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January. The water temperature in January drops to +19.6 °C
Average temperature
+18°
Air temperature during the day
+20°
Air temperature at night
+16°
Water temperature
+20°
Rainfall (mm)
14 mm
Rain
1 day
Sunny days
18 days
Humidity
59%
Day length
11 hours
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Air temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January
The air temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January during the day is +20 °C, at night: +16 °C. The highest value for January in the afternoon was noted on 01/14/2016 and amounted to +26 °C, the lowest on 01/28/2018: +16 °C.
Water temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January
The average water temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January is around +20°C, which is a great time for a beach holiday. The highest value for January was recorded on 01/01/2016 and amounted to +21 °C, the lowest on 01/12/2019: +17 °C.
How many sunny days per month
There are 18 sunny, 4 cloudy and 9 cloudy days per month, so the weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January is quite sunny.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January Things to do?
Tour-Calendar assessed the possibility of recreation on a scale from 0 to 5 .
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Beach holidays
3.5
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Excursions
5
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Bicycle
5
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Sport
5
Weather archive in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for January
Look at the weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in recent years in January days.
Happy | At night | |||
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Jan 1 | Clear | +23° | +16° | +20° |
Jan 2 | Clear | +24° | +19° | +20° |
3 Jan | Clear | +23° | +17° | +20° |
4 Jan | Partly cloudy | +22° | +17° | +20° |
Jan 5 | Partly cloudy | +21° | +18° | +20° |
Jan 6 | Partly cloudy | +20° | +16° | +20° |
Jan 7 | Light rain | +19° | +17° | +19° |
Jan 8 | Partly cloudy | +21° | +18° | +19° |
9 Jan | Clear | +22° | +18° | +19° |
Jan 10 | Clear | +20° | +18° | +19° |
Jan 11 | Sunny | +21° | +17° | +19° |
Jan 12 | Partly cloudy | +20° | +16° | +19° |
Jan 13 | Partly cloudy | +21° | +15° | +18° |
Jan 14 | Sunny | +22° | +17° | +18° |
Jan 15 | Sunny | +21° | +17° | +19° |
Jan 16 | Sunny | +21° | +18° | +19° |
Jan 17 | Light rain | +20° | +17° | +19° |
Jan 18 | Partly cloudy | +20° | +16° | +19° |
19 Jan | Clear | +20° | +17° | +18° |
Jan 20 | Sunny | +21° | +17° | +18° |
Jan 21 | Sunny | +20° | +16° | +18° |
Jan 22 | Partly cloudy | +22° | +16° | +18° |
23 Jan | Partly cloudy | +20° | +15° | +18° |
24 Jan | Partly cloudy | +21° | +17° | +18° |
Jan 25 | Partly cloudy | +19° | +17° | +18° |
26 Jan | Partly cloudy | +20° | +16° | +18° |
27 Jan | Moderate rain | +19° | +15° | +18° |
Jan 28 | Partly cloudy | +20° | +15° | +18° |
Jan 29 | Mist | +22° | +17° | +17° |
Jan 30 | Mist | +20° | +16° | +17° |
Jan 31 | Clear | +22° | +15° | +17° |
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Weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January.
sea temperature in january Weather by months.
Sea weather / Spain / Weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria / Weather in JANUARY
December | January | February | ||
Daytime average temperature | +21°C | +20°C | +19°C | |
Average temperature at night | +18°C | +17°C | +17°C | |
Sea water temperature | +21°C | +20°C | +19°C | |
Number of sunny days | 18 days | 17 days | 14 days | |
Daylength | 10.4 – 10.5 hours | 10.4 – 10.8 hours | 10.9 – 11.6 hours | |
Number of rainy days | 0 days | 1 day | 1 day | |
Rainfall | 10. 7 mm | 13.5 mm | 15.5 mm | |
Average wind speed | 5.5 m / s | 5.7 m / s | 6.2 m / s |
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Air temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January
The graph below provides detailed information about the daytime and nighttime temperatures in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January.
Select the year you are interested in to see the daily temperatures in January for that year.
The average air temperature in January over the past 5 years is 19. 6°C during the day and 17.0°C at night.
To get data on the air temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for other months, go to the “Weather by months” section.
Data for:
Sea temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January
2022
2021
2020
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The graph below provides detailed information about sea water temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January.
Select the year you are interested in to see the daily temperatures in January for that year.
The average sea temperature in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January for the past 5 years is 19.6°C/68.1°F.
To get water temperature data for other months, go to the “Weather by months” section.
Data for:
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Sunny days in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January
The forecast is based on information about the weather in this resort, collected over the past five years.
However, such a forecast cannot be accurate and should only serve as a rough guide.
Rainy days in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January
The graph below displays the chances of rainfall of varying strengths in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January.
The forecast is based on rainfall information for this resort collected over the past five years.
However, such a forecast cannot be accurate and should only serve as a rough guide.
Windy days in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January
The chart below provides information on how strong the winds can be in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January.
The forecast is based on information about the strength of the wind at this resort, collected over the past five years.
However, such a forecast cannot be accurate and should only serve as a rough guide.
9Ol000 DECEMBER
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. WEATHER NOW
Sunday, September 25
Time: 15:09
SEA WATER TEMPERATURE: 24°C
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10 DAY WEATHER FORECAST
September 26 | 23°C | 6 m / s | ||
September 27 | 23°C | 5 m / s | ||
September 28 | 24°C | 5 m / s | ||
September 29 | 23°C | 6 m / s | ||
September 30 | 23°C | 8 m / s | ||
October 01 | 23°C | 7 m / s | ||
October 02 | 24°C | 6 m / s | ||
October 03 | 28°C | 4 m / s | ||
October 04 | 28°C | 3 m / s | ||
October 05 | 27°C | AIR | WATER | |
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January | +20 ° C | +20 ° C | ||
+19 ° C | ||||
9ATH ° C | +20 ° C | |||
April | +19 ° C | +21 ° C | ||
WARMEST MONTH
August
Average daytime temperature:
+26°C
Maximum: +32°C |
Minimum: +18°C |
WARMEST WATER IN THE SEA
September
Average water temperature:
+24°C
Maximum: +25°C |
Minimum: +22°C |
THE MOST SUNNY MONTH
August
Number of sunny days:
23 days
Average cloudy: 20. 9% |
Day length: 13h 6m |
DRIEST MONTH
June
Probability of rain:
0.0%
Monthly precipitation: 3.5mm |
Average cloudiness 26.3% |
Weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January 2023 ⋆ Weather forecast in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in January ⇒ (Spain)
December 29
+19° +17°
December 30
+19° +16°
December 31
+19° +16°
January 1st
+19° +16°
January 2
+20° +16°
January 3
+20° +16°
January 4
+20° +16°
January 5
+20° +16°
January 6
+20° +16°
January 7
+19° +16°
January 8
+19° +16°
January 9
+19° +16°
January 10
+19° +16°
January 11
+19° +16°
January 12
+19° +16°
January 13
+20° +16°
January 14
+20° +17°
January 15
+20° +16°
January 16
+19° +16°
January 17
+20° +16°
January 18
+19° +16°
January 19
+19° +16°
January 20
+19° +16°
January 21
+19° +16°
January 22
+19° +16°
January 23
+19° +16°
January 24
+18° +16°
January 25
+18° +16°
January 26
+19° +16°
January 27
+18° +16°
January 28
+18° +16°
January 29
+19° +15°
January 30
+19° +16°
January 31
+19° +16°
February 1
+19° +16°
February 2
+19° +16°
February 3
+18° +16°
February 4
+19° +16°
February 5
+19° +15°
* Forecast based on historical data for 70 years
Max. temperature
+24.9°C
Min. temperature
+10.4°C
Monthly precipitation
51.07mm
Wind speed
22.24m/s
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Madrid
+21°
Barcelona
+22°
A Coruña
+17°
Valencia
+22°
Seville
+25°
Zaragoza
+21°
Malaga
+27°
Murcia
+24°
Palma de Mallorca
+21°
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
+22°
Bilbao
+17°
Alicante
+23°
Cordoba
+27°
Valladolid
+18°
Vigo
+20°
Gijón
+17°
Hospitalet de Llobrega
+22°
Vitoria
+15°
Granada
+23°
Elche
+23°
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Weather in Playa de las Americas in January 2022 (Canary Islands, Spain).
EXACTLY! Weather archive in January from the Hydrometeorological Center, Gismeteo Playa de las Americas
Weather calendar
01.01.2022 (SB)
Night: +23 ° C
9000 9000 9000 9241.000 +26 ° C 926 ° C 926 ° C 926 ° C. During the day:
Wind: 4m/s
Pressure: 765
Humidity: 42%
Cloudy
During the day:
Wind: 3m/
Pressure: 766
Humidity: 43%
03.01.2022 (Mon)
Night: +22 ° C
Cloudy
Day: +26 ° С
Loose
During the day:
Wind: 4m/
Pressure: 765
Humidity: 41%
04.01.2022 (W)
Night: +21 ° C 9241 Pasmern
Day: +24 °C
Cloudy
During the day:
Wind: 4m/s
Pressure: 765
Humidity: 51%
05. 01.2022 (CR)
Night: +20 ° C
Cloudy
Day: +23 ° C
Loose
During the day:
Wind: 6m/C
Pressure: 765
Humidity: 63%
06.01.2022 (Th)
Night: +20 +20 ° C
cloudy
Day: +21111111 °С
Partly cloudy
During the day:
wind: 4m/s
Pressure: 765
Humidity: 68%
07.01.2022 (PT)
Night: +21 ° C
Loose
Wind: 4m/C
Pressure: 764
Humidity: 72%
08.01.2022 (SB)
Night: +20 ° C
PAMURNO
Day: +24 ° C
During the day:
wind: 6m/s
pressure: 763
Humidity: 58%
09.01.2022 (Sun)
Night: +21 ° C
Cloudy
Day: +22 ° C. /C
Pressure: 764
Humidity: 47%
10.01.2022 (Mon)
Night: +19 ° C
Pasmorno
Day: +21 ° C
PASMURNO 9000 2 days:
wind: 7m/s
pressure: 762
humidity: 55%
11.01.2022 (W)
Night: +19 ° C
Cloudy
Day: +22 ° C
Loose 761
Humidity: 50%
12.01.2022 (SR)
Night: +19 ° C
Cloudy
Day: +23 ° C
SUBSTRENCE
9000
WITH WILD:
WILD:
DO 3m/s
pressure: 761
humidity: 61%
13.01.2022 (Th)
Night: +19 ° C
Cloudy
day: +22 ° C
Loose
Humidity: 54%
01/14/2022 (PT)
Night: +22 ° C
Pasmorno
Day: +24 ° C
PAMURNO
DECH
:
/s
pressure: 762
humidity: 43%
01/15/2022 (SB)
Night: +21 ° C
Cloudy
Day: +23 ° C
Loose Humidity: 47%
16. 01.2022 (Sun)
Night: +21 ° C
Cloudy
day: +23 ° C
Loose from
pressure: 761
humidity: 42%
1/17/2022(Mon)
1
Night: +19 ° C
Little rain
day: +20 ° C
Little rain
During the day:
Wind: 10m/s
Pressure: 764
Herio: 78% 9241
18.01.2022 (W)
Night: +20 ° C
Cloudy
Day: +21 ° C
Loose
Humidity: 65%
1/19/2022(Wed)
Night: +21 ° C
Cloudy
Day: +23 ° C
Loose 20.01.2022 (Th)
Night: +20 ° C
Little rain
day: +22 ° C
Pasmorno
During the day:
Wind: 6m/
Pressure: 760 9241: 760 9241: 760 9241 humidity: 51%
01/21/2022(Fri)
1
Night: +20 ° C
Leck rain
Day: +23 ° C
rain
During the day:
Wind: 4m/s
Pressure: 756
Herio: 75% 9241
01. 22.2022 (SB)
Night: +19 ° C
Pasmorno
day: +21 ° C
Cloudy
During the day:
Wind: 3m/
Pressure: 761
Pressure: 761
humidity: 68%
01/23/2022(Sun)
Night: +20 ° С
Pasmorno
day: +22 ° C
Cloudy
During the day:
Wind: 3m/C
Pressure: 762
Humidity: 84%
24.24.24.24.01 .2022 (Mon)
Night: +20 ° C
Pasmorno
day: +22 ° C
Cloudy
During the day:
Wind: 2m/
Pressure 85%
01/25/2022(Tue)
Night: 9° С
Pasmorno
day: +20 +20 ° C
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Weather in playa blanca in april: Playa Blanca April Weather, Average Temperature (Spain)
Daily high temperatures are around 72°F, rarely falling below 68°F or exceeding 78°F. Daily low temperatures are around 61°F, rarely falling below 58°F or exceeding 65°F. For reference, on August 20, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Playa Blanca typically range from 71°F to 82°F, while on January 23, the coldest day of the year, they range from 59°F to 68°F. Average High and Low Temperature in April in Playa BlancaApr11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303055°F55°F60°F60°F65°F65°F70°F70°F75°F75°F80°F80°FMarMayApr 172°FApr 172°F61°F61°FApr 3073°FApr 3073°F62°F62°FApr 1172°FApr 1172°F61°F61°FApr 2173°FApr 2173°F61°F61°F The daily average high (red line) and low (blue line) temperature, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The thin dotted lines are the corresponding average perceived temperatures. The figure below shows you a compact characterization of the hourly average temperatures for the quarter of the year centered on April. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the average temperature for that hour and day.
Average Hourly Temperature in April in Playa Blanca
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Apr 2022 | Illumination | Moonrise | Moonset | Moonrise | Meridian Passing | Distance | |||||
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1 | 0% | 8:02 AM | E | 8:38 PM | W | – | 2:18 PM | S | 240,680 mi | ||
2 | 2% | 8:32 AM | E | 9:35 PM | WNW | – | 3:02 PM | S | 243,191 mi | ||
3 | 6% | 9:04 AM | ENE | 10:32 PM | WNW | – | 3:46 PM | S | 245,649 mi | ||
4 | 11% | 9:37 AM | ENE | 11:30 PM | WNW | – | 4:31 PM | S | 247,872 mi | ||
5 | 18% | 10:13 AM | ENE | – | – | 5:18 PM | S | 249,666 mi | |||
6 | 27% | – | 12:27 AM | WNW | 10:53 AM | ENE | 6:06 PM | S | 250,858 mi | ||
7 | 36% | – | 1:22 AM | WNW | 11:38 AM | ENE | 6:56 PM | S | 251,306 mi | ||
8 | 45% | – | 2:16 AM | WNW | 12:27 PM | ENE | 7:47 PM | S | 250,923 mi | ||
9 | 50% | – | 3:06 AM | WNW | 1:20 PM | ENE | 8:38 PM | S | 249,690 mi | ||
10 | 65% | – | 3:52 AM | WNW | 2:17 PM | ENE | 9:27 PM | S | 247,660 mi | ||
11 | 74% | – | 4:33 AM | WNW | 3:14 PM | ENE | 10:15 PM | S | 244,959 mi | ||
12 | 83% | – | 5:11 AM | WNW | 4:13 PM | ENE | 11:02 PM | S | 241,782 mi | ||
13 | 90% | – | 5:45 AM | WNW | 5:12 PM | ENE | 11:47 PM | S | 238,372 mi | ||
14 | 93% | – | 6:18 AM | W | 6:12 PM | E | – | – | |||
15 | 96% | – | 6:50 AM | W | 7:14 PM | E | 12:33 AM | S | 235,010 mi | ||
16 | 100% | – | 7:22 AM | W | 8:17 PM | E | 1:19 AM | S | 231,977 mi | ||
17 | 100% | – | 7:57 AM | WSW | 9:23 PM | ESE | 2:07 AM | S | 229,522 mi | ||
18 | 98% | – | 8:36 AM | WSW | 10:32 PM | ESE | 2:59 AM | S | 227,829 mi | ||
19 | 93% | – | 9:20 AM | WSW | 11:42 PM | ESE | 3:56 AM | S | 226,989 mi | ||
20 | 85% | – | 10:11 AM | WSW | – | 4:56 AM | S | 226,992 mi | |||
21 | 75% | 12:52 AM | ESE | 11:09 AM | WSW | – | 6:00 AM | S | 227,740 mi | ||
22 | 64% | 1:56 AM | ESE | 12:13 PM | WSW | – | 7:05 AM | S | 229,075 mi | ||
23 | 50% | 2:53 AM | ESE | 1:20 PM | WSW | – | 8:07 AM | S | 230,821 mi | ||
24 | 41% | 3:42 AM | ESE | 2:26 PM | WSW | – | 9:04 AM | S | 232,818 mi | ||
25 | 30% | 4:24 AM | ESE | 3:31 PM | WSW | – | 9:57 AM | S | 234,946 mi | ||
26 | 20% | 5:00 AM | ESE | 4:32 PM | W | – | 10:46 AM | S | 237,129 mi | ||
27 | 12% | 5:33 AM | E | 5:31 PM | W | – | 11:31 AM | S | 239,328 mi | ||
28 | 6% | 6:03 AM | E | 6:29 PM | W | – | 12:15 PM | S | 241,518 mi | ||
29 | 2% | 6:33 AM | E | 7:26 PM | W | – | 12:58 PM | S | 243,675 mi | ||
30 | 0% | 7:04 AM | ENE | 8:22 PM | WNW | – | 1:41 PM | S | 245,757 mi |
We base the humidity comfort level on the dew point, as it determines whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin, thereby cooling the body. Lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid. Unlike temperature, which typically varies significantly between night and day, dew point tends to change more slowly, so while the temperature may drop at night, a muggy day is typically followed by a muggy night.
The chance that a given day will be muggy in Playa Blanca is essentially constant during April, remaining within 1% of 2% throughout.
For reference, on August 31, the muggiest day of the year, there are muggy conditions 64% of the time, while on February 2, the least muggy day of the year, there are muggy conditions 0% of the time.
Humidity Comfort Levels in April in Playa Blanca
Humidity Comfort Levels in April in Playa BlancaApr1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%MarMayApr 11%Apr 11%Apr 302%Apr 302%Apr 111%Apr 111%Apr 212%Apr 212%humidhumidcomfortablecomfortabledrydrymuggymuggy
dry
55°F
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60°F
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65°F
muggy
70°F
oppressive
75°F
miserable
The percentage of time spent at various humidity comfort levels, categorized by dew point.
This section discusses the wide-area hourly average wind vector (speed and direction) at 10 meters above the ground. The wind experienced at any given location is highly dependent on local topography and other factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages.
The average hourly wind speed in Playa Blanca is essentially constant during April, remaining within 0.2 miles per hour of 14.5 miles per hour throughout.
For reference, on July 17, the windiest day of the year, the daily average wind speed is 17.6 miles per hour, while on October 14, the calmest day of the year, the daily average wind speed is 11.9 miles per hour.
Average Wind Speed in April in Playa Blanca
Average Wind Speed in April in Playa BlancaApr1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300 mph0 mph5 mph5 mph20 mph20 mph25 mph25 mph30 mph30 mphMarMayApr 114. 3 mphApr 114.3 mphApr 3014.4 mphApr 3014.4 mphApr 1614.7 mphApr 1614.7 mph
The average of mean hourly wind speeds (dark gray line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
The hourly average wind direction in Playa Blanca throughout April is predominantly from the north, with a peak proportion of 83% on April 30.
Wind Direction in April in Playa Blanca
Wind Direction in April in Playa BlancaApr1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300%100%20%80%40%60%60%40%80%20%100%0%MarMaynorthwesteast
northeastsouthwest
The percentage of hours in which the mean wind direction is from each of the four cardinal wind directions, excluding hours in which the mean wind speed is less than 1.0 mph. The lightly tinted areas at the boundaries are the percentage of hours spent in the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest).
Playa Blanca is located near a large body of water (e.g., ocean, sea, or large lake). This section reports on the wide-area average surface temperature of that water.
The average surface water temperature in Playa Blanca is essentially constant during April, remaining around 66°F throughout.
Average Water Temperature in April in Playa Blanca
Average Water Temperature in April in Playa BlancaApr11223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303063°F63°F64°F64°F65°F65°F66°F66°F67°F67°F68°F68°F69°F69°F70°F70°FMarMayApr 165°FApr 165°FApr 3066°FApr 3066°FApr 1165°FApr 1165°FApr 2166°FApr 2166°F
The daily average water temperature (purple line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
Definitions of the growing season vary throughout the world, but for the purposes of this report, we define it as the longest continuous period of non-freezing temperatures (≥ 32°F) in the year (the calendar year in the Northern Hemisphere, or from July 1 until June 30 in the Southern Hemisphere).
Temperatures in Playa Blanca are sufficiently warm year round that it is not entirely meaningful to discuss the growing season in these terms. We nevertheless include the chart below as an illustration of the distribution of temperatures experienced throughout the year.
Time Spent in Various Temperature Bands and the Growing Season in April in Playa Blanca
Time Spent in Various Temperature Bands and the Growing Season in April in Playa BlancaApr1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300%100%10%90%20%80%30%70%40%60%50%50%60%40%70%30%80%20%90%10%100%0%MarMay100%Apr 16100%Apr 16coolcomfortablewarm
frigid
15°F
freezing
32°F
very cold
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The percentage of time spent in various temperature bands. The black line is the percentage chance that a given day is within the growing season.
Growing degree days are a measure of yearly heat accumulation used to predict plant and animal development, and defined as the integral of warmth above a base temperature, discarding any excess above a maximum temperature. In this report, we use a base of 50°F and a cap of 86°F.
The average accumulated growing degree days in Playa Blanca are rapidly increasing during April, increasing by 477°F, from 1,269°F to 1,746°F, over the course of the month.
Growing Degree Days in April in Playa Blanca
Growing Degree Days in April in Playa BlancaApr1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930301,200°F1,200°F1,300°F1,300°F1,400°F1,400°F1,500°F1,500°F1,600°F1,600°F1,700°F1,700°F1,800°F1,800°F1,900°F1,900°FMarMayApr 11,269°FApr 11,269°FApr 301,746°FApr 301,746°FApr 111,428°FApr 111,428°FApr 211,593°FApr 211,593°F
The average growing degree days accumulated over the course of April, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
This section discusses the total daily incident shortwave solar energy reaching the surface of the ground over a wide area, taking full account of seasonal variations in the length of the day, the elevation of the Sun above the horizon, and absorption by clouds and other atmospheric constituents. Shortwave radiation includes visible light and ultraviolet radiation.
The average daily incident shortwave solar energy in Playa Blanca is gradually increasing during April, rising by 0.8 kWh, from 6.6 kWh to 7.4 kWh, over the course of the month.
Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in April in Playa Blanca
Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in April in Playa BlancaApr1122334455667788991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930300 kWh0 kWh2 kWh2 kWh3 kWh3 kWh4 kWh4 kWh5 kWh5 kWh5 kWh5 kWh6 kWh6 kWh7 kWh7 kWh8 kWh8 kWh9 kWh9 kWhMarMayApr 16.6 kWhApr 16.6 kWhApr 307. 4 kWhApr 307.4 kWhApr 167.1 kWhApr 167.1 kWh
The average daily shortwave solar energy reaching the ground per square meter (orange line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
For the purposes of this report, the geographical coordinates of Playa Blanca are 28.864 deg latitude, -13.828 deg longitude, and 52 ft elevation.
The topography within 2 miles of Playa Blanca contains significant variations in elevation, with a maximum elevation change of 640 feet and an average elevation above sea level of 80 feet. Within 10 miles contains significant variations in elevation (2,031 feet). Within 50 miles also contains large variations in elevation (2,418 feet).
The area within 2 miles of Playa Blanca is covered by water (35%), shrubs (30%), and artificial surfaces (30%), within 10 miles by water (73%) and shrubs (11%), and within 50 miles by water (89%).
This report illustrates the typical weather in Playa Blanca, based on a statistical analysis of historical hourly weather reports and model reconstructions from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2016.
Temperature and Dew Point
There are 2 weather stations near enough to contribute to our estimation of the temperature and dew point in Playa Blanca.
For each station, the records are corrected for the elevation difference between that station and Playa Blanca according to the International Standard Atmosphere , and by the relative change present in the MERRA-2 satellite-era reanalysis between the two locations.
The estimated value at Playa Blanca is computed as the weighted average of the individual contributions from each station, with weights proportional to the inverse of the distance between Playa Blanca and a given station.
The stations contributing to this reconstruction are:
- Lanzarote Airport (GCRR, 73%, 15 mi, northeast, -7 ft elevation change)
- Fuerteventura Airport (GCFV, 27%, 29 mi, south, 30 ft elevation change)
GCRR, 73%15 mi, -7 ftGCFV, 27%29 mi, 30 ft
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To get a sense of how much these sources agree with each other, you can view a comparison of Playa Blanca and the stations that contribute to our estimates of its temperature history and climate. Please note that each source’s contribution is adjusted for elevation and the relative change present in the MERRA-2 data.
Other Data
All data relating to the Sun’s position (e.g., sunrise and sunset) are computed using astronomical formulas from the book, Astronomical Algorithms 2nd Edition , by Jean Meeus.
All other weather data, including cloud cover, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and solar flux, come from NASA’s MERRA-2 Modern-Era Retrospective Analysis . This reanalysis combines a variety of wide-area measurements in a state-of-the-art global meteorological model to reconstruct the hourly history of weather throughout the world on a 50-kilometer grid.
Land Use data comes from the Global Land Cover SHARE database , published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Elevation data comes from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) , published by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Names, locations, and time zones of places and some airports come from the GeoNames Geographical Database .
Time zones for airports and weather stations are provided by AskGeo.com .
Maps are © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Playa Blanca
Provincia de Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain
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Playa blanca, Canary Islands – April Weather
What’s the weather like in Playa Blanca in April
Temperature
April in Playa Blanca has the optimum weather for a spring break in the sun and on the beach. At this time of the year, the temperatures stay pleasantly high and there is plenty of sunshine to be enjoyed in Playa Blanca.
Rain
There can be some wet weather during this time of year but any wet spells tend to clear quickly to reveal clear and bright skies. Temperatures can drop in the evenings, so it is advisable to pack a light jacket for nights when you’ll be out on the town sampling the local nightlife.
Daily Averages
The average daily temperature in Playa Blanca is 19°C (66°F). This can escalate to highs of 22°C (70°F) or drop to lows of 16°C (61°F).
Average Sea Temperature, Rain and Sunshine Hours
The average temperature of the sea is 18°C. Playa Blanca sees an average of 12 mm over 5 days of rain during this month. There is an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day in Playa Blanca at this time of the year.
Playa Blanca Hotels in April
If you’re searching for self-catering accommodation in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, look no further than Aparthotel Cay Beach Sun. This beachside complex offers accommodation in the form of one- and two-bedroom apartments which come complete with a fully-equipped kitchen with fridge, sink, microwave, hob, toaster and kettle. The list of onsite amenities is extensive and covers 24-hour reception, internet access, free parking swimming pools, entertainment programme, tennis courts, bar, restaurant and children’s play area.
The three-star Natura Garden Apartments are another top choice when it comes to self-catering accommodation in the south of Lanzarote. Here you’ll find 45 studios and one-bedroom apartments, each of which comes with a fully-equipped kitchen complete with crockery, utensils and appliances. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of the numerous facilities which include bars, restaurants, gym, swimming pool, sports facilities and mini golf.
Las Brisas Resort is perfect for families and couples alike. Here you’ll find a choice of one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, each of which is stylishly decorated and surrounded by landscaped gardens. There are loads of services and facilities available within the hotel’s grounds, including swimming pool, children’s pool, tennis courts, mini-market, pool bar, restaurant and evening entertainment.
If staying in private rental accommodation is more your style, check out the Villas Bouganvillas. Situated within a residential complex in Playa Blanca, this large villa has three bedrooms which can sleep up to six guests. There are also two shower rooms, one bathroom, one living room/dining room, one kitchen and one laundry room. Within the grounds of the villa, you’ll also find various terraces, gardens, heated swimming pool and parking facilities.
Bars and Restaurants
Another eatery popular with those who want to get to know Canarian cuisine, Restaurante Aromas Yaiza is sure to please. Most people travel to this popular restaurant to sample one of the several set menus which feature the very best that the Restaurante Aromas Yaiza has to offer. If you can’t make up your mind, choose the surprise menu, made up of eight courses chosen by the chef.
If you can’t decide between going out for Chinese or for a steak, make a compromise by going to Asia and Steak House. This fusion restaurant offers a selection of Thai dishes, as well as a variety of meat-based meals which are brought sizzling to your table. If you can’t decide on just one course, take a glimpse at the set menu which features some of the best starters, mains and desserts that the restaurant has to offer.
Located in the heart of Faro Park, The Snug Bar is considered to be one of the liveliest bars in Playa Blanca. Each night offers a different kind of entertainment, such as poker games, crib, quizzes and competitions, with themed parties held regularly throughout the year. There is also a range of board games, dominoes and card decks available to keep the little ones amused.
Things to do in Playa Blanca in April
Boat trips and pleasure cruises are always popular with visitors to Playa Blanca and are ideal if you want to explore some of the neighbouring islands. As well as the chance to do some sightseeing, you’ll also be given the opportunity to do some water sports, with jet skiing and snorkelling being two popular options.
If you’d like to see everything the island has to offer, sign up for a Lanzarote Uncovered tour. This full-day trip is led by a qualified guide who will point out all the most interesting sites and tell you facts and information along the way. During the tour, you’ll have the chance to explore the Timanfaya National Park and Fire Mountain a huge active volcano, Los Hervideros a network of unique rock formations, El Golfo a bizarre-looking neon green lake and Haria which is referred to as the Valley of a Thousand Palms. The trip comes to an end at La Geria, Lanzarote’s wine region, where you can sample some of the local wine and indulge in some tapas.
Playa Blanca, Spain weather in April: average temperature & climate
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General weather summary
Mildly cool and breezy
Feels like
1%
Daily chance of prec.
0.009 in
Amount
15.7 mph
Wind speed
73%
Humidity
12.8 hrs
Daylight length
7:30 AM
Sunrise
8:20 PM
Sunset
65%
Cloud cover
T-shirt
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What is the average temperature in April
The average temperature in Playa Blanca in April for a typical day ranges from a high of 68°F (20°C) and a low of 63°F (17°C). Some would describe it as mildly cool and breezy.
For comparison, the hottest month in Playa Blanca, September, has days with highs of 76°F (24°C) and lows of 72°F (22°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows of 61°F (16°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Playa Blanca in April based on historical data.
Highs and lows in Playa Blanca in Apr
How much does it rain in April
In Playa Blanca in April, there’s a 1% chance of rain on an average day. And on the average day it rains or snows, we get 0.01 in (0.2 mm) of precipitation. In more common terms of how much that is, some would describe it as not rainy at all.
The wettest month in Playa Blanca is November with a 5% chance of precipitation on a typical day and gets 0.01 inches (0.2 mm) of precipitation, while the dryest month in Playa Blanca is July with a 0.0% chance of precipitation on a typical day and gets 0.01 inches (0.2 mm) of precipitation. These graphs show the probability of it raining/snowing in April and the amount of rainfall.
Chance of rain or snow on an average Playa Blanca day by month
Average precipitation by hour of day
How cloudy is Playa Blanca in April
The average amount of time that the sky is clear or sunny (partly cloudy or less) in Playa Blanca during April is 15.5 hours (65% of the day). For comparison, the day with the most clear, sunny days in Playa Blanca is July with 21.6 hours while October has the shortest amount of cloud-free hours of only 13.9 hours. This graph shows the average amount of sunshine in Playa Blanca in April based on historical data.
Monthly clear skies percent of time in Playa Blanca
When is the sunrise and sunset in April
The average day in Playa Blanca during April has 12.8 hours of daylight, with sunrise at 7:30 AM and sunset at 8:20 PM.
The day with the longest amount of daylight in Playa Blanca is June 20th with 14.0 hours while December 18th has the shortest amount of daylight of only 10.3 hours.
This graph shows the average amount of daylight in Playa Blanca in April based on historical data.
Average hours of daylight in Playa Blanca by month
How humid is it in April
In April, Playa Blanca is moderately humid with an average amount of 73% (relative humidity), which could be described as humid but cool. August has the highest relative humidity at 83% and is the least humid in January at 67%. This graph shows the average amount of humidity in Playa Blanca throughout April based on historical data.
Average relative humidity in Playa Blanca by month
How windy is it in April in Playa Blanca
Historically, the wind in Playa Blanca during April blows at an average speed of 15.7 mph (25.3 kph). The windiest month is July with an average wind speed of 21.0 mph (33.7 kph), while the calmest month is October with an average wind speed of 12.9 mph (20.7 kph). This graph shows the average wind speed in Playa Blanca in April based on historical data.
Average monthly wind speed in Playa Blanca
What to wear in April
With an average high of 68°F (20°C) and a low of 63°F (17°C), it generally feels mildly cool and breezy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something light like your favorite t-shirt.
What’s the weather like in Playa Blanca the rest of the year?
We’ve collected the weather data for Playa Blanca during all other months of the year too:
- Weather in Playa Blanca in January
- Weather in Playa Blanca in February
- Weather in Playa Blanca in March
- Weather in Playa Blanca in May
- Weather in Playa Blanca in June
- Weather in Playa Blanca in July
- Weather in Playa Blanca in August
- Weather in Playa Blanca in September
- Weather in Playa Blanca in October
- Weather in Playa Blanca in November
- Weather in Playa Blanca in December
Where does this data come from?
Weather data for Playa Blanca was collected from the MERRA-2 project from NASA, which used a climate model combined with historical data from weather stations around the world to estimate what the conditions were like for every point on the Earth.
For all data based on historical data, we’ve averaged the data from the past 11 years (2010-2020). For example, for the hourly temperature at 10am, we’ve looked at the temperature at 10am on every day in April (e.g., April 1, April 2, etc. in 2010, 2011, etc.) and took the arithmetic mean. We did not smooth the data, so for example, our daily temperature line will have some randomness due to the fact that weather is random in the first place.
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Weather Playa Blanca in April 2023: Temperature & Climate
Are you planning a holiday with hopefully nice weather in Playa Blanca in April 2023? Here you can find all information about the weather in Playa Blanca in April:
- >>Overview: Playa Blanca Weather and Climate in April
- >>Playa Blanca weather by month // weather averages
- >>Playa Blanca weather in April // weather averages
- >>Current temperature and weather forecast for Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca weather by month // weather averages
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Avg. Temperature °C (°F) | Min. Temperature °C (°F) | Max. Temperature °C (°F) | Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in) | Humidity (%) | Rainy days (d) | avg. Sun hours (hours) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
January |
17.1 (62.8) |
15.9 (60.7) |
18.2 (64.8) |
13 (0.5) |
68% | 2 | 7.0 |
February |
16.8 (62.3) |
15.6 (60.1) |
18.1 (64.5) |
13 (0.5) |
70% | 2 | 7.0 |
March |
17.3 (63.2) |
16 (60.8) |
18.7 (65.7) |
10 (0.4) |
73% | 2 | 8.0 |
April |
17.9 (64.3) |
16.7 (62) |
19.3 (66. 8) |
6 (0.2) |
71% | 1 | 8.0 |
May |
19 (66.2) |
17.7 (63.9) |
20.4 (68.7) |
3 (0.1) |
73% | 0 | 8.0 |
June |
20.4 (68.7) |
19.2 (66.5) |
21.8 (71.2) |
2 (0.1) |
77% | 0 | 8.0 |
July |
21.6 (70.8) |
20.4 (68.8) |
23 (73.4) |
2 (0.1) |
79% | 0 | 8.0 |
August |
22.6 (72.6) |
21.4 (70.5) |
24 (75.1) |
1 (0) |
80% | 0 | 8.0 |
September |
22.7 (72.9) |
21. 5 (70.8) |
24 (75.2) |
5 (0.2) |
76% | 1 | 8.0 |
October |
21.9 (71.5) |
20.7 (69.2) |
23.2 (73.8) |
12 (0.5) |
75% | 2 | 8.0 |
November |
20 (68) |
18.8 (65.9) |
21.1 (70) |
13 (0.5) |
70% | 2 | 7.0 |
December |
18.4 (65.1) |
17.2 (63) |
19.5 (67) |
22 (0.9) |
69% | 2 | 7.0 |
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Avg. Temperature °C (°F) |
17.1 °C (62.8) °F |
16.8 °C (62.3) °F |
17.3 °C (63.2) °F |
17.9 °C (64.3) °F |
19 °C (66.2) °F |
20.4 °C (68.7) °F |
21.6 °C (70.8) °F |
22.6 °C (72.6) °F |
22.7 °C (72.9) °F |
21.9 °C (71.5) °F |
20 °C (68) °F |
18.4 °C (65.1) °F |
Min. Temperature °C (°F) |
15.9 °C (60.7) °F |
15.6 °C (60.1) °F |
16 °C (60.8) °F |
16.7 °C (62) °F |
17.7 °C (63.9) °F |
19.2 °C (66.5) °F |
20.4 °C (68.8) °F |
21.4 °C (70.5) °F |
21.5 °C (70.8) °F |
20.7 °C (69.2) °F |
18. 8 °C (65.9) °F |
17.2 °C (63) °F |
Max. Temperature °C (°F) |
18.2 °C (64.8) °F |
18.1 °C (64.5) °F |
18.7 °C (65.7) °F |
19.3 °C (66.8) °F |
20.4 °C (68.7) °F |
21.8 °C (71.2) °F |
23 °C (73.4) °F |
24 °C (75.1) °F |
24 °C (75.2) °F |
23.2 °C (73.8) °F |
21.1 °C (70) °F |
19.5 °C (67) °F |
Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in) |
13 (0) |
13 (0) |
10 (0) |
6 (0) |
3 (0) |
2 (0) |
2 (0) |
1 (0) |
5 (0) |
12 (0) |
13 (0) |
22 (0) |
Humidity(%) | 68% | 70% | 73% | 71% | 73% | 77% | 79% | 80% | 76% | 75% | 70% | 69% |
Rainy days (d) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
avg. Sun hours (hours) | 6.8 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 6.9 | 7.0 |
Data: 1991 – 2021 Min. Temperature °C (°F), Max. Temperature °C (°F), Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in), Humidity, Rainy days.
Data: 1999 – 2019: avg. Sun hours
Playa Blanca weather and climate for further months
Playa Blanca in January
Playa Blanca in February
Playa Blanca in March
Playa Blanca in May
Playa Blanca in June
Playa Blanca in July
Playa Blanca in August
Playa Blanca in September
Playa Blanca in October
Playa Blanca in November
Playa Blanca in December
Playa Blanca weather in April // weather averages
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Temperature (°C) | (°F) | Temperature max. (°C) | (°F) | Temperature min. (°C) | (°F) | Water Temperature (°C) | (°F) | Precipitation / Rainfall (mm) | (inch. ) | |
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1. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 16 °C | 61 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0.3 mm | 0.0 inch. |
2. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 16 °C | 61 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0.1 mm | 0.0 inch. |
3. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 16 °C | 61 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0.4 mm | 0.0 inch. |
4. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0.2 mm | 0.0 inch. |
5. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0.2 mm | 0.0 inch. |
6. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0.2 mm | 0.0 inch. |
7. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0. 4 mm | 0.0 inch. |
8. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0.3 mm | 0.0 inch. |
9. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0.4 mm | 0.0 inch. |
10. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0.3 mm | 0.0 inch. |
11. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0.3 mm | 0.0 inch. |
12. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 18 °C | 65 °F | 0.2 mm | 0.0 inch. |
13. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 19 °C | 65 °F | 0.9 mm | 0.0 inch. |
14. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 16 °C | 61 °F | 19 °C | 65 °F | 1. 3 mm | 0.1 inch. |
15. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 16 °C | 62 °F | 19 °C | 65 °F | 0.2 mm | 0.0 inch. |
16. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 19 °C | 65 °F | 0.3 mm | 0.0 inch. |
17. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 19 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 0.3 mm | 0.0 inch. |
18. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 19 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 19 °C | 65 °F | 0.6 mm | 0.0 inch. |
19. April | 18 °C | 64 °F | 20 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 19 °C | 65 °F | 0.3 mm | 0.0 inch. |
20. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 20 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 0.7 mm | 0.0 inch. |
21. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 19 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 0. 3 mm | 0.0 inch. |
22. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 19 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 62 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 0.3 mm | 0.0 inch. |
23. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 20 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 63 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 0.4 mm | 0.0 inch. |
24. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 20 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 63 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 0.5 mm | 0.0 inch. |
25. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 20 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 63 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 1.0 mm | 0.0 inch. |
26. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 20 °C | 68 °F | 17 °C | 63 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 0.7 mm | 0.0 inch. |
27. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 20 °C | 68 °F | 17 °C | 63 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 0.9 mm | 0.0 inch. |
28. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 20 °C | 68 °F | 17 °C | 63 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 0. 9 mm | 0.0 inch. |
29. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 20 °C | 67 °F | 17 °C | 63 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 0.7 mm | 0.0 inch. |
30. April | 18 °C | 65 °F | 20 °C | 68 °F | 17 °C | 63 °F | 19 °C | 66 °F | 0.7 mm | 0.0 inch. |
Data: 1999 – 2019
April Weather in Playa Blanca, Spain – 2023 – Winter Sun Expert
Playa Blanca” means “white beach,” and snowbirds flock here to swim and sunbathe. Huge yachts bob up and down at the marina, where snowbirds will also find many shops and restaurants and a lively market. Playa Blanca is situated on the south side of Lanzarote and through the years has become the third-largest tourist area on the island as well as one of the best recreational spots in Lanzarote.
Awarded on various occasions for its beauty, this peaceful and pleasant spot is the ideal place for snowbirds to relax. Playa Blanca has much to offer snowbirds who want to combine staying in a luxury hotel located in a vibrant area with lovely beaches and a charming atmosphere.
Once a small fishing village, the island’s third-largest resort has gained a reputation as one of the premium places in Lanzarote, welcoming sun-seeking snowbirds throughout every year. It is a little quieter than other resorts in Lanzarote, which suits the visitor seeking a more laid-back holiday experience.
Weather April 2023 in Playa Blanca Spain:
Generally, April in Playa Blanca will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 1 mm of rain during the month of April.
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Contents
- 1 April weather in Playa Blanca Spain
- 2 April weather in Playa Blanca Spain in more detail
- 2.1 – What will the temperature be in Playa Blanca in April
- 2.2 – Can you expect rain in April in Playa Blanca?
- 2.3 – What will the water temperature be in Playa Blanca for April
- 2. 4 – Can you expect in April a lot of sunny days in Playa Blanca
- 2.5 – Will it be comfortable in April in Playa Blanca?
- 3 What to do in Playa Blanca Spain in April
- 4 Is it humid in Playa Blanca Spain in April?
- 5 Is April a good time to go to Playa Blanca Spain?
- 6 Does it rain all day in Playa Blanca Spain in April?
- 7 Is April the rainiest month in Playa Blanca Spain?
- 8 Is April the most sunniest month in Playa Blanca Spain?
- 9 Weather in Playa Blanca Spain in other months
April weather in Playa Blanca Spain
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in April in Playa Blanca, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if April is comfortable or humid
Generally, April in Playa Blanca will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 57°F / 14°C.
Playa Blanca does not have a lot of rainy days in April. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 1 mm of rain during the whole month.
The forecast for April 2023 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.
April weather in Playa Blanca Spain in more detail
To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in April in Playa Blanca, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds
– What will the temperature be in Playa Blanca in April
Generally, you can expect in April an average temperature of 77°F / 25°C during the day and an average of 57°F / 14°C during the night. In April, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 87°F / 31°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 51°F / 11°C.
When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. August and September are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 86°F / 30°C. When comparing April with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to March, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. And almost equal to May, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 78°F / 26°C.
Day and night temperature variation for Playa Blanca during the year.Day and night temperature variation for Playa Blanca during the year.
But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 95°F / 35°C. January and December are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. When comparing April with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to March, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. And equal to May, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 87°F / 31°C.
In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Playa Blanca each month:
Day and night temperature variation for Playa Blanca during the year.Day and night temperature variation for Playa Blanca during the year.
– Can you expect rain in April in Playa Blanca?
Generally, you can expect about 1 rain days in April, with on average 0 inches / 1 mm of rain.
When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0 inches / 0 mmmm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.3 inches / 8 mmmm. When comparing April with the month before and after, this is slightly less than March, which sees around 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain. And equal to May, which sees around 0 inches / 1 mm of rain
Rain days for Playa Blanca during the year.Rain days for Playa Blanca during the year.
If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 0 and 1 days. December is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 2 and 3 days. When comparing April with the month before and after, this is almost equal to March, which sees an average of between 1 and 2 days of rain. And almost equal to May, which sees an average of between 0 and 1 days of rain
– What will the water temperature be in Playa Blanca for April
You can expect in April, the water temperature for Playa Blanca to be between 68°F / 20°C and 64°F / 18°C.
To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.
September has the highest water temperature, with around 75°F / 24°C. March has the lowest water temperature, with around 68°F / 20°C. When comparing the water temperature from April with the month before and after, April has a water temperature almost equal to March, with a water temperature of around 68°F / 20°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from May, that is an average of between 69°F / 21°C and 71°F / 22°C.
Water temperature for Playa Blanca during the year.Water temperature for Playa Blanca during the year.
– Can you expect in April a lot of sunny days in Playa Blanca
Generally, you can expect around 5 sunny days in April and around 23 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.
When looking at the whole year, November is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 11 and 12 sunny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 0 and 1 sunny days. When comparing April with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to March, with an average of between 6 and 7 sunny days. And almost equal to May, with an average of between 5 and 6 sunny days
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Playa BlancaThe number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Playa Blanca
We have looked at the sunny days in Playa Blanca. Let’s also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 4 cloudy days. June and July And are the months with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing April with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to March, with around 2 cloudy days. And almost equal to May, with an average of between 1 and 2 cloudy days
– Will it be comfortable in April in Playa Blanca?
Generally, April in Playa Blanca will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.
We use the humidity and temperature in Playa Blanca to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.
When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of “very comfortable” (dry air). August has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of “comfortable” (not very humid). When comparing April with the month before and after, this is almost equal to March, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of “very comfortable” (low humidty). And almost equal to May, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of “comfortable” (not very humid)
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Playa BlancaWintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Playa Blanca
What to do in Playa Blanca Spain in April
Playa Blanca has notable places that are worthwhile visiting:
- The Beaches: snowbirds can soak up in the beautiful beaches of Playa Blanca which are great places to lay back and chill out. The main beaches are Playa Blanca, Playa Flamingo, Playa Dorada, and Papagayo.
- Nature & Landscapes: the sheltered Playa Flamingo which is surrounded by subtropical gardens, the mountain of Montana Roja and Timanfaya National Park
Is it humid in Playa Blanca Spain in April?
A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Playa Blanca Spain in April. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in April in Playa Blanca, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.
To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Playa Blanca during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.
Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of April, you can expect that Playa Blanca will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.
January is the month with the most comfort. It will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable. August is the most uncomfortable month. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months
Humidity level for Playa BlancaHumidity level for Playa Blanca
Is April a good time to go to Playa Blanca Spain?
Trying to answer the question of whether April is a good time to go to Playa Blanca is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.
These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.
If we look at the average temperature for Playa Blanca in April, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In April, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 57°F / 14°C.
As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 5 sunny days and 23 partly sunny days.
The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 1 mm of rain during April. If it were more than five days, the location would be slightly less attractive for a shorter stay.
We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that April a good time to go to Playa Blanca Spain for most visitors.
Does it rain all day in Playa Blanca Spain in April?
In Playa Blanca, it does not rain all day in April. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 1 mm of rain during the month.
Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Playa Blanca Spain, there are, on average 5 sunny days and 23 partly sunny days in April. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.
Is April the rainiest month in Playa Blanca Spain?
April is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.
To answer what the rainiest month is in Playa Blanca, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.
December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 3 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 0 days.
December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 0.3 inches / 8 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0 inches / 0 mm of rain.
Is April the most sunniest month in Playa Blanca Spain?
April is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.
To answer what the sunniest month is in Playa Blanca, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.
November is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 5 sunny days, and 23 partly suny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.
July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.
The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. June and July are the months with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.
Weather in Playa Blanca Spain in other months
- Weather in Playa Blanca Spain for January
- Weather in Playa Blanca Spain for February
- Weather in Playa Blanca Spain for March
- Weather in Playa Blanca Spain for May
- Weather in Playa Blanca Spain for June
- Weather in Playa Blanca Spain for July
- Weather in Playa Blanca Spain for August
- Weather in Playa Blanca Spain for September
- Weather in Playa Blanca Spain for October
- Weather in Playa Blanca Spain for November
- Weather in Playa Blanca Spain for December
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Playa Blanca, Provincia de Panamá Long Range Weather Forecast – daily
22% |
82 to 92 °F 72 to 82 °F 25 to 35 °C 20 to 30 °C |
Sunrise Sunset |
Waxing Crescent |
44% |
81 to 91 °F 71 to 81 °F 25 to 35 °C 19 to 29 °C |
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Waxing Crescent |
32% |
80 to 90 °F 71 to 81 °F 24 to 34 °C 19 to 29 °C |
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First Quarter |
29% |
79 to 89 °F 71 to 81 °F 23 to 33 °C 19 to 29 °C |
Sunrise Sunset |
Waxing Gibbous |
38% |
80 to 90 °F 69 to 79 °F 24 to 34 °C 18 to 28 °C |
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Waxing Gibbous |
39% |
79 to 89 °F 69 to 79 °F 23 to 33 °C 18 to 28 °C |
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Waxing Gibbous |
29% |
81 to 91 °F 68 to 78 °F 25 to 35 °C 17 to 27 °C |
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Waxing Gibbous |
07% |
81 to 91 °F 70 to 80 °F 25 to 35 °C 18 to 28 °C |
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Waxing Gibbous |
34% |
82 to 92 °F 70 to 80 °F 25 to 35 °C 18 to 28 °C |
Sunrise Sunset |
Waxing Gibbous |
09% |
81 to 91 °F 70 to 80 °F 25 to 35 °C 18 to 28 °C |
Sunrise Sunset |
Full Moon |
19% |
81 to 91 °F 69 to 79 °F 25 to 35 °C 18 to 28 °C |
Sunrise Sunset |
Waning Gibbous |
24% |
84 to 94 °F 70 to 80 °F 26 to 36 °C 18 to 28 °C |
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Waning Gibbous |
55% |
83 to 93 °F 70 to 80 °F 26 to 36 °C 18 to 28 °C |
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Waning Gibbous |
32% |
82 to 92 °F 70 to 80 °F 25 to 35 °C 18 to 28 °C |
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Waning Gibbous |
53% |
82 to 92 °F 70 to 80 °F 25 to 35 °C 18 to 28 °C |
Sunrise Sunset |
Waning Gibbous |
79% |
81 to 91 °F 71 to 81 °F 25 to 35 °C 19 to 29 °C |
Sunrise Sunset |
Waning Gibbous |
74% |
81 to 91 °F 70 to 80 °F 25 to 35 °C 18 to 28 °C |
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Last Quarter |
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Waning Crescent |
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Waning Crescent |
48% |
81 to 91 °F 69 to 79 °F 25 to 35 °C 18 to 28 °C |
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Waning Crescent |
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79 to 89 °F 69 to 79 °F 23 to 33 °C 18 to 28 °C |
Sunrise Sunset |
New Moon |
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80 to 90 °F 69 to 79 °F 24 to 34 °C 18 to 28 °C |
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81 to 91 °F 69 to 79 °F 25 to 35 °C 18 to 28 °C |
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Weather in Playa Blanca in April 2023, water temperature in Playa Blanca
Check the weather for April before planning your holiday in Playa Blanca.
Average weather data includes daytime highs and nighttime lows in temperature, rainfall, hours of sunshine, and water temperature data.
Air temperature (Max-Min) on daysPredict for April 2000 April 2022 April 2021 April 2020 April 2019 April 2018 April 2017 April 2016 20160003 16 ° C 20 ° C 17 ° C 20 ° C 17 ° C 20 ° C 17 ° C 20 ° C 17 ° C 20 ° C. 17 ° C 20 ° C 16 ° C 20 ° C 16 ° C 20 ° C 17 ° C 10 April. 20°C 17°C 11 apr. 20°C 17°C 12 apr. 20°C 17°C 13 apr. 21°C 17°C 14 apr. 21°C 17°C 15 apr. 21°C 18°C 16 apr. 22°C 18°C 17 apr. 23°C 18°C 18 apr. 22°C 18°C 19 apr. 21°C 18°C 20 Apr. 20°C 17°C 21 apr. 20°C 18°C 22 apr. 21°C 17°C 23 apr. 21°C 17°C 24 apr. 21°C 17°C 25 apr. 21°C 18°C 26 apr. 21°C 17°C 27 Apr. 22°C 18°C 28 apr. 21°C 16°C 29 apr. 21°C 18°C 30 apr. 21°C 17°C
Water temperature in April by day11 Apr. 12 Apr. 13 Apr. 14 Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 Apr. 18 Apr. 19 Apr. 20 Apr. 21 Apr. 22 Apr. 23 Apr. 24 Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 27 Apr. 28 Apr. 29 Apr. 30 Apr.
Precipitation by dayLight rain – up to 2.5 mm per hour, moderate rain – up to 8 mm per hour, heavy rain – more than 8 mm per hour, heavy rain from 30 mm. 0.0000 MM 0.0000 MM 0.7500 MM 0.6250 MM 0.1250 MM 0.1250 MM 0.0000 MM 0.0000 MM 0.0000 MM 9000 9000 9000 9000. 0.0000 mm 11 Apr. 0.0000 mm 12 apr. 0.0000 mm 13 apr. 0.1250 mm 14 apr. 0.0000 mm 15 apr. 0.0000 mm 16 apr. 0.0000 mm 17 apr. 0.0000 mm 18 apr. 0.0000 mm 19 apr. 0.1250 mm 20 Apr. 0.0000 mm 21 apr. 0.0000 mm 22 apr. 0.0000 mm 23 apr. 0.2500 mm 24 apr. 0.1250 mm 25 apr. 0.0000 mm 26 apr. 0.2500 mm 27 apr. 0.0000 mm 28 apr. 0.0000 mm 29 Apr. 0.0000 mm 30 apr. 0.0000 mm The maximum daytime temperature in Playa Blanca is 22.5556 °C, the minimum nighttime temperature is 15.8889 °C. Rainfall in April is usually not more than 6 mm, and the number of hours of sunshine is not less than 8. Weather in April in other resorts in SpainBarcelona 19°С Valencia 21°С Ibiza
Reviews for vacation in AprilAll reviewsAlenaS April 14, 2015 Thb Tropical Island Playa Blanca photo We stayed at THB Tropical Island in early April 2015 for 7 days. Previously, we wrote a letter to the hotel in which we requested a room on the second floor with a south-facing balcony, because… Read more Weather in Playa Blanca in April 2023What kind of holiday in Playa Blanca in April? What is the air temperature, is there a chance of rain and is it possible to swim? Playa Blanca in April – read on the Tour Calendar! Contents What is the weather like in April in Playa Blanca?April in Playa Blanca becomes hot compared to March. The thermometer in Playa Blanca in the daytime rises to + 28.7 ° C, at night + 22.8 ° C. April – almost no rain. The water temperature in April rises to +26.2 °C.
Average temperature +26°
Air temperature during the day +29°
Air temperature at night +23°
Water temperature +26°
Rainfall (mm) 39 mm
Rain 2 days
Sunny days 13 days
Humidity 71%
Day length 13 hours All monthsMay > Air temperature in Playa Blanca in AprilThe air temperature in Playa Blanca in April during the daytime is +29 °C, at night: +23 °C. The highest value for April in the afternoon was recorded on 04/10/2020 and equaled +36 °C, the lowest on 04/03/2021: +25 °C. Playa Blanca water temperature in AprilThe average water temperature in Playa Blanca in April is around +26 °C, which is ideal for comfortable swimming. The highest value for April was recorded on 04/23/2020 and amounted to +28 °C, the lowest on 04/07/2021: +24 °C. How many sunny days per monthThere are 13 sunny, 5 cloudy and 12 cloudy days per month, so the weather in Playa Blanca in April is quite friendly.
Playa Blanca in April Things to do?
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Apr 1 | Clear | +31° | +24° | +26° |
Apr 2 | Clear | +30° | +24° | +26° |
Apr 3 | Rain in places | +31° | +24° | +26° |
Apr 4 | Clear | +32° | +24° | +26° |
Apr 5 | Clear | +31° | +24° | +26° |
Apr 6 | Clear | +32° | +25° | +26° |
Apr 7 | Clear | +33° | +24° | +27° |
Apr 8 | Clear | +32° | +24° | +27° |
Apr 9 | Partly cloudy | +32° | +24° | +27° |
Apr 10 | Overcast | +26° | +24° | +27° |
Apr 11 | Light rain shower | +26° | +24° | +26° |
Apr 12 | Light rain shower | +27° | +24° | +26° |
Apr 13 | Partly cloudy | +29° | +25° | +26° |
Apr 14 | Sunny | +31° | +25° | +26° |
Apr 15 | Partly cloudy | +30° | +24° | +26° |
Apr 16 | Light rain shower | +27° | +22° | +26° |
Apr 17 | Rain in places | +29° | +22° | +26° |
Apr 18 | Rain in places | +29° | +22° | +26° |
Apr 19 | Rain in places | +28° | +21° | +26° |
Apr 20 | Light rain shower | +27° | +23° | +26° |
21 Apr | Light rain shower | +27° | +24° | +25° |
22 Apr | Light rain shower | +27° | +24° | +25° |
Apr 23 | Light rain shower | +27° | +24° | +25° |
Apr 24 | Rain in places | +28° | +24° | +25° |
Apr 25 | Partly cloudy | +28° | +24° | +26° |
Apr 26 | Partly cloudy | +27° | +24° | +26° |
Apr 27 | Partly cloudy | +29° | +24° | +26° |
Apr 28 | Clear | +30° | +23° | +26° |
Apr 29 | Partly cloudy | +30° | +23° | +26° |
Apr 30 | Partly cloudy | +28° | +24° | +25° |
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Weather on Playa Blanca in April 2023
What is the air temperature, is there a chance of rain and is it possible to swim? Playa Blanca in April – read on the Tour Calendar!
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What is the weather like in Playa Blanca in April? The air temperature on Playa Blanca rises to +32.
2°C during the day, +23.6°C at night. Usually in April there are about eleven rainy days on Playa Blanca. The water temperature in April reaches +27.4 °C.
Average temperature
+28°
Air temperature during the day
+32°
Air temperature at night
+24°
Water temperature
+27°
Rainfall (mm)
155 mm
Rain
11 days
Sunny days
12 days
Humidity
71%
Day length
12 hours
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Air temperature in Playa Blanca in April
Daytime air temperature on Playa Blanca in April is +32 °C, nighttime: +24 °C. The maximum value for April in the afternoon was recorded on 04/17/2017 and equaled +37 °C, the minimum value was 09.04.2021: +27 °C.
Playa Blanca water temperature in April
The water temperature in Playa Blanca in April is usually around +27 °C, which is ideal for comfortable swimming. The highest value for April was recorded on 04/29/2017 and amounted to +29 °C, the lowest on 04/02/2019: +24 °C.
How many sunny days per month
There are 12 sunny, 1 cloudy and 17 cloudy days per month, so the weather on Playa Blanca in April is quite friendly.
Playa Blanca in April Things to do?
Tour-Calendar assessed the possibility of types of recreation on a scale from 0 to 5 .
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Beach holiday
4.5
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Excursions
4
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Bicycle
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Sport
4
Weather archive on Playa Blanca for April
Look at the weather on Playa Blanca in recent years in April days.
Happy | At night | |||
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Apr 1 | Moderate or heavy rain showers | +27° | +25° | +27° |
Apr 2 | Partly cloudy | +29° | +26° | +26° |
Apr 3 | Sunny | +29° | +26° | +26° |
Apr 4 | Light rain shower | +27° | +26° | +26° |
Apr 5 | Rain in places | +28° | +26° | +26° |
Apr 6 | Rain in places | +29° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 7 | Rain in places | +27° | +26° | +27° |
8 Apr | Light rain shower | +27° | +25° | +27° |
Apr 9 | Light rain shower | +28° | +26° | +27° |
Apr 10 | Partly cloudy | +29° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 11 | Cloudy | +29° | +26° | +27° |
Apr 12 | Rain in places | +29° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 13 | Moderate or heavy rain showers | +28° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 14 | Rain in places | +29° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 15 | Rain in places | +29° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 16 | Sunny | +30° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 17 | Sunny | +29° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 18 | Rain in places | +28° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 19 | Rain in places | +28° | +26° | +27° |
Apr 20 | Rain in places | +28° | +26° | +27° |
21 Apr | Clear | +28° | +26° | +27° |
Apr 22 | Sunny | +29° | +26° | +27° |
Apr 23 | Rain in places | +28° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 24 | Rain in places | +28° | +26° | +27° |
Apr 25 | Rain in places | +28° | +26° | +27° |
Apr 26 | Partly cloudy | +30° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 27 | Light rain shower | +28° | +27° | +27° |
Apr 28 | Light rain shower | +27° | +25° | +27° |
Apr 29 | Rain in places | +29° | +26° | +27° |
Apr 30 | Light rain shower | +28° | +27° | +27° |
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Playa Blanca weather in April 2022-2021 🌊 and water temperature at “365 Celsius”
According to our rating system, which is confirmed by the reviews of tourists who have visited Cuba, the weather is excellent on Playa Blanca in April, this month’s rating is 5. 0 out of five.
Playa Blanca temperature in April
Average temperature during the day: | +29.2°C | |
Average temperature at night: | +25.0°C | |
Sea water temperature: | +26.8°C | |
Number of sunny days: | 18 days | |
Rainy days: Rainfall: |
1 day 24.3 mm |
Monthly weather comparison in Playa Blanca
Water temperature in Cuba in April
Should I go on vacation in April?
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The climate in April is good and tourists come to have a rest. According to our data, the weather in Playa Blanca in April and the water temperature is excellent. At this time, the warm sea has an average temperature of +26.8°C. There is practically no rain, about 1 day per month, 24.3 mm of precipitation falls. Sunny weather lasts at least 18 days. According to the reviews of tourists who have visited Cuba, it is worth going on vacation to Playa Blanca in April.
- Please note:
- Playa Blanca weather in March:
rating 5.0 (out of 5),
air +29.2°C , sea: +26.5°C,
rain 2 days - Playa Blanca weather in May:
rating 4.9(out of 5),
air +30. 8°C , sea: +27.4°C,
rain 4 days
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Air temperature
Average statistics for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021: the maximum air temperature reaches +32. 2°C, the minimum recorded values are +26.1°C. At night, the temperature on Playa Blanca in April drops to +26.6°C…+23.6°C. On average, the difference between day and night is 4.1°C. What is the weather forecast for Playa Blanca at the end of April and the beginning of the month indicated on the graph, in Cuba almost everywhere the situation is similar.
Water temperature in Playa Blanca in April
Weather forecast and sea water temperature in Playa Blanca in April ranges from +26.0°C to +27.4°C. At its lows, it can be considered comfortable for swimming adults and children. In the previous month, the sea is colder by about 0.3°C. The next month the water is 0.6°C warmer. In April, according to tourists’ reviews on Playa Blanca, the climate is well suited for relaxation due to the comfortable temperature of the water in the sea almost anywhere in Cuba.
Rating, rainy days and precipitation in April and other months.
The rating in a period of five months fluctuates from 4.9 to 5.0 points. The number of rainy days in April is 1, and it ranks 5th in this indicator for the year. Precipitation is 24.3 mm, which is the 11th place among all months. At the same time, in the previous period, 6.5 mm more rains, in the next month, 19.3 mm more. The weather on Playa Blanca in April in the first and second half of the month is shown in the summary table for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 years.
Wind speed
The average speed in April is 4.8 m/s with maximum wind gusts up to 6.8 m/s.
Climate summary
Day | Day air temperature | Water temperature | |
1 | +27. 5°C | +26.2°C | |
2 | +27.5°C | +26.4°C | |
3 | +28.6°C | +26.0°C | |
4 | +28. 1°C | +26.5°C | |
5 | +29.2°C | +26.5°C | |
6 | +29.8°C | +26.5°C | |
7 | +30. 4°C | +26.4°C | |
8 | +32.2°C | +26.4°C | |
9 | +31.2°C | +26.9°C | |
10 | +26. 1°C | +26.3°C | |
11 | +29.2°C | +26.5°C | |
12 | +29.8°C | +26.5°C | |
13 | +29. 1°C | +26.4°C | |
14 | +29.9°C | +26.8°C | |
15 | +30.2°C | +26.4°C | |
16 | +29. 8°C | +26.6°C | |
17 | +29.9°C | +26.9°C | |
18 | +30.8°C | +27.0°C | |
19 | +31. 5°C | +27.4°C | |
20 | +31.9°C | +27.3°C | |
21 | +29.4°C | +27.3°C | |
22 | +29. 9°C | +27.3°C | |
23 | +31.4°C | +27.0°C | |
24 | +30.2°C | +27.1°C | |
25 | +30. 8°C | +27.2°C | |
26 | +30.6°C | +27.3°C | |
27 | +30.9°C | +27.3°C | |
28 | +30. 9°C | +27.2°C | |
29 | +30.5°C | +27.2°C | |
30 | +31.1°C | +27.0°C |
Weather now
Playa Blanca
+29°
Feeling: +33°C
At 5m/s
Precipitation: 0%
Forecast 10 days / 14 days
- Pay attention to other cities:
- Holguin weather in April
- Santiago de Cuba weather in April
Playa Blanca weather in April 2020 – water and air temperature
Playa Blanca weather in April 2020 – water and air temperature
April weather
Playa Blanca
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Day air temperature | +28.6°C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Air temperature at night | +23.7°C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Water temperature | +26.2°C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rainfall | 43 mm. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of rainy days | 3 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Relative humidity | 18% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise time | 06:44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
sunset time | 19:23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Daylength | 12. 4-12.9 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of sunny days | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind speed | 5 m/s |
Beach holiday |
10/10 | ||
Excursions and walks |
8/10 | ||
Hiking |
9/10 |
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Yu, 4. 6 m/s
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Yu, 3.5 m/s
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Yu, 6. 0 m/s
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Yu, 3.8 m/s
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Yu, 4.1 m/s
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Yu, 3. 6 m/s
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Yu, 2. 8 m/s
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Yu, 4.1 m/s
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Yu, 4. 4 m/s
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Yu, 5.1 m/s
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Yu, 3.9 m/s
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Yu, 3. 9 m/s
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759mmHg.
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+23°
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+26°
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763 mmHg
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Yu, 4. 6 m/s
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73.8%
14
April
+25°
+30°
+26°
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763 mmHg
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Yu, 5.6 m/s
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77.0%
15
April
+24°
+35°
+26°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 3. 4 m/s
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68.6%
16
April
+24°
+35°
+26°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 3.4 m/s
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73.4%
17
April
+23°
+34°
+26°
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763 mmHg
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Yu, 5. 1 m/s
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71.6%
18
April
+23°
+34°
+27°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 4.3 m/s
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70.6%
19
April
+23°
+35°
+27°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 3. 1 m/s
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74.3%
20
April
+23°
+34°
+27°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 3.8 m/s
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68.4%
21
April
+25°
+30°
+27°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 2. 6 m/s
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71.8%
22
April
+23°
+35°
+27°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 3.0 m/s
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71.1%
23
April
+24°
+35°
+27°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 4. 9 m/s
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67.6%
24
April
+23°
+36°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 4.1 m/s
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69.8%
25
April
+23°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 3. 8 m/s
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71.8%
26
April
+24°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 4.4 m/s
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69.4%
27
April
+25°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 2. 5 m/s
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81.3%
28
April
+25°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 5.0 m/s
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71.6%
29
April
+22°
+35°
+27°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 4. 6 m/s
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68.3%
30
April
+22°
+33°
+27°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 2.4 m/s
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74.4%
1
April
+23°
+32°
+19°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 4. 5 m/s
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71.5%
2
April
+21°
+30°
+21°
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760 mmHg
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Yu, 3.8 m/s
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81.1%
3
April
+22°
+25°
+19°
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763 mmHg
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Yu, 7. 4 m/s
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77.1%
4
April
+21°
+26°
+18°
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763 mmHg
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Yu, 6.9 m/s
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65.5%
5
April
+20°
+27°
+18°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 6. 3 m/s
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64.9%
6
April
+20°
+29°
+18°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 5.4 m/s
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74.0%
7
April
+21°
+29°
+18°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 5. 4 m/s
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72.5%
8
April
+20°
+30°
+18°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 4.6 m/s
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71.9%
9
April
+21°
+31°
+18°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 5. 0 m/s
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73.5%
10
April
+22°
+31°
+18°
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760 mmHg
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Yu, 4.9 m/s
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69.6%
11
April
+22°
+34°
+18°
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759 mmHg
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Yu, 3. 5 m/s
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70.6%
12
April
+23°
+34°
+19°
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759 mmHg
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Yu, 2.1 m/s
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71.3%
13
April
+22°
+31°
+19°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 3. 9 m/s
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73.6%
14
April
+17°
+30°
+19°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 4.6 m/s
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66.9%
15
April
+19°
+32°
+19°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 3. 8 m/s
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65.3%
16
April
+21°
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+8°
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760 mmHg
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Yu, 3.5 m/s
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70.4%
17
April
+20°
+36°
+19°
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760 mmHg
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Yu, 3. 6 m/s
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53.4%
18
April
+22°
+36°
+19°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 3.8 m/s
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70.9%
19
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+22°
+36°
+19°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 4. 4 m/s
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65.1%
20
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+21°
+36°
+19°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 3.3 m/s
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66.9%
21
April
+21°
+35°
+20°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 2. 4 m/s
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60.6%
22
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+23°
+35°
+20°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 3.1 m/s
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74.1%
23
April
+22°
+31°
+22°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 5. 1 m/s
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72.8%
24
April
+22°
+34°
+20°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 4.8 m/s
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69.8%
25
April
+22°
+34°
+20°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 2. 5 m/s
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73.6%
26
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+21°
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+20°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 3.3 m/s
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76.3%
27
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+21°
+33°
+20°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 4. 9m/s
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70.4%
28
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+22°
+34°
+20°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 5.5 m/s
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69.4%
29
April
+22°
+31°
+19°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 5. 6 m/s
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71.9%
30
April
+22°
+33°
+22°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 4.6 m/s
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68.9%
1
April
+21°
+33°
+25°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 3. 5 m/s
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72.5%
2
April
+22°
+33°
+25°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 3.8 m/s
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74.0%
3
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+24°
+34°
+25°
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760 mmHg
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Yu, 3. 4 m/s
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73.8%
4
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+31°
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760 mmHg
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Yu, 4.1 m/s
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76.6%
5
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760 mmHg
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Yu, 5. 3 m/s
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71.4%
6
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+35°
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760 mmHg
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71.6%
7
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+22°
+33°
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761 mmHg
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Yu, 3. 3 m/s
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74.5%
8
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+22°
+32°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 3.4 m/s
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75.9%
9
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763 mmHg
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Yu, 6. 3 m/s
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75.8%
10
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763 mmHg
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Yu, 6.5 m/s
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68.5%
11
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+22°
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762 mmHg
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Yu, 6. 8 m/s
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74.3%
12
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+22°
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761 mmHg
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72.8%
13
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+23°
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761 mmHg
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+21°
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761 mmHg
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15
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760 mmHg
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Yu, 6. 4 m/s
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72.6%
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+20°
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Yu, 2.5 m/s
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78.9%
17
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759 mmHg
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Yu, 2. 6 m/s
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78.4%
18
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+21°
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760 mmHg
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Yu, 3.6 m/s
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80.1%
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Yu, 5. 8 m/s
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72.9%
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Yu, 6.3 m/s
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Yu, 6. 6 m/s
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Yu, 5.6 m/s
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69.4%
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+17°
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67.4%
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Climate: Playa Blanca – Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table
Playa Blanca are in the northern hemisphere.
Summer starts here at the end of June and ends in September. There are the months of summer: June, July, August, September.
The best time to visit are June, July, August, September, October.
The lowest value of relative humidity was recorded in January (67.99 %). Relative humidity is highest in August (79.77 %).
On average, the least rainy days are in July (0.10 days). The month with the rainiest days is December (3.43 days).
- >>Climate graph for Playa Blanca
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- >>Playa Blanca water temperature
average temperature
The climate of Playa Blanca is arid. There is virtually no rainfall during the year in Playa Blanca. According to Köppen and Geiger, this climate is classified as BWh. The temperature here averages 19.6 °C. The average rainfall per year is 102 mm.
Climate graph of Playa Blanca
The driest month is August, with 1 mm of precipitation. The greatest amount of precipitation occurs in December, with an average of 22 mm |
Temperature chart Playa Blanca
September is the warmest month of the year. The temperature in September averages 22.7 °C. The lowest average temperatures of the year occur in February, when it is around 16.8 °C.
Climate graph of Playa Blanca
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Average temperature (°C) | minimum temperature (°C) | maximum temperature (°C) | Precipitation rate (mm) | Humidity (%) | Rainy days (D) | day length (hours) | |
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January | 17. 1 | 15.9 | 18.2 | 13 | 68% | 2 | 7.0 |
February | 16.8 | 15.6 | 18.1 | 13 | 70% | 2 | 7.0 |
March | 17.3 | 16 | 18.7 | 10 | 73% | 2 | 8.0 |
April | 17.9 | 16.7 | 19.3 | 6 | 71% | 1 | 8.0 |
May | 19 | 17.7 | 20.4 | 3 | 73% | 0 | 8.0 |
June | 20.4 | 19.2 | 21.8 | 2 | 77% | 0 | 8.0 |
July | 21.6 | 20.4 | 23 | 2 | 79% | 0 | 8.0 |
August | 22. 6 | 21.4 | 24 | 1 | 80% | 0 | 8.0 |
September | 22.7 | 21.5 | 24 | 5 | 76% | 1 | 8.0 |
October | 21.9 | 20.7 | 23.2 | 12 | 75% | 2 | 8.0 |
November | 20 | 18.8 | 21.1 | 13 | 70% | 2 | 7.0 |
December | 18.4 | 17.2 | 19.5 | 22 | 69% | 2 | 7.0 |
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
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Average temperature (°C) | 17. 1 | 16.8 | 17.3 | 17.9 | 19 | 20.4 | 21.6 | 22.6 | 22.7 | 21.9 | twenty | 18.4 |
minimum temperature (°C) | 15.9 | 15.6 | 16 | 16.7 | 17.7 | 19.2 | 20.4 | 21.4 | 21.5 | 20.7 | 18.8 | 17.2 |
maximum temperature (°C) | 18.2 | 18.1 | 18.7 | 19.3 | 20.4 | 21.8 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 19.5 |
Precipitation rate (mm) | 13 | 13 | ten | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | one | 5 | 12 | 13 | 22 |
Humidity (%) | 68% | 70% | 73% | 71% | 73% | 77% | 79% | 80% | 76% | 75% | 70% | 69% |
Rainy days (D) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
day length (hours) | 6. 8 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 6.9 | 7.0 |
Data: 1991 – 2021 minimum temperature (°C), maximum temperature (°C), Precipitation (mm), Humidity, Rainy days.
Data: 1999 – 2019: day length
There is a difference of 21 mm of precipitation between the driest and rainiest months. The change in temperature throughout the year is 5.9 °C. Useful tips about reading the climate table: For each month, you will find data on precipitation (mm), average, maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit). The value of the first line: (1) January (2) February (3) March (4) April (5) May, (6) June (7) July (8) August (9) September, (10) October (11) November (12) December.
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Playa Blanca Water Temperature (Atlantic Ocean)
Maximum water temperature (°C) | Average water temperature (°C) | Min. Water temperature (°C) | |
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January | 19.3 | 18.8 | 18.3 |
February | 18.3 | 18 | 17.9 |
March | 18.3 | 18.1 | 17.8 |
April | 18.9 | 18.6 | 18.3 |
May | 19.7 | 19.3 | 18.8 |
June | 21.1 | 20.5 | 19.7 |
July | 22 | 21.4 | 21.1 |
August | 22.7 | 22.3 | 21.8 |
September | 23.2 | 23 | 22.7 |
October | 23.2 | 22.9 | 22.4 |
November | 22.4 | 21.4 | 20.5 |
December | 20.5 | 19.9 | 19. 3 |
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Average water temperature (°C) | 18.8 | eighteen | 18.1 | 18.6 | 19.3 | 20.5 | 21.4 | 22.3 | 23 | 22.9 | 21.4 | 19.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum water temperature (°C) | 19.3 | 18.3 | 18.3 | 18.9 | 19.7 |
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Trying to find some must see places in Europe in winter? Then you’re in luck because I’ve asked some of my fave blogger buddies to share with me their picks for the best places to see in Europe in winter. Therefore: If you’re in need of a little European winter travel inspiration then you’ve come to the right place. Between their fascinating histories, delectable cuisines, and mesmerizing landscapes, these 22 locations really are some of the best winter city breaks in Europe. Plus: This diverse assortment of European winter destinations will appeal to just about any type of traveler, from the most adventurous to someone looking for a little relaxation. So leave the long ques, inflated prices, and insane crowds behind. Instead: Enjoy some of my favorite European cities during the winter, when many of these places take on a new character and charm that is totally different from their summer counterparts. But enough gum flapping! Let’s check out 20 of the best places to visit in Europe in winter! This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure for more information. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. If you’re booking a trip right now then I IMPLORE you to get travel insurance – even if it’s not from me. After all, this past year has been a wild ride and I don’t want you to lose money because government regulations have changed. Truth be told though, I’ve never traveled without travel insurance and don’t think you should either – especially since I think we’ve all had plans drastically change because of the pandemic. Therefore, find an insurance agency that covers travel changes related to COVID-19, like my two all-time faves World Nomads and Safety Wing. You can also read more about which policy is right for you in my full review here. 1. Grindelwald, SwitzerlandBy: Dorothy Shively of Oz and Other Places A beautiful view of winter in Grindenwald, Switzerland. I’ve never been a fan of cold weather, so if I’m planning a trip during the winter it’s usually to someplace with a beach. But this past year, Grindelwald, Switzerland changed my mind. “Why add Grindenwald to your winter itinerary?” you may wonder. Well, Grindelwald is a small town, nestled in the Swiss Alps of the Jungfrau region, that can be easily accessed by either train. Plus, there is even a year-round bus that can escort you through town. While my favorite thing about Grindelwald was definitely the views (like the one above), a close second was the laid-back attitude. Everyone in town, from our Airbnb host to the ski shop attendant, was super friendly and helpful. Plus: This town is much more affordable than many of the better-known ski towns in Switzerland. Yet, this winter wonderland still offers travelers a ton of charming chalets and restaurants to choose from. You also won’t get bored since there is a ton to do here; anything from downhill skiing to sledding to hiking! Plus: Grindelwald even has a ski lift that leaves right from the center of town, making it easy to get to the ski slopes and enjoy a nice day of winter fun. So: If you’re looking for a fun and picturesque winter getaway that is absolutely one of the best places to go in winter in Europe, then you can’t go wrong with Grindelwald! 2. Rüdesheim, GermanyBy: Lindsay Davies of I’ve Been Bit Explore one of the many charming castles found in Rüdesheim, Germany. In the middle of Germany’s wine country lies a tiny little town with plenty of charm known as Rüdesheim. Here, adorable shops and quaint, cobblestone streets are around every turn, just waiting to bewitch anyone who visits. Sprinkle in some snow and quickly Rüdesheim becomes one of the most beautiful places in Europe in winter! Don’t Believe Me? Just take a ride up the Seilbahn, or chairlift, and enjoy some of the brilliant views of nearby castles and iconic vineyards filled with Riesling grapes. Even in the dead of winter: You’ll be awestruck by the view of the sun, just above Ehrenfels Castle, as it sets beneath the Bingen hills on the horizon. Just be Sure to: Bring a hot cup of coffee (or a tall glass of wine) and just watch the brilliant colors take over the sky. I dare you not to fall head over heels in love with this picturesque place! 3. Bled, SloveniaBy: Mary Beth Charles of MB Sees An enchanting winter view from Bled, Slovenia. I’ve been to Bled, Slovenia, twice during winter, and if this amazing place isn’t on your list of must-see places during winter in Europe, then it should be. Just take a crisp, quiet winter stroll around the lake’s scenic waterways and you’ll likely find a local roasting chestnuts over an open fire, right along the shore. But if this Site doesn’t Offer Enough Christmas Charm for you: Then visit during the winter holiday season and experience some of the wonders of a lakeside, Winter Village. After Enjoying this Quaint Holiday Village: Find a nearby local who can take you on a gondola ride to the Church of the Assumption, on Bled Island, in the middle of the lake. Once on the Island: A 99-step stairway will lead you from the landing area all the way to the church entrance. Go inside and try ringing the church “wishing bells”, a task that is surprisingly difficult. From Here: Take some time to explore Bled Castle; a historic structure that overlooks the lake on a nearby cliff and that provides visitors with some of the best panoramic views in the entire area. This castle is also home to an amazing wine cellar where castle caretakers will package a bottle of Slovenian wine for you that comes straight out of the oak barrels stored here. Just seal the bottle with wax, add your own label, and you have a unique souvenir that will remind you of your beautiful time at Lake Bled. 4. Athens, GreeceBy: Anna Hall of Would be Traveller A beautiful picture of the Parthenon in Athens, but without all the summer crowds. Athens, Greece is one of the best winter city breaks in Europe since it is a great place to escape the frigid cold found in many other European countries. Plus: Winter isn’t peak travel season in Athens, so not only will the city be less crowded, but the prices will be cheaper too! I visited Athens for the first time in December, and it felt like I was one of the only tourists there! And while guidebooks and bloggers warned me that I would need to queue for hours at ticket offices, there was barely any queue at all. Additionally: Instead of climbing up the Acropolis in the blazing sun, we arrived at the top without even breaking a sweat. Visiting Athens in winter also meant that we could take pictures of the Parthenon without hordes of tourists getting in our way. However: The one downside is that during the winter, Athens was a lot colder than we expected since we actually had snow during our visit. But that didn’t stop us from enjoying ourselves while we were there. Just make sure that you’re prepared and check the weather forecast before you go! 5.Salzburg, Austria By: Nicky Cade of That Anxious Traveler No matter what time of year it is, the streets of Salzburg, Austria are always beautiful. What’s the best thing about traveling to Europe in the winter? If you’re anything like me, then it has to be the pretty streets decked out in Christmas regalia, the beautiful views of snow-capped mountains, the ultra cute-yet-practical sweater that you wear by a roaring fire, and the hearty food that you devour in a friendly pub. Well: There is no better place to find all of these things, and more, than in Salzburg, Austria. Pretty streets? Check! One of the best things to do in Salzburg is to stroll through the achingly beautiful streets, with wrought-iron shop signs that look like they came right out of a Christmas card. Just take a stroll down Getreidgasse (a street where you’ll find the house in which Mozart was born), and gaze upon rows of holiday decorations that stretch out as far as the eye can see; a true winter wonderland. Snowy mountains? Check! Catch the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress, and marvel at the jaw-dropping view of the Berchtesgaden Alps. Undoubtedly: They’ll be blanketed by snow and create a magical view that is only enhanced by the city’s pale brick buildings and the golden hue from the city’s many charming streetlights. Hearty food? Check! Pop by my favorite Salzburg eatery – Gasthof Alter Fuchs – and enjoy a huge serving of schnitzel, sausage, or strudel. Trust me: You’ll feel wonderfully cozy amidst the fox-themed surroundings of this delightful restaurant. Yup, Salzburg has it all! The only thing you’ll need to supply is your own cute winter sweater. Sorry. 6. Brussels, BelgiumBy: Nicola Rae of See Nic Wander On any given day, there’s a lot to love about Brussels. It’s a homey city that is compact and easy to navigate, making it perfect the perfect destination for “directionally challenged” travelers like me. The people are also super friendly and the architecture is amazing since the Grand Palace basically left me speechless every time I walked by. And While Yes: Brussels is less flashy than neighboring Paris and London, it still has a quiet charm that makes it feel cozier than other, bigger cities. Plus: Who wouldn’t become slightly obsessed with a city that is known for beer, frites, waffles, and chocolate? But I must say that in the winter: Brussels is nothing short of magical. This city takes awesomeness to a whole new level by introducing Christmas Markets into the city landscape; markets that make the streets practically come alive with little, snow-covered huts that sell food, gifts, and warm mulled wine. For much of December and January: Winter festivities take place every day and become one of the best things to do in Brussels; with light shows that illuminate the Grande Palace and outdoor ice-skating rinks where you can watch children glide by. When I see those twinkling Christmas lights and walk through the miles of winter markets, I feel like this is the way that winter was always meant to be. 7. Madrid, SpainSpain is one of the most popular places for a vacation when it comes to Europe in Winter. If I had to take my top pick in the country my finger would definitely hover over Madrid. I mean, The temperatures are definitely a draw when it comes to the country but Madrid however can get really cold as compared to places like the Canary islands. It even snows sometimes. Yup! I’m not kidding you. So, then what’s the draw? Madrid has loads to do and a whole lot of history to immerse oneself in. Definitely head out on a walking tour. If the weather permits then try out one of the cycle tours! It is fun and the exercise does keep the body nice and toasty! Plus, The city has loads of museums which are nice and warm. In fact, a lot of the museums rank as top things to do in the city! Another bonus, Madrid is central and pretty well connected. That means that you can embark on plenty of day trips from the city. While you are at it, don’t forget to try out the food that makes the capital city so popular! 8. Vatnajökull Glacier, IcelandBy: Kris Morton of Nomad by Trade A view of the Vatnajökull Glacier in Iceland. Southeastern Iceland is home to Europe’s largest glacier by volume; a glacier that offers visitors a spectacular assortment of ice caves to explore. We took a guided tour of the glacier, that departed from the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, and were driven 40 minutes into the surrounding national park before we reached the ice cave itself. Before We Descended into the Caves Below: We snowmobiled atop the glacier for about an hour. Once we were finished, we ventured into the cave and were blown away by the light that bounced off the rippling blue ice above us; a stunning scene, while caving in Vatnajökull Glacier, that made us feel as though we were walking underwater. Because the Vatnajökull Glacier Sits Upon an Active Volcano: We saw streaks of black ash within the ice cave that added to the beauty of this enchanting place; ash that dates all the way back to eruptions from hundreds of years ago. And while this expedition was a bit pricey, it was worth it since this site has become one of our favorite places to go in Europe in winter. 9. Rothenburg ob der Tauber, GermanyBy: Lindsey Shianna of Hello Jetlag The charming city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Germany. Situated along Germany’s Romantic Road, the picturesque town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is known as the Christmas capital of Germany; and for good reason, since you can stop here and shop for Christmas themed gifts, all year round. But: It’s during the winter season that this tiny town really shows it’s festive side. Step inside the medieval walls of the city’s Old Town and be transported into a winter wonderland full of garland, twinkling lights, and Christmas trees that line the streets ( a perfect stop along any of the best European Christmas market cruises) Feel a bit Hungry? Then snack on some roasted chestnuts or snowballs (scheeballs) that are made of shortcake dough and smothered in powdered sugar and chocolate. You can also into any restaurant in town and warm up with a nice, tall glass of hot, mulled wine. But it Gets Better! Visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber during the holidays and you’ll see one of Germany’s most popular Christmas Markets, a market that is now over 500 years old! However: Don’t forget to visit the German Christmas Museum and learn about the history of Christmas while enjoying some holiday decorations that date all the way back to the 1870’s. So While Yes: Rothenburg ob der Tauber is magical throughout the year, this tiny town’s affinity for all things festive makes it one of Europe’s best winter destinations. 9. Tromso and Alta, NorwayBy: Amanda Williams of A Dangerous Business A view of the Holmen Husky Lodge in Alta, Norway. When I think of popular winter destinations in Europe, I think of cold weather since I’m a Midwest girl and don’t mind the cold if I’m traveling to an amazing place like Northern Norway. Plus: Not only are there a ton of fun things to do in Northern Norway, but this region is also a lot warmer than most people think since it sits along the coast and is warmed up by the adjacent, currents from the Atlantic. If you plan to visit one of the most beautiful places in Norway this winter: Then definitely check out Tromso, the “Gateway to the Arctic” and the largest city in the region, as well as Alta, a much smaller, more Northern town that is home to an ice hotel that you can sleep in! Both cities offer visitors the chance to enjoy a variety of winter activities like driving your own dog sled and cross-country skiing. They are also two of the best places to see the Northern Lights. That’s why: You’ll definitely need to stop for a moment and catch a glimpse of the vibrant, Northern Lights as they dance through the sky and make you fall in love with some of my favorite European cities in winter. Because there truly are a ton of amazing things to do in Tromso during the winter. 10. PortugalBy: Sue Davies of Travel Life for Now One of the many beautiful palaces that you’ll find in Sintra, Portugal. Portugal has been a hot destination in Europe for the past several years. Therefore, during the summer, that means crowds, crowds, and oh yeah, more crowds. But not so during the winter when there are hardly any crowds at all! Not only were we able to easily see most of Sintra in a day (something that is impossible in the summer), but we also walked right into some of Lisbon’s top attractions, like St. George’s Castle, Jeronimos Monastery. and the Carriage Museum. Plus: Portugal is located in Southern Europe and has a Mediterranean climate. This means that winters here are mild (think the mid-50s with some dips) and much sunnier than in cities like London or Paris. So: If you’re looking for one of the warmest places in Europe in winter; a place that has wonderful food, and interesting places to explore, then Portugal is the place for you this winter. 11. Rovaniemi, FinlandBy: Katalin Waga of Our Life, Our Travel The Arktikum Museum in Rovaniemi, Finland. Rovaniemi, Finland is my favorite winter destination in Europe. We spent our last two winters and are looking forward to a third! Located along the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland: Rovaniemi is the perfect place to see the northern lights amidst the charming backdrop of a white, snowy winter wonderland. You can also join a snowmobile safari and hunt for this magical green phenomena, meet some reindeer herders, or simply enjoy the exquisite, Lappish scenery. If you need to escape the cold for a while: You can visit the Arktikum Museum and see some spectacular displays about the Arctic and the Sami people that live there. If you’re lucky, you might even see the northern lights in the building’s skylights as you stroll through the museum. And if that’s still NOT enough: You can even visit Santa Claus, and his reindeer, as he prepares for the holidays in his village, right next to the city. See? Rovaniemi, Finland really is the perfect place to enjoy the true spirit of winter. 12. Nice, FranceBy: Clare Dewey of Epic Road Rides A beautiful view of Nice, France. Nice, on France’s Côte d’Azur, has been the premiere winter destination of the British aristocracy for generations. And there’s a reason for that. Nice is a vivacious and glamours city that is a perfect European winter destination for anyone looking for a more temperate climate. In Nice: Skies remain blue and temperatures remain high enough for you to enjoy a nice lunch outside; a rarity in northern Europe during the winter. A truly vibrant and authentic city that intrigues visitors with the elegant architecture around the Bay of Angels, fabulous museums (our favorite museums are the Musée Matisse and the Musée Marc Chagall), exquisite art galleries, and superb parks. For an amazing view of the city: Just climb the vertical steps (or take the lift!) at the Promenade des Anglais and you’ll find enchanting vistas as far as the eye can see. There’s even a kids playground, a lovely waterfall and a yummy cafe for everyone to enjoy. You can also bring your bike along and enjoy some world-class cycling along the Côte d’Azur in Nice. But whatever you do: Visit Nice this winter and I promise that you won’t regret it! 13. Château-d’Oex, SwitzerlandBy: Katie & Ben of Two Wandering Soles The beautiful snow covered town of Château-d’Oex, Switzerland. Not far from Geneva lies the small town of Château-d’Oex, Switzerland. A whimsical and wintery place that has so much charm, it looks like it came out of a fairytale or postcard. Surrounded by mountains and dotted with traditional Swiss architecture, this village is beautiful throughout the year. However: With snow-covered roofs and enchanting ski slopes covered in snow, Château-d’Oex is truly magical during the winter. But if you really want to enjoy the exquisite views that this town has to offer: Then take the panoramic train to Château-d’Oex and savor this picturesque landscape throughout your hour-long journey. Upon Arrival: Be sure to warm up in a cozy lodge with a nice pot of cheese fondue. The cheese comes out piping hot and is served with crusty bread that is perfect for dipping. Pair your fondue with a nice white wine for the perfect wintertime meal in Switzerland. Between all the food, beauty and fun in Château-d’Oex, Switzerland: This tiny town really is the perfect addition to any European winter itinerary. 14. Innsbruck, AustriaBy: Olivia Rutt of My Wandering Voyage Some of the charming architecture you will find in Innsbruck, Austria. What do you picture when you think of winter in Europe? Do you picture a ski chalet? Fresh white snow? Hot cocoa and mulled wine? If any of these things come to mind then Innsbruck, Austria is the perfect European winter vacation for you. Situated in Eastern Austria: This colorful city is perfect for skiers and non-skiers alike. During your stay, you’ll want to stop by Inn Bruke, the main bridge that runs over the Inn River. This spot has incredible views of the river’s turquoise waters and the pastel colors of the Mariahilfstraße. For another fantastic sight: Take a trip into the mountains to Seegrube Norkette, a platform that overlooks the Inn valley and that gives visitors stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding Alps. But make sure you explore this lovely town too! Just grab a mug of mulled wine, and wander through Innsbruck’s old town, contently getting lost in the wayward streets. Along the way: stop at Goldenes Dachl and visit one of the city’s most famous buildings. Yes: Innsbruck really is the perfect winter destination, especially for anyone on a road trip through central Europe. 15. Munich, GermanyBy: Susanna Kelly of Wandering Chocobo Munich, Germany is an amazing place to see, especially during the winter. Munich, Germany is the perfect place for a winter city break in Europe. Not only will you (probably) get to see a quaint dusting of snow atop the charming red rooftops of Munich’s many historic buildings, but you’ll also get to enjoy a variety of outdoor winter activities in Munich, like sledding, ice skating, and curling. If you feel like getting out of town: You could take a day trip to the Alps and experience some world-class skiing. But if the cold is too much for you: You can also step inside one of the city’s many museums, churches, bookstores, cafes, theater halls, and hot indoor saunas. Plus, depending on when you visit: There are many different Christmas markets for you to explore; markets like a global sustainable market, an art market, and even an LBGTQI Pink Christmas market, making this the perfect city for a Christmas market trip! Munich truly has something for everyone and if you ask me, winter only makes this gorgeous European city even better! 16.Bruges, Belgium By: Suzanne Murphy of Seeking Suzanne In many ways: Bruges, Belgium is still considered one of Europe’s best hidden gems, despite gaining tremendous popularity after the 2008 movie In Bruges, starring Colin Farrell. To me: Visiting Bruges is like taking the best parts of Belgium and wrapping them up in a pretty bow. The old town center and scenic canals boast an endless amount of charm that fits nicely with the recent influx of trendy bars and beer gardens into the city. Chocolate shops, breweries and cafes all line Bruges charming, cobbled streets and give way to the expansive Markt Square where you can indulge in a variety of cultural activities like climbing the famous Belfry tower, visiting the local Salvador Dali museum, or exploring 2BE Beer Wall, the world’s largest beer museum. However: November through January is the best time to visit Bruges since you can enjoy a stunning Christmas market that virtually engulfs the city in true, holiday spirit. Explore the market: And indulge in some Belgian waffles, truffles, and raclette fondue to help keep you warm on a cold and blustery day. Once you’re full, find a cozy pub where you can relax after a fantastic day exploring all that Bruges has to offer. 17. Budapest, HungaryAnother capital city that makes a great place to visit in Europe in winter is Budapest. The iconic city is popular during the summer months but few realize how winter transforms the place into a winter wonderland. To me: On the side of the Danube river, the gorgeous architecture of the city is usually framed with white. Yes! The snow makes a striking contrast with the old bathhouses and the architecture of the older buildings. It is a sight that I love. Winter shopping is fun: If winter markets are your thing and you don’t mind a walk then head up Castle Hill. Here you can catch one of the best views of the city and the Danube river as it winds its way on land. Don’t forget the local delicacies and the hot apple cider that you will find being sold. Don’t forget, One of the best things to do in the city when the cold seeps into your bones is to head to one of the 100 thermal springs that Budapest has. The whole thermal spring baths goes back to when the Romans occupied the land. In fact, while you are at it, get a spa! You can see why Budapest is a great place to spend winter in Europe. 18. Gothenburg, SwedenBy: Hannah Kacary of That Adventurer Blog The beauty of the Gothenburg archipelago in Sweden. My favorite winter destination in Europe is Gothenburg, Sweden. I traveled to Gothenburg one December when I needed a bit more Christmas spirit. And with its quaint winter charm, Gothenburg definitely gave me that. It’s the perfect winter destination since it gets cold (but not frigid), has an awesome Christmas market (complete with mulled wine and cider) and has thousands of Christmas lights strung up everywhere, twinkling brightly. For a fantastic winter’s day in Gothenburg: Start out with a visit to the Gothenburg Archipelago while wrapped up in exceptionally warm clothes and sipping a hot chocolate. After That: Spend the afternoon at the Christmas market where you can warm up with a nice dinner full of meatballs and mash and create the perfect end to a lovely day. 19. London, EnglandBy: Krix Eniko of Travel Hacker Girl Some of the fantastic winter lights you’ll see when you visit London during the winter season. Visiting London during the winter season is a great idea, especially during Christmas. Throughout the holiday season: The whole city feels almost magical, with Christmas lights twinkling in the city center and vibrantly colored, holiday-themed shop windows popping up everywhere. Throughout November and December: You can also find a variety of different Christmas markets, throughout the city, that sell everything from handcrafted products, to delicious street food to mulled wine. If you want to avoid the crowds that celebrate Christmas in London: Try visiting London during January or February when there are fewer tourists, shorter queues for major attractions, and more affordable accommodations. Plus: London has a much milder climate than much of Europe. Therefore, if you dress appropriately, you can still enjoy lovely walks along the Thames or through the city center. Or: If the weather is a bit too chilly for you, you can always visit one of London’s many free museums or watch a show in the West End. 20. Three Cities, MaltaBy: Sarah Vanheel of Cosmopolican Luxury Family Travel One of the many enchanting grand marinas that you’ll find in Malta. The Three Cities is an ideal winter destination for anyone looking to escape the harsh cold of a European winter. Here, not only will you find a bright winter sun, that makes this area one of the warmest places in Europe in February, but you’ll enjoy grand architecture that will take your breath away. And while other tourists will be overrunning Valletta, the European Capital of Culture in 2018: You’ll be enjoying your morning coffee, with the locals, on the terrace of one of the Three Cities’ hole-in-the-wall cafes To get here: Simply take a picturesque water taxi ride from the capital, and marvel at the beautiful views of Gardjola Gardens (at the tip of Senglea), and Fort Sant Angelo (at the tip of Vittoriosa (Birgu)), before ending your journey in the harbor of Cospicua (Bormla). All Three Cities breathe authenticity and charm: Yet each has their own distinct personality. Vittoriosa, once the capital of Malta, is our favorite since it is a maze of beautifully restored narrow streets and has an enchanting, grand marina. 21. Puglia, ItalyBy: Cris Puscas of LooknWalk Why do I love to visit Italy during winter? One word: Puglia! My first visit was in March and I fell in love. The weather was ideal for a t-shirt (the wind can be brutal so a windbreaker is a must), the crowds were non-existent, the prices were affordable, and the food was amazing! I love Puglia so much that I even lived there for five weeks during the winter! While I was there, I was even lucky enough to see a presepe (nativity scene) where actual people acted out the scene and created an entire city. The only downside is that: If you want to travel between cities it’s challenging since connections are limited. But it’s not impossible. Just research the departure schedule and have a translation app ready, unless you speak Italian (one of my top Italy travel tips for Puglia). Oh and one more thing: Pack some shoes with good grip that won’t slip on wet stairs. 22. Jukkasjärvi, SwedenSome of the winter charm you’ll find in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden Tucked away, above the Arctic Circle in Sweden, is the teeny tiny town of Jukkasjärvi (say that ten times fast). A quaint, idyllic winter village where you can embrace the harsh beauty of an ice-cold winter. Just gaze up at the vibrant glow of the Northern Lights and enjoy a majestic landscape of snow that is dotted with reindeer in the distance. But it gets better! Believe it or not, but Jukkasjärvi, Sweden is home to the largest ice hotel in the entire world! Yup! With over 65 rooms, the ICEHOTEL of Sweden looks like something plucked right out of Disney’s Frozen, minus the talking snowman. Each room here is meticulously hand-carved from ice, creating a unique set of ice sculptures that capture the true natural beauty and artistry of this magical place (we had jellyfish floating through our room). Plus! This hotel even has a fully functional ice bar where drinks are served in glasses that are made entirely of ice. So: Feel free to grab a drink, relax, and look out over the majestic, frozen river where sled dogs impatiently wait to take you, across the ice, on the ride of your life. The perfect place to enjoy all the beauty of an almost magical, winter vacation in Europe. You did it! You made it to the end of this insanely long list of the best places in Europe in winter!Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed exploring some of the most beautiful places in Europe in winter and can add some new, must-see places in Europe to your winter itinerary.So if you’re ready to begin planning your winter Europe itinerary, then pin this now and read it again later! 7 Of The Best European Winter Travel Destinations7 Of The Best European Winter Travel Destinations – HostelPass 📚 Students, save 25% on your first Hostel Card! Click here to learn more. 🤑 Winter is a beautiful and budget-friendly time to travel around Europe. If you can brave the colder weather, you’ll benefit from cheaper prices, much quieter tourist destinations, and beautiful scenery as the cities light up with holiday charm. The thing is, Europe is a pretty big place. Whether you’re coming from further afield and backpacking around different cities or coming from somewhere else in Europe for a short city break there are plenty of options to enjoy. So, where are the best European winter travel destinations and what can you expect? Let’s find out. ViennaFirst on the list is the capital of Austria, Vienna. Full of history, art and music, Vienna is a perfect getaway for someone who’s looking for a relaxed and cultured experience with palaces, museums, opera houses, and delicious cafes seemingly around every corner. It’s also a great jumping off point if you’re looking to enjoy the ski season. Austria has a long tradition when it comes to winter sports generally and skiing specifically. If you’re not in the mood to get on the slopes, you can still enjoy the vibe by visiting one of the many, many apres ski bars throughout the country. If you want to stay in the city itself, there are plenty of Christmas markets, ice rinks and fairs to enjoy. GenevaOne of the most beautiful places in Europe, Geneva is amazing at any time of the year thanks to Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alps, but in winter it really comes into its own. The warming deliciousness of Swiss hot chocolate transforms into something otherworldly after you’ve come in from the snow swept city. If you want to hit up some of the best slopes in the world, the iconic ski town of Chamonix is just an hour drive away from Geneva. Being on the French/Swiss border, you really can have your pick of ski resorts and you can eat some of the best, most filling, heartiest food, with so many great restaurants and cafes in the city and surrounding area. This combination of great food, great slopes, and great people really makes Geneva one of the best European winter travel destinations. Budapest The capital of Hungary is a well known and well loved stop on most backpacker trails with frequent trains between there, Prague and Vienna. If you’re looking for a properly wintery, Christmassy vibe with your getaway, Budapest is going to be the place for you. During December, it’s dominated by a giant Christmas market and a huge ice rink. The weather means bundling up is necessary, or you can do as the locals do and find one of the city’s many open air thermal spas to warm up in. It might sound weird to jump in an outdoor pool in the middle of winter, but trust me, it’s going to feel amazing! Get up to 20% off at our Budapest hostels here. Paris Really, can you have a European destination list without including Paris? I don’t think so. When a city has a nickname like the City of Lights, you want it to be dark when you’re there so you can see it really shine. This makes winter the perfect time to see them in all their glory. Also people forget that February is still technically winter – what better time to wrap up and get cosy in the City of Love than Valentines? The extra reason that Paris is one of the best European winter travel destinations is that there are much fewer crowds to contend with at the popular sights like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, the list goes on. It’s Paris, you know the sights I’m talking about. Lisbon If you’re looking to escape the cold of wherever you’re heading to for the winter months, then consider Lisbon. The gorgeous, time capsule of a capital that is Lisbon often gets overlooked on European tours and trips in favour of its Spanish neighbours like Madrid and Barcelona, but Lisbon has a charm all of its own. It’s cheaper, it’s less busy and it has beautiful beaches nearby with world class winter surf swells if that’s what you’re into. The other amazing thing about Lisbon is the food and drink. My god, the food. Delicious little pastéis de natas, fresh seafood, gorgeous cheeses, criminally underrated wine and port. It’s fantastic, and with average winter temperatures of 15 degrees celsius, it’s pretty warm for Europe. No need to bring all those chunky layers and pay for all that extra checked luggage! Get up to 20% off our Lisbon hostels here. Köln Although it might not be the first city that springs to mind when you think of German cities, Köln (or Cologne) sits in the west of Germany and transforms into a Christmassy paradise in November and December. Most cities have one or two Christmas markets at the absolute most, but Köln goes all out with nine Christmas markets spread all across the city. It’s amazing – one of the markets is on a boat. If you’re wanting to get in the Christmas spirit, have plenty of Glühwein and Lebkuchen, and generally just have a great time in a smaller city, this is the European winter travel destination for you. Reykjavik If there is a European city that is going to get even the most ardent sun-worshipper loving winter, it’s the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik. Fair warning, this isn’t the cheapest location on this list, but it can definitely be done well on a budget. From wintery temperatures to hearty food to odd yuletide traditions involving the mischievous Yule Lads and a giant black cat, there is plenty to love about being in the city itself. However, if you venture out of the capital you can experience the natural wonders of the Gullfoss Waterfalls, the power of the Strokkur geysir, warm up in geothermal spas, and if you’re lucky, the Northern Lights. With a list of potential excursions like that it’s no wonder it’s one of our best European winter travel destinations! So, just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to hunker down and hibernate until warmer temperatures return. You can go get some winter sun in southern Italy, Portugal or Spain, or you can embrace the unique atmosphere of the season and see some of these amazing cities at their wintery best.We would love to know your favourite winter travel destination. Let us know in the comments below! Check out all our partner hostels that offer up to 20% off on all room types with our Hostel Card. About UsWe are a company founded by travellers, for travellers, and we’ve spent years finding all of the best places to stay. We are proud to offer the Hostel Card, the ultimate budget travel discount card. Get exclusive deals in all of the most amazing locations! Instagram Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Copyright © 2022 HostelPass LTD Terms & Conditions Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy Privacy & Cookies Policy The Amazing 2022 Europe Bucket List: 51 Unique Places to Get off the Beaten PathThis article may contain affiliate links. This means that when you click on products we recommend through a link, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you. For more information, please read our disclaimer page. It’s true that gazing up at the Eiffel Tower in Paris or seeing Big Ben in London for the first time is a thrill. But if you’re interested in a soul-satisfying trip with fewer crowds and more magic moments, consider visiting one of the 51 off the beaten path Europe destinations on this Europe bucket list by top travel bloggers. Or visiting Europe in winter. There are so many places in the very best of Europe you haven’t visited yet! Contents
Unique Places to Visit in Europe1. South Coast of Iceland…to Gasp at Waterfalls If Iceland is on your bucket list, think beyond a visit to Reykjavik and the Golden Circle. Add a day or two to include the beautiful south coast near Vik in your itinerary. It’s one of the most beautiful places in Europe! The south coast of Iceland is a must-see in Europe before you die. It’s home to some stunning natural wonders, including the impressive waterfalls Seljalandfoss and Skogafoss. Don’t miss the chance to walk behind the falls at Seljalandfoss or, a little further along the path, visit Gljufurarbui, known as the Secret Falls. At spectacular Skogafoss, be sure to climb the steep stairs to stand above them and take in the unforgettable view. (It’s worth the effort. I promise!) Then, a bit further along the coast, stop at Dyrholaey, a rocky peninsula that looks down over beaches made from black volcanic sand. Dryholaey is the perfect place for puffin spotting, too, as it’s home to dozens of the cute birds. That black volcanic beach you gazed down on from Dyrholaey is Reynisfara. So take time to walk along the sand there. Then, turn and look up at the steep cliff face that rises up from the beach to admire the unusual ‘stepped’ rock faces. Beware though: The waves here are particularly strong and more than one visitor has been swept away, never to be seen again. Interested in more Iceland travel inspiration? Consider a visit in winter. Get Rick Steves’ Iceland guidebook Carolyn | Holidays to Europe 2. Bregenz, Austria…for Hiking Heaven Nestled up to the Bodensee—Lake Constance—Bregenz makes an idyllic alpine base for visiting Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria or Lichtenstein! Bregenz is renowned both for its summer performing arts festival and idyllic winter skiing. While it’s lesser known to Americans, this is one of the best Europe destinations. Locals will tell you it’s really all about the hiking as we did on one day visiting friends and hiking the Pfänder. You can catch the gondola for the six-minute ride to the top of the Pfänder right from the center of town. From the top, you can see 240 alpine peaks from surrounding mountains. And that’s just the beginning of all the great hikes in the area. For a scenic and delicious dinner with an unforgettable view of the Bodensee, check out the restaurant at Hotel Schönblick. Want to explore more of Austria? Get Rick Steves’ Vienna, Salzburg and Tirol guidebook Chris | Explore Now or Never or join her on Pinterest. 3. Korcula, Croatia…for Wine Tasting Working on a Europe travel bucket list challenge? Add less traveled spots in Croatia! With its rise in popularity over the last decade, tourists understandably flock to Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar. But Korčula is one of the best islands in Croatia! And it’s worth adding to your Croatia itinerary. One of the largest and most popular Dalmatian islands, Korčula is easy to visit from Dubrovnik. Its centerpiece: A stunning medieval walled old town that juts out on a picturesque spit of land, surrounded by sea. Elegant and atmospheric, it’s almost like a mini Dubrovnik. Skip the tacky Marco Polo museum for a ticket to an authentic moreska show instead. Korčula’s traditional dance is an entertaining staged sword dance and drama that is well worth the entrance price. Korčula is also known as the island of wine. Enthusiasts visit for the unique grape variety called “grk”, only grown on the island…and easy to discover on one of the island’s popular vineyard tours. The rest of the island is sleepy and densely carpeted with black pine, perfect for laid-back exploration by bicycle. After your daytime adventures, head back to Korčula town to clamber (literally) up to Massimo Cocktail Bar. Then watch the sun set over the Pelješac peninsula from the top of a medieval tower. Where else is amazing in Croatia? Check out Rick Steves’ Croatia and Slovenia guidebook Steph | The Mediterranean Traveller 4. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland…for Stargazing Cairngorms National Park is an expansive natural treasure in the northeast of Scotland, not far from Perthshire. Definitely add it to your list of must see travel destinations in Europe! Charming villages dot the edges of the park, leaving the pristine center of the park teaming with trails for hiking along babbling brooks, scaling mountains, winter skiing, or summer swims and canoe rides in the park’s abundant lakes. Be sure to visit Aviemore, a sweet town with plenty of good eats, such as the local fare at the Old Bridge Inn and pastries from Asher’s Bakery. Then follow the winding road toward Cairngorm Mountain, stopping to visit lochs, moors, and Britain’s only free-roaming herd of reindeer. Arrive early at the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre for a chance to join in on a hike to see the herd and experience the beauty of the hills from a different perspective. Historic sites such as Blair and Balmoral Castles share histories of the region, while dark sky parks—like Blairfindy Farm—offer awe-inspiring stargazing opportunities on a clear night (and if you’re lucky, aurora viewing). Top off your visit with some of the best single malt whisky in the world at Glenlivet. Are you a birdwatcher? Check out this list of extraordinary birdwatching destinations in Europe. For more about Scotland, get Rick Steves’ Best of Scotland guidebook Christa | at Expedition Wildlife 5. The Lofoten Islands, Norway…for Pristine Nature The Lofoten Islands sit above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway. A stunning string of mountainous islands with beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise blue water, Lofoten has so much to love, making it a top bucket list destination. From the never-ending daylight of midnight sun in summer to winter’s northern lights over snowy peaks, Lofoten charms visitors in every season. Rich in natural resources, fishing has long been important to the peoples of the place. Cod is king here and you’ll see it drying on racks all over the islands. Known as stockfish, you can sample it as jerky or in a tomato stew-like dish called bacalao. For authentic Lofoten Island lodging, find a little fishing village and stay in one of the iconic red or yellow fisherman’s cabins, called rorbua. Nature abounds here, so hike through the hills to soak up the scenery. Watch for sea eagles soaring overhead. Get out on the clean pristine waters in a kayak. Or take a wildlife safari through fjords watching for whales. With peaks at every turn that plunge into arctic waters, you can’t help but be stunned by the amazingly gorgeous Lofoten Islands. Also, if you have kids in tow and are flying in or out of Oslo, check out this two-day itinerary. For other inspired Scandinavian travel itineraries, read Rick Steve’s Scandinavia guidebook Erin | Oregon Girl Around the World
6. Provence, France…to See the Lavender in Bloom Everyone knows of Paris and Nice, but what about sultry Provence in the south of France? This is where Peter Maille’s famous book about an English expat took place (A Year in Provence) and is just one of the reasons it is one of the top Europe destinations today. Thanks to a new fast train from Paris, you can be sipping a glass of rosé in a matter of less than three hours later on a terrace while watching fields of purple—and sunflowers—sway in the breeze…as far as your eye can see. The best time to see the lavender in bloom? Aim to visit between mid-June and mid-August for prime viewing. You’ll want a rental car for easy access to all of the idyllic little villages high in the Luberon. When we visited, we based in gorgeous Saint Remy and then drove past famous Abbé de Sénanque, with stops in Gordes and Bonnieux. After a Michelin-starred lunch in tiny Ansouis, we headed past the grapevines and olive groves near Cucaron and climbed high onto the cliffs of Saignon. Our last stop of the day was in Rousillon, whose ochre colored cliffs looked a lot like those you find in Utah in the U.S. Interested in other memorable city breaks in France? Head north to see the famous beaches of Normandy. (It’s easy with D-Day tours from Bayeux!) Or see the Cro-Magnon cave art and Château de Beynac in the Dordogne. So much France, so little time! Head here for Rick Steve’s France guidebook Chris | Explore Now or Never or join her on Instagram 7. Ksamil, Albania…for Sun-Kissed Beaches Any list of the best places to visit in Europe off the beaten track wouldn’t be complete without Ksamil, Albania. This is amazing Europe! The beaches here are some of the most extraordinary, with crystal clear turquoise water and white sand. In addition to beautiful scenery, Albania’s cost of living is cheaper than other popular destinations like Italy, Spain and France so you’ll get twice the vacation at half the price. The Albanian people are friendly and welcoming as well. Near Ksamil, you also have the historical site of Butrint, with roots dating back to Julius Caesar himself. Reserve a boat trip or head out for a swim. Then, after refreshing with a nice cocktail or iced coffee on the beach, head into town to one of the many great restaurants serving authentic Albanian food. Read more on traveling Albania here. Or explore further with Rick Steves’ Eastern Europe guidebook Alex | Swedish Nomad 8. York, England…for Iconic British History If you haven’t yet made a visit to the medieval capital of Northern England, then you should add it to your European bucket list. There has been a city on the site of York for nearly 2,000 years now, making it one of 12 cities in England that are so old that they pre-date records. The medieval walls surround the main city, making all the key sights within walking distance, so you can fit a lot of sights into just a couple of days. On your ‘must-see’ list should be the imposing Yorkminster, The Shambles (the street that inspired Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series), a walk on the best preserved medieval city walls in the UK, and trainspotting at England’s biggest railway museum. Don’t miss the opportunity for a ghost tour through the street’s of Europe’s most haunted city or the opportunity to brush up on the city’s impressive history at the Yorvik Viking Centre. York is just 90 minutes from London by train, so it makes for an excellent excursion if you’re in the capital. For more on what to see and do in York, consider this itinerary. Looking for other English travel inspiration? Get Rick Steves’ Great Britain guidebook Ben | Sabbatical Guide 9. Kayserberg, France…for Small Town Ambiance One of the most attractive small towns in the Alsace region, Kayserberg is conveniently nestled between Colmar and Ribeauville at the edge of northeastern France. You’ll spy the ruins of Chateau de Kaysersberg first, high on a hill, as you enter this amazing place in Europe. The chateau—first built in the 13th century—was an important stop on a key trade route that used to pass through this valley. This route has been protected since Roman times. Add Kayersbag to your list of Europe travel destinations in the coming year! The town sits deep in a lush valley with hills bursting with grapes rising all around it. This is Europe off the beaten path for sure. You’ll take in nature’s bounty with working vineyards as far as your eye can see. The small winding streets, the picture perfect architecture, and the gurgle of the small flowing river that runs through Kayserberg make this a special destination. In fact, locals and visitors alike congregate on the 16th century stone bridge to take in the beauty of Kayersberg. If you’re lucky enough to visit in December, the Christmas spirit will fill the air…with festive market stalls everywhere. The town will be dressed up for your visit. Looking for other delightful small towns in France? Consider visiting Chartres and its world-famous medieval cathedral as a day trip from Paris. Since you’ll likely fly into or out of Paris, be sure to check out Rick Steves’ Paris guidebook Mark Wyld | Wyld Family Travel 10. Freudenberg, Germany…for Quaint Cobblestone Charm One of the most charming places I’ve visited in Europe is Freudenberg in Germany. A small medieval fairytale town in the German province of North Rhine-Westphalia. The old part of Freudenberg is called ”Alter Flecken,” and consists of 86 half-timbered houses in black and white. It was built during the rulership of Prince John Maurice of Nassau in the 18th century after a fire in town, and ever since then, it has been preserved in all its glory. One of the most magical things about this old town is that there’s not much to do, except strolling around town and savoring coffee and pastries at a lovely little outdoor café. It’s the stuff dreams are made of…with only the gong of church bells and chirping birds to interrupt your reverie. Freudenberg is one of the most unique cities in Europe, and is a must to visit if you’re in the area. But don’t stop at one city! Visit the best preserved medieval town in Germany just an hour south in Regensburg. Where *else* is amazing in Germany? Check out Rick Steves’ Germany guidebook Christine | Christine Abroad 11. Gdansk, Poland…for Epic WWII History As a travel destination, Gdansk surprised me with how much it had to offer. First, there is the gorgeous Old Town. Walking the compact historic center is a delightful experience. It contains a wealth of beautiful buildings, with ornate and colorful facades. It also offers impressive gates, a storied street, the largest brick church in the world, and a medieval crane that was powered by human treadmills. All sitting next to the picturesque Motlawa river. Gdansk’s tumultuous history is fascinating, first as a medieval trading powerhouse and then as the object of power struggles between Germany and Poland. Gdansk was a Free City when Germany decided it wanted it back, and fired the very first shots of WWII at Westerplatte, just outside Gdansk. The city was bombed to near obliteration during the war, and it took lots of reconstruction in the 1950s and 1960s to restore it to its former grandeur. Finally, there is more to see and do outside the Old Town. The Solidarity Center celebrating Lech Walesa’s resistance, the botanical gardens at Park Oliwa, and the lighthouse at the harbor are special places. Plus, you can take your pick of several interesting museums. If you are looking for bucket list places to visit a bit off the beaten track, consider Gdansk! Want more detail? Check out Rick Steves’ Kraków, Warsaw and Gdanksk guidebook Dhara | It’s Not about the Miles 12. Guernsey…for World Famous Ice Cream Bet you didn’t expect to see Guernsey on a post about bucket list destinations in Europe, did you? But Guernsey, part of the Channel Islands off the coast of France, is worth your attention. Victor Hugo, one of the island’s most famous residents, penned Les Miserables while living here; you can tour his historic house— Hauteville House—and see the very spot where he completed his masterpiece. As the French would say, C’est incroyable (incredible)! In addition to Guernsey’s literary heritage, its cows are pretty famous too. With the high butterfat and protein levels in their milk, they produce some of the most delicious ice cream (and other dairy products) in the world. Be sure to pop in to Café Délices in St. Peter Port to sample flavors. And if you’re a beach bum, you’ll love Guernsey. With its tidal range of 33 feet—making it one of the largest in the world—you’ll see plenty of folks swimming gleefully during high tide. Guernsey isn’t far from Normandy! Find more ideas in Rick Steves’ Snapshot Normandy guidebook Julianne | It’s Five O’Clock Here or join her on Facebook. 13. Hallstatt, Austria…for the Blue Hour If you’re a photography enthusiast, don’t miss the magical Blue Hour at dawn and dusk, when natural light is at its best, in Hallstatt. This alpine village is so picturesque that it’s famous for snagging photographers winning images in photography contests! Misty mornings in spring make for dreamlike photos. Orange and yellow backdrops against the blue waters in autumn make for watercolor painting-like images. Perfect blue skies mirroring the water in summer make every shot instagrammable. And snow-covered roofs and mountains in winter make for postcard-worthy captures. Situated on the Hallstätter See, Hallstatt is part of the Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, one of Austria’s World Heritage Sites. The village itself is on the other side of the lake, and is best reached by boat. You’ll be mesmerized by swans swimming in the deep blue waters and the mountains rising behind the settlement. Working on a Europe adventure bucket list? Explore a cave in Dachstein. Or bike around Hallstatt and Obertraun, to experience the view at 2700m above sea level on the Skywalk suspension bridge. While slightly scary, it’s a soul-satisfying feast for all of your senses with incredible views to match. Find more regional highlights in Rick Steves’ Vienna, Salzburg and Tirol guidebook Marie | Our City Travels Find her on Facebook. 14. Killarney, Ireland…for Castles and Brewpubs Sure, other places in Ireland get more attention, but that just means you’ll have more of the magical town of Killarney to yourself if you put it on your list of unique places to visit in Europe. Strategically nestled in Ireland’s west, Killarney is the perfect base for exploring the nearby Ring of Kerry, a 175 kilometer driving circuit that takes in some of Ireland’s most beautiful scenery. Alternatively, you can head to the coast by day to check out Ireland’s famous Wild Atlantic Way. It’s one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. Or, if you’re looking for something a little easier, within walking distance of the town center is the beautiful Killarney National Park, with the picture-perfect Ross Castle. Killarney town itself also offers excellent dining options and a charming array of shops and boutiques. And no Ireland itinerary is complete without checking out an authentic pub. Fortunately, Killarney has plenty on offer. (Raise a glass at John M Reidy, The Laurels Pub, or Murphy’s.) Plus, there are plenty of affordable accommodation options, making it the perfect base for exploring everything on your Irish bucket list. Get the complete scoop on Ireland in Rick Steves’ Ireland guidebook Nate | Travel Lemming 15. San Marino…to Visit the Oldest Republic in the Word As one of the smallest countries in the world, San Marino also claims to be the oldest republic in the world. San Marino’s border is completely enclosed within Italy; however, it maintains an open border policy with its much larger neighbor. It’s a great place to include on your Italian itinerary. You choose: Drive or take the train to the Italian city of Rimini, the only gateway to San Marino. Then, a regularly scheduled 40-minute bus ride will take you from Rimini’s main train station to the San Marino capital, with some stops in smaller towns within San Marino. The capital city bears the same name as the country. The majority of San Marino historic city center, along with Mount Titano, is under the protection of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. After getting your optional passport stamp at the San Marino visitor’s center, allow yourself time to get lost and wander. Visit San Marino’s fabulous museums and take time to climb along the scenic fortress of Guaita. As you can imagine, staying in San Marino “proper” can be very expensive. A budget friendly option: Stay in one of the smaller towns of San Marino, like Serravalle or La Dogana. You can even stay in Rimini, Italy. A day trip to the capital can easily be done by bus. Halef | Round The World Guys or join him on YouTube 16. Crete, Greece…to See the Cradle of Civilization If you’re looking for the best bucket list island in Greece, the magical island of Crete is your spot! As epicenter of the Minoan culture in its early days, Crete was also part of The Roman Empire, Byzantium, The Arabs, The Ottoman Empire and Venetia. Every single one of those glorious civilizations imprinted a piece of its legacy here, making the island the vivid multi-cultured delight it is today. Start your trip from the pastel-colored Venetian harbor of Chania. Then relax on the pink sands of Elafonisi. Take a shot of instagrammable Balos Lagoon. Afterwards, continue your exploration to the south, where you’ll enjoy a magnificent view of Preveli and the most perfect beach in Greece: Skinaria. End your journey in the capital of Heraklion, where you can search for minotaurs in the ancient palace of King Minos, Knossos, and find out more about the fascinating Minoan civilization in the nearby historical museum. No matter what your interests are, the island of Crete is more than ready to deliver. A travel bucket list destination, without a doubt! For more Greek travel ideas, see Rick Steves’ Athens & Peloponnese guidebook or his Mediterranean cruise ports guidebook 17. Alps, Austria…for Adventure in Every Season Any good Europe adventure bucket list should have at least one location in the Austrian Alps on it. My recommendation is the picturesque Saalbach-Hinterglemm area. It’s a delicious place to escape the stresses of big cities and breathe in the mountain air. It’s peaceful…with that authentic “Sound of Music” feel about it. But not too peaceful…you’ll find every snow sport possible available in winter. Think multiple ski runs right at your door. Then close the day in front of a warm fire at one of the many local pubs or restaurants in town. Saalbach-Hinterglemm is not just a winter destination though. It’s now opening ski-lifts in summer too, for hiking, mountain biking, or just to visit the mountain tops and admire the views. There are plenty of other adventure sports available in the area with one of the longest—1.6km—and fastest zip lines in the world, just one part of a full high ropes course. Children are well catered for also, with plenty of playgrounds and activities specifically for them. Austria is magical! Read more in Rick Steves’ Vienna, Salzburg and Tirol guidebook Josie | Josie Wanders 18. Triglav National Park, Slovenia…for an Epic Drive A drive along the Vršič Pass through Triglav National Park in Slovenia may raise your blood pressure, but the views will take your breath away! This windy mountain pass reaches an elevation of 5,285 ft (1,611 meters) and takes you on a hair-raising journey through the majestic Julian Alps. There are 50 hairpin turns, each labeled with a number and the elevation. You can do the drive in either direction, but we started in Kranjska Gora and ended in Trenta. There are various hiking trails in the area if you want to break up the drive or stretch your legs. Keep in mind though: Due to its elevation, the Vršič Pass is only open seven months out of the year due to heavy snowfall in the winter months. This scenic drive is the best way to experience the beauty of Triglav National Park, Slovenia’s only national park. What else can you do in Slovenia? Check out Rick Steves’ Croatia and Slovenia guidebook Toccara | Forget Someday 19. Emilia-Romagna, Italy…for Foodie Feasts Tuscany may get all the international acclaim, and truth be told, there are ways to get away from the crowds even there in the Val d’Orcia. It’s even possible to see the famous Cinque Terre without the crowds if you’re smart about it. But the region of Emilia Romagna that sits right next door to Tuscany is also one of the best off the beaten path spots in Europe! Emilia Romagna is the original home of delicious Italian classics like Parmigiano-Reggiano—which is actually a city there—and aged balsamic vinegar. Ever had spaghetti Bolognese? It comes from Emilia Romagna’s capital city, Bologna, and is known as tagliatelle al ragu. You’ll also find Parma ham and bologna sausage here—under the name mortadella— which is far superior to the deli meat you may remember from childhood. In addition to food, Emilia Romagna is home to a long and fascinating history, a great wine scene, the tallest leaning tower in Italy (and you can even climb it!), great beaches, and more. Other things to do in Emilia Romagna: Check out Europe’s oldest university, visit the Ferrari factory, see the 11th-century castles and Renaissance domes in Modena, check out the gorgeous beaches on the Adriatic Coast, and visit the childhood home of Verdi, one of the greatest composers of all time. For seriously inspired off-the-beaten-path ideas here, get Little Roads Europe’s Emilia-Romagna guidebook Kate | Our Escape Clause 20. French Riviera…for the Lemon Festival The French Riviera has long been a worldwide destination for the well-heeled traveler. But while everyone flocks to Nice, Cannes, Monaco or St. Tropez, try going hyper-local to really experience the essence of this incredible destination. Right next to Nice, there’s Villefranche-sur-Mer. A quaint fishing village with just one beach, Villefranche is just a short scooter ride away from Nice. The commune is built on a hillside, so you’ll get your fair share of winding narrow streets, little steps here and there, and locals going about their day. At the same time, there’s an excellent selection of restaurants that’ll please even the more demanding travelers. When driving the French Riviera, be sure to stop at the charming St. Paul de Vence. This little medieval town sits atop a hill and offers magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. St. Paul de Vence has always been popular among artists, which explains the many lovely art galleries in this charming village. And don’t miss Menton! The city is famous among locals for its annual Lemon Festival (Fête du Citron) in February when villagers celebrate locally grown lemons with a lemon parade and lemon decorations galore. Looking for more ideas? Read Rick Steve’s Provence & French Riviera guidebook Veronika | Travel Geekery 21. Tromso, Norway…to Catch the Northern Lights Tromso, in Northern Norway, lies 217 miles inside the Arctic Circle and should be on everyone’s bucket list, if only to try and catch a glimpse of the amazing Northern Lights. Having been unsuccessful in Iceland, we turned to Tromso for a second try after viewing a compelling documentary. Visiting in November, it was surprisingly not as cold as expected, but more beautiful than we could have imagined. Tromso is an expensive city, as many Scandinavian cities are, but worth it. From the Polar Museum to the stunning Arctic Cathedral, there is plenty to see and do during the daytime. Try your hand at husky sleighing or even take a polar fjord cruise. But night is when the magic happens: the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. While you may be lucky enough to see them from the city they are best viewed outside the city in a dark, dark sky. It’s easy to book a tour from Tromso. Where *else* in Scandinavia? Go here immediately: Rick Steve’s Scandinavia guidebook Cath | Passports and Adventures or join her on instagram 22. Romania…to See the Painted Monasteries The word is out about Romania! Tourism is on the rise so go now while you can still experience the charm of authentic rural life and incredible wildlife without the crowds. If you’re looking for things to do in Europe, don’t miss the true hidden gems in this amazing destination: the painted monasteries in Moldavia, part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, in the northeastern part of the country. Here’s what’s so unusual about them: The outside walls are painted with images from the Bible, dating back to the 15th and the 16th centuries. Each one of these eight little churches is renowned for a unique characteristic…like Voronet Church, which is celebrated for its deep blue hue (known as Voronet Blue), created from lapis lazuli rocks. It’s known as The Sistine Chapel of the East because of its impressive outside frescoes. Another very well preserved church is the one at Moldovita, whose frescoes were painted in 1537. Even as a non-believer, it’s impossible to remain without emotion as you admire the work of art on its walls. Top tip: Spring for a guide so you don’t miss any of the behind-the-scenes details. For more beyond Romania, read Rick Steves’ Eastern Europe guidebook Andra | Our World to Wander or join her on Facebook 23. Italian Lakes Region, Italy…for Gondolas and Gardens Exploring the beautiful northern Italian lakes region in Italy should be high on everyone’s European travel bucket list. Just a short drive from Milan, this picturesque area holds surprises around every corner. Lake Como is always a favorite, but don’t miss Lake Maggiore where the snow capped Italian Alps rise above its shimmering waters. Take a convenient ferry from the resort town of Stresa to see the unique Italianate gardens and magnificent villa at Isola Bella and the Borromean Islands. Then take a gondola up to Motarrone and enjoy incredible views of Maggiore and surrounds. For one of the most magical experiences you will ever have, continue on a short distance to Lake Orta and explore gorgeous Orta San Giulio. Here, wisteria drapes from colorful walls that line narrow cobbled streets. You’ll see glimpses of the lake as you wander towards the main piazza. And it is here that you can enjoy jaw-dropping views of Isola San Giulio and its medieval monastery rising from the water. Looking for foodie itineraries? Get Little Roads’ Italy’s Alpine Lakes guidebook immediately! Katy | Untold Morsels 24. Costa Brava, Spain…for Catalan Cuisine Stretching from the French border down to the small coastal town of Blanes and inland as far as Girona, The Costa Brava is a region in Catalonia in the northeast of Spain, not far from Barcelona. This area’s rocky coastline and beautiful beaches boast some of the clearest water in the world. You can walk the coastal path for 200 kilometers, swim in hidden coves, snorkel, dive, take a boat trip, or just enjoy the beach! Many of Costa Brava’s towns dot historic routes back to the middle ages, and so offer stunning examples of medieval architecture almost everywhere you look. See the impressive fortress at Tossa de Mar, walk the almost 1000-year-old bridge in the town of Besalú, or check out all of the now-famous Game of Thrones locations in the city of Girona! Another reason to add the Costa Brava to your list is it was home to renowned Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. Dali designed the Dalí Theatre-Museum himself in his hometown of Figueres here, and is in fact buried in a crypt under the former stage. It’s a great place for a guided tour. Don’t miss his house at Portlligat or Castle Púbol, where his wife is buried. Best of all, you’ll indulge in the long tradition of traditional Catalan cuisine. From turf and surf style mains to tapas and more modern fusion food, dining is a memorable experience here. Are you adding it to your list yet? Want more Spain ideas? Check out this itinerary for two weeks in Spain post or read about all the amazing things to do in Seville! Then order Rick Steves’ Spain guidebook Sonja | Migrating Miss 25. Porto, Portugal…to Sip Port Porto, a fascinating city to explore, is located on the River Douro and the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the famous blue and white tiles and granite buildings of this historic city by river cruise, cable car, tram or customize your tour with the hop-on-hop-off bus. Check out the stunning six bridges that span the River Douro…each built in a different era. Top tip and must-do in Porto: Walk the upper deck of Ponte D Luis for the most spectacular views of the city. Then, after walking the bridge from the Porto side of the River Douro, hop on the cable car to travel to the lower bank of Vila Nova de Gaia. It is here you can explore the streets and sample the famous port wine of Porto. When we visited beautiful Porto in September, we awoke to mesmerizing morning mist on the River Douro followed by a day of brilliant sunshine…just one of the many reasons you must add Porto to your European travel bucket list. For Portugal beyond Portal, head to Rick Steves’ Portugal guidebook Cathy | Cathy Traveling 26. Dubrovnik, Croatia…for Game of Thrones Sites The iconic city of Dubrovnik lies at the edge of the mesmerizing blue waters of the Adriatic Sea against a hilly backdrop. Tourism is on the rise here since Dubrovnik’s stunning scenery rose to recent fame as a Game of Thrones set. Fans can enjoy any number of excellent walking tours of the famous landmarks used in the series. After Dubrovnik was established as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, it was heavily bombed in 1991. Fortunately, since then, it has undergone major renovations and restorations to restore it to its former glory. The quaint little alleyways and glistening roads are a testament to how successful Croatia has been here. Your “can’t miss sights” in Dubrovnik are the classic Old Wall Walk, Onofrio’s fountains (particularly the impressive fountain near Pile Gate), and the Church of St. Blaise, Saint Ignatius Church, Stradun (the main street in Dubrovnik). Don’t miss Lovrijenac Fortress, Minčeta Tower, Rector’s Palace, Dubrovnik Cathedral, and Lokrum Islan. Add Dubrovnik to your list! Want more Croatia inspiration? Check out Rick Steves’ Croatia and Slovenia guidebook Becki | Meet Me in Departures 27. Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, Germany…for the Christmas Markets Have you ever experienced a German Christmas market? The quaint village of Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber is one of Germany’s sweetest gems. While a visit is memorable any time of year, this fairytale village is at is best when dressed up for Christmas. Along with its walled city, historically preserved style and great shopping, it also offers a massive and immersive Christmas store that is not to be missed. Rothenburg offers not only an amazing Christmas market with mulled wine and delicious schneeballes (a local specialty pastry made for over 300 years here), but the Christmas store, Kathe Wohlfahrt, really tops off the experience. You’ll be mesmerized by an incredible assortment of unique German Christmas ornaments, trimmed trees, and so much more. There’s even a classic Christmas inspired delivery truck (see below) to get you in the spirit before you even enter. Be sure to check out this must-see village during the next holiday season. There are so many great German Christmas market towns in Rick Steves’ Germany guidebook Amanda | Every Further Mile and on Instagram 28. Cotswolds, England…to Bask in the Romantic English Countryside When you think of England, do you think of the gently rolling countryside, romantic thatched cottages with roses trailing from windows? With stately homes and cream teas? If so, welcome to the Cotswolds. This region offers something for everyone. History buffs will thrill to visit local castles, like Sudeley Castle with its rich Tudor past, or Bleinheim Palace, Winston Churchill’s childhood home. Or head to beautiful Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for Roman and Georgian history. Some of the UK’s prettiest villages are here in the Cotswolds. Visit Castle Combe, Bibury or Bourton-on-the-Water to see homes constructed from the local honey-colored Cotswold stone. Then walk the Cotswold Way which links many of these little villages for an idyllic stroll through the lovely countryside. There are plenty of attractions for families too. Kids will love the Cotswold Farm Park or the Wildlife Park, where rhinos graze in front of a traditional manor house. Cotswolds is in southwest England, just a two hour drive from London, making it a great city break from the capital. For England beyond the Cotswolds, you need Rick Steves’ England guidebook Emily |Kids and Compass 29. Galway, Ireland…for Irish History and Music For the quintessential Irish experience, Galway is the city to visit. Galway’s history includes explorers, pirates, military conquerors, the Spanish Armada, and even US Presidents. All of these sites remain today to be explored by history lovers, as the foundation for a city still buzzing with youthful energy. Take in that history by visiting the cathedrals, castles, halls, the Spanish Arch and city walls, and even the Galway City Museum. Then get out and experience the vibe of Galway, mingling with locals at Eyre Square or on the banks of the River Corrib. In the evening, take in some traditional music and buskers with a pint in the Latin Quarter. There will be plenty of craic, and you may even hear older residents chatting in Gaelic. Be sure to catch the weekend Galway Farmer’s Market at St. Nicholas Church. When it’s time for a respite from the city, head out to Wild Atlantic Way. If nature is what you’re after, choose from day trips to Connemara National Park, the Burren, or the Cliffs of Moher. For a cultural experience, head to Portumna to visit the Portumna Workhouse and Museum, one of only three locations where you can still hear the important story of the Irish workhouse. Looking for the sea? Ferry to the Aran Islands where time seems to stand still. You can check out a 10 day Ireland itinerary here. For the most beautiful Irish sites and villages, get a copy of Rick Steves’ Ireland guidebook Roxanna |Gypsy With a Day Job. Or join her on Facebook. 30. Transylvania, Romania…for Unspoiled Eastern Europe If you’re looking for off the beaten path European destinations, your best bet is to head east. Here, you’ll find places that are both incredibly beautiful and rich in culture but with far fewer tourists. One of my favorite places is Transylvania in central Romania. Transylvania is most famous for being the setting of Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic horror novel, Dracula, and the majority of tourists that visit this part of the world head straight to his castle, Bran Castle. But the castle is just the beginning. Be sure to see Sighisoara, Brașov, and Sibiu. If you want to experience even more of off the beaten path Europe, head to some of the smaller nearby towns. This is a very remote part of Europe, and many of the towns still have dirt roads and communal water pumps in the town centers. In fact, they are so far removed from the rest of Europe, even from Bucharest, that the makers of the 2006 movie Borat filmed here rather than Kazakhstan. This is great news for the keen adventurer who wants to experience a part of Europe that’s unspoiled by tourism. Looking for a middle ground? Towns like Sighisoara and Sibiu offer a great compromise between the two extremes. See more inspired itinerary ideas here: Rick Steves’ Eastern Europe guidebook James | This Travel Guide 31. Zagori, Greece for Lush Mountain Villages If you can visit only one area in mainland Greece during your holidays, make it Zagori! This small, mountainous region in Northern Greece offers the perfect combination of outstanding natural beauty and rich traditions preserved through centuries. The landscape of Zagori is a striking mixture of rugged peaks, deep gorges, rushing rivers and mountain lakes, within the Vikos Aoos National Park and National Park of Valia Kalda. But it’s not just the unspoiled nature that makes Zagori so special. The stone-built mountain villages, called Zagorochoria, with their traditional architecture and beautiful views are equally stunning. Mikro and Megalo Papingo, Tsepelovo or Monodentri are some of the most famous examples of these villages, but there are more than 45 of them scattered throughout the mountains waiting to be discovered. The best way to experience Zagori is on foot. The choices for hiking are endless, from short strolls through the villages to some serious mountain ascents. Looking for a serious hike with four hours to spare? Climb from Papingo to Drakolimni Tymfi’s, the highest placed mountain lake in Greece. Or hike through the impressive, 20 kilometers long Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Zagori is a paradise for thrill-seekers, too. From canyoning to rafting or rock climbing, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get your heart rate up. But no matter whether you choose to scramble to the mountaintop or to kick back at the balcony of your guesthouse, you are guaranteed to have an incredible visit to Zagori. For more Greek travel ideas, see Rick Steves’ Athens & Peloponnese guidebook or his Mediterranean cruise ports guidebook Helena | Just for One Summer 32. Yerevan, Armenia for Café Culture Yerevan, Armenia is an amazing place to put on your bucket list for Europe. As Armenia’s capital city and most populous city, it’s home to jaw-dropping scenery, mouth-watering food, and some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. My first time in Yerevan was back in 2013 and I fell in love with the city from the moment I stepped foot in it. The rest of the world could learn a lot from Armenia’s example: Hospitality is an art form here. In Yerevan, you’ll also find one of the best cafe cultures in the world. In warmer months, sidewalk cafes are ubiquitous and so make the perfect place to begin your day. Take in the pink hue of the buildings in a collage of architectural styles while you sip. Foodie destination? Wine? Check and check! Looking for a respite from the city? Steal away into one of the leafy parks sprawled across Armenia or choose from many day trips to immerse yourself in nature and Armenian history. If you’re looking for an affordable, off-the-beaten-path destination in Europe, head to Yerevan soon. The city won’t stay a secret for too much longer. Looking for other Eastern European itineraries? See Rick Steves’ Eastern Europe guidebook Megan | Megan Starr Blog. Or join her on Facebook. 33. Zermatt, Switzerland…for the Matterhorn Travelers sometimes decide to skip Switzerland because it can be expensive, but it’s also one of the most beautiful countries in the world. While I could name 100 places that are insanely beautiful in this tiny country, I recommend adding Zermatt to your list of ultimate Europe vacation destinations. The unique shape of Zermatt’s mountain, The Matterhorn, has made it famous worldwide. But there’s so much more to do here…Stroll along the Vispa River. Or explore the cute little village center of Zermatt to window shop Switzerland’s beautiful luxury watches. Summit Klein Matterhorn Mountain for amazing views. Looking for a place to stay? Fine a place for every budget here. Where else is incredible in Switzerland? You need to read Rick Steves’ Switzerland guidebook Arzo | Arzo Travels 34. Kotor, Montenegro…for Seafaring History If you’re travelling around the Balkan region of Europe, stopping in Kotor, Montenegro is where it’s at. This seaside town—located in the beautiful Bay of Kotor—is surrounded by tall mountains and the pristine Adriatic coastline. This makes Kotor a visual feast. There are lots of things to do and see in Kotor. Its medieval and seafaring history makes the wander through the old town quite special. You’ll find cafés, shops, old churches, and Montenegrin history around every single corner. Oh, and don’t forget to try all the Balkan specialty foods… like cevapi, burek, and fresh seafood from the region. If you’re an active traveler, consider a hike up to the Castle of San Giovanni high in the mountain above the old town. Or tackle the challenging “Ladder of Kotor.” This walking trail has over 70 switchback paths, but you’ll be rewarded with views of the entire bay and surrounding mountainous area when you reach the top. Kotor makes a perfect first stop to explore the rest of Montenegro, too. You guessed it! You need the Rick Steves’ Eastern Europe guidebook Eric and Lisa | Penguin and Pia 35. Krakow, Poland…for 15th Century Charm Krakow is one of my favorite cities in the world. With a historic city center that was mostly spared damage during WWII, its buildings are not only gorgeous, but actually centuries old. These days, as you walk the Rynek Glowny market—which has welcomed shoppers for hundreds of year—you’re more likely to find tourist t-shirts than food staples and hand-crafted goods, but it’s worth the visit. Around the square, you’ll find an endless array of delicious Polish food, some of it served in restaurants dating back to the 15th century. Visitors can also tour magnificent Wawel Castle, which was home to Polish royals for centuries and features unique interior touches and a fascinating hodgepodge of architectural styles. If you’re looking to get out of the city, take a tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mines just a few minutes from downtown Krakow or a day trip to Auschwitz. The salt mines fueled the Polish economy for centuries and are home to sculptures made from the very salt that was mined there as well as an underground chapel. One more time (to save you from scrolling lol!): Check out the Rick Steves’ Eastern Europe guidebook Kris | Nomad by Trade 36. Budapest, Hungary…for Traditional Thermal Baths As the capital of Hungary, Budapest should definitely be on your bucket list if you’re fond of castles, hills and culture. The Danube river divides this eastern European city into Buda and Pest. Here’s how to approach it: Buda needs at least one entire day to be explored. Begin with a short hike to Gellért Hill to see the Citadella. The famous Buda Castle is built atop Castle Hill and makes for a lovely walk on the cobbled roads. There is also a spell-binding network of underground caves to explore here, with several great walking tours available. When you cross one of the bridges to Pest, you can stroll along the riverside to visit important attractions, like the Parliament Building and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Ready for a rest? Stop in at the Great Market Hall to sample local delicacies and Hungarian street food. My top picks: Try the Langos (think of it as Hungarian pizza) and strudel. Meat lovers can indulge in rural blood-pork dishes. And don’t forget to unwind after a busy day exploring with a dip in a traditional thermal bath! Here is the Rick Steves’ Eastern Europe guidebook for more ideas! Oindrila | Oindrila Goes Footloose 37. Outer Hebrides, Scotland…for Pristine Wilderness When people think of blue seas and soft sandy beaches, Scotland isn’t typically the first place that springs to mind. But the Northwest coast island chain that makes up the Outer Hebrides offers beaches that truly take your breath away. In fact, the beaches of the Isles of Barra, Lewis and Harris really are unspoiled strips of immaculate golden sands that are rarely touched by human footprints. And yet, the water really is Caribbean blue. Let’s be clear though: Rainy Scotland weather means these are unlikely beaches for sunbathing. Instead, set out on a walk to experience wild Scotland at its best. The islands start at Barra in the south (where you can even take a flight from Glasgow that lands on the beach). The Uists and Benbecula are littered with lochs, mountains and miles of pristine sand. Finally, there are Harris and Lewis where the stunning beaches merge with mountains and lovely little bays. Go further afield in Scotland with inspiration in Rick Steves’ Best of Scotland guidebook John | Real People 38. Sintra, Portugal…for Moorish History Sintra, Portugal used to be a hot spot for Royals…where they escaped the summer heat in Lisbon. Today, you can still visit the moody ruins of the Castle of the Moors, an unforgettable UNESCO world heritage site built in the 8th and 9th centuries. Visit as a day trip from Lisbon or stay a few days. After you walk the castle walls, head to the colorful Pena Palace, which has been transformed from ruins of a monastery. Then, in the historical center of town, you will find the National Palace of Sintra, the summer residence of the monarchs from the 15th to the 19th century. Step inside to inspect the impressive tile work and period pieces. Have more than a day? Be sure to see Quinta de Regaleira, Monserrate Palace, Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla, Capuchos Convent, Palace of Seteais, and the Sintra Museum of Modern Art. Find more Portugal ideas here: Rick Steves’ Portugal guidebook Anisa | Two Traveling Texans 39. Inis Mor, Ireland…for the Simple Life Inis Mor, in the historical and mystical Aran Islands—just off the west coast of Ireland—is an absolute Irish gem. Sail over from Galway Bay. Then climb up to the prehistoric fort high on a clifftop to watch the rugged waves crashing beneath you. Look over the edge on your belly if you dare! There’s a natural pool knocking about near here too. And on the east of the island—with a population of less than 900 people—you can explore the beach. Bicycles are the best way to slow down and experience the rich and simple life that locals love here. It’s where the legendary TV show, Father Ted, was filmed. If you’re looking to experience the real Irealnd, Inis Mor will steal your heart. The Aran Islands definitely belong on your Ireland itinerary! You’ll find additional Ireland inspiration in Rick Steves’ Ireland guidebook Alice |Teacake Travels 40. Maastricht, the Netherlands…for a Different Dutch Experience Visiting the southern city of Maastricht almost never makes sense as part of a Dutch itinerary. Located in the ‘appendix’ of the Netherlands, at the southernmost point of the country, it’s a perfect stop en route from Brussels in Belgium to Cologne in Germany. In fact, Mastricht is so far removed from the rest of the Netherlands that even Dutch citizens consider it a getaway “abroad”, thanks to its unique language, culture, and cuisine. The city was founded by the Romans, but is currently occupied by lots of international students. As a result, many of the beautiful, historic buildings now play host to university faculty. For a splurge, check out the annual TEFAF art fair, the Michelin-starred restaurant Beluga, and the massive André Rieu concert in summer. Low on cash but big on appetite? Get a ‘big box’ at Cato by Cato on the weekdays. No matter what you choose to do in Maastricht, do it in flat shoes; the cobblestoned streets and little green parks make the city both photogenic and walkable. For more beyond Amsterdam, see Rick Steves’ Netherlands guidebook Iris | Mind of a Hitchhiker 41. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland…for colorful villages and dramatic scenery Tucked away in the southwest of Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway is within easy reach of Glasgow, yet tourists often give it a miss in favor of the more well-trodden route north to the Scottish Highlands. Don’t miss this region rich in historical, cultural and natural attractions. Dumfries and Galloway serve up all the traditional Scottish favorites…from impressive castles and whiskey distilleries to standing stones, red deer and stunning scenery. But even more, it’s home to numerous colorful towns and villages, like Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town lined with quaint book shops…and Kircudbright, the ‘Artists Town’, a charming fishing port filled with galleries and historic closes. For dramatic scenery head to the most southerly point in the country at Mull of Galloway. Or climb The Merrick, the highest summit in Southern Scotland. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from a multitude of walking trails at Galloway Forest Park while fans of the famous poet Robert Burns can visit the house where he lived until the end of his days in 1796. These are just a few highlights of this diverse and lesser-visited part of Scotland. Read about the Rhins of Galloway here. Once again: Be sure to read Rick Steves’ Best of Scotland guidebook Susanne | Adventures Around Scotland 42. Helsinki, Finland…for a Hipster Vibe If you’re in search of a destination lesser visited in Europe, put Helsinki, Finland at the top of your list for its relaxed atmosphere and cool hipster vibe. Often overlooked in favor of better traveled Nordic cities like Copenhagen and Stockholm, Finland receives just a fraction of the tourists of its neighboring countries. Located on the Baltic Sea, between Russia and the Swedish Kingdom, Helsinki was historically of strategic importance. Swedish and Russian influences still linger here to give the city its special charm. The city’s most iconic sight, Helsinki Cathedral, was built as a tribute to Tsar Nicholas I of Russia. Insider tip: On a sunny day, head out to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and favorite among locals, where you can learn about the city’s rich history, relax in the park, or swim at the beach. After taking in Helsinki’s beautiful art nouveau architecture and visiting the city’s fabulous art museums, take a breather at a local café for coffee and Finnish pastries. Enjoy this one day walking tour while you’re visiting. You’ll find more about Helsinki and Estonia in Rick Steve’s Scandinavia guidebook Jacky | Nomad Epicureans 43. Gibraltar…to See the Rock You’ve heard of the Rock of Gibraltar, right? What you may not know is that Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory on the south coast of Spain. It’s small—just 6.8 km² or four miles—but there’s so much to do here. Some love Gibraltar for the deals on duty-free goods: King Edward cigars are less than fifty cents and whiskey is as low as four USD per bottle! But people come here to see The Rock of Gibraltar, a 1400 foot (426 meters) high limestone ridge that dominates the enclave. Other Gibraltar must-sees: the 18th Century Great Siege Tunnels and WWII fort; the view from the top of the Rock across to Africa; the Barbary Macaques, Europa Point lighthouse, the 14th Century Moorish Castle, St Michaels Cave and the botanic gardens. And don’t miss the dolphin tours from the harbor! Remember, taxis are expensive here, especially for tours of the Rock. So use the cable car to get to the top (which is an experience in itself) and then walk down for a more rewarding experience. Tracey | Pack the PJs 44. Bratislava, Slovakia…for Quirky Eastern Europe Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is a small city with an even smaller historic old town. The streets of Bratislava are quaint and fairytale-ish, but also a bit offbeat. When I visited, the streets were pristine and very quiet, as if maybe all the villagers were hiding from Dracula inside its charming medieval towers (and it does feel like a village, rather than a city). As you explore Bratislava you’ll come across baroque palaces and gothic cathedrals, like the imposing white Bratislava castle, which overlooks the Danube river. Be sure to also visit the photogenic Church of St. Elizabeth, which is an incredible pastel blue color. Getting there: Bratislava is just a one-hour bus ride from Vienna, so it makes an easy day trip or two as part of a longer Europe trip. Find more fabulous ideas here: Rick Steves’ Eastern Europe guidebook Maire | Temples and Treehouses or on Pinterest. 45. Blokhus, Denmark…for Family Fun If we had not had Danish friends who owned a holiday house in Blokhus, we may never have traveled this far north. What luck to have seen this great little town! With a population of just over 400, Blokhus attracts around 1 million visitors annually. Situated on the northwest coast of the Jutland Peninsula, the North Sea rolls into the long sandy beaches that visitors drive along, finding secluded spots to fish and swim. We visited there in the winter with our daughters when an icy dip in the ocean and then a sprint to a saltwater hot tub on the beach was the most challenging activity we braved. ‘Gateway Blokus’ park is a fun place to take kids to as they have a brilliant fitness challenge course with ropes, flying foxes and climbing frames, all free to use. Wood-fired pizza ovens have been built for people to use, complete with logs and a hand-powered wood splitter machine. The kids just loved ‘chopping’ the wood! Many Danish—and German—residents own holiday houses in Blokhus, making it a seasonal town…busy in the summer, yet quiet and laid back in the winter months. It seems like a more ‘authentic’ experience to stay here amongst ‘locals’ and is a worthy addition to add to a European travel bucket list. (An Aussie equivalent to Blokhus where locals can drive on miles of sandy beaches is Rainbow Beach on the East Coast of Australia.) For more on Denmark, see Rick Steves’ Snapshot Copenhagen & Denmark guidebook Jane | Wicked Walkabout 46. Cercedilla, Spain…for an Abandoned Spanish Town Cercedilla, Spain is a small abandoned pueblo just north of Madrid., making it one of the best non-touristy places to visit in Europe as its lack of tourist attractions keeps people away. Popular among hikers, Cercedilla is an easy train ride from Madrid. Interestingly, many Spaniards owned summer homes in this beautiful town but lost their properties when the recession hit. Now, it’s a quiet town with long, bumpy roads and quaint, colorful homes. Visit during the fall when the color of these homes is matched by the color of the leaves. Stop by one of the small cafes that are still open for tapas and a nice cup of café on a cold day. If you’re looking for a peaceful neighborhood experience in Europe, don’t miss Cercedilla. So much to see in Spain! Check out this itinerary for two weeks in Spain post. Then order:Rick Steves’ Spain guidebook Jamie | Crashed Culture or on Facebook. 47. Leiden, Netherlands…for Dutch Museums Leiden is a quaint university town located just a 30 to 40-minute train ride away from Amsterdam. Given its proximity to the Dutch capital, it’s definitely worth taking a short, weekend trip to Leiden. This unassuming and off-the-beaten-path city—with one of the most complete moat fortifications remaining in Europe—is a tourist destination in its own right. For a more Dutch experience, visit the city center to mingle amidst locals at the Leiden Street Market, check out the two windmills (Molen de Valk and Molen de Put) or take a stroll along the canals. You can even take a canal boat tour for a view of the city from the water. For the museum buff, Leiden is a treasure. Choose from the National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden), the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, and National Museum of Ethnology (Museum Volkenkunde) among others. There is also the Leiden Botanical Garden (Horticus Botanicus) for those in search of some nature. See Leiden! For more beyond Amsterdam, see Rick Steves’ Netherlands guidebook Constance | The Adventures of Panda Bear 48. Lisbon, Portugal for the Views As Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon is on the radar of travelers more and more. Scenically located on the Iberian peninsula, the city is a bit reminiscent of Barcelona…minus the Gaudi architecture but with better views of the sea! In fact, Portugal feels very different from Spain. The intense Latin vibe is replaced with a relaxed “life is good” approach and warm welcome. This beautiful city was almost completely rebuilt after the Great Earthquake of 1755, which decimated most of the architecture and population. Unlike most other cities in Europe, you’ll note the cobblestone streets and walkways in Portugal still retain their polished look (but they’re slippery so bring good shoes). It’s all about the beautiful ceramic tile facades on buildings here. For an in-depth look at them, Visit the National Tile Museum while you’re here. Sample the best chefs in the city at Time Out Market. And plan a day trip to Sintra. But most of all, enjoy all of the beautiful “miradors”—viewpoints—that make this city so magical. Chris | Explore Now or Never 49. Regensburg, Germany for Medieval History Less than an hour from Munich, Regensburg is the best-preserved medieval town in Germany. It’s compact, too, so no car or public transportation is required to enjoy all the incredible sights in Old Town. You can orient yourself from anywhere in the city by looking up for the steep Gothic spires of Regensburg Cathedral. From there, it’s just a short walk to the Tourist Information office in Old Town, where you can enjoy an incredible tour of the town hall, complete with a torture chamber underneath! As an Imperial town, Regensburg (and its town hall) have been welcoming dignitaries from all over Europe since the 13th century. Stroll across the Old Stone Bridge, which has been welcoming visitors for more than 800 years. Even older is a remnant of a building from Castra Regina, a fortress established during the Roman Empire in 179 AD/CE! For an inspired day trip, consider a visit to Walhalla Memorial, a sort of “hall of fame” of German celebrities from the 19th century, with more than 2,000 busts. Walhalla is just an hour’s scenic bike ride from Regensburg along the Danube. Chris | Explore Now or Never 50. The Val D’Orcia, Italy for Nature The Val d’Orcia is a beautiful and scenic region of Tuscany that begins in the hills of Siena and extends to the lovely Monte Amiata. We road tripped through the Val D’Orica, completely by chance, on our way to a destination restaurant and highly recommend it to all! This is the land of rolling Tuscan hills and tall Cypress trees…just like in all of the famous photos. Saffron, chestnuts, and truffles are plentiful here. The Val D’Orcia is definitely worthy of being one of the top travel destinations in Europe. The picturesque little town of Pienza—famous for its pecorino cheese—makes an excellent base for this area. Stop to see the beautiful Romanesque Abbey of Sant’Antimo and the stone thermal bath in Bagni di San Filippo. And don’t neglect the opportunity to drive through the gorgeous Monte Amiata. Wildflower-carpeted meadows give way to a forest of beech trees in this area that houses the largest extinct volcano in Italy. Then head back to Pienza for sunset, to sip a Brunello on the beautiful walled “terrace” of the village. Chris | Explore Now or Never 51. Rovinj, Croatia for Italy with a TwistOn a clear day, you can see Venice just across the Adriatic Sea from scenic Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsula in northern Croatia. It looks a bit like Italy’s famous Cinque Terre on the Med…but with far fewer crowds. Rovinj isn’t yet accessible by cruise ship which keeps the harbor quaint and the narrow cobblestone alleys remarkably free of tourists. Rumour has it that that could change soon, however, so explore Rovinj soon before it goes mainstream! Rovinj makes a great introduction to Northern Croatia, with its romantic old town, plush resorts for sun worshippers, and gorgeous public beaches right in town. Climb the bell tower for a remarkable view of the coast and stroll the waterfront and Old Town, with quaint restaurants tucked into every corner. With more time, day trip to nearby hill towns or head south to Pula for Roman ruins. Visit Red Island or Katarina island for empty scenic (but rocky) beaches. Looking to road trip Europe? Check out these incredible European road trip itineraries and this guide to Europe by campervan! Find more European city inspiration here. And if you need US destination inspiration, see this American travel bucket list. Read more here: • 29 Most Beautiful Places in Ireland: See the Emerald Isle • The Ultimate Hawaii Bucket List: 23 Amazing Things to Do! • Non Touristy Things to Do in Paris: A Local’s Guide to the City of Lights Like this post? Pin it for later! 45 best winter destinations in Europe for 2021/22With borders gradually opening up again after a lost summer season, Europe offers a vast range of travel opportunities in its colder months. So, to help you plan your long-awaited next adventure, we have brought together recommendations on the best winter destinations in Europe from expert travel bloggers. Whether you are looking for the best winter cities in Europe, beautiful wintry nature or places for outdoor adventure, we hope you will find something here to inspire you. In this article: Best winter destinations in Europe: ScandinaviaWe begin our compilation on the best winter destinations in Europe with a section dedicated to Scandinavia, the sparsely populated region that spans the north of the continent. The Nordic countries are especially magical in the winter months, as snow descends and the Northern Lights come out to dance. 1. Alta, NorwayChosen by Roshni, The Wanderlust Within | follow on Instagram The small town of Alta in Northern Norway is often dubbed “the town of the Northern Lights”. With only 20,000 inhabitants, this remote town is situated at 70 degrees north latitude, and well above the Arctic Circle. The winter months are the best time to visit Alta, as the polar night is present from November to January. This is when the sun doesn’t rise above the horizon, meaning the town is in almost total darkness for most of the day (and night). There are a few hours where there is a blue glow, often called “blue hour”, but the darkness does mean there is a higher chance of seeing the Northern Lights, which is the main reason for visiting Alta. It is best to join a tour as the guides will check weather reports to see where the clearest skies are and will also help with photographing their eerie beauty. As the Northern Lights can be elusive, it is best to stay a few nights and book tours for each evening so you have a better chance of viewing them. During the daytime there are plenty of winter activities to take part in, for example, snowmobiling, snowshoe hiking, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and reindeer sledding. If sightseeing is more your thing, make sure you visit the modern Northern Lights Cathedral and the unique Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel. 2. Copenhagen, DenmarkChosen by Ivan, Mind The Travel | follow on Facebook If you’re looking for an idyllic winter retreat in Europe, look no further: Copenhagen in Denmark has got you covered. The days may be short and cold, but locals definitely know how to spend their afternoons and evenings relaxing, drinking hot chocolate, and enjoying their beautiful surroundings. From special dazzling lights to its fantastic Christmas markets, and all the festive foods found therein, there are many things to do here besides skiing. As soon as you arrive in Copenhagen, you’ll notice that Copenhageners love shopping for gifts and drinking glogg, a traditional holiday drink. Glogg is a Scandanavian mulled wine or warm cider with added raisins, nuts and dried berries. It leaves you with a tasty snack after you finish the drink and keeps you cozy as you wander around the city. Danish Christmas markets are incredible. Tivoli and the Christmas Market at Kongens Nytorv are the two most popular markets to visit. Tivoli Gardens, the famous Danish amusement park, is a popular year-round destination. The park once inspired fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen and Walt Disney, so it’s an absolute must if you decide to visit Denmark in the winter. Another highlight that will charm you with festive cheer is Kongens Nytorv, a popular square near Copenhagen’s harbour. Located in the very heart of Copenhagen, the whole square is decked out with bright Christmas lights and other decorations. Here you can find stands selling just about everything imaginable, as well as an upscale hotel that is turned into an advent calendar for the Christmas season. 3. Kiruna, SwedenChosen by Kat, Wandering Bird | follow on Facebook If you’re looking for an awesome winter destination in Europe, consider Kiruna in Sweden. This beautiful town has everything a good winter destination should have: snow, views, and it’s officially one of the best places to see the Northern Lights in Europe. While you’re waiting for the Aurora, there are plenty of other things to do in Kiruna. Heard of the world-famous Ice Hotel? Yep, this entire hotel is built completely from ice – walls, reception, beds, everything. It’s a bizarre experience, but well worth a visit. Kiruna is the closest town to the Ice Hotel. It’s built differently each year, and you can visit just for a drink in the bar and experience it for yourself, even if you don’t like the idea of staying overnight! You can also go hiking, snowmobiling, dog-sledding with a team of huskies, cross-country skiing, enjoy wildlife and photography tours, or just relax and enjoy the incredible views across the mountains and winter landscape. If you have a good hotel, you could even relax in your very own hot tub! If you can, book a trip to the nearby Sky Station, where a cable car will take you up a mountain to a restaurant at the top. Here, you can relax and enjoy the fabulous views and possibly even see the Aurora twinkling overhead. 4. Reykjavík, IcelandChosen by Anne-Charlotte, Carlota’s Web | follow on Instagram The capital of Iceland does know how to put on a show come New Year’s Eve. As soon as daylight breaks – around 10:30 am! – until way past midnight, fireworks start to pop up around town. Of course, the highlight is around midnight with a firework extravaganza that you won’t soon forget. Head on over to the Hallgrimskirkja to be at the centre of it all. Winter is the best time to observe the northern lights, which you can do within the city. The best option, if you don’t have a car, is to take a guided tour. Iceland is also known for its hot natural streams. The most popular is Blue Lagoon, a man-made one about 45 minutes from the city (you can take a shuttle to get there). However, for a more local experience without all the hype, you can go to Laugardalslaug instead. Moreover, if you are more of the adventurous type, 40 minutes outside the city lies a natural hot spring in the Reykjadalur valley. You’ll need to put spikes on your shoes which you can buy at the local gas station. The hike is relatively easy and takes about an hour to reach the stream. Don’t forget your towel and don’t leave anything on the ground as it will freeze. Another thing worth doing in winter in Reykjavik is exploring an ice cave. They are located on the south coast and you’ll have to plan to stay there overnight, as it takes about four hours to get there. If you don’t like or are not familiar with driving in winter conditions, just take a guided tour. A blizzard can happen in a blink of an eye. 5. Rovaniemi, FinlandChosen by Diana, Travels in Poland / The Elusive Family | follow on Facebook A beautiful city in Lapland, Finland, Rovaniemi is the official hometown of Santa Claus, and one of the most beautiful locations to visit in the winter. The city itself is host to many tourists during, before and after the holiday season. The city is well known for its impressive collection of hotels, the Santa-inspired theme park Santa Park, and its infamous Santa Claus Holiday Village. The area in and around Rovaniemi has amazing experiences that one may book, including reindeer rides at Santa Claus Village or slightly outside of town. There are also plenty of opportunities to take husky sleigh rides, as many husky farms are located in or close to the city. Northern Lights tours are also popular, and there are places in Rovaniemi that get dark enough to be able to spot them. Rovaniemi also has a lot of opportunities to try traditional Finnish things such as saunas or swimming in an ice-cold lake. Being so far north, the added bonus of the city is that it sits right on the Arctic Circle. Santa Claus Village and Santa Park both have specific areas where you can ‘cross’ into the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi really is one of the best places to visit in the winter in Europe. 6. Tromsø, NorwayChosen by Alexx, Finding Alexx | follow on Instagram Coming from New Zealand, I’m used to celebrating my January birthday in the height of summer, sipping a cold beverage while cooking up a storm on the BBQ. So after moving to the UK, a winter birthday was such a novelty! While searching for a snowy wonderland to celebrate the big 2-7, Tromsø in northern Norway came up as an option, and we were sold as soon as we saw photos. Tromsø is a buzzing town located in the Arctic Circle. If you’re visiting between mid-November and mid-January, you’ll experience Tromsø’s polar night, where the sun doesn’t rise above the horizon. We visited at the end of January and had sunlight for about four hours a day, ideal for a bit of daytime adventuring before chasing the Northern Lights at night. There’s plenty to see and do around Tromsø to fill your winter itinerary. Take a day tour around the Arctic fjords, or take a cruise instead if that floats your boat. Thrill-seekers can’t miss snowmobiling, animal lovers could choose from whale watching, reindeer feeding or husky sledding, and if you want the best views in town you’ve got to take the Fjellheisen cable car (or a 1,200-step walk) up to Storsteinen. Then at night, it’s time to search for the glowing aurora borealis. Tromsø is perfectly placed for aurora viewing, but to maximise your chances of seeing them you should book a guided tour. This way you’ll get warm winter overalls, a professional guide who knows exactly where to go depending on the conditions, and most tours offer photos so you can truly take in the magical phenomenon instead of trying to figure out how to work long exposure on your camera. So sit back, relax, and take in one of the top bucket-list travel experiences the world has to offer! 7. Ylläs, FinlandChosen by Freya, The Sandy Feet | follow on Instagram Finnish Lapland is a place of extraordinary beauty at any time of year, but in winter, when the rugged landscapes transform into an endless scene of shimmering white, it holds a special kind of magic. Tucked away in the north of the country, Ylläs is home to vast forests, frozen lakes and a cluster of small mountains known as ‘fells’, which spend much of the year blanketed in snow and are brimming with opportunities for adventure. Cross-country skiing is an excellent way to explore, with Ylläs being home to numerous groomed ski tracks that allow you to cover plenty of ground on foot. Husky sledding is another quintessential Lapland activity that should not be missed. Not only is it a fantastic way to experience the frozen landscapes, but you’ll also get to spend the day with a lively and lovable bunch of furballs – just be sure to choose an ethical tour operator. For a more adrenaline-fuelled day out, pack your snowboard or skis and hit the slopes, or join an exhilarating high-speed snowmobile safari of the fells and forests. As darkness cloaks the landscapes, it’s time to return home, curl up beside a crackling fire and nurse a glass of belly-warming glögi (a hot berry juice), before experiencing the most Finnish tradition of all, a sauna. Be sure to keep an eye on the night sky as well, as Ylläs makes an excellent place to witness the elusive Northern Lights whirling overhead. Best winter cities in EuropeEuropean cities take on a special charm in winter, with Christmas celebrations taking centre stage, music on the streets and market stalls popping up in central plazas. In this section, travel bloggers recommend the very best cities and towns to visit in Europe during winter. 8. Alhambra, SpainChosen by Emma, Travel on a Time Budget | follow on Facebook Part palace, part castle and part a stately home with gardens, Spain’s Alhambra is a wonderful place to visit. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it covers an area of 35 acres and is set in dramatic surroundings on the main hill overlooking Granada in Andalusia, southern Spain. It’s a place to experience at any time of the year. However, the combination of the mild winters experienced in southern Spain, and the lower tourist numbers that visit out-of-season, makes this a perfect winter destination. The Alhambra is a place for history and culture lovers. When you walk around, you’ll proceed through a variety of different sections, all built at different times and all reflecting the influence of different religions, cultures and rulers. This includes a 13th-century fortress, a 14th-century royal summer residence, and a 16th-century amphitheatre. There’s also the Nasrid Palaces, a collection of indoor and outdoor Moorish rooms, courtyards and water features. This part of the Alhambra is stunningly beautiful and gets the most crowded. It’s here where you’ll really benefit from a winter visit and the chance to take pictures in relative peace. To top off your visit to the Alhambra, you must find a vantage point from which you can take in the whole structure, sitting as it does, high on the hill in Granada. The best place to do this is from the Mirador de San Nicolas, a viewpoint at the top of the hill in the Albaicin district of the city. Once you’ve seen it from this vantage point, I defy you not to fall in love with the place. 9. Bari, ItalyChosen by Wendy, The Nomadic Vegan | follow on Instagram Most visitors to the southern Italian region of Puglia view Bari as little more than a jumping-off point on their way to nearby smaller towns or beaches. But this regional capital has a lot to offer, including a well preserved old quarter, a beautiful seaside promenade, and delicious Puglian food. The regional cuisine is quite different from anything served in Italian restaurants abroad, or even in other parts of Italy, and it includes many vegetarian and vegan dishes. And since Bari doesn’t get many visitors compared with other Italian cities, the locals tend to be quite welcoming. If you pass by an elderly Italian granny rolling out orecchiette pasta by hand, she may even invite you into her house to show you how it’s done! December, and the Christmas season in particular, is the perfect time to visit the Basilica di San Nicola in Bari’s old town. This is the final resting place of St. Nicholas, otherwise known as Santa Claus! Although St. Nicholas lived his whole life in what is now Turkey, his body was brought to Bari in the eleventh century to protect it from being desecrated by Muslim Turks. The basilica is now a popular place of pilgrimage, both for Catholic and Orthodox faithful. And what better time to pay homage to Old Saint Nick than on Christmas day? 10. Bratislava, SlovakiaChosen by Toti and Ale, Italian Trip Abroad Among many destinations worth visiting in winter, Bratislava is for sure not the most popular. The small Slovakian Capital is one of the newest to the list in Europe, with recent history and a bright future leading the way. Bratislava is cute and very small compared to other big cities on the continent, but its position in the centre of Europe makes this one of the locations to visit while exploring this part of the world. In winter Bratislava becomes even more magical, with the white cloak making it the perfect winter wonderland. With many attractions and beautiful Christmas markets, Bratislava is definitely not a boring place. Looking at things to see in Bratislava in winter, you can’t miss the pretty baroque castle on the hilltop overlooking the entire city and the Danube passing right in the middle. The Christmas market and ice skating rink are one of the best things to do in Bratislava in winter. Walk across Hviezdoslavovo Square, the main one in the old town, feeling the winter vibes, eating some chestnuts from local vendors on the side of the street. Right at the top of this long walkable road, there is the Opera House of Bratislava, the oldest in Slovakia. The capital of this little country is also the perfect location for a trip to Europe which will include more locations. Bratislava is right between Vienna and Budapest, and, thanks to the Danube river connection, you can go on a fabulous winter river cruise that will stay in your memories forever. Plan to spend at least one day in Bratislava, organising a circuit around Eastern Europe. 11. Bruges, BelgiumChosen by Ella, Many More Maps | follow on Twitter Situated in the Flanders region of Belgium, the postcard-perfect city of Bruges is a huge draw for tourists year-round, but visiting in winter gives it a whole extra layer of charm. Bruges looks like something off a Christmas card no matter what time of year, but in winter, complete with snow on the ground, cosy chocolate shops and the famous Burg Square Christmas Tree, there’s no place more magical. To take in the best of Bruges’ winter magic, start in Grote Square. Every December, this square is transformed into a huge Christmas Market, complete with mulled wine, gingerbread and cutesy stalls selling trinkets and Christmas decorations. There’s also an outdoor ice rink at the centre of the square in winter, which is popular with both locals and tourists alike. Obviously, any trip to Belgium would not be complete without sampling some Belgian waffles, so pick one up to sample as you wander Bruges’ gorgeous canals. As the evening draws in, duck into one of the many beer cafés to warm up over a selection of Belgian beers before sampling some hearty Flemish stew for dinner. Most visitors spend only one day in Bruges, but in summer, the tiny city becomes swamped with visitors, leaving many feeling that their stay in Bruges was rushed. Staying at least two days in Bruges in winter means you’ll be able to enjoy the city’s amazing tourist attractions at a leisurely pace and without the crowds. 12. Budapest, HungaryChosen by Krisztina, She Wanders Abroad | follow on Instagram Although many tourists decide to visit Budapest in the summer period, winter can be another great time for traveling to the Hungarian capital. First of all, the city is quieter as there are not so many tourists around, and on top of that, you can find many unique things to do as well. If you’re planning to visit between the end of November and the beginning of January, you will find many Christmas markets in Budapest. The Christmas market in front of the St. Stephen’s Basilica is known as one of the best Christmas markets in Europe, where you can watch a custom light show projected on the Basilica in the evening. Even if you’re spending only a weekend in Budapest, you can’t miss that! You can also find many cute wooden chalets selling delicious food and mulled wine, and you can try the ice-skating rink in the middle of the square as well. Talking about ice skating, did you know that you can find Europe’s largest ice-skating rink in Budapest? There is a huge lake in the City Park near the Vajdahunyad Castle, which is transformed into an ice-skating rink in the winter period. If you’re already tired of all the ice skating and wandering around the Christmas markets, head over to the Széchenyi Thermal Baths where you can spend a relaxing afternoon in the hot thermal waters. Winter in Budapest can be quite chilly, so if you’re feeling cold, you can sit inside one of the cozy restaurants. Try a traditional goulash soup and wash it down with a famous Hungarian alcoholic drink, pálinka! The alcoholic content is usually between 37–86%, so it will definitely warm you up in a heartbeat. 13. Eindhoven, NetherlandsChosen by Bruna, Maps ‘N Bags Eindhoven is a lovely city surrounded by idyllic Dutch villages and sprinkled with modern buildings. The city is located in the southern region of the Netherlands, so it is far away from the overly crowded capital, Amsterdam. While Eindhoven is enjoyable all year round, the Dutch city gets a unique appeal during winter. Museums host winter exhibitions and shopping malls get covered in lights. After all, Eindhoven is known as the ‘City of Light’ due to Philips (light bulbs, anyone?) originating from here. However, there is no better attraction in town to feel the place’s roots than Glow Eindhoven, which happens just before the official season. With a new theme every year, the Glow exhibition lights up the city’s streets as the sun goes down. Many buildings, churches, and walls are transformed into massive screens as light projections of nearly all rainbow colours shine upon them. It is an explosion of colours in the night of Eindhoven that you simply can’t afford to miss. Then, almost as a procession, thousands of people are led through the route in downtown by the most colourful, creative, and surreal light projections. While the festival is incredible, be sure to wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes. After all, it is pretty cold outside. Oh, you’ll also want to grab a delicious hot chocolate before pursuing the light trail through the city. I highly recommend it! 14. Gdansk, PolandChosen by Jackie, Jou Jou Travels | follow on Instagram Gdańsk is a wonderful hidden gem in Poland located in Eastern Europe on the Baltic coast. This cute town is not yet overly busy with tourists, which makes it more charming than ever. There are many beautiful streets of ornately decorated buildings. If you want to find the most instagrammable spots, be sure to walk down Długa Street, which is the prettiest street. It feels like you are taken back in time. This destination is perfect from autumn to winter, as you can see the amazing fall leaves when they start to turn orangey-red in September. You will also experience fewer crowds from September to December making it even more charming and a good local experience. Gdańsk Oliwa is a magical park where you can stop by and see the leaves and lines of trees fill the pathways. Pro tip: due to Poland being so flat, you can rent a bike and admire the beautiful trails as you ride through the city. In addition, there is an annual Christmas market in November. Gdańsk has its own local airport making it accessible by most European countries, and the city centre is just 12 kilometres away from the airport. 15. Hallstatt, AustriaChosen by Martina and Jürgen, Places of Juma | follow on Facebook Hallstatt, the picturesque little village in the Salzkammergut, is certainly one of the most beautiful places in Austria, and a wonderful destination for a winter holiday. Situated in a breathtaking setting on the shores of the black Lake Hallstatt, and with the imposing snow-capped mountains in the background, this small village of 800 inhabitants is a real visitor magnet. In winter, a picture-book atmosphere awaits you here – no wonder that this place is probably the most photographed in Austria. Although the village Hallstatt is relatively small, there are many sights worth seeing, such as the historic marketplace with the beautiful Trinity Column. Especially beautiful are the many colourful houses, and in winter there is a very beautiful Christmas market. Also interesting in Hallstatt is the Bone-House, where a collection of 600 colourfully painted skull bones has been kept. Those who love to take amazing pictures should in any case also visit the Hallstatt-Aussichtspunkt – the viewpoint of Hallstatt where the best pictures are taken. In the surroundings of Hallstatt, nature lovers, sports and outdoor enthusiasts will have their fun. The snowshoe hike on the Dachstein-Krippenstein towards the Five-Fingers Skywalk is a highlight, and a visit to the beautiful Gosau with its magnificent ski area is also absolutely recommended. 16. Ioannina, GreeceChosen by Maria and Katerina, It’s All Trip To Me | follow on Instagram Although Greece as a whole is regarded as a quintessentially summer destination, the fact that the country is also home to quite a few spectacular winter destinations as well should not go unnoticed. One such example is the city of Ioannina, one of the best places to visit in Greece during the winter months. Ioannina is an utterly picturesque city situated in the stunning region of Epirus in northwestern Greece. The main reason why it’s best to visit Ioannina in winter is simply because it is then that this pretty city looks even prettier. Moreover, Ioannina is a vibrant university city, and it’s during winter that visitors can feel the city’s authentic vibes at their best. Last but not least, during winter you can check out all of the city’s sights without the inevitable crowds Ioannina attracts in the summer. As an added bonus, Ioannina is probably the best place to celebrate a unique New Year’s Eve in Greece, as the entire city turns into a large-scale open-air party during which locals and visitors alike have the time of their lives. Some of the best things to do in Ioannina during the winter months include taking long lakeside walks or visiting the lake’s utterly quaint and picture-perfect inhabited island. Similarly, a stroll around the city’s historic centre or its impressive castle offers unique photo opportunities under the cloudy winter sky. If you’re discouraged by the (admittedly) low temperatures to visit Ioannina in the winter season, fear not. Thanks to the city’s exceptional café and bar scene, your body and heart will always feel warm and happy with a cup of hot chocolate or, better still, with two shots of superb local tsipouro. 17. Kiev, UkraineChosen by Derek, Robe Trotting | follow on Facebook Kiev, Ukraine is one of Europe’s most underrated and best winter destinations. On first thought the idea of winter in Ukraine may seem unappealing, but for many reasons it’s a perfect destination. One such reason is the extended Christmas market season. Because Ukraine celebrates the Orthodox Christian Christmas on 7 January, you’ll find the festivities of the holiday last an extra two weeks. You may be wondering what to do in Kiev besides the holiday fun. There’s a lot to do and see in Kiev like the gorgeous architecture of the city’s palaces, churches, government buildings and monasteries. Kiev has a blend of building styles from Soviet to art nouveau design and many are brightly coloured and stand out in the grey of winter. Make sure to see St. Andrew’s Church, St. Michael’s Monastery and St. Sophia’s Cathedral – all impressive examples of design in the city. Don’t forget to visit Mariyinsky Palace, Peter The Great’s Winter Palace and the Presidential residence today. Another reason to visit Kiev in the winter is the food and cocktail scene. The hearty cuisine of Ukrainian restaurants is perfect on a cold winter’s day. You can also add cocktails before or after your meal at any number of the great mixology bars in Kiev. The city is home to some of the best and most budget-friendly restaurants and cocktail bars in Europe. The winter months are perfect for discovering the city of Kiev, a well-known but underrated destination in Europe. The city is inexpensive, and flight deals in winter are as plentiful as the sights, tastes and attractions in Kiev. 18. Madrid, SpainChosen by Becki, Meet Me In Departures | follow on Facebook The Spanish capital, Madrid, is a great destination for a winter break. Even during winter in Madrid, you’ll find that it’s a relatively dry city which still receives plenty of sunshine, so you can easily get out and see the sights. However, the air temperature can get down to a chilly 6–8°C (approx 44°F). Nothing beats a stroll around the gorgeous Parque El Retiro. If you happen to visit on the weekend, it’s filled with buskers, people practising their dance routines or skateboard tricks, and fitness classes. You can even go for a row on the lake. Inside the park, you’ll find several museums housing exhibitions; The Palacio de Crystal and Palacio de Velazquez. One of the most visually stunning areas in Madrid is a district called Malasaña. Here you’ll find dozens of beautiful cobbled streets along with stunning tilled shop facades dating back to the 1900s. If you’re into street photography or want beautiful colourful pictures for your Instagram feed, then be sure to wander around here. If you want to shop, then two of the best markets in Madrid are Mercado de los Motores (this runs once a month), which is a vintage market located in the motor and train museum, and El Rastro (every Sunday morning), which is Madrid’s biggest flea market. If the weather does get too cold or on the slim chance that it rains, you could, of course, visit the famous Prado Museum, Palacio de Cibeles (I recommend visiting this one for the stunning interior – it used to be the city post and telecommunications hub) and Telefonica. Alternatively, if you’re after something a little bit quirkier and not quite as touristy, then certainly put Chamberí Metro Station on your radar. This station ran as part of Line 1 from the 1900s up to its closure in the 1960s. Until 2008 it was sealed off to the outside world. Since then it’s been restored and opened as the Andén 0 museum. You’ll find loads of old advertisements, colourful tile artwork and original artefacts from the station – it’s like a little time capsule. 19. Manchester, United KingdomChosen by Pauline, BeeLoved City | follow on Instagram Well known for its industrial and musical background, Manchester is also a very lively and friendly city. As you may imagine, it can get quite cold in winter. Northern England is known for the rain but don’t let that stop you; it’s well worth a visit. If you are heading there in November or December, the best thing to do in Manchester is checking out the Christmas markets. Unlike London, you won’t find one big Winter Wonderland, but seven Christmas markets! They are spread all around the city, and you will find them at every corner. The exact locations are: Albert Square, Cathedral Gardens, Piccadilly Gardens, Market Street, Exchange Square, New Cathedral Street, King Street and St Ann’s Square. Manchester is a pleasant city to visit in winter, regardless of the markets. The city centre is quite small, which makes it easy to explore on foot. You can join a walking tour and discover the most famous landmarks such as the Town Hall, Midland Hotel and the Gay Village. Manchester is also home to many museums, perfect for people looking for a nice place to warm up. The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) is definitely worth a visit, and if you have time you should also check out the Art Gallery and Manchester Museum. They are all free! Finally, in the evening, head to Northern Quarter or Deansgate, where you will find many bars and pubs with live music. 20. Munich, GermanyChosen by Izzy, the Gap Decaders | follow on Facebook Munich in winter is a really special time. A few hours’ drive from the Black Forest region of Germany, Munich is a typical Bavarian city and a great place for a German winter road trip stopover. Spending time in Munich in winter is a real treat as the city comes alive with cold, crisp days, twinkling fairy lights and winter sports. The highlight of any winter trip to Munich are the Christmas markets; the oldest and most important is held on Marienplatz, running from the last week of November right through to Christmas. The market dates back to 1642 and is celebrated in the heart of the old town with a huge traditional Christmas tree, wooden huts full of traditional Christmas gifts and gluhwein with roasted chestnuts to warm you. For winter activity, head to the Nymphenburg Palace where you’ll find Munich’s longest curling track. The shallow water freezes across the 500-metre stretch between Gerner Bridge and Hubertusstraße, and all are welcome to try this winter sport – it’s a lot harder than it looks! There’s also ice skating on Karlplatz square, and if it snows, tobogganing in Luitpold Park and Westpark. When you’re done with sports involving snow and ice, head to one of the indoor municipal pools, which all have their own saunas, helping you to forget the cold weather outside. If you really want to see proper snow, then take a day trip from Munich to the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak. In the Alps, the summit of this beautiful mountain can be reached by cable car and train. The views are stupendous, the air clear and they serve the best hot chocolate at the top! 21. Nice, FranceChosen by Christina, Travel2next | follow on Facebook Nice has long been one of the best winter destinations in Europe for the aristocracy to escape to enjoy the sun. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted strolling along Promenade des Anglais, which is a beautiful place to enjoy ocean views. Nice is a lovely place to a delicious beachside lunch or warm up with a hot chocolate on colder days. France’s fifth-largest city is packed with restaurants, bars and clubs. So, there are plenty of places to stay warm during the winter nights. During the day, things to do in Nice include exploring the labyrinth of streets in the Old Town. If the weather gets chilly, you can easily stay warm by visiting the city’s museums and galleries. Nice is a city of art and where Cézanne was born. The best is the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain, which is the most famous contemporary art gallery in the area. You might also like the Matisse Museum on Cimiez Hill. Another reason to visit Nice in winter is to enjoy the opera season in Nice’s Italianate opera house. Make sure to visit the Russian cathedral, which is one of the most visited monuments in Nice, and one of the most stunning Orthodox churches outside of Russia. Another good reason to visit Nice in winter is to go shopping, and the winter sales are an excellent time to get some bargains. The city has fabulous designer boutiques and department stores. 22. Porto, PortugalChosen by Emily, Along Dusty Roads | follow on Instagram Porto is a city made for a weekend break, but during the summer months the level of tourism can be a little overwhelming. Thankfully, given its relatively temperate climate – it rarely dips below 14°C, even in January – it is a wonderful destination to visit off-season, and may even provide a little winter sun for visitors escaping northern Europe, as well as cheaper prices, quieter streets and none of the super-long queues that are common across the city’s more popular tourist attractions. If you do get a run of rainy days (which unfortunately isn’t too uncommon in Porto, even in the middle of July), there are still plenty of sights to explore and enjoy without having to worry if you’ve forgotten your brolly. Those that like a tipple should head across the river to Gaia where you will find the city’s famous port houses, most of which provide guided tours of the cellars with ample tasting opportunities. If cultural experiences are more your thing, however, then you’ll be pleased to hear that Porto plays host to a number of world-class museums and art galleries – from contemporary art in Serralves to photography exhibits in Centro Português de Fotografia – and provides public access to a number of stunning palaces (don’t miss the beautiful Palácio da Bolsa). One spot that absolutely everyone should visit is Livraria Lello, a fairytale-like bookshop that is said to have inspired JK Rowling when she was writing Harry Potter, before popping around the corner to take a picture of the oh-so-Portuguese azulejos that adorn the Igreja do Carmo. Oh, and you simply have to indulge in as many pastel de nata as you possibly can, especially from the iconic Confiteria do Bolhao, which has been serving up these little parcels of sunshine since 1896. Photo copyright Along Dusty Roads 23. Prague, Czech RepublicChosen by Veronika, Travel Geekery | follow on Instagram Winter Prague is like nothing you’ve ever seen. The allure of the pre-Christmas time makes this fairytale capital pop in festive colours and bring about the magic feel of Christmas. You can see it best at one of the smaller Christmas markets around town. I can highly recommend the beautiful Prague Castle Christmas market, or a market at the Náměstí Míru Square. Christmas carols are on, people meet to have mulled wine together, kids run around in excitement… it’s a special atmosphere. Apart from checking out Prague’s Christmas markets, you can also ice-skate right in the Old Town at the Ovocný trh square. Prague’s main sights such as the Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Square and the Prague Castle must be seen even on a winter trip. The city has its fair share of museums, galleries, theatres and other indoor spaces where you can easily wait out any nasty weather. A high number of cosy cafés dotting the city centre, and the Vinohrady district provides a good pit stop that’ll warm you up at the same time. If you get lucky, Prague will be covered in white fluffy snowflakes. It’s the most beautiful view to see the city’s roofs and spires all dressed in white. 24. San MarinoChosen by Valentini, My Shoes Abroad | follow on Facebook One of the best European destinations for winter holidays is at the same time the least-visited country in Europe for 2018 – San Marino. The fifth-smallest country in the world with a population a little over 30.000 people, San Marino is ideal for a winter escape for many reasons. As a hilltop town (basically!), San Marino can be a nightmare during the summer – endless steps and hills under the hot sun, lots of tourists (coming especially for a day trip so you can guess how many coaches are around), and higher prices. Yes, it can get cold during winter, but nothing can beat the fresh air of the mountain Titano – on which almost the entire country is built – and the relaxing atmosphere surrounding it. The capital city (which is also the main attraction of this lilliputian country) made it to the Unesco World Heritage list, and the view from the top of the towers is simply breathtaking – even better if you are lucky enough to see it covered with snow! The museums (especially Cesta) are way more enjoyable in winter too. The eerie feeling this place has is unbeatable, and the low temperatures highlight even more the rough but interesting history of the towers and the entire microstate. Should you decide to visit the country, you can read in detail what to do in San Marino and create your own itinerary – you don’t need any tour, even if at first it looks tricky to find your way here. San Marino is the ideal place to not only unwind yourself during winter, but also learn some history and take some amazing photos on the top of the mountain. 25. Sofia, BulgariaChosen by Nina, Lemons and Luggage | follow on Instagram Although Bulgaria is home to Bansko, a top winter sports destination, that doesn’t mean the country’s capital Sofia isn’t worth visiting in winter. Because, with most tourists heading to Sofia in the summer, you’ll have more of the city to yourself when you go there in the colder season. Sofia is a beautiful city that is often overlooked for other more famous capitals, but it shouldn’t be. Sofia in winter can be incredibly charming, with several snowy days each winter month. That’s not just the city itself, but also the beautiful Vitosha mountain which is just outside of Sofia. Vitosha offers winter sports opportunities, though they’re not as elaborate as elsewhere in Bulgaria. When visiting Sofia in the winter you can spend lots of time in the city’s cosy tea houses, some of which also offer great food options if you’re a vegetarian or vegan in Sofia. What’s better in winter than enjoying a hot tea as you look out on a snowy street?! There are also several museums worth visiting in Sofia, such as the Sofia History Museum, the National Art Gallery and the National Ethnology Museum. In the warmer season, it can sometimes be difficult to decide to go to a museum when the weather is so beautiful. So winter is the perfect time to find out more about Sofia and Bulgaria as a whole. The colder temperatures also add a distinct atmosphere when checking out old communist-era architecture, such as the National Assembly of Bulgaria, TZUM, or the National Palace of Culture. 26. St Petersburg, RussiaChosen by Ellis, Backpack Adventures | follow on Instagram Many travellers won’t think of visiting St Petersburg in winter, because they are scared of the harsh Russian winters. Yes, it does get cold, and snow is almost guaranteed from November until February. But it also makes the city more beautiful, and if you are prepared to dress warm, St Petersburg is a perfect winter destination. St Petersburg is also known as “the Venice of the north” due to its network of canals lined with elegant palaces, and its scenic location along the Neva river. In winter, the frozen canals and palace gardens are a true wonderland that looks like it has come straight from a Russian fairytale. The key to surviving the freezing temperatures in St Petersburg is a good mix of outdoor and indoor activities. Luckily, the city has lots to offer in that regard. With its history as the capital of Tsarist Russia there is plenty to explore, especially for those who love culture and history. St Petersburg might be a relatively young city, built by Tsar Peter the Great in the early 18th century. However, he built himself a worthy capital with impressive palaces, churches and cathedrals. Furthermore, the Romanovs collected a very large collection of arts that is now displayed in the Hermitage, the city’s most famous museum. To get a sense of modern St Petersburg, the famous Nevski prospekt is where one should go. Here you find the city’s most trendy cafés and best restaurants. In winter, St Petersburg also has several ice-skating rinks, and winter fairs where you can try Russian winter drinks like sbiten and honey beer. As you can see, there are plenty of reasons why winter is a great time to visit St Petersburg. 27. Tallinn, EstoniaChosen by Daniel and Ilona, Top Travel Sights | follow on Facebook If you want to go on holidays in winter, you should visit Tallinn. This fairytale town is one of the best European destinations we have ever visited during that season. The biggest advantage of travelling to Tallinn in winter is that you will avoid the crowds while seeing the city when it is the most beautiful. Here, you can stroll through the Medieval Old Town for hours. The red-roofed houses look especially pretty with a layer of snow on top. Go up to Toompea Hill or climb the city walls to see Tallinn from above. While you’re here, we recommend that you go to Kiek in de Kök, one of the former watchtowers, to learn more about the history of the region. On your walk through the city, you will sooner or later come past Town Hall Square. In December, you can find a Christmas tree and a small market on this square. If you get cold, stop in Cafe Maiasmokk, Estonia’s oldest café, and warm yourself up with a hot chocolate and an Estonian pastry. Or you could explore one of Estonia’s many museums. We especially loved the Great Guild Hall, which houses the Estonian History Museum, and the NUKU Museum of Puppet Arts. You could also learn about Soviet Estonia at the Viru Hotel and Museum, and look at the many instruments that the KGB used to spy on foreigners back in the day. 28. Vienna, AustriaChosen by Paul, The Two That Do | follow on Pinterest Vienna, the capital of Austria boasting a UNESCO World Heritage Listed centre, is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most beautiful and jaw-dropping cities. To walk the 5-kilometre-long Ringstrasse home to world-famous sights such as the Imperial Palace, National History Museum, Vienna State Opera and the Parliament building is a joy at any time of year. However, to do so wrapped up against freezing temperatures under a winter sun adds an intangible beauty and a romanticism unmatched during spring or summer months. Combine this with a break in one of Vienna’s majestic coffee houses sipping coffee and tasting a sweet strudel, and you have the ingredients for a perfect day. Fancy something stronger? Head to one of its many atmospheric vaulted restaurants and enjoy an iconic wiener schnitzel washed down with a local beer. Less than 10 kilometres south-west of the Ringstrasse, the elegant UNESCO World Heritage Schönbrunn Palace, with its impressive ceremonial rooms and magnificent gardens, is yet another of Vienna’s splendid attractions. Spending a few hours strolling through just some of its more than 1,000 rooms and verdant gardens is an experience that will live long in the memory. The ornate ceiling fresco in the Great Gallery has to be seen to be believed. Outside of such magnificent treasures, another of Vienna’s most recognised attractions is the 65-metre-tall Giant Ferris wheel in Prater park. Built in 1897 and famous for its central role in the Orson Welles film ‘The Third Man’, a ride offers breathtaking views over the city. After spending just a day or two in this stunning city it is easy to understand why Vienna is regularly voted as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 29. Yerevan, ArmeniaChosen by Vaibhav, the Wandering Vegetable | follow on Instagram When people speak of the best winter destinations in Europe, very rarely will you hear the name of Armenia. But that’s because it’s an unexplored off-the-beaten-bath gem that not many people know about. The reason I love Armenia is that it offers you the perfect amalgamation of raw natural beauty, incredible history, vibrant culture and warm hospitality. The capital city of Yerevan, in particular, has a characteristic charm of its own. With an average temperature of around 5–10°C, Yerevan can get pretty cold in the winter. But a pleasant sun always makes the winter a comfortable and lovely experience. There are several things to do and see in Yerevan in winter like Republic Square, Genocide Museum, Freedom Square, the Mother Armenia Statue and Yerevan Cascade. If you’re an art lover, then do not miss out on visiting the Cafesjian Centre for the Arts. You could also enjoy watching a show at the Opera and Ballet Theatre. It’s not only the capital city of Yerevan that offers you a lot to do; you can also take a day trip to Mount Aragats, hike the Amberd Fortress, visit the Pagan Temple of Garni, relax at the picturesque Sevan Lake, experience a thrilling cable-car ride at Tsaghkadzor, explore the Tatev Monastery, and enjoy the longest reversible tramway ride in the world to get there. Even the food in Armenia is fantastic, with local flavours and textures giving you an insight into the rich Armenian food culture. Grab a meal at any of the local restaurants in Yerevan and you won’t be disappointed. Not just that, what makes Armenia an absolute must-do is that it is one of the cheapest European countries. So if you’re planning a winter European escape, then go ahead and choose Yerevan with your eyes closed – because you’re going to love it! 30.York, UK Chosen by Sinead, Best In York Guide | follow on Facebook York is a great destination to visit in winter, particularly around Christmas time, as the city offers attractions for all ages and interests. The small, compact city is easily visited on foot, so no waiting in chilly weather for public transport! Historic York is much quieter in winter than in Spring or Summer, allowing visitors to soak up the city’s unique architecture and famous sights without bustling crowds. The majority of York’s attractions are indoors, such as the iconic York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe and home to the largest expanse of stained glass in the world. Winter visitors can stay warm inside the medieval town house, The Barley Hall or the famous Jorvik Viking Centre. Explore one of the city’s excellent museums including the National Railway Museum or the York Castle Museum. Alternatively, visit a city centre historic house, for example, the Georgian era Fairfax House or the 800-year-old home of the Lord Mayor of York, the Mansion House. Even York’s outdoor attractions are fantastic to visit in wintertime, as darker days add extra atmosphere. The medieval-era cobbled street, The Shambles – said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter movies – is best visited on a gloomy, overcast day. Plus, York’s medieval city walls – the longest city walls in England – are magical to walk in winter at dusk to watch the emerging city lights. Cold visitors can warm up in one of the city’s friendly pubs or indulge in a traditional hot roast dinner, which includes the world-famous Yorkshire Pudding. Best winter destinations in Europe: nature and adventureEurope has no shortage of natural attractions, with its towering mountain ranges, famous lakes, and some of the world’s most picturesque coastlines. In this final section, we take a look at Europe’s natural phenomena to witness in winter, from the coastlines that still offer plenty of sunshine, to the mountainous terrain that is most stunning when blanketed with snow and offers ample opportunities for adventure activities. 31. Azores, PortugalChosen by Oli, Not Brits Abroad | follow on Instagram The Azores is a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean made up of nine islands. These volcanic islands are incredibly beautiful with some of the best scenery I’ve seen anywhere in the world. The islands are covered in volcanic craters, misty hills and vibrantly green fields. Even without the scenery, the Azores is worth visiting just for its food. You’ll find a lot of fresh seafood and beef along with unique Azorean pastries, cheese and locally grown pineapples. The largest island, Sao Miguel, is gaining popularity with tourists during its warmer, summer months. However, during winter, tourism is low, making it a great time to visit. Winter on Sao Miguel island is neither too hot nor too cold, with temperatures averaging around 15ºc. There is a bit more rain in winter, but since it’s the Atlantic Ocean, the weather can be unpredictable at the best of times. During winter, many of the things to do on Sao Miguel are still available, including canoeing on volcanic lakes, canyoning in one of the national parks or coasteering along the sea cliffs. Most scenic areas and beaches will be open too. Since it’s not too hot in winter, it’s the ideal time to visit one of the many natural thermal pools and hot springs on the island. The last benefit to visiting during winter is the cost, with flights and accommodation much more competitive outside of the busier, summer months. 32. Bansko, BulgariaChosen by Larch, The Silver Nomad | follow on Instagram Whether you love skiing or not, Bansko is the perfect place to visit in winter. The top ski resort in Bulgaria, Bansko sits at the foot of the towering Pirin mountains. There is plenty to keep winter sports fans busy with skiing and snowboarding on the 70 kilometres of pistes with a healthy mix of blue, red and black runs. The lift takes you up the mountain and you can get off at various stages. Dotted along the pistes are coffee bars and restaurants if you need to stop for a break. Bansko town itself is a town of two halves. The newer part close to the slopes has bars, shops and restaurants catering for the visitors, while the older part of the town is quieter with cobbled streets and alley ways leading you through the old buildings. Here you can find mehanas, which are old-styled taverns serving up delicious stews and typical Bulgarian meals. Meals normally start with ‘shopska’, a salad of cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, onion and parsley with grated feta or sirene cheese and an oil and vinegar dressing followed by warming stews, roasted vegetables or kebabs. Many of the buildings in Bansko Old Town have been converted to museums including Velyanova House, which has icons and frescos by the 19th-century artist Velian Ognev. You can also see his work in the Holy Trinity Church. Next to the church is the house of Neofit Rilski. Rilski wrote the first translation of the Bible into modern Bulgarian and the house has many of his artefacts. A short drive from Bansko are outdoor thermal springs such as Izgrev, where you can relax in the warm waters no matter how cold it is out. 33. Brașov, RomaniaChosen by Jade, Traveling Transylvania There are two main reasons why winter is the best time to visit Brașov, Romania: snow sport activities and Christmas markets! There’s a magical quality to Brașov that only appears after the first dusting of fresh snow. The gradual appearance of sparkling lights as locals begin to deck the halls for the holidays only adds to the magic. Aside from the scenic beauty of winter in Brașov, there is a charming Christmas market to visit from late November through till just before Christmas in the main square. The Brașov Christmas Market is one of the best in Transylvania. While you’re in this stunning Transylvanian city, you can venture out to visit Bran Castle, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s legendary novel, Dracula. The forested mountains look absolutely incredible covered in a blanket of snow. Be sure to check out the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, indulge in some tuica and sarmale, and cosy up by a fire at the end of the day. For snow adventure devotees, the nearby mountains and crisp winter weather make for an idyllic skiing or snowboarding destination. There are plenty of ski resorts in Transylvania to choose from. Poiana is among the most popular to visit, and it’s an easy day trip from Brașov. 34. Carpathian Mountains, UkraineChosen by Amy, Moonshine and Minibuses | follow on Instagram Wild skiing, horse-drawn carriage rides, cozy mountain cottages – it’s not Switzerland, it’s Ukraine! While Ukrainian winters are often seen as brutally cold, away from the concrete cities you can find bright little pockets of winter fun. The Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine offer a wide range of activities for everyone, usually at a fraction of what you would pay in other countries. And you don’t have to ski or snowboard to enjoy the Carpathians! Ukraine’s ski resorts offer much more. You can go on husky rides, shoot down the hills on a tube, try your hand at snowmobiling, or whisk through the snow on a horse-drawn sleigh. My first winter trip to the Carpathians was with a group of snowboarding friends. I didn’t snowboard myself, but I was happy to enjoy the blustery magic of snow-covered pines and too much glintwein. You can also experience Ukraine’s unique New Year’s Eve celebrations, and you might even get to enjoy a second Christmas on January 7th, when Orthodox Ukrainians celebrate. And while it’s true that the Carpathian Mountains aren’t the tallest or the wildest in Europe, they are amazing value for money. Visiting the Carpathian Mountains is just one of the many things to do in Western Ukraine during the winter, making it a great place to spend some of your holiday time. 35. Costa Vicentina, PortugalChosen by Campbell and Alya, Stingy Nomads | follow on YouTube Southern Portugal is a great place to come for a sunny winter holiday in Europe. The Costa Vicentina is a protected area in the Alentejo region about 100 kilometres south of Lisbon. It is known as the Portuguese Wild Coast. The area is truly spectacular: rugged cliffs, dramatic drops, sandy beaches, charming fishermen’s villages, small bays and secret caves. The area along the Costa Vicentina is a perfect place for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, surfing and kayaking. All these can be practiced during winter months. A big advantage of visiting the Costa in winter is that there are no tourist crowds like in the peak season. As a result, the prices of accommodation decrease, and there is no need to book hotels months in advance. The weather in winter here is pleasant; it’s sunny and warm, but not too hot with occasional light showers. Perfect conditions for exploring the area on foot. There is a wide network of hiking trails called the Rota Vicentina that includes many day hikes and two multi-day trails: the Historical Way and the Fishermen’s Trail. Cycling along the coast is another popular winter activity here. Both hiking and cycling routes are in good condition, and suitable for anybody, including travellers with children. Delicious local food is another reason to visit the Coast. Fresh seafood, local cheeses and meats, wine and home-made pastry in combination with the beautiful scenery, nice weather, and several outdoor activities make the Costa Vicentina a perfect place to visit in winter. 36. Fort William, ScotlandChosen by Graham, My Voyage Scotland | follow on Facebook Fort William is the official outdoor capital of the UK. The town is nestled across the shores of Loch Linnhe, right at the beginning of Scotland’s Great Glen – stretching from Fort William to Inverness. I love Fort William as a big chunk of my family lives up there. The drive from Glasgow, through Glen Coe, the Rannoch Moor and Loch Lomond is simply breathtaking, but seldom seen by tourists in the winter months. The sight of the snow-capped peaks and iced-over lochs in the pale low light conditions is something everyone should behold. Alas, the tourist season seems to focus on the ‘summer’ months (that are pretty much non-existent). Fort William is amazing to visit in the winter due to the stunning outdoor scenery. There’s nothing like a cold, crisp winter morning, sipping your coffee, staring up at Ben Nevis (or ‘The Ben’ as locals refer to it). During the winter months a lot of visitor attractions are closed. However, the Scottish Highlands are always in true form in the winter months. Summer is often a busy time for the Scottish Highlands, as recent PR ventures have greatly bolstered the country’s standing as an international tourist hotspot, while the country’s infrastructure has failed to keep up. This makes it a somewhat flustered place to visit during the summer. Visit during the winter for a more genuine experience. The big draw for those venturing to the UK’s outdoor capital is, of course, the mountains. Fort William’s location makes it the perfect base for conquering the Glen Coe, Glen Shiel and Mamores mountain ranges. You could even venture as far as the Skye or Torridon mountain ranges, though these are a three-hour drive away. Warning must be given – the Scottish Munros (mountains over 3,000 feet) are unforgiving places for ill-equipped mountaineers. Always be prepared and if in doubt hire or consult with a local mountaineering guide. Photo by John McSporran 37. Gudauri Ski Resort near Kazbegi, GeorgiaChosen by Yukti, Travel With Me 24 X 7 | follow on Instagram Kazbegi is a hill-top town in the Caucasus mountain region of northern Georgia. One of the most beautiful towns of the Caucasus mountain region, this place is decked up with snow in winter and looks like a wonderland. Due to heavy snow in this region, there are many ski resorts near Kazbegi. Gudauri region, which is 30 kilometres from Kazbegi, has skiing areas with professional guides, snow adventures and affordable skiing courses. As this country is very affordable for travellers, skiing in Gudauri is very affordable and therefore recommended. There are many snow activities to do here. This region is very popular among skiers and snow adventurers. It also has wonderful ancient monasteries that look stunning when they are covered with snow. The ideal way to reach here is from Tbilisi (International Airport of Georgia) via a road trip. The journey from Tbilisi to Kazbegi is also a very scenic drive, and in between there are many stops or attractions that are recommended. So for wonderful views of snow clad Caucasus peaks, pine trees, monasteries, and affordable skiing, Kazbegi and its nearby ski regions make for an excellent winter destination in Eastern Europe. 38. Kranjska Gora, SloveniaChosen by Anca, Dream Book and Travel | follow on Facebook If you are looking for an authentic destination in Europe, consider a trip to the Slovenian mountains. We fortuitously based ourselves in Kranjska Gora, the region’s most famous ski resort, and discovered the area to be an amazingly non-touristic jewel to be explored in every season, which quickly became one of our go-to places for outdoor outings. What you will find here, in a nutshell, are authentic local traditions, stunning landscapes, opportunities for outdoor activities, a rich historical heritage, as well as an affordable, high-quality tourism infrastructure. Specifically, Slovenia is home to a significant portion of the Julian Alps, and their highest peak is located in the Triglav National Park, on the country’s north-west border. Ski enthusiasts who want to spend more time in the area can gladly go for the Julian Alps International Ski Pass that allows access to 260 kilometres of ski slopes in three countries (Austria, Slovenia and Italy). Those who decide to spend their entire time in Slovenia will not be disappointed. The area offers a unique natural landscape unspoiled by mass tourism, friendly and affordable accommodation and dining opportunities run by locals, and a plethora of outdoor activities options for every taste. The most important centre for winter sports in the area is Kranjska Gora, with its 18 ski slopes of different difficulties, a winter bike park, and countless opportunities for ice climbing, sledding, snowshoeing, ice-skating, winter hiking and snowboarding. The area around the impressive Lake Bohinj offers a wide variety of options for alpine skiers, both beginners and advanced, alongside breathtaking views of the landscape, winter hiking trails, snow rafting and cross-country skiing facilities. Culture and history buffs will be enchanted by old towns such as Radovljica and Kranjska Gora, which in winter turn into festive wonderlands. Numerous castles, like the ones in Skofja Loka and Begunje (Kamen Castle), each with its own distinct history, provide the background for a truly magical experience. Photo courtesy of courtesy of Kranjska Gora Tourism Office 39. Lake Bled, SloveniaChosen by Joanna, The World in my Pocket | follow on Instagram During wintertime, Lake Bled transforms into one of Europe’s most beautiful fairytale landscapes. Covered in snow, the lake and the small town seem asleep, but don’t be fooled as there are plenty of things to do in Bled during the winter months. Firstly, Lake Bled freezes in the cold months of January and February. Whilst it is not recommended to ice skate on it, it makes a fantastic background for surreal photos. For ice-skating lovers, the local ice rink in Bled is very welcoming. Strolling around Lake Bled in winter is so beautiful, with plenty of spots where you can build a snowman or join in a snowball fight with your friends. Not many tourists visit Lake Bled in winter, which is an advantage if you don’t like crowded destinations. You will notice that most of the restaurants and cosy bars that are packed with tourists during summer and where it’s very hard to get a reservation, are more than happy to welcome walk-ins. Also, the service is much more attentive, and you might even get extras at the end of your meal, such as glasses of local schnapps or an extra dessert. There are a couple of intimate wine bars along the lake, where you can enjoy a glass of delicious local Slovenian wine in front of a fireplace, while looking at the beautiful snow outside. Lake Bled is also a great base if you like winter sports. Just 20 minutes drive away sits Triglav National park, a top skiing destination in Slovenia. And how better else to relax after a day in snow than in one of the thermal spas of the Bled Hotels? 40. Madeira Island, PortugalChosen by Edyta, SayYesToMadeira | follow on Instagram Madeira Island is a great European winter destination for those who need a quick break from snow and cold. Winter temperatures in and around the island’s biggest city – Funchal – are really pleasant, and you can frequently wear summer clothes and sunbathe. Madeira Island is a great hiking destination, with an attractive network of hiking routes: mountain hikes above the clouds, sunrise hikes, and the most unique of all, levada walks along small irrigation channels, usually running through primary UNESCO laurel forests, making you feel like hiking through a fern jungle. If you are not a hiker, there are tons of other things to do in Madeira. You will definitely enjoy discovering its amazing botanical gardens, viewpoints, street art, culture and cuisine. If you do not like crowds, come to Madeira in the first weeks of December. Plane tickets and hotel prices will usually be much lower, and you will be able to witness the island’s cities preparing for Christmas, installing Christmas cribs and Christmas light decorations. If instead you would like to feel the amazing Christmas spirit, come to Madeira before the 23rd of December, when Funchal is celebrating the ‘Market Night’. Make sure you stay until New Year’s Eve, as Madeira is an ex-Guinness record holder for the biggest firework show. 41. Plitivice Lakes National Park, CroatiaChosen by Ciara, Wellness Travel Diaries | follow on Instagram Tucked away in the beautiful country of Croatia lies a breathtaking magical wonderland: Plitvice Lakes National Park. While this national park is a hotspot during the summer and spring months, tourists also flock here during the winter to witness the aqua green lakes set among a backdrop of majestic white peaks. Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park during winter is an absolute must. The park itself is the oldest and biggest national park found in Croatia. Spanning miles on end, the national park offers 22 kilometres of hiking trails, cascading waterfalls year-round and an impressive lake system that still shimmers greenish blue during the coldest days in winter. During winter the park hours change slightly, giving you optimum time during the wee daylight hours. Pack your heavy winter coat, a scarf, mittens and snow shoes to explore the various hiking trails. Climb to the famous lookout point, Veliki Slap, to get an aerial view of the park covered in snow. Stay alert while exploring the park during winter as the four main hiking trails are generously covered with blankets of white snow. Follow the footprints of other tourists to make sure you stay on the trail and are able to experience the incredible views the park has to offer. The paths exploring the lower and upper lakes are very well maintained during winter, but can get slippery due to ice. Walk slowly as you wind through the wooden bridges and stairs to witness the 16 different lakes in the park as they glisten beneath the sun. There are actually seven possible routes to view these gorgeous waterfalls and lakes. Make sure to follow the signs, and snag a map to find the best route to take within the park. 42. Sicily, ItalyChosen by Nicole, Nicole LaBarge Travel Blog Visiting Sicily in winter is a completely different experience than any other time of year. If you are looking for somewhere warm (think spring weather) and completely uncrowded, you should really consider Sicily for a winter break. There is so much to see and do in Sicily. I recommend spending at least a week there. Palermo is the biggest city with lots of monuments and museums. Then you have beach towns like Cefula that you actually can’t believe exist, and then my personal favorite place of Taormina. Taormina is a resort town in the north-east of the island, and is one of the best places to stay in Sicily. The old city is built in the hills overlooking the coast. It also holds the second-largest Greek amphitheatre after Syracuse. The view from the theatre overlooking the coastline with Mount Etna in the background is absolutely iconic. Taormina also boasts the best beach in Sicily, called Isola Bella. This pebble beach has turquoise waters and a small island you can walk out to. Obviously this is a popular attraction in the summer, but still well worth a visit on a sunny winter day. It’s even better without the crowds. 43. Tarifa, SpainChosen by Izzy, the Gap Decaders | follow on Facebook Tarifa is the most southerly town in Spain, just 24 miles across the Strait of Gibraltar from Morocco in Northern Africa. Tarifa also straddles both the mighty Atlantic and gentler Mediterranean seas, giving the town an exciting blend of cultures and a unique bohemian vibe, perfect for European van lifers and hipster travellers. Visit in winter for incredibly mild weather, perfect conditions for all manner of wind and water sports, exciting hiking and MBX, as well as a cool old town packed with vibrant restaurants and bars. Officially the windiest place in Europe, if you’re into kite surfing or wind sailing, Tarifa is a perfect place to hone your sport, or even learn. It’s quieter in the winter months, meaning you will be able to hire equipment and find instructors at great rates. If you prefer to stay on dry land, but want to admire the wind and wild seas at their best, hike into the surrounding mountains to La Pena for stunning views of Andalucia and Africa, before visiting the infamous Hotel Hurricane to sip cocktails on the terrace, surrounded by sub-tropical planting. It will most definitely be windy though! To truly appreciate the location, head for Isla de Tarifa and cross the bridge from mainland to island, where the Atlantic laps at one side and the Mediterranean, the other. You can’t quite get to the southernmost point of continental Europe as the island is closed to visitors, but you’re as close as anyone can get! Take the 30-minute drive to nearby Bolonia, home to Baelo Claudia, a remarkably well preserved Roman settlement high above a long stretch of south-facing sandy beach. You can still wander through the ruins, touching the historic stone, standing in the bath house and feeling the ghosts brush past. 44. Tatra Mountains, Slovakia / PolandChosen by Jiayi, Diary of a Nomad | follow on Instagram One of the best winter destinations in Europe is the beautiful High Tatras mountain range, located at the border of Slovakia and Poland. Its highest peaks are found on the Slovak side, and it’s the perfect place to enjoy stunning winter wonderland sceneries without the crowds. In fact, the High Tatras are still a hidden gem that don’t receive too many tourists; almost everyone who visits is from Slovakia, Hungary or Poland. The reason for this is unclear though – this mountain resort is one of the dreamiest places in the world, with a large variety of things to offer to visitors! To start off with, the High Tatras have a gorgeous selection of hiking trails. Some of the unmissable ones are Kriváň Peak, Rysy Peak, and Kôprová Valley. Another great thing to do in this area is to take a walk around some of the stunning emerald lakes at the foot of the mountains. The best ones are Štrbské Pleso and Popradské Pleso. You can also enjoy a relaxing massage at the Grand Hotel Kempinski, which offers spectacular mountain views from its spa centre! As you can imagine, the High Tatras are also a great place for skiing, and the largest ski slope is Tatranská Lomnica, which is 12 kilometres long. So, if you’re looking for a winter vacation that’s both activity-packed and relaxing, look no further than the beautiful and quiet High Tatras mountains. 45. Trentino, ItalyChosen by Teresa, Brogan Abroad | follow on Instagram Located in Northern Italy, Trentino is a little-known area that’s beautiful both in summer and in winter. But it is in the colder months when Trentino becomes a true winter wonderland, with everything you would expect and more. Being so close to the Swiss and Austrian borders, the region has a very unique blend of Germanic and Italian influences that are reflected in the architecture, food and traditions. It’s like Trentino has the best of both worlds. Trentino in winter becomes a playground for those wanting to hit the slopes. Whatever your level of experience, the areas of Folgarida Marilleva and Madonna di Campiglio have something for everyone. And the dramatic mountains are guaranteed to take your breath away. The food is incredible here, and having a meal at one of the mountain huts or rifugi is a must. The rifugi come with spectacular views during the day, and in the evenings, to reach some of them you will be picked up by a snowmobile, which adds to the fun. If you want to be more hands on with the local food, you could book a cooking class in an agroturismo, a farmhouse that offers food and accommodation, and learn how to make canederli, a bread and speck dumpling typical of the area. For those wanting to take it easy, a lot of hotels and rifugi in Trentino have wellness centres where you can relax and have some ‘me’ time. But if excitement is more your thing, you can go for a short hike to the Ragaiolo suspension bridge (not for the faint-hearted!) in Val di Rabbi, where you will find a beautiful frozen waterfall. To add another option to your European winter destination bucket list, take a look at our guide to visiting Malta in winter. Planning a summer hike for next year? Check out our collaboration with travel bloggers recommending the best hikes in Europe. Love it? Pin it!The Best Winter Sun Destinations in Europe — The Discoveries Of
678 It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Charles Dickens might well have been talking about winter in Northern Europe when he penned his famous words. Escape the doom and gloom – we’ve hunted out the best winter sun destinations in Europe for your next dose of short-haul sunshine. Let’s tell a little story. Every year the days get shorter, the temperatures plummet and the sky goes that kind of stomach-sinking grey with a tinge of ochre and you just can’t deal. Sound familiar? Yeah, thought so. Of course, you can fly to exotic destinations for your dose of winter sunshine – Barbados is particularly good at this time of year. So are The Maldives. Only problem is they’re a long flight away and pretty pricey when you get there. So what’s a person to do? Head out in search of the best winter sun in Europe of course. Contrary to popular opinion, winter in Europe isn’t restricted to Northern Lights spotting, skiing and crying in your hot chocolate because it’s so cold. Winter sun in Europe might be an elusive beast, but it is there if you know where to look. Wanna know where it’s hot in December in Europe? Or where to find February sun in Europe? There are plenty of warm spots where you can kick back, margarita in hand, bikini on body and soak up the sunshine. Here’s my pick of the best. Where to Find Winter Sun in Europe Cyprus Aphrodite’s Rock Cyprus (c) Julianna Barnaby (c) Julianna Barnaby Ah Cyprus, you beautiful island. Although it’s only a four-hour flight away, Cyprus is a world away when it comes to sunshine when you most need it – the island has an envy-inducing 340 days of sunshine per year. There are so many reasons why I’d always choose Cyprus as one of the best places to find winter sun in Europe. Not only does Cyprus boast some of the cleanest and clearest waters in Europe, the beaches are everything you’d want from your winter escape. Add to that a fascinating culture and history, a number of archaeological sites, delicious food and plenty of outdoor activities, and you’ll see why this is such a great winter sun spot. I’d encourage you to spend time exploring Cyprus’ gorgeous countryside. Getting off the beaten track is truly part of the fun. That said, the capital Nicosia is a pretty maze of alleys and age-old architecture, while chic Limassol’s party season never quite stops in the winter months. Add to that the museums and gorgeous beaches of Paphos and you can understand why I can’t stop going back for my fix of European winter sun. Some of the biggest resorts can feel a little sleepy in winter – but it can be the perfect time to snap up fabulous deals that are otherwise unthinkable in the summer. Otherwise, go independent, book a boutique property and explore solo. Average temperature in January: 18ºC Flight time: 4hrs 40 mins – Check Flights on Skyscanner Read more about why I think Cyprus is the perfect getaway (and not just in the winter) Madeira Galyna_Andrushko/ Envato Elements Galyna_Andrushko/ Envato Elements Another island bobbing in the middle of the Atlantic, Madeira is probably best-known for its old-school fortified wine and local Cristiano Ronaldo (in fact, Madeirans love Ronaldo so much the island’s airport is named after him). It also happens to be one of the best winter sun destinations in Europe. Sub-tropical Madeira doesn’t look much like Europe. The volcanic island, with its steep inclines and leafy canopy are more similar to scenes out of Jurassic Park than anything else. Now this isn’t one of the best winter sun destinations in Europe for beach lovers – there are precious few on Madeira. However, what the island lacks in decent beaches, it makes up for in year-round surfing, hiking, biking, canyoning… you get the picture. Average temperature in January: 18ºC Sicily Davide Ragusa on Unsplash Davide Ragusa on Unsplash Sicily. Great food, wine and winters. What’s not to love? Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and certainly one of Europe’s best winter sun holiday destinations for sun-worshippers and outdoor lovers alike. The triangle-shaped island is having something of a heydey after decades of being overlooked. People are awakening to the wealth of Baroque towns, medieval villages, skiing and (of course) yummy food Sicily has to offer. Taormina restaurants and attractions are around every corner in Taormina, the gateway to Sicily. It is a great place to absorb your first impressions of this culturally fascinating island. Beaches that are swarmed with crowds in the summer are all but empty in the winter months and protected natural reserves such as the Zingaro Reserve combine pristine beaches with rugged landscapes that are ripe for exploration. Of all the island’s (many) beaches, I love the pink sand beach in San Vito Lo Capo – it’s the kind of beach that wouldn’t look out of place in the Caribbean and perfect for a bit of chill time in solitude. It’s a little chilly during the winter months for sunbathing, but there’s still plenty of bright Sicilian sun and fresh air. Plus, when you’re finished, you can go and explore the island’s several UNESCO world heritage sites and/ or vineyards as you choose. Average temperature in January: 13ºC Malta Sara Cardoso on Unsplash Sara Cardoso on Unsplash 300 days of sunshine, crystal clear seas and a capital city that is constantly cropping up on Instagram (#pursuepretty), Malta is the island that many people (including me) just can’t get enough of. Malta’s capital, Valletta has exploded onto the international radar in the past few years thanks to it being designated as a European Capital of Culture in 2018. That meant a new art gallery (Muza) and plenty of cultural events, many of which have left their legacy for the future. Sure, Malta looks a lot like the U.K. in some ways (sporting red letterboxes and telephone boxes) but you show me a place in the UK where the winter highs reach 21ºC and I’ll eat my hat. (Most probably). It’s not just its looks that has Malta cropping up on many lists of Europe’s winter sun destinations. Those clear waters are perfect for a host of activities. Malta is one of Europe’s best diving spots – winter sea temperatures vary between 15-17ºC – so perfectly comfortable with a wetsuit. Average temperature in January: 16ºC La Palma La Palma – Canary Islands – Ivan Borisov/ Flickr Ivan Borisov/ Flickr Verdant and lush, La Palma is the greenest of the Canary islands and a nice pick if you’re looking for a quieter getaway for winter sun in Europe. This unspoilt paradise might not have some of the glam resorts of neighbouring Tenerife and Lanzarote but who needs glam when you have rainforests and a near-surreal volcanic landscape to explore? Thought so. With average temperatures of around 18ºC in January, La Palma is one of the warmest places in Europe in winter. OK, I should probably be upfront and tell you that you’re not going to find gorgeous white sandy beaches on La Palma. All of the sandy beaches are a rather fetching shade of… black. What’s the difference anyway? As long as it’s good for lying down with a good book, you won’t be complaining – and the photos are more dramatic anyway. Average temperature in January: 18ºC Crete One of Greece’s southernmost islands, Crete is a bewitching destination. Bewitching or not, there’s no denying that Crete can sometimes get a bit much in the summer, when it feels like every sun-seeker in Europe descends on the island’s shores to park themselves on its beaches. Crete constantly appears on lists of the best winter destinations in Europe, thanks to its pleasant temperatures and varied terrain. Many of the beach resorts and party bars are closed, so you can knock about the island seeing very few tourists and exploring to your heart’s content. Great if you are travelling solo, as a couple or wanting a family holiday in Greece. Average temperature in January: 12ºC Fuerteventura iamdmnk on Unsplash Fuerteventura, like La Palma, is in the Canary Islands, but unlike its smaller cousin, it’s got more than enough beaches to go around. Pretty good news then that winter barely touches the Canaries, with January temperatures frequently hitting the 21ºC mark. Again, no surprises that it’s a frequent pick for hot places in Europe in December. There are two main resort areas: Corralejo and Morro Jable – both of which offer a range of beach-front properties perfect for flopping down with your favourite playlist and lying in the sun. If you’re partial to a spot of naturism, you’ll be glad to know that Fuerteventura is very naturist-friendly, with beach spots all around the island where you can work on your all-over tan. Average temperature in January: 18ºC The Algarve Praia da Albandeira, The Algarve Praia da Albandeira I’ll be honest – it was touch and go about whether I should recommend The Algarve as one of the best places for winter sun in Europe. Winter temperatures, while balmy, hover around 16°C in January – not exactly hot enough to whip off your clothes and lie down for a day of sun worshipping. Still, The Algarve is bright and sunny and still a very good antidote to the horrid thing we call winter in the UK and other countries further north. Would you rather go for grey and drizzly days in London or radiant beaches, lots of hikes and fabulous local wine? I think I know your answer. Praia da Albandeira The Algarve There’s so much more to beaches in the Algarve (though, in truth, it does have some spectacular ones). The mix of Moorish and Portuguese cultures has left a unique culture and architectural style in cities and towns like Faro and Tavira. Fancy a challenge? The long-distance Fisherman’s Trail on the Rota Vicentina starts in the Algarve before winding its way up into the Alentejo. Winter is the perfect time to do it too – it’s near impossible in the sweltering heat of the summer months. Average temperature in January: 16ºC Gran CanariaGran Canaria / Shutterstock The second Canary Island in this guide to the best places for winter sun in Europe, Gran Canaria may just steal the edge on earlier-mentioned Fuerteventura thanks to the fact it avoids the winter breezes that blow through Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Jaw-dropping expanses of beaches and relatively high temperatures make this a firm favourite for a winter escape. It’s not just beaches either – a slew of gallery openings and chic restaurants means there’s plenty to do aside from flopping and dropping on the sand. Those feeling particularly adventurous can tackle the hiking trails around Artenara. Average temperature in January: 18°C Best Winter Sun Destinations Near Europe The Dalaman Coast – Turkey Hillside Beach Club (c) Julianna Barnaby I’ve just got back from a trip to The Dalaman Coast and I sincerely cannot believe that I’ve never been before. Framing the Aegean Sea, The Dalaman Coast’s nickname The Turquoise Coast says everything. Sparkling cerulean waters framed by secret coves, fragrant pine forests, small towns and chic resorts. Spend your days making the most of the winter sunshine – average temperatures in December hover around 17ºC, slightly cooler in December and January – not quite hot enough for sunbathing but plenty warm enough to spend your days outside, hiking, sailing, snorkelling, diving and exploring ancient ruins in Turkey. Views from the floating jetty If you really want to sunbathe, you’re best going in November when the average temperatures are around 21ºC. Now, I’m not going to front. Turkish food is incredible – every time I return to the country I’m blown away by the incredible flavours and healthy dishes available. If you’re a foodie, I’d highly recommend this as one of the best places to go for winter sun near Europe – the combination of gorgeous views, lively culture and delicious food is too tempting to pass up. Average temperature in January: 16ºC Essaouira – Morocco Fishing boats in the Port of Essaouira (c) Julianna Barnaby It’s not in Europe, but Essaouira is one of my favourite short-haul winter getaways. This Moroccan port town is evocative of days gone by – not much has changed since it was one of the much-beloved spots on the hippy trail. It’s not really a beach destination, but Essaouira is the perfect place to practice your yoga poses, ride the surf and gallop along the beach before rounding the day off with a plate heaving with fresh seafood and a refreshing mint tea. Nothing could feel further from winter in the U.K, that’s for sure. Average temperature in January: 19ºC Here’s how to have the perfect weekend in Essaouira. Practical Tips for Finding the Best Winter Sun Destinations in Europe
Places to Go for Winter Sun in Europe – Final Thoughts So, that’s it. The best winter sun destinations in Europe. Winter might not be the most obvious time of year to book your Europe trip, but that’s a good thing.. I hope you manage to make a break for it and catch a few rays this winter. You totally deserve it. We all do. Love this? Save and share on Pinterest!
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These European winter destinations are some of the best places you can go during the colder months of the year. There are plenty of places to visit in Europe in winter, so you are spoilt for choice! From winter wonderlands such as Innsbruck and Budapest to warmer destinations such as Lisbon and Sevilla, there is a wide range of places to go. Whether you want a city break in a cultural city such as Cologne, you want to head to an interesting capital city such as Copenhagen, or you want to try out a lesser-known destination such as Tirana in Albania, this list has something for everyone! Below are my recommendations for must-see places in Europe in winter that you should visit! Jump to 16. InnsbruckInnsbruck is known as the ‘capital of the Alps’ and it’s a fabulous place to visit during the winter months in Europe. The snowy white peaks of the Alps provide a stunning backdrop as you navigate your way around Innsbruck’s winding streets. Walking around the Old Town is a necessity while you’re in Innsbruck. The Imperial Palace is an impressive building that you have to check out too. Both locations are beautiful and really exemplify Austrian architecture. They also look brilliant under the lights while strolling around at night! Another reason to visit Innsbruck in winter is to see the Christmas markets. They are fantastic and it really feels like you’re in a winter wonderland when you’re making your way through the market! 15. CopenhagenCopenhagen is one of the nicest cities and one of the best to visit during the colder months. 3 days in Copenhagen is an ideal trip if you want a long weekend in Europe. You will need to wrap up warm, however, as temperatures and the frequent winds make it a cold destination at this time of the year. Despite this, there are still plenty of things to do to keep you warm. You can visit the numerous museums in the city, brave the weather and visit the 19th century Tivoli Amusement Park and visit the world-famous sculpture of the Little Mermaid. Copenhagen is one of my favourite cities in Europe. The free-spirited neighbourhood of Christiania and the friendly locals make it a brilliant place to visit! 14. San SebastianSan Sebastian is one of my favourites cities in all of Europe and somewhere I enjoyed visiting while I was travelling around Spain. I visited the city in December and was shocked to find temperatures over 20 degrees! This is probably not normal, but it made my trip all the more enjoyable. I was able to walk around the city, walk to the top of Monte Igeldo and get a great view of the city below! San Sebastian is arguably the most beautiful city in Spain and it is a lot quieter in winter than it is during the summer when La Concha Bay is jampacked with tourists. During winter, you can amble around and experience the city at your leisure. A trip to San Sebastian is a brilliant idea if you want to visit a European city in winter that is fun and on the quieter side! 13. BudapestBudapest is one of my favourite cities in Europe and it is a great place to go during the winter despite the cold weather. There is a high likelihood that you will encounter snow if you travel to Budapest in winter, but it gives the city a beautiful feel. There is something about European cities when they are covered in snow that makes them magical places! One of the best things to do in Budapest is to head to Szechenyi Baths. It’s a great way to warm up in the cold weather. The hot baths are excellent and you can go to a sauna and steam room too. I highly recommend it whether you spend 3 days in Budapest or a shorter length of time. There is so much to see and do in Budapest that it is an ideal place to go on a winter break in Europe! 12. LisbonIf you want to go somewhere warm during winter in Europe, Lisbon is one of the best cities to visit. Lisbon receives 3,023 hours of sunshine per year! While the majority of this will be during the summer, it’s still warm during winter. The good news is that there are plenty of things to do in Lisbon, so you can make the most of the good weather. The Belem Tower is a must-see, while you can also check out the numerous awesome cafes and restaurants in the city. If you have a few days to spare, Lisbon is a good place to use as a base to explore the surrounding area. You can head to Nazare, which is on the coast and check out the beach. The waves here are ferocious, and the beach holds the distinction of the highest wave ever surfed! Lisbon is an interesting city and one you should consider during winter if you want to go somewhere where you don’t have to be wrapped up in your winter jacket for the duration of the trip! 11. SevilleSeville is one of the best places to visit in Europe during winter if you want to go somewhere that is relatively warm. Whether you spend 3 days in Seville or longer, it’s a fantastic winter destination! The city is in southern Spain, which maintains a temperate climate during the winter months. This means it is a lot warmer than other countries in Western Europe and is a good alternative if you don’t want to go somewhere that involves cold or snow! Visiting Seville during winter isn’t the worst idea because the weather there during the summer months can be intolerable. It often reaches over 40 degrees during these months, which is very very hot! A visit to Seville could coincide with a road trip in Andalucia and seeing the other sights in the region. Going to Seville and Andalucia at this time of the year will mean a lot fewer tourists and cheaper prices too! 10. BrugesBruges is one of the most beautiful cities that I have visited and that beauty is even more evident when you visit during the winter. If you have seen the film In Bruges, then you will have an idea of what the city looks like during the colder months of the year. The combination of cobbled streets, canals and medieval buildings give it a beautiful feel. It can feel like you have been transported back in time when you are walking around. Nighttime in the city is a special time as the darkness and limited light give the city a real fairytale quality. It does feel like you have stepped onto the set of a Disney movie at times! A weekend in Bruges is an ideal trip if you want to be romantic and spoil your significant other! 9. CologneIf you want to visit a city with excellent Christmas markets, Cologne is the place to go. The city looks magical during the winter and the markets add to this feel. Christmas markets are popular in Germany and Cologne’s are among the best in Europe. It’s great fun to walk around all the various stalls and check out what they are selling and sample the local German delicacies. There are plenty of other things to do during a trip to Cologne as well, such as visiting the impressive cathedral, checking out Hohenzollern Bridge and going to one of the many brewhouses (Brauhaus) in the city! Cologne is beautiful during the winter and the fact it is easy to get to and not overly expensive make it one of the must-see places in Europe in winter! 8. LiverpoolLiverpool is an underrated destination to visit in Europe at the best of times, never mind going during winter. the city is vibrant and there are plenty of things to do there as well. One of the main attractions in Liverpool is The Beatles museum. They are arguably the most famous band in the world and the museum is a great place to learn more about the history of the fab four! You can also visit Anfield, the home of Liverpool F. C. one of the most successful teams in the world, check out the impressive Anglican and Catholic cathedrals and wander around the brilliant Liverpool One shopping centre. Liverpool is a beautiful city during winter, especially when the Christmas lights are up! There is something magical about visiting England during the build-up to Christmas and Liverpool is one of the best places in the country during this time of the year! 7. MunichGermany is an essential part of any winter Europe itinerary and Munich is one of the best cities in the country to visit at this time. The city receives a lot of snow during winter, so it will be cold. However, it is also beautiful at this time. The English Garden looks magical during winter and visiting the Nymphenburg Palace is amazing as well. It’s one of the best places to go to in Europe for a winter city break because of what you can do. The Christmas markets will be on at this time of the year, you can head out to Dachau Concentration Camp, which is a sobering visit and you will be able to catch a Bayern Munich match if you’re lucky too! With so many things to do, spending 3 days in Munich during winter is something you should consider. 6. KrakowKrakow is one of my favourite cities in Europe and a great place to visit during the winter. There are plenty of things to do in Krakow, such as check out the beautiful Main Square with its numerous impressive buildings. You can also take a trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. It’s not the nicest place to visit, but it’s an important one nonetheless. The camp is a testament to the worst of humanity and serves as a reminder to never let anything like this happen again. Krakow is a cold, but beautiful place during the winter and it’s a great destination if you’re looking for a weekend away in Europe during the winter. 5. TiranaSome of you may be thinking, ‘where the hell is Tirana?’ Well, it is the capital of Albania and a very interesting city. Plus, it is a good place to visit in the winter for several reasons. There are a lot of things to do in Tirana and as the weather is a lot cooler at this time of the year than during summer, it’s easier to see everything and get around. It being winter will mean there are fewer tourists to contend with as well. Tirana is a cheap place to visit, so you will be able to see everything with no trouble and sample some of the great Albanian cuisines. One of the main reasons for including Tirana on this list is because it is very different from other places you will find on the list. The country was a closed-off communist state until 1991. There are a lot of reminders of the past, but modernism is catching up at a rapid pace. If you want to visit somewhere a little different during winter in Europe, Tirana is a good place to check out! 4. BarcelonaI lived in Barcelona for two years. Yes, it does get cold during winter, but it’s still one of the best places to visit in Europe during December and January. You won’t be able to bathe at the beach, but La Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell and the Gothic Quarter are still there. They also have a more charming feel to them during this time of the year. An added benefit of visiting Barcelona in winter is that the city is a lot quieter at this time of the year. During the summer, you can be jostling with tourists all across the city, whereas it is much more relaxed during the winter months. Barcelona is also well-connected with many cities around Europe. Flying there is easy from most places, making it a quick and easy getaway for a winter weekend away in Europe! 3. PraguePrague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and is this is even truer if you visit during winter! The city is beautiful under the winter lights. The winding cobbled streets lined with medieval buildings make for a lovely backdrop. It’s easy to feel as if you have been transported back in time when you’re navigating the city at night. The Charles Bridge is majestic during winter and offers beautiful views of Prague’s surroundings. While there are plenty of bars and restaurants to huddle in once the cold nights creep in! Prague is one of my favourite cities in Europe. It’s an ideal place to go if you’re looking for a romantic getaway in Europe! 2. BergenBergen is a beautiful city on the West Coast of Norway that is an ideal place for a winter break in Europe. It’s a place you have to visit during a trip to Norway! There are plenty of things to do in the city, one of which is to take the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen. From the start of the funicular in the city centre, you snake up the mountain to be presented with beautiful views across the city and beyond! The snow only adds to the majesty of the view! If you’re in Bergen for a few days, you can head to nearby Voss and go skiing there. You can also go sledging around the city too. You can buy a sledging pass from the Fløibanen funicular and use the paths and roads down from Mount Fløyen to go sledging! Bergen is a lesser thought of place to visit during winter, but if you like being active, it’s an ideal place to go! 1. TallinnTallinn is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets! The capital of Estonia is a charming city and is a beautiful place to visit in Europe during winter. The city looks magical under the darkness of winter. Walking around the old town amongst the towering medieval buildings and shining lights, makes you feel as if you have gone back in time. It’s one of the quieter places on the list. Going during the winter will see you have to contend with snow, but fewer tourists. It’s one of the best places to visit in Estonia due to its past. Tallinn has an interesting history and the range of medieval, Soviet and modern buildings and museums makes it an intriguing place to visit! Need Travel Insurance?You can buy and claim online, even after you’ve left home. Travel insurance from WorldNomads.com is available to people from 140 countries. It’s designed for adventurous travellers with cover for overseas medical, evacuation, baggage and a range of adventure sports and activities. Pin for laterTOP-20 options where to go for the New Year 2023Where to go for the New Year 2023 inexpensively? A question that this winter is more acute than ever. Europe’s popular Christmas destinations are now hard to reach. And hot Asian destinations do not yet receive so many tourists. The article has been corrected in the light of Western sanctions imposed on Russia. Russian airlines continue to fly abroad, but the number of flights has been reduced. Package tours based on flights of foreign airlines are also available. The directions for which air traffic is suspended, we marked as “ temporarily unavailable “. Still, Russians have plenty to choose from. We have collected 🎄 the best options for every taste – you can fly abroad and sunbathe on the beach or arrange winter skiing in the mountains. Yes, and inside the country you can celebrate a holiday well. Contents
New Year holidays 2023 in Russia0014 🏆⏩ Egypt was the leader in booking tours for the New Year holidays last holidays. It was chosen by about 40% of tourists. Next in popularity were Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, which scored 20% each (for information, the bathing season during the New Year has already ended here). This year there should be a similar picture, so if you choose these destinations, then you should hurry up with their booking. 🌴⏩ You can definitely swim and sunbathe on New Year’s days in the Maldives, Seychelles and Thailand. 🌟⏩ You can celebrate Catholic Christmas in Istanbul. As an alternative to European cities – our Kaliningrad, St. Petersburg and Moscow. ❄⏩ We also have ski resorts. The most popular are Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi) and Sheregesh (Kemerovo region). For foreign skiing you can fly to Turkey. You can also admire the native mountain beauties in the Elbrus region and Altai. And for a New Year’s fairy tale it is better to go to Veliky Ustyug (Vologda region) and Karelia. Some countries still require PCR tests, vaccination certificates or medical records. Entry to Turkey, Egypt, Maldives is completely free. # Sites of agencies where we buy tours and who trust:
under the return of the turn without required you will need to fill out a form at the State Services. Then, within 3 days, you will need to pass a PCR test and also upload it to the State Services website. Vaccinated and officially recovered from the test are exempt. Next, we will tell you in more detail about the features of each direction, so that it would be easier for you to decide in which country to celebrate the New Year. Holidays for the New Year 2023 abroadEgypt 🟢Egypt is a Muslim country, but Christians also live here, who usually celebrate Christmas in the old style on January 7th. It is not customary for the locals to celebrate the New Year itself. But the resorts are fully adjusted to the holidaymakers, and hotels are preparing New Year’s programs for January 1 and for the duration of all holidays. Winter is the low season in Egypt and the winds are blowing. In Sharm el-Sheikh, there are fewer winds than Hurghada and, in general, a couple of degrees warmer: the water temperature is +25 C, the air temperature during the day is +25 C, at night +20 C. It is sunny in the resorts during the day, it is comfortable to sunbathe and swim, but the nights are already chilly. Egyptian hotels have an all-inclusive system. True, the level of service is not always at a high level and it is better to choose hotels of at least 4 stars ❗. Good and relatively inexpensive hotels that can be recommended are Mercure Hurghada 4 *, Ali Baba Palace 4 * and more expensive Meraki 4 * in Hurghada, Jaz Fanara 4 * and Albatros Aqua Blu 4 * in Sharm el-Sheikh. Five-star hotels are very popular these days – Steigenberger Alcazar Hotel, Albatros hotel chain (Albatros Citadel, Albatros Dana in Hurghada with a large territory, Royal Albatros Moderna with a water park), Jaz Belvedere 5 *, Nubian Island 5 *, Sentido Reef Oasis 5 *. 🎄 Watch tours to Egypt At the airport of Sharm el-Sheikh, a visa is issued for free, and in Hurghada you will have to pay $25. You can get acquainted with the full rules of entry on a separate page. If you are going to Egypt, then read our other articles:
Turkey 🟢For the New Year and Christmas, Turkey offers tourists a variety of holidays. At the end of December, it is worth flying to Istanbul. In terms of atmosphere, Istanbul is close to European cities – decorations on the streets, fairs and Christmas sales. And not far from Istanbul, in a 3-hour drive, there is a ski resort Uludag, where you can go skiing. New Year celebrations are also popular with Russians in hotels on the Mediterranean coast (Antalya, Alanya, Belek, Side, Kemer). Favorite all-inclusive service and holiday entertainment. By this time you can no longer swim in the sea, but you can still have an interesting rest. You can learn about the features of holidays in Turkey in winter in our article. 🎄 Watch tours to Turkey 😊 When choosing a hotel, we recommend using our selections:
No visa required for Turkey, tests cancelled. The current rules for entering Turkey can be found here. UAE 🟢New Year in the Emirates is celebrated noisily, on a grand scale. The best place to meet the holiday is Dubai. Tourists from all over the world, parties in nightclubs, grandiose fireworks that claim to be the best in the world. The Burj Khalifa building becomes the epicenter of the city show. But do not go straight to it, it will be crowded there, it is better to observe from the side. During the New Year holidays in the UAE is considered a low season for a beach holiday. But the weather is comfortable and warm – the average air temperature is + 24 C, water + 22 C. It is more suitable for walking and excursions than swimming. When planning a holiday, please note that alcohol is not available everywhere, the hotel must have a special permit. If this is important to you, check in advance when booking a hotel or restaurant. Alcohol at the festive show dinner will most likely be for a fee. In order not to miscalculate the choice, check out our selection of the best hotels in Dubai. 🎄 Watch tours in the UAE Briefly about the conditions for entering the UAE. You do not need to apply for a visa, the stamp is placed free of charge at the airport. 72 hours before the flight, it is required to pass a PCR test, when boarding the plane they will see that it is negative. Thailand 🟢Thailand celebrates the New Year three times – traditional Thai according to Buddhist traditions from April 13 to 15, Chinese New Year and traditional for us European New Year. The European New Year in the country began to be celebrated relatively recently, from 1940 years old. Official holidays from December 31st to January 3rd. By the holiday, city streets and dwellings are decorated with garlands, Christmas trees are dressed up, relatives and friends give gifts to each other. On New Year’s Eve, concerts, parties and traditional fireworks are organized throughout the country. Winter in Thailand is a high dry season. New Year’s dates are the peak of the influx of tourists from different countries who come specially to celebrate the holiday. In resort hotels, New Year’s programs are arranged for tourists. For those who want to break away to the fullest, it is better to go to Bangkok or Pattaya. In Bangkok, Koasan Road, the main festive street, attracts the whole city to drink, party and watch the great fireworks. On a festive night in Pattaya, people come to have fun in the numerous clubs and bars of the resort. 🎄 Watch tours to Thailand In Thailand, you still need to pass tests for entry, the current rules can be read on a separate page. Maldives 🟢The Maldives is not suitable for those who plan to celebrate the New Year at a noisy party. They are more for those who want peace and privacy during the holidays. But you don’t have to worry about the weather – the air temperature is +30 C, the water is +28 C. You can go diving, snorkeling, make a bunch of cool pictures with azure water and white sand. Detached pool villas with overwater hammocks are very popular. Yes, the Maldives are not considered a cheap destination, but they are still popular with Russians, including on New Year’s Eve. 🎄 Watch tours to the Maldives You do not need to apply for a visa. Tests are canceled, entry is free. A detailed description of all the subtleties of crossing the border can be found in a separate article. Seychelles 🟢The Seychelles can be put in the same category as the Maldives. The cost of accommodation is not cheap, mainly small hotels and villas, there are no large resort centers where one could noisily celebrate the holiday. But here is beautiful nature and the opportunity to relax from the hustle and bustle of the paradise islands. 🎄 Watch tours to the Seychelles No visa required. Upon entry, you will be required to pass a test 72 hours before the trip. Dominican Republic (temporarily unavailable)Comfortable sunny weather, palm trees and white sandy beaches. Most importantly, the country does not require anything from tourists – entry is completely free. The Dominicans themselves love to celebrate Catholic Christmas with their families. The new year is not so important for them. But in the resort towns of New Year’s Eve, special attention is paid. Gala dinners with an evening show program are planned in hotels, which are paid separately. At midnight, all hotels simultaneously launch fireworks, after which the program usually ends, and you can continue the fun in a nightclub. 🎄 Watch tours to the Dominican Republic To determine which resort is more suitable for you, we recommend reading:
04 Cuba (temporarily unavailable) But in neighboring Cuba, next to the Dominican Republic, traditions are different. In Cuba, Christmas is not celebrated, and the New Year is celebrated in the same way as in our country, on the night of December 31 to January 1. But the celebration does not end there, because January 1st is an even more significant holiday on the island of freedom – Victory Day of the Revolution. Therefore, no one is going to calm down after midnight, on the contrary, parades, processions and dances continue all night. Christmas trees do not grow in Cuba, they decorate araucaria (indoor coniferous tree) or a palm tree. For Santa Claus they have three wizards Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar, and instead of champagne it is customary to drink rum cocktails. 🎄 Watch tours to Cuba Cuba does not need a visa, tests and vaccination certificates are not required – entry is free. You can read about the differences between a beach holiday in Cuba and the Dominican Republic in our article. Mexico (temporarily unavailable)Another Caribbean country with its own unique flavor. Mexicans revere the traditions of Catholic Christmas and the last two weeks of December until the New Year’s Eve, various carnivals and festivals are held in the country. On New Year’s Eve, after the clock strikes, fireworks flare up and carnival processions begin. This is accompanied by the ringing of bells and firing from rocket launchers. An interesting New Year’s tradition is breaking a piñata, a clay pot in the shape of a star with sweets. This is the peak season in Mexican resorts. The weather is comfortable for a beach holiday. You do not need to pass tests for entry, a visa is issued online and free of charge. You can learn more about the rules here. 🎄 Watch tours to Mexico Greece (temporarily unavailable)Greece is popular in the summer when the beach season is over. During the New Year holidays in the resort towns it is quiet, calm and nothing grandiose happens. If you love Greece, want to get a Schengen multivisa or you already have one, you can visit the ancient major cities of Athens or Thessaloniki on holidays. A good reason to get acquainted with their sights. 🎄 Watch Christmas tours to Greece For entry, you need to pass a PCR test 72 hours before the trip and another free one is done upon arrival. You can read detailed information on entry requirements here. Cyprus (temporarily unavailable)Cyprus is similar in climate to Greece. In winter there is a low season, although it is warm compared to Russia. Russians like to travel to Cyprus all year round, including New Year’s days. Many Russians live in Cyprus itself, and the entry rules are simpler than in Greece, for example. A visa is issued online and it is free, they are allowed into the country according to the test, and the vaccinated do not even need to take it (more on the rules of entry). For a fun celebration of the New Year, it is better to go to large resort towns, especially we recommend Limassol . There you will find restaurants and nightclubs. During the holidays, you can take yourself to explore the sights of the island, it has a very interesting ancient history. Visiting excursions in the summer due to the heat can be very exhausting, in the winter it is the same time. 🎄 Watch tours to Cyprus Where to go for New Year holidays 2023 in RussiaTraveling around Russia during the New Year holidays is in demand no less than trips abroad. Active tours and hotel rooms for holiday dates must be booked as early as possible . Tourists like to fly both to large tourist cities, popular all year round, and to resorts offering winter entertainment and fun. We will tell you about the most popular destinations. Veliky Ustyug 🟢Grandfather Frost has a house, in Veliky Ustyug – this is the Vologda region. The whole family needs to go there. Tours with an active program from 2 to 4 days are available right on December 31 and on vacation days. The program includes: walks around the city, visiting Father Frost’s post office, master classes, communication with Father Frost at his home, attractions, games and a costume party. In terms of recreation for children, you can’t imagine a better New Year’s program. 🎄 Watch tour programs to Veliky Ustyug Karelia 🟢What Russian doesn’t like fast driving. In Karelia, you can ride a dog or reindeer sled. I want even faster, it is possible on snowmobiles on icy lakes and taiga. There are also local Santa Clauses in Karelia, there are two of them – Pakkaine and Talvi Ukko. If you wish, you can go to one or the other. If active excursions and tours don’t appeal to you, you can simply rent a room at a camp site, enjoy the beauty of the winter taiga, breathe in the fresh air, go to the bath, in general, take a break from the bustle of the city during the holidays. 🎄 See active tours to Karelia 🎄 See accommodation options at camp sites in Karelia Kaliningrad 🟢Do you want to celebrate a holiday in a European city without leaving the country? There is also such an option. The Prussian city was once part of Germany, after the Second World War it became part of the USSR, and now it is Russian. Especially after the closure of the borders, it has become a very popular tourist destination. You can walk and admire the architecture, go to restaurants, don’t forget about excursions – it’s much more interesting with them. 🎄 Watch tours to Kaliningrad Moscow 🟢Moscow is the capital of our Motherland, a special city. Concentrates all the wealth and achievements of our immense. As they say: “There is Moscow, and there is the rest of Russia.” On New Year’s Eve, the capital is especially beautiful, the streets are dressed up just as well as the capitals of other advanced powers. To make sure – come! 🎄 Watch tours to Moscow St. Petersburg 🟢You can also say a European city and capital, only the former. Residents and guests love to walk both day and night, to say nothing about the New Year. Fireworks in the Neva are best observed from the side of the Peter and Paul Fortress. St. Petersburg is conducive to the holiday, it will definitely appeal to those who like to drink and have fun – in the historical center there is a very large concentration of pubs, cafes, restaurants. As it is sung in the song “to drink in St. Petersburg”, Petersburgers themselves have chosen this slogan and print it on souvenirs. Those who are not interested in alcohol will also be interested. The city itself is a large open-air museum. And these days it is also beautifully decorated. 🎄 Watch tours to St. Petersburg Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana 🟢The most popular resort in the country is Sochi, where would it be without it. In the mountains, the sports and tourist town of Krasnaya Polyana – hotels of various levels, ski slopes and observation platforms left over from the 2014 Winter Olympics. The ski season starts here in December, gathering fans of extreme sports from all over the country. Skiing during the day, fun in bars and restaurants in the evenings, and on New Year’s Eve there is also a special festive atmosphere. 🎄 Watch tours to Krasnaya Polyana On the coast – central Sochi with its suburbs. Here is the warmest climate in our country and a large number of accommodation options, from large hotel complexes to small private hotels. 🎄 See tours in Sochi If you are looking for something special, the family hotel Alean Family Resort & Spa Sputnik 4 * offers a rich New Year program as an alternative to foreign hotels. From the morning of the 31st, family games in a heated pool, a master class on making mulled wine, a children’s morning party and a picnic. In the evening, a festive program in the restaurant, tasting dishes from the chef, performances by musicians, a show program and a DJ party. Children have their own events – a “ball of princesses and princes” for little ones, and for teenagers a party and a game of “Mafia”. Elbrus region 🟢If mountains attract you, Elbrus is the place you should definitely visit, and New Year holidays are a great occasion. Ski slopes, thermal springs, mild climate, cheap hotels, delicious Kabardian cuisine. You can go to the blue lake Tserik-Kel or to the frozen Chegem waterfalls, there are special New Year’s tour programs. 🎄 Watch active tours in the Elbrus region Sheregesh 🟢A ski resort in Siberia that has recently been gaining popularity, an alternative to Krasnaya Polyana. Swiss lifts and slopes, equipped at a decent level. You can take a tour to Sheregesh, meet the holiday and personally check the tracks. 🎄 Watch tours to Sheregesh Altai 🟢If you don’t like skiing, but like snow-capped mountains, there is another option. Winter in Altai is mesmerizing. Local tour operators offer a variety of programs to welcome the New Year: horseback riding tours, mountain walks, snowmobile safaris. Many routes where you will see fantastically beautiful landscapes. 🎄 Watch active tours to Altai How to relax for the New Year 2023 inexpensivelyIt is extremely difficult to have a cheap holiday on New Year’s dates, prices are always above average. We’ve put together some tips to help you save some money during these tough days for your wallet.
🥂 Well, what can I say – Happy New Year! We wish you interesting travels, both on the holiday itself and next year! Where to go on vacation in January: top 20 countries — LeprotoDo not rush to get upset if a harsh boss put your vacation in the middle of winter. In January, there are no less opportunities for a cool vacation than in any other month. While you’re packing your bags, edition Leproto will tell you where to go on holiday in January. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, entry to certain countries may be closed or partially restricted. Entry rules may also change after the events that began on February 24, 2022. We recommend that you check the latest information for tourists from your state before booking tours. Contents
Beach holidaysTourists who dream of enjoying the sun, sea and beach in the dead of winter should go closer to the equator or to the southern hemisphere, because at the beginning of the year there is really summer weather. Here are a few countries for every taste and budget, where you can relax in January abroad. 1. EgyptIf you want to go to the sea, but the travel budget is limited, good old Egypt will help out. The resorts of the country are good in all respects: it is inexpensive to relax here and not too hot. After the New Year holidays, there are fewer tourists, and therefore prices fall in the second half of January. Air warms up to +24°C, and water – up to +23°C. The most comfortable in Sharm el-Sheikh, but in Hurghada a little cooler. If you get tired of swimming in the sea and sunbathing, you can go to see the pyramids. 2. ThailandAt the beginning of the year, the South Asian country pleases with warmth and sun – the water and air temperature at local resorts warms up to +29°C. Every year, Thailand becomes the winter residence of freelancers and IT professionals hiding from the creaky January frosts. If you don’t know where to go for the January holidays, choose the southern part of the mainland coast or go to Phuket. You need to book flights, tours and accommodation in Thailand in advance – freelancers who are afraid of frost and “lucky ones” who go on vacation in January most often choose this direction. 3. UAEA beach holiday in the United Arab Emirates will appeal to those who do not like the sweltering heat. In January, a comfortable temperature is set here in the range from +22 to +28°C, and the water warms up to +25°C. But at night it gets cold up to +13°C. Sometimes at this time there are rains and air temperature drops to +18°C during the day. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah are traditionally considered the best resorts in the UAE. 4. Goa, IndiaBut lovers of summer heat will like the Indian state of Goa. The resorts of the region are suitable for both newlyweds and couples with children. In January, you will have to enjoy a paradise vacation on snow-white sandy beaches with tall palm trees at an air temperature of up to +34°C. If you want variety, visit local historical and architectural sights. 5. MexicoOn the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, tourists will be welcomed by luxury resorts in Mexico. In January, cloudless and warm weather sets in here: the air warms up to +31°C, and the water – up to +28°C. The resorts of Acapulco, Cancun, Playa del Carmen are suitable for relaxation. If you want to go on vacation far away, book flights, hotels and tours in advance – in January, the demand for holidays in Mexico from tourists from the USA and Canada increases, and therefore prices rise. 6. MaldivesJanuary is the peak of the tourist season, so vacation prices will be the highest. But this does not hurt to relax in a secluded setting, enjoy the silence, peaceful atmosphere and panoramic landscapes. Water and air at the beginning of the year warm up to + 28 ° C, and any island of the country is suitable for visiting. 7. SeychellesHolidays in the Seychelles are not cheap, but worth it. The azure waters of the Indian Ocean, stunning landscapes and peaceful surroundings – all this will allow you to enjoy the summer weather in the dead of winter. At the beginning of the year, the air temperature reaches +30°C, water – +28°C. For a beach holiday, the resorts of the islands of Mahe, Praslin, La Diga are suitable. 8. Dominican RepublicThe Dominican Republic enjoys sunny weather in January, which is suitable for a beach holiday in a paradise on the planet. Panoramic natural landscapes, snow-white beaches and clear sea water will help you recharge and restore your energy reserves. If desired, tourists can go to the northern part of the country to see rare humpback whales. The average air temperature in January here is around + 28 ° C, water – + 26 ° C. You can relax in the resorts of Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, San Cristobal, Saona. 9. CubaAt the beginning of the year, sunny Cuba is ready to receive tourists. The air temperature in January is around +25°C, and the low humidity level contributes to a comfortable beach holiday on the Caribbean coast and sightseeing tourism. The best places to visit Cuba in January are Santiago de Cuba and the island of Cayo Largo. Excursion tourismDuring the Christmas and New Year holidays, the cost of excursion tours is overpriced due to high demand. But this is not a reason to refuse travel to Europe, America or the Middle East, especially if it falls on the second half of the month. When planning to inspect interesting objects of a particular country, you need to take into account the weather conditions. 10. TurkeyThe southern coast of Turkey is not ready to receive guests in winter. But Istanbul will warmly welcome anyone who decides to spend a week or two exploring the historical, religious and architectural sights of the city. The air temperature in January here is kept at +5°C to +10°C, but sometimes snow is possible, more often it rains. Upon arrival in the largest Turkish city, visit the Sultanahmet and Hagia Sophia mosques, Topkapi Palace, St. Anthony Catholic Church. Walk along Istiklal Street and proceed from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side through the Bosphorus Bridge. Turkey is a good choice for tourists who are looking for a suitable destination to go on vacation in January without a visa. Residents of many countries do not need prior permission to enter the country. 11. IsraelJanuary is suitable for a pilgrimage tour to the shrines of Israel. Thousands of believers come to Jerusalem and Nazareth to celebrate Christmas in the historical homeland of Jesus Christ. The air temperature warms up to +15°C, and on the coast of the Dead Sea – up to +20°C. Coming to a beach holiday in Israel should be about 2 months later. 12. Czech RepublicPrague is good at any time of the year. In the ancient European city, tourists will see the sights, get acquainted with the local cuisine, and try the famous Czech beer. If you know Prague inside and out, go to Karlovy Vary, Cesky Krumlov, Olomouc, Kutna Hora and other cities of the country. The air temperature in January is around 0°C, and the cost of a tour to the Czech Republic is lower than to Western European countries. 13. SpainThe beach season in Spain opens a few months later, but in the Canary Islands and Tenerife in particular, sightseeing tourism is in full swing. The air temperature at the beginning of the year fluctuates around +18°C, but in some places it can be cooler. While in Tenerife, climb the cliffs of Los Gigantes to enjoy the sea air, visit the dormant Teide volcano, visit the village of Masca. And yes, do not forget about comfortable shoes and a windbreaker! 14. USAMost tourists begin their acquaintance with North America with a visit to New York, where dozens of world cultures coexist closely. Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the highest skyscrapers – all these places will make you fall in love with the largest US city at first sight. With rare exceptions, the temperature in New York in January does not drop below +5°C. But in case of a sharp cold snap, you can always go to the more southern regions of the country – the US borders allow. The only drawback of such a holiday is a flight lasting from 10 hours. Ski resortsJanuary is a good time for a holiday in the ski resorts of Europe. The wonderful Alps, spread over the territory of several countries, stand apart. 15. AustriaThe birthplace of Mozart and Schubert is interesting not only for its architectural and historical sights. In winter, thousands of skiers and snowboarders come to Austria to ski down the snow-covered mountain slopes. The components of success are understandable: you can fly to the country within a few hours (the exact value depends on the place of departure), stay both in inexpensive apartments and in hotels with a 5-star rating. Famous Austrian ski resorts:
16. ItalyAlpine ski resorts in Italy are not inferior to Austria in terms of infrastructure. Depending on preferences, tourists can go to the luxurious Cortina d’Ampezzo, the lively Sella Ronda or anywhere else. Demanded winter resorts in Italy are concentrated in the provinces of Piedmont, Valle d’Aosta, Lombardy, Veneto. 17. SwitzerlandSwiss ski resorts have earned a reputation as a benchmark thanks to excellent slopes, appropriate service, new lifts, sports equipment and technical equipment. Not every tourist can afford a trip here, but it will pay for itself with interest. You will be able to try the best European slopes, enjoy the taste of mulled wine in local cafes and get a lot of pleasant impressions in the resorts of Zermatt and Davos. But skiing is also developed in other places – the cantons of Vaud, Valais, Bern, Grisons, as well as in the central part of the country. 18. FranceBut if not everyone can afford to visit French ski resorts, then most of them. Depending on the specific holiday destination, accommodation prices may vary, but even in expensive Courchevel, tourists have a chance to find accommodation at the best price. In the French Alps is the largest ski area in the world – the Three Valleys, uniting 600 kilometers of slopes. Other ski regions in the country include Portes du Soleil, Paradiski, Serre Chevalier, Le Sibel and others. Where to go on vacation in January with childrenAlmost all the beach and excursion destinations described above are suitable for those who are going to go abroad at the beginning of the year with a child. But if you want to give your baby a real winter fairy tale, but don’t know where to go to relax in January to carry out this undertaking, choose European countries. 19. FinlandOn the eve of the New Year and Christmas, fabulous Lapland becomes a popular holiday destination with children. But the kids are not at all averse to visiting the homeland of Santa Claus after the holidays. Here you can plunge into the New Year’s fairy tale, which is so lacking in everyday life. But be careful: the temperature in Finland in January drops to -10°C, so be sure to take warm clothes with you. 20. EstoniaFor a winter fairy tale and vivid impressions, you can also go to the capital of Estonia – Tallinn. Unlike most European cities, the atmosphere of Christmas and New Year is especially felt here. Until the end of January, adults and children can enjoy the beauty of elegant streets and get a lot of pleasant impressions. Where do you prefer to relax in January? Share your travel experience at the beginning of the year in the comments to the post. Comments and clarifications are also welcome. Where to go to the sea in January: 9 world resortsWhere to go to the sea in January? This question worries many tourists who want to escape from the gray European winter and plunge into the warm, gentle summer. Are you also one of them? Especially for you, we have prepared a brief overview of 9 places where you can relax in January. At the same time, only the cost of rest and weather conditions were taken into account. Of course, we could not take into account the flight, since its cost depends on many different factors – the airline, the point of departure, the time the ticket was purchased, the availability of discounts, etc. 1. Zanzibar, Tanzania
If you don’t know where you can relax in January on the sea, feel free to go to the village of Nungwi. Being one of the best resorts in Zanzibar, it has a wide selection of hotels and affordable prices for food and drinks. So:
As for bottled water (0.33 l), beer, coffee and red wine, they cost $0.5, $1.50, $2 and $7 respectively. The coastline, stretching for 2.5 km, is divided between several beaches. The best of them starts near the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel and extends towards Kendwa. Each beach area is characterized by warm clear water, smooth sunset and clean white sand, which remains cool even in extreme heat. There are practically no ebbs and flows in this part of the country, so you can relax here at least around the clock. Read about other beaches of the island here. Most of January in Nungwi is cloudy and dry weather, accompanied by fairly strong winds, but overcast days are not uncommon during this period. Diving and car excursions to nearby attractions are among the most popular entertainment. Most tourists prefer to go to the capital’s Stone Town, see the home of Freddie Mercury, walk through the local bazaars, visit the spice farm and dine at one of the fish restaurants. 2. Cuba
Thinking about where to go on vacation at sea in January, pay attention to the Cuban Varadero, one of the best tourist cities in the Caribbean, located on the Hicacos Peninsula. The main pride of this place are clean white beaches, protected by a huge coral reef and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. At the same time, only closed areas belonging to local hotels are equipped with umbrellas and sunbeds. On the municipal beach, you will have to lie right on the sand. Along the entire coastline, which is up to 25 km long, there are rows of small cafes, bars and restaurants where you can eat delicious food, drink pina coladas and take a break from the Cuban heat.
Among other things, Varadero is considered the main party center of the country, so after dark, most vacationers move to nightclubs, disco bars and various cabarets. Other activities such as diving, fishing, golf, and sightseeing of numerous historical sights deserve no less attention. In addition, the resort has a dolphinarium, an amusement park, a scooter and motorcycle rental and many other tourist infrastructure facilities. Having decided to take a break from the beaches, each of you can go for a walk through the surrounding grottoes, forests and caves, drive a retro car and ride a horse-drawn cart. Importantly, with the onset of January, dry weather with changeable clouds sets in Varadero. There is practically no rain and wind at this time, so the rest promises to be not only rich, but also enjoyable. 3. Cancun, Mexico
Thinking about where to go on vacation in January at sea, take a closer look at Cancun, a small tourist town, sprawling on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Included in the list of the best resort areas of the Caribbean, it has not only a convenient location (there is an airport nearby), but also a snow-white sandy spit, the length of which is just over 30 km. This entire area is divided between 2 beaches (Playa Tortugas and Playa Delfines) and is almost completely built up with luxurious 5 * hotels, nightclubs, shops, food markets, as well as cafes, bars and restaurants of various price categories. Food prices in Cancun are slightly higher than in other Mexican cities. So:
Another advantage of Cancun is interesting and completely unbanal entertainment – swimming with turtles in the protected park Shel-Ha, hunting for barracudas, diving near the corals of Cozumel, walking through the ruins of Mayan civilizations in Xcaret and many others. etc. Unfortunately, in January-February, it is quite windy in almost all Mexican resorts. In this regard, on the most turbulent days, the beaches can be closed due to very strong waves. Choose your accommodation and ask for prices using this form Booking.com 4. Dominican Republic
Where is the best place to relax in January on the sea? An overview of the best tourist destinations available this time of year continues with Punta Cana, a popular resort located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic. Developed infrastructure, comfortable hotels with the “all inclusive” system and a good location have made this city an excellent option for youth and family vacations. The beaches of Punta Cana are separated from the wild ocean waters by large coral reefs, and high mountain ranges from the hurricane winds. In this regard, the tourist season on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean does not subside even with the advent of winter. Another important plus is the proximity of the international airport, which receives flights from many European countries.
Also remember that in each of these establishments the waiters leave a tip, the amount of which is 10% of the bill. If we talk about the weather, then with the arrival of January, the dry season begins in Punta Cana, accompanied by sunny and almost calm days (maximum – a slight breeze). True, the tropical climate still makes itself felt, so the environment can present some unpleasant surprises. But the beaches of this resort, stretching for as much as 75 km, are distinguished by unchanging purity and soft white sand, which some tourists take home as a souvenir. What sights to see in the Dominican Republic, see on this page. 5. Sihanoukville, Cambodia
For those who have no idea where to go to the sea in January, we advise you to opt for Sihanoukville, a seaside resort located on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand. Sihanoukville has many cafes and restaurants catering to traditional Cambodian cuisine. As for prices:
Numerous beaches of Sihanoukville deserve no less attention. It is customary to move between them by tuk-tuk or motorbike. The entry into the water here is gentle, the sand is fine and clean, there is everything in order to have a good rest. If we talk about entertainment, visitors can go diving, stroll along the picturesque city promenade and go on a boat trip to the nearest islands (about $20). The price of the latter includes a foamy disco, a free lunch and delicious refreshing cocktails. But there are few noisy nightclubs, bars or discos in this resort, therefore, with the onset of the evening, life in Sihanoukville becomes quiet and measured. And the last important fact is that in December and January there is practically no rain here. For the whole month they can go only 2 or 3 times. The weather during this period is hot and windy, which will make your stay even more enjoyable. 6. Phuket Island and Krabi province in Thailand
Tourists who are interested in where to have a cheap seaside vacation in January often ask if Thailand is suitable for this purpose. The fact is that in different parts of the country the rainy season comes at different times. And suitable weather for a beach holiday in the second month of winter is observed in two areas – the province of Krabi and the island of Phuket. The most popular beaches here are Ao Nang, framed by rocks, and party Patong Beach, respectively. Both are quite clean, covered with soft white sand and surrounded by dense palm groves. The entry into the sea is almost everywhere gentle, there are no stones and reefs, the water is warm and clear. January weather in these resorts pleases with hot sun, occasional heavy rains and gentle breeze, refreshing hot air. The beach infrastructure deserves no less praise – the coastline here is simply strewn with luxurious hotels (almost every one has animators), massage parlors, shops, as well as cozy restaurants and cafes, where you can relax even with a modest budget. The most expensive of them are on the first line – the average bill here starts from $17 per person. Second-line establishments are considered more affordable – the main dish in them costs from $5 to $7. However, even there you can order noodles or rice without meat for only $ 2-2.5. Well, the most budget option can be safely called food courts, where for the same $ 2 you will be offered hot with meat or seafood. In addition to the classic beach holiday, represented by surfing, kayaking, diving and snorkeling, Patong and Ao Nang offer several excursions, go to the dolphinarium and amusement park, stroll through the National Park and Geological Museum, or go on a one-day sea trip on a small boat. In addition, rafting, elephant safaris, rock climbing and other extreme entertainment await you. Booking.com 7. Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Trying to find the answer to the question: “Where can I go to the sea in January to have a good and inexpensive vacation?”, One cannot but recall the tropical island of Phu Quoc, which attracts with cheap seafood, beautiful beaches and comfortable hotels located in separate resorts ( from budget to luxury). Among other things, there is an international airport, several dive centers, a huge amusement park and hundreds of establishments where you can eat and drink deliciously. A traditional lunch in the most ordinary cafe is from $3 to $5. Street food costs about the same: fried noodles with vegetables – about $ 2, rice with beef or chicken – a little more than $ 3, a cup of Vietnamese coffee – no more than $ 1. But it didn’t work out with shops on the island – there are incredibly few of them. If we evaluate the rest in Fukuoka in terms of weather conditions, we can say that it is absolutely safe. Unlike the central part of Vietnam, there are no tsunamis, typhoons and other natural disasters, and the climate is slightly milder than in Nha Trang or Mui Ne. In addition, the high season begins in January in Fukuoka: the weather is dry, the sea is warm and calm, there is practically no wind. The main advantage of this island is its many kilometers of beaches, where the main objects of tourist infrastructure are concentrated. There are more than 10 of them, but Bai Sao is considered the best with fine sand, a gentle entrance to the water, showers and equipped toilets. 8. Sri Lanka, southwest coast (Hikkaduwa)
Before finally deciding where to go to the sea in January inexpensively, check out the conditions of Hikkaduwa, a small town located on the west coast of Sri Lanka. They go here, first of all, for a beach holiday and a developed tourist infrastructure. The latter is concentrated along the main highway Galle Road, which is separated from the 10-km coastline by a dense wall of hotels, cafes and restaurants (many have Russian-language menus). Food prices in Hikkaduwa are about the same as in other resorts in the country. Breakfast in a cafe aimed at visitors will cost $5-7, for lunch or dinner you will have to pay a little more – from $10 to $15. The eateries that the locals go to have lower prices, but the level of service and hygiene in them leaves much to be desired. In addition, there are travel agencies, souvenir shops, jewelry stores, currency exchange offices, supermarkets, ATMs, massage and Ayurvedic salons, and other useful facilities. The beach in the city is not bad – clean, long and wide. Surf schools and dive centers are ubiquitous on it, where you can rent all the necessary equipment and take a few professional lessons. The entry into the water is gentle, but because of the constant waves, it is almost impossible to relax here calmly. There are no attractions in Hikkaduwa, but there are more than enough of them in the vicinity (turtle farm, Buddhist temples, National parks, mines where precious stones are mined). It rarely rains in January, but in most cases it is accompanied by a thunderstorm. Otherwise, the weather rarely brings unpleasant surprises, allowing you to swim and sunbathe from early morning until late evening. Booking.com 9. UAE (Dubai)
If you still have not decided where to go and where to relax in January on the sea, go to Dubai, the most famous resort in the UAE. Of course, it can be quite cool here for a beach holiday, but the presence of heated pools, which are present in every decent hotel, will quickly correct this shortcoming. It is also worth noting that heavy winds often blow from the Persian Gulf in winter, during which only surfers and thrill-seekers dare to enter the water. Clear sunny days, accompanied by a light breeze, are quite rare – the sky is often covered with clouds. However, most tourists do not come here to relax on the beach. The fact is that it is in January that numerous sales are held in Dubai, which take place as part of the annual “Shopping Festival”. They can buy a variety of goods at very affordable prices. Other seasonal activities include camel racing, horse racing, a kite festival and a visit to the Mall of the Emirates, a mall that hosts a colony of gentoo penguins. The beaches in the city are divided into paid and free. The best of them are La Mer, Kite Beach, Al Mamzar and Jumeirah Open Beach. Among other things, Dubai has many water parks, bars, discos, nightclubs, entertainment areas and other places where you can relax with the whole family. If you suddenly miss the snow, go to Ski Dubai – here you can ride a sled, bobsleigh, tubing and other types of “transport”. There is something to see in the city and if you want to do it productively, we recommend using the services of Russian-speaking guides. As for food prices, lunch or dinner in an inexpensive cafe will cost $8-9 per person, while a visit to an expensive restaurant will drag on $27-30. Street food costs a little less – from $3 for shawarma to $5 for a cup of coffee or cappuccino. Knowing where to go to the sea in January, you can plan your vacation more carefully. We wish you a good rest! TOP-10 places for winter holidays:
Author: Ekaterina Unal0001 Where and when is it better to go on vacation
Vietnam is one of the “rice civilizations” with ancient Buddhist temples lost in the jungle, underground guerrilla tunnels and the richest colonial heritage, perfectly preserved from French times. Vietnam is Thailand 20 years ago, not yet trampled by millions of tourists. “Fun, bright, inexpensive” – this is how the local resort life can be described in three words. Incendiary discos until the morning, forbidden pleasures, great shopping, incredible exotic dishes … Or a relaxing holiday with children, romantic sunsets, mountain hikes and the best photos to remember. You choose what you like.
How to get there?
It takes about 9 hours to fly from Moscow to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City by regular flights of Aeroflot or Vietnam Airlines. And this is the only moment that can confuse beach lovers in winter. Our fellow citizens do not need a visa to Vietnam. And if you want to see more in one trip, it is logical to combine a vacation in Vietnam with a visit to neighboring countries – China, Laos, Cambodia, Burma or Thailand. Where is the best place to relax – more on that later.
Which resort to choose?
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Tenerife | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 22. 8 (73.0) | 16.5 (61.7) | 30 (1.19) | 4 | 6 |
January | 21.7 (71.1) | 15.2 (59.4) | 17 (0.65) | 2 | 6 |
February | 22.0 (71.6) | 15.0 (59.0) | 20 (0.78) | 2 | 7 |
Tenerife in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Least amount of rain: January
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
2. Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Explore the magical sand dunes of Fuerteventura
The Canary Islands are located very close to the coast of Morocco, with Fuerteventura being the closest island to the African continent.
Winters in Fuerteventura are hot enough to allow for sunbathing and swimming in the ocean, although some people might find the ocean a bit too cold. … that’s why many places have heated pools during the winter months!
Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste are the most popular resorts in Fuerteventura, but the south part of the island has some incredible beaches and it sometimes gets a bit more sun during the winter months, so you could also consider booking a holiday to Costa Calma or Morro Jable.
Fuerteventura | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 22.0 (71.6) | 15.9 (60.6) | 26 (1.02) | 3 | 6 |
January | 20.6 (69.1) | 14.7 (58.5) | 14 (0.55) | 3 | 6 |
February | 21.0 (69.8) | 14.8 (58.6) | 16 (0.63) | 2 | 7 |
Fuerteventura in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
- Least amount of rain: January
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Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Papagayo beach is the most famous beach in Lanzarote
Winter is considered as high season in the Canary Islands, due to the fact that many people from the north of Europe and the UK come here to live for a few months between December and March or April, enjoying the winter sun and hot temperatures of the Canaries.
Except for the very north of Lanzarote and the higher areas like Haria, all of Lanzarote’s resorts enjoy beautiful weather in winter, perfect for sunbathing most of the time. Playa Blanca would be our recommendation for winter as it gets less wind compared to the other resorts, but our all-time favorite resort in Lanzarote is Puerto del Carmen, due to the vibrant atmosphere and nightlife.
Lanzarote | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 21. 8 (71.2) | 15.4 (59.7) | 29 (1.15) | 5 | 6 |
January | 20.7 (69.3) | 14.0 (57.2) | 17 (0.65) | 3 | 7 |
February | 21.3 (70.3) | 14.3 (57.7) | 18 (0.72) | 3 | 7 |
Lanzarote in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
4. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
The south of Gran Canaria is probably the hottest place in Europe from December, to January and February
If you want to know more about the weather in the archipelago, you can read our article about the warmest Canary Island, but keep in mind that all the islands enjoy great weather and the differences are not huge, so you should choose in accordance with what you’d like to do and see during your time spent there.
The south of Gran Canaria is definitely hotter than the north, so if winter sun is what’s you’re after, you should look for accommodation around the areas of Maspalomas and Puerto Rico, instead of Las Palmas and the mountainous regions.
Gran Canaria | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 22.2 (72.0) | 16.2 (61.2) | 31 (1.22) | 5 | 6 |
January | 20.8 (69.4) | 15.0 (59.0) | 25 (0.98) | 3 | 6 |
February | 21.2 (70.2) | 15.0 (59.0) | 24 (0.94) | 3 | 7 |
Gran Canaria in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Least rainy days: January & February
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
Although the Canary Islands are the hottest place to visit in Europe in winter, you can still get the odd rainy days or even a few days of calima, a phenomenon where hot sand dust comes from the Sahara Desert and stays suspended in the air (the days can be very hot during the calima and it can be hard to breathe, due to the sand in the air).
Depending on what activities you prefer during a holiday, you can look here and decide which Canary Island you should visit.
5. Malaga, Spain
Alcazaba de Malaga on a sunny winter’s day
The south of Spain enjoys sunny and beautiful weather all year round, with temperatures still reaching 18°C to 20°C in December in Malaga.
Although it may not be warm enough to lounge on the beach or swim, it’s still warm enough to walk around without freezing to death, while still enjoying outdoor dining when the sun is out.
Visiting Malaga during winter means fewer tourists compared to the summer months, better prices for flights and accommodation and less crowded attractions. You could rent a car and do a tour of the region, hitting Seville, Cordoba, Cadiz, Ronda, and even Gibraltar.
Out of all the winter months in Malaga, February seems to be the best choice, with the highest average high temperature of 17.7°C (63.9 °F) and only 60 mm of rain, spread over the course of 5 days. However, there are no big differences in terms of temperatures, but December tends to get the most rain, up to 100 mm for the entire month.
Malaga | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 17.5 (63.5) | 8.9 (48.0) | 100 (3.94) | 7 | 5 |
January | 16.8 (62.2) | 7.4 (45.3) | 69 (2.72) | 6 | 6 |
February | 17.7 (63.9) | 8.2 (46.8) | 60 (2.36) | 5 | 6 |
Malaga in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December & February
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
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Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus
Cyprus has a subtropical climate, which means mild winters on the coast, although it is possible to see some snowfalls in the Troodos Mountains.
In the daytime, temperatures can still reach 19°C – 20°C in December and even in January and February, which means that you can leave your thick coat at home and just bring a light jacket for the evenings.
Although Limassol is most popular in summer, you can still travel here for a winter break or to spend Christmas or New Year’s Eve on the island. Cyprus is one of the hottest places in Europe during winter, with over 3200 annual hours of sunshine on the coast.
The most popular tourist destinations in Cyprus are Paphos, Limassol and Aya Napa.
Cyprus is a place full of culture and history, so there are lots to see if you want to go out and explore, or you could just book a nice hotel and soak up some winter sun by the pool.
In the spring there’s also a nice carnival festival in Limassol, which is very popular in Cyprus.
Limassol | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 18.9 (66.0) | 10.1 (50.2) | 100 (3.93) | 9 | 6 |
January | 17.6 (63.7) | 8.8 (47.8) | 87 (3.41) | 9 | 6 |
February | 17.8 (64.0) | 8.5 (47.3) | 67 (2.63) | 7 | 7 |
Limassol in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
7. Madeira, Portugal
You can still get sunny days like this in Madeira in winter
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean, just 250 miles north of Tenerife.
Madeira has a Mediterranean climate, although the weather can differ from one island to another and even from one part of the island to the other, just like in the Canary Islands.
In the mountains of Madeira, you can expect snow during the winter months and also rain, which mostly falls between October and April.
Out of all the destinations in our article, Madeira is the one that gets the most rain in December, with around 13 wet days per month.
Even so, Madeira still is one of the best and warmest tourist destinations in Europe in winter, because temperatures still rise above 20°C during the day (especially in December), which means you’ll be able to walk around wearing just a T-shirt.
The best time to visit Madeira during winter is for New Year’s Eve when the island hosts the largest fireworks show in the world, an event which you should see at least once in your lifetime.
Madeira | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 20. 7 (69.3) | 15 (59.0) | 115 (4.53) | 13 | 5 |
January | 19.7 (67.5) | 13.7 (56.7) | 74 (2.92) | 12 | 5 |
February | 19.7 (67.5) | 13.4 (56.1) | 83 (3.27) | 10 | 6 |
Madeira in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
8. Alicante, Spain
View of the beach in Alicante from Santa Barbara Castle
Alicante and the entire Costa Blanca region are already popular summer destinations in Spain, but the weather stays fairly mild and warm even in winter.
While the average high temperature in Alicante between December and February stays at around 17-18°C, the great thing about the climate here is that it rains a lot less compared to the other destinations on this list.
The amount of rain is similar only to the Canary Islands, but considerably less than in any other place on this list, which is why we consider Alicante to be a great warm winter destination during the European winter. Alicante is also among our recommendations as one of the best places to get some winter sun in Spain.
Alicante | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 17.7 (63.9) | 7.4 (45.3) | 22 (0.87) | 4 | 5 |
January | 17.0 (62.6) | 6.7 (44.1) | 21 (0.83) | 4 | 6 |
February | 17.6 (63.7) | 7.1 (44.8) | 20 (0.79) | 3 | 6 |
Alicante in winter -December, January, February
- Warmest month: December & February
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
9.
Malta
La Valetta, Malta
Of course, we couldn’t talk about warm weather in winter in Europe without mentioning the tiny island of Malta.
Malta enjoys a Mediterranean climate, which means mild winters, with temperatures around 15°C to 19°C during the daytime, depending on the month.
Although not as warm as some of the other destinations mentioned before, the weather is still warm enough to allow for city-breaks and visiting, as there are lots of cool places to see on the island.
There’s more to Malta than being a beach destination and the winter season is a great time to explore its territory, without bumping into tourists at all times.
Malta has around 3000 hours of sun per year, which almost guarantees a sunny holiday, even though the temperatures may not be as high as in the previous destinations mentioned.
Malta | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 17. 1 (62.8) | 11.6 (52.9) | 109 (4.3) | 10 | 5 |
January | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.9 (49.8) | 99 (3.88) | 10 | 6 |
February | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.4 (48.9) | 60 (2.37) | 7 | 6 |
Malta in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
10. Sicily, Italy
View of snowy Mount Etna from Catania, Sicily
Sicily is a popular beach destination in summer, but for those interested in history and sightseeing, winter is still a great season to come for a visit.
While the temperatures are the lowest on this list, you can still enjoy comfortable temperatures of around 16 – 18°C during the daytime, which is pretty good for the European winter.
Just come with moderate expectations in terms of sun hours, as the average is of 4 hours of sunshine per day, for December, January and February.
Sicily | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 16.8 (62.2) | 6.7 (44.1) | 86 (3.38) | 9 | 4 |
January | 15.8 (60.4) | 5.3 (41.5) | 75 (2.94) | 9 | 4 |
February | 16.4 (61.5) | 5.4 (41.7) | 53 (2.07) | 7 | 4 |
Sicily in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December & February
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: very similar between all winter months
Warmest places in Europe in December: TENERIFE and GRAN CANARIA
View of the ocean in Gran Canaria, one of the hottest destinations in December in Europe
If you’re looking for warm places in Europe in December, then take a look at our list below. You should especially take Spain and Cyprus into consideration if you’re searching for warm European countries in December.
Besides the Canary Islands, which form is an archipelago that is part of Spain, there aren’t many good chances to find hot weather in December in Europe. Since these islands are located so close to the African continent, they enjoy a mild climate, considered by many as the best climate in the world.
Info about the weather in December in the Canary Islands
- Warmest weather vacations in December in Europe: Tenerife & Gran Canaria
- Least amount of rain in December: Fuerteventura
- Where to go in December in Europe for sun: All four Canary Islands & Limassol, Cyprus
December | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
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Malaga, Spain | 17. 5 (63.5) | 8.9 (48) | 100 (3.94) | 7 | 5 |
Limassol, Cyprus | 18.9 (66) | 10.1 (50.2) | 100 (3.93) | 9 | 6 |
Madeira, Portugal | 20.7 (69.3) | 15 (59) | 115 (4.53) | 13 | 5 |
Alicante, Spain | 17.7 (63.9) | 7.4 (45.3) | 22 (0.87) | 4 | 5 |
Malta | 17.1 (62.8) | 11.6 (52.9) | 109 (4.3) | 10 | 5 |
Sicily, Italy | 16.8 (62.2) | 6.7 (44.1) | 86 (3.38) | 9 | 4 |
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | 22 (71.6) | 15.9 (60.6) | 26 (1.02) | 3 | 6 |
Lanzarote, Canary Islands | 21. 8 (71.2) | 15.4 (59.7) | 29 (1.15) | 5 | 6 |
Tenerife, Canary Islands | 22.8 (73) | 16.5 (61.7) | 30 (1.19) | 4 | 6 |
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 22.2 (72) | 16.2 (61.2) | 31 (1.22) | 5 | 6 |
Warmest place in Europe in January: TENERIFE
A hot day in January at Siam Park in Tenerife, our favorite winter place for a warm trip
Most places in Europe are under heavy snow in the first month of the year, but not the ones we recommend to you. Here’s a list of warm destinations in January in Europe.
Info about the weather in January in the Canary Islands
- Where is hot in January in Europe: Tenerife
- Least amount of rain in January: Fuerteventura
- The sunniest place in Europe in January: Lanzarote
January | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
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Malaga, Spain | 16. 8 (62.2) | 7.4 (45.3) | 69 (2.72) | 6 | 6 |
Limassol, Cyprus | 17.6 (63.7) | 8.8 (47.8) | 87 (3.41) | 9 | 6 |
Madeira, Portugal | 19.7 (67.5) | 13.7 (56.7) | 74 (2.92) | 12 | 5 |
Alicante, Spain | 17 (62.6) | 6.7 (44.1) | 21 (0.83) | 4 | 6 |
Malta | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.9 (49.8) | 99 (3.88) | 10 | 6 |
Sicily, Italy | 15.8 (60.4) | 5.3 (41.5) | 75 (2.94) | 9 | 4 |
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | 20.6 (69.1) | 14.7 (58.5) | 14 (0.55) | 3 | 6 |
Lanzarote, Canary Islands | 20. 7 (69.3) | 14 (57.2) | 17 (0.65) | 3 | 7 |
Tenerife, Canary Islands | 21.7 (71.1) | 15.2 (59.4) | 17 (0.65) | 2 | 6 |
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 20.8 (69.4) | 15 (59) | 25 (0.98) | 3 | 6 |
Warmest places in Europe in February: TENERIFE and FUERTEVENTURA
Fuerteventura is one of our top recommendations if you’re wondering where to go in February for some winter sun
Thinking of spending Valentine’s Day in a warm destination? Generally speaking, you don’t really have many options if you want to find a place with a warm climate in February in Europe. Just like in the previous months, the Canary Islands are your best bet to escape the winter boots and heavy coats. So if you want to stay within European borders, these are your best options for hot and nice weather in Europe in February.
Info about the weather in February in the Canary Islands
- Warm European places in February: Tenerife (and the rest of the Canaries)
- Least amount of rain in February: Fuerteventura
- Where is sunny in February in Europe: All 4 Canary Islands & Limassol, Cyprus
February | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
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Malaga, Spain | 17.7 (63.9) | 8.2 (46.8) | 60 (2.36) | 5 | 6 |
Limassol, Cyprus | 17.8 (64) | 8.5 (47.3) | 67 (2.63) | 7 | 7 |
Madeira, Portugal | 19. 7 (67.5) | 13.4 (56.1) | 83 (3.27) | 10 | 6 |
Alicante, Spain | 17.6 (63.7) | 7.1 (44.8) | 20 (0.79) | 3 | 6 |
Malta | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.4 (48.9) | 60 (2.37) | 7 | 6 |
Sicily, Italy | 16.4 (61.5) | 5.4 (41.7) | 53 (2.07) | 7 | 4 |
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | 21 (69.8) | 14.8 (58.6) | 16 (0.63) | 2 | 7 |
Lanzarote, Canary Islands | 21.3 (70.3) | 14.3 (57.7) | 18 (0.72) | 3 | 7 |
Tenerife, Canary Islands | 22 (71.6) | 15 (59) | 20 (0.78) | 2 | 7 |
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 21. 2 (70.2) | 15 (59) | 24 (0.94) | 3 | 7 |
It’s true that when most people think of visiting Europe in winter, they think of ski vacations, heavy snow, Christmas markets in Germany, the Swiss Alps and other similar images.
But as you can see, even in Europe you can find some places where you can escape the cold weather and the snow, without having to travel too far. The Canary Islands, although not geographically part of the European continent, is the most accessible hot destination for winter sun in Europe, and if it’s your first time visiting the Canaries, we would recommend choosing one of the 4 larger islands: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura or Lanzarote.
10 Warmest Places in Europe in Winter
Tenerife is one of the best destinations for a warm winter holiday in Europe
Winter in Europe usually means low temperatures and snow, depending on the country that you’re planning to visit.
However, if you’re not a fan of snow and cold winter weather, there are still a few places in Europe where the temperatures are mild and the weather allows for visitors to enjoy some much-needed winter sun.
- Winter sun in Europe: 10 hottest places and countries in Europe in winter
- 1. Tenerife, Canary Islands
- 2. Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
- 2. Lanzarote, Canary Islands
- 4. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
- 5. Malaga, Spain
- 6. Limassol, Cyprus
- 7. Madeira, Portugal
- 8. Alicante, Spain
- 9. Malta
- 10. Sicily, Italy
- Warmest places in Europe in December: TENERIFE and GRAN CANARIA
- Warmest place in Europe in January: TENERIFE
- Warmest places in Europe in February: TENERIFE and FUERTEVENTURA
Winter sun in Europe: 10 hottest places and countries in Europe in winter
We know that some people, ourselves included, are desperately looking for a bit of warm winter weather somewhere in Europe. And if that place happens to be somewhere near the beach or the sea, that is even better!
There are a few places where you can travel if you want to find the best winter weather in Europe and we have several recommendations, depending on how you plan to spend your time: relaxing on the beach, hiking or sightseeing and discovering places full of history.
So, this is our list of recommendations for the sunniest places in Europe in winter and also the best winter beaches in Europe, where you can sunbathe and even swim. Remember that UV protection is still necessary even when sunbathing in winter, so don’t forget about protecting your skin!
The Canary Islands – the hottest place to visit in Europe in winter, from December to February
The Canary Islands have one of the best climates in the world and here you can enjoy a day on the beach and a swim in the ocean at any time of the year. The Canary Islands are part of Spain, so you can travel here just as you would to any other part of Spain.
1. Tenerife, Canary Islands
A photo from the north of Tenerife in December at Playa de las Teresitas
If you haven’t been visited any of Canaries and you don’t have a favorite yet, we would recommend choosing Tenerife or Gran Canaria as the best places for a winter break.
The south of Tenerife is considerably hotter and sunnier than the north during the winter season, so for a warm holiday, we recommend staying around the areas of Los Cristianos, Playa de Las Americas, Costa Adeje up to Puerto Santiago and Los Gigantes.
Tenerife South has a warmer climate compared to the north of the island, which is why most of the tourist resorts are concentrated here. Temperatures still rise above 20°C on most days and you can see more photos of Tenerife in December, to get a better sense of how the weather usually is.
Tenerife | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 22. 8 (73.0) | 16.5 (61.7) | 30 (1.19) | 4 | 6 |
January | 21.7 (71.1) | 15.2 (59.4) | 17 (0.65) | 2 | 6 |
February | 22.0 (71.6) | 15.0 (59.0) | 20 (0.78) | 2 | 7 |
Tenerife in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Least amount of rain: January
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
2. Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Explore the magical sand dunes of Fuerteventura
The Canary Islands are located very close to the coast of Morocco, with Fuerteventura being the closest island to the African continent.
Winters in Fuerteventura are hot enough to allow for sunbathing and swimming in the ocean, although some people might find the ocean a bit too cold. … that’s why many places have heated pools during the winter months!
Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste are the most popular resorts in Fuerteventura, but the south part of the island has some incredible beaches and it sometimes gets a bit more sun during the winter months, so you could also consider booking a holiday to Costa Calma or Morro Jable.
Fuerteventura | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 22.0 (71.6) | 15.9 (60.6) | 26 (1.02) | 3 | 6 |
January | 20.6 (69.1) | 14.7 (58.5) | 14 (0.55) | 3 | 6 |
February | 21.0 (69.8) | 14.8 (58.6) | 16 (0.63) | 2 | 7 |
Fuerteventura in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
- Least amount of rain: January
2.
Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Papagayo beach is the most famous beach in Lanzarote
Winter is considered as high season in the Canary Islands, due to the fact that many people from the north of Europe and the UK come here to live for a few months between December and March or April, enjoying the winter sun and hot temperatures of the Canaries.
Except for the very north of Lanzarote and the higher areas like Haria, all of Lanzarote’s resorts enjoy beautiful weather in winter, perfect for sunbathing most of the time. Playa Blanca would be our recommendation for winter as it gets less wind compared to the other resorts, but our all-time favorite resort in Lanzarote is Puerto del Carmen, due to the vibrant atmosphere and nightlife.
Lanzarote | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 21. 8 (71.2) | 15.4 (59.7) | 29 (1.15) | 5 | 6 |
January | 20.7 (69.3) | 14.0 (57.2) | 17 (0.65) | 3 | 7 |
February | 21.3 (70.3) | 14.3 (57.7) | 18 (0.72) | 3 | 7 |
Lanzarote in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
4. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
The south of Gran Canaria is probably the hottest place in Europe from December, to January and February
If you want to know more about the weather in the archipelago, you can read our article about the warmest Canary Island, but keep in mind that all the islands enjoy great weather and the differences are not huge, so you should choose in accordance with what you’d like to do and see during your time spent there.
The south of Gran Canaria is definitely hotter than the north, so if winter sun is what’s you’re after, you should look for accommodation around the areas of Maspalomas and Puerto Rico, instead of Las Palmas and the mountainous regions.
Gran Canaria | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 22.2 (72.0) | 16.2 (61.2) | 31 (1.22) | 5 | 6 |
January | 20.8 (69.4) | 15.0 (59.0) | 25 (0.98) | 3 | 6 |
February | 21.2 (70.2) | 15.0 (59.0) | 24 (0.94) | 3 | 7 |
Gran Canaria in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Least rainy days: January & February
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
Although the Canary Islands are the hottest place to visit in Europe in winter, you can still get the odd rainy days or even a few days of calima, a phenomenon where hot sand dust comes from the Sahara Desert and stays suspended in the air (the days can be very hot during the calima and it can be hard to breathe, due to the sand in the air).
Depending on what activities you prefer during a holiday, you can look here and decide which Canary Island you should visit.
5. Malaga, Spain
Alcazaba de Malaga on a sunny winter’s day
The south of Spain enjoys sunny and beautiful weather all year round, with temperatures still reaching 18°C to 20°C in December in Malaga.
Although it may not be warm enough to lounge on the beach or swim, it’s still warm enough to walk around without freezing to death, while still enjoying outdoor dining when the sun is out.
Visiting Malaga during winter means fewer tourists compared to the summer months, better prices for flights and accommodation and less crowded attractions. You could rent a car and do a tour of the region, hitting Seville, Cordoba, Cadiz, Ronda, and even Gibraltar.
Out of all the winter months in Malaga, February seems to be the best choice, with the highest average high temperature of 17.7°C (63.9 °F) and only 60 mm of rain, spread over the course of 5 days. However, there are no big differences in terms of temperatures, but December tends to get the most rain, up to 100 mm for the entire month.
Malaga | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 17.5 (63.5) | 8.9 (48.0) | 100 (3.94) | 7 | 5 |
January | 16.8 (62.2) | 7.4 (45.3) | 69 (2.72) | 6 | 6 |
February | 17.7 (63.9) | 8.2 (46.8) | 60 (2.36) | 5 | 6 |
Malaga in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December & February
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
6.
Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus
Cyprus has a subtropical climate, which means mild winters on the coast, although it is possible to see some snowfalls in the Troodos Mountains.
In the daytime, temperatures can still reach 19°C – 20°C in December and even in January and February, which means that you can leave your thick coat at home and just bring a light jacket for the evenings.
Although Limassol is most popular in summer, you can still travel here for a winter break or to spend Christmas or New Year’s Eve on the island. Cyprus is one of the hottest places in Europe during winter, with over 3200 annual hours of sunshine on the coast.
The most popular tourist destinations in Cyprus are Paphos, Limassol and Aya Napa.
Cyprus is a place full of culture and history, so there are lots to see if you want to go out and explore, or you could just book a nice hotel and soak up some winter sun by the pool.
In the spring there’s also a nice carnival festival in Limassol, which is very popular in Cyprus.
Limassol | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 18.9 (66.0) | 10.1 (50.2) | 100 (3.93) | 9 | 6 |
January | 17.6 (63.7) | 8.8 (47.8) | 87 (3.41) | 9 | 6 |
February | 17.8 (64.0) | 8.5 (47.3) | 67 (2.63) | 7 | 7 |
Limassol in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
7. Madeira, Portugal
You can still get sunny days like this in Madeira in winter
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean, just 250 miles north of Tenerife.
Madeira has a Mediterranean climate, although the weather can differ from one island to another and even from one part of the island to the other, just like in the Canary Islands.
In the mountains of Madeira, you can expect snow during the winter months and also rain, which mostly falls between October and April.
Out of all the destinations in our article, Madeira is the one that gets the most rain in December, with around 13 wet days per month.
Even so, Madeira still is one of the best and warmest tourist destinations in Europe in winter, because temperatures still rise above 20°C during the day (especially in December), which means you’ll be able to walk around wearing just a T-shirt.
The best time to visit Madeira during winter is for New Year’s Eve when the island hosts the largest fireworks show in the world, an event which you should see at least once in your lifetime.
Madeira | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 20. 7 (69.3) | 15 (59.0) | 115 (4.53) | 13 | 5 |
January | 19.7 (67.5) | 13.7 (56.7) | 74 (2.92) | 12 | 5 |
February | 19.7 (67.5) | 13.4 (56.1) | 83 (3.27) | 10 | 6 |
Madeira in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
8. Alicante, Spain
View of the beach in Alicante from Santa Barbara Castle
Alicante and the entire Costa Blanca region are already popular summer destinations in Spain, but the weather stays fairly mild and warm even in winter.
While the average high temperature in Alicante between December and February stays at around 17-18°C, the great thing about the climate here is that it rains a lot less compared to the other destinations on this list.
The amount of rain is similar only to the Canary Islands, but considerably less than in any other place on this list, which is why we consider Alicante to be a great warm winter destination during the European winter. Alicante is also among our recommendations as one of the best places to get some winter sun in Spain.
Alicante | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 17.7 (63.9) | 7.4 (45.3) | 22 (0.87) | 4 | 5 |
January | 17.0 (62.6) | 6.7 (44.1) | 21 (0.83) | 4 | 6 |
February | 17.6 (63.7) | 7.1 (44.8) | 20 (0.79) | 3 | 6 |
Alicante in winter -December, January, February
- Warmest month: December & February
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
9.
Malta
La Valetta, Malta
Of course, we couldn’t talk about warm weather in winter in Europe without mentioning the tiny island of Malta.
Malta enjoys a Mediterranean climate, which means mild winters, with temperatures around 15°C to 19°C during the daytime, depending on the month.
Although not as warm as some of the other destinations mentioned before, the weather is still warm enough to allow for city-breaks and visiting, as there are lots of cool places to see on the island.
There’s more to Malta than being a beach destination and the winter season is a great time to explore its territory, without bumping into tourists at all times.
Malta has around 3000 hours of sun per year, which almost guarantees a sunny holiday, even though the temperatures may not be as high as in the previous destinations mentioned.
Malta | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 17. 1 (62.8) | 11.6 (52.9) | 109 (4.3) | 10 | 5 |
January | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.9 (49.8) | 99 (3.88) | 10 | 6 |
February | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.4 (48.9) | 60 (2.37) | 7 | 6 |
Malta in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
10. Sicily, Italy
View of snowy Mount Etna from Catania, Sicily
Sicily is a popular beach destination in summer, but for those interested in history and sightseeing, winter is still a great season to come for a visit.
While the temperatures are the lowest on this list, you can still enjoy comfortable temperatures of around 16 – 18°C during the daytime, which is pretty good for the European winter.
Just come with moderate expectations in terms of sun hours, as the average is of 4 hours of sunshine per day, for December, January and February.
Sicily | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 16.8 (62.2) | 6.7 (44.1) | 86 (3.38) | 9 | 4 |
January | 15.8 (60.4) | 5.3 (41.5) | 75 (2.94) | 9 | 4 |
February | 16.4 (61.5) | 5.4 (41.7) | 53 (2.07) | 7 | 4 |
Sicily in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December & February
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: very similar between all winter months
Warmest places in Europe in December: TENERIFE and GRAN CANARIA
View of the ocean in Gran Canaria, one of the hottest destinations in December in Europe
If you’re looking for warm places in Europe in December, then take a look at our list below. You should especially take Spain and Cyprus into consideration if you’re searching for warm European countries in December.
Besides the Canary Islands, which form is an archipelago that is part of Spain, there aren’t many good chances to find hot weather in December in Europe. Since these islands are located so close to the African continent, they enjoy a mild climate, considered by many as the best climate in the world.
Info about the weather in December in the Canary Islands
- Warmest weather vacations in December in Europe: Tenerife & Gran Canaria
- Least amount of rain in December: Fuerteventura
- Where to go in December in Europe for sun: All four Canary Islands & Limassol, Cyprus
December | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malaga, Spain | 17. 5 (63.5) | 8.9 (48) | 100 (3.94) | 7 | 5 |
Limassol, Cyprus | 18.9 (66) | 10.1 (50.2) | 100 (3.93) | 9 | 6 |
Madeira, Portugal | 20.7 (69.3) | 15 (59) | 115 (4.53) | 13 | 5 |
Alicante, Spain | 17.7 (63.9) | 7.4 (45.3) | 22 (0.87) | 4 | 5 |
Malta | 17.1 (62.8) | 11.6 (52.9) | 109 (4.3) | 10 | 5 |
Sicily, Italy | 16.8 (62.2) | 6.7 (44.1) | 86 (3.38) | 9 | 4 |
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | 22 (71.6) | 15.9 (60.6) | 26 (1.02) | 3 | 6 |
Lanzarote, Canary Islands | 21. 8 (71.2) | 15.4 (59.7) | 29 (1.15) | 5 | 6 |
Tenerife, Canary Islands | 22.8 (73) | 16.5 (61.7) | 30 (1.19) | 4 | 6 |
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 22.2 (72) | 16.2 (61.2) | 31 (1.22) | 5 | 6 |
Warmest place in Europe in January: TENERIFE
A hot day in January at Siam Park in Tenerife, our favorite winter place for a warm trip
Most places in Europe are under heavy snow in the first month of the year, but not the ones we recommend to you. Here’s a list of warm destinations in January in Europe.
Info about the weather in January in the Canary Islands
- Where is hot in January in Europe: Tenerife
- Least amount of rain in January: Fuerteventura
- The sunniest place in Europe in January: Lanzarote
January | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malaga, Spain | 16. 8 (62.2) | 7.4 (45.3) | 69 (2.72) | 6 | 6 |
Limassol, Cyprus | 17.6 (63.7) | 8.8 (47.8) | 87 (3.41) | 9 | 6 |
Madeira, Portugal | 19.7 (67.5) | 13.7 (56.7) | 74 (2.92) | 12 | 5 |
Alicante, Spain | 17 (62.6) | 6.7 (44.1) | 21 (0.83) | 4 | 6 |
Malta | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.9 (49.8) | 99 (3.88) | 10 | 6 |
Sicily, Italy | 15.8 (60.4) | 5.3 (41.5) | 75 (2.94) | 9 | 4 |
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | 20.6 (69.1) | 14.7 (58.5) | 14 (0.55) | 3 | 6 |
Lanzarote, Canary Islands | 20. 7 (69.3) | 14 (57.2) | 17 (0.65) | 3 | 7 |
Tenerife, Canary Islands | 21.7 (71.1) | 15.2 (59.4) | 17 (0.65) | 2 | 6 |
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 20.8 (69.4) | 15 (59) | 25 (0.98) | 3 | 6 |
Warmest places in Europe in February: TENERIFE and FUERTEVENTURA
Fuerteventura is one of our top recommendations if you’re wondering where to go in February for some winter sun
Thinking of spending Valentine’s Day in a warm destination? Generally speaking, you don’t really have many options if you want to find a place with a warm climate in February in Europe. Just like in the previous months, the Canary Islands are your best bet to escape the winter boots and heavy coats. So if you want to stay within European borders, these are your best options for hot and nice weather in Europe in February.
Info about the weather in February in the Canary Islands
- Warm European places in February: Tenerife (and the rest of the Canaries)
- Least amount of rain in February: Fuerteventura
- Where is sunny in February in Europe: All 4 Canary Islands & Limassol, Cyprus
February | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malaga, Spain | 17.7 (63.9) | 8.2 (46.8) | 60 (2.36) | 5 | 6 |
Limassol, Cyprus | 17.8 (64) | 8.5 (47.3) | 67 (2.63) | 7 | 7 |
Madeira, Portugal | 19. 7 (67.5) | 13.4 (56.1) | 83 (3.27) | 10 | 6 |
Alicante, Spain | 17.6 (63.7) | 7.1 (44.8) | 20 (0.79) | 3 | 6 |
Malta | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.4 (48.9) | 60 (2.37) | 7 | 6 |
Sicily, Italy | 16.4 (61.5) | 5.4 (41.7) | 53 (2.07) | 7 | 4 |
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | 21 (69.8) | 14.8 (58.6) | 16 (0.63) | 2 | 7 |
Lanzarote, Canary Islands | 21.3 (70.3) | 14.3 (57.7) | 18 (0.72) | 3 | 7 |
Tenerife, Canary Islands | 22 (71.6) | 15 (59) | 20 (0.78) | 2 | 7 |
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 21. 2 (70.2) | 15 (59) | 24 (0.94) | 3 | 7 |
It’s true that when most people think of visiting Europe in winter, they think of ski vacations, heavy snow, Christmas markets in Germany, the Swiss Alps and other similar images.
But as you can see, even in Europe you can find some places where you can escape the cold weather and the snow, without having to travel too far. The Canary Islands, although not geographically part of the European continent, is the most accessible hot destination for winter sun in Europe, and if it’s your first time visiting the Canaries, we would recommend choosing one of the 4 larger islands: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura or Lanzarote.
10 Warmest Places in Europe in Winter
Tenerife is one of the best destinations for a warm winter holiday in Europe
Winter in Europe usually means low temperatures and snow, depending on the country that you’re planning to visit.
However, if you’re not a fan of snow and cold winter weather, there are still a few places in Europe where the temperatures are mild and the weather allows for visitors to enjoy some much-needed winter sun.
- Winter sun in Europe: 10 hottest places and countries in Europe in winter
- 1. Tenerife, Canary Islands
- 2. Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
- 2. Lanzarote, Canary Islands
- 4. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
- 5. Malaga, Spain
- 6. Limassol, Cyprus
- 7. Madeira, Portugal
- 8. Alicante, Spain
- 9. Malta
- 10. Sicily, Italy
- Warmest places in Europe in December: TENERIFE and GRAN CANARIA
- Warmest place in Europe in January: TENERIFE
- Warmest places in Europe in February: TENERIFE and FUERTEVENTURA
Winter sun in Europe: 10 hottest places and countries in Europe in winter
We know that some people, ourselves included, are desperately looking for a bit of warm winter weather somewhere in Europe. And if that place happens to be somewhere near the beach or the sea, that is even better!
There are a few places where you can travel if you want to find the best winter weather in Europe and we have several recommendations, depending on how you plan to spend your time: relaxing on the beach, hiking or sightseeing and discovering places full of history.
So, this is our list of recommendations for the sunniest places in Europe in winter and also the best winter beaches in Europe, where you can sunbathe and even swim. Remember that UV protection is still necessary even when sunbathing in winter, so don’t forget about protecting your skin!
The Canary Islands – the hottest place to visit in Europe in winter, from December to February
The Canary Islands have one of the best climates in the world and here you can enjoy a day on the beach and a swim in the ocean at any time of the year. The Canary Islands are part of Spain, so you can travel here just as you would to any other part of Spain.
1. Tenerife, Canary Islands
A photo from the north of Tenerife in December at Playa de las Teresitas
If you haven’t been visited any of Canaries and you don’t have a favorite yet, we would recommend choosing Tenerife or Gran Canaria as the best places for a winter break.
The south of Tenerife is considerably hotter and sunnier than the north during the winter season, so for a warm holiday, we recommend staying around the areas of Los Cristianos, Playa de Las Americas, Costa Adeje up to Puerto Santiago and Los Gigantes.
Tenerife South has a warmer climate compared to the north of the island, which is why most of the tourist resorts are concentrated here. Temperatures still rise above 20°C on most days and you can see more photos of Tenerife in December, to get a better sense of how the weather usually is.
Tenerife | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 22. 8 (73.0) | 16.5 (61.7) | 30 (1.19) | 4 | 6 |
January | 21.7 (71.1) | 15.2 (59.4) | 17 (0.65) | 2 | 6 |
February | 22.0 (71.6) | 15.0 (59.0) | 20 (0.78) | 2 | 7 |
Tenerife in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Least amount of rain: January
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
2. Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Explore the magical sand dunes of Fuerteventura
The Canary Islands are located very close to the coast of Morocco, with Fuerteventura being the closest island to the African continent.
Winters in Fuerteventura are hot enough to allow for sunbathing and swimming in the ocean, although some people might find the ocean a bit too cold. … that’s why many places have heated pools during the winter months!
Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste are the most popular resorts in Fuerteventura, but the south part of the island has some incredible beaches and it sometimes gets a bit more sun during the winter months, so you could also consider booking a holiday to Costa Calma or Morro Jable.
Fuerteventura | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 22.0 (71.6) | 15.9 (60.6) | 26 (1.02) | 3 | 6 |
January | 20.6 (69.1) | 14.7 (58.5) | 14 (0.55) | 3 | 6 |
February | 21.0 (69.8) | 14.8 (58.6) | 16 (0.63) | 2 | 7 |
Fuerteventura in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
- Least amount of rain: January
2.
Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Papagayo beach is the most famous beach in Lanzarote
Winter is considered as high season in the Canary Islands, due to the fact that many people from the north of Europe and the UK come here to live for a few months between December and March or April, enjoying the winter sun and hot temperatures of the Canaries.
Except for the very north of Lanzarote and the higher areas like Haria, all of Lanzarote’s resorts enjoy beautiful weather in winter, perfect for sunbathing most of the time. Playa Blanca would be our recommendation for winter as it gets less wind compared to the other resorts, but our all-time favorite resort in Lanzarote is Puerto del Carmen, due to the vibrant atmosphere and nightlife.
Lanzarote | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 21. 8 (71.2) | 15.4 (59.7) | 29 (1.15) | 5 | 6 |
January | 20.7 (69.3) | 14.0 (57.2) | 17 (0.65) | 3 | 7 |
February | 21.3 (70.3) | 14.3 (57.7) | 18 (0.72) | 3 | 7 |
Lanzarote in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
4. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
The south of Gran Canaria is probably the hottest place in Europe from December, to January and February
If you want to know more about the weather in the archipelago, you can read our article about the warmest Canary Island, but keep in mind that all the islands enjoy great weather and the differences are not huge, so you should choose in accordance with what you’d like to do and see during your time spent there.
The south of Gran Canaria is definitely hotter than the north, so if winter sun is what’s you’re after, you should look for accommodation around the areas of Maspalomas and Puerto Rico, instead of Las Palmas and the mountainous regions.
Gran Canaria | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 22.2 (72.0) | 16.2 (61.2) | 31 (1.22) | 5 | 6 |
January | 20.8 (69.4) | 15.0 (59.0) | 25 (0.98) | 3 | 6 |
February | 21.2 (70.2) | 15.0 (59.0) | 24 (0.94) | 3 | 7 |
Gran Canaria in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Least rainy days: January & February
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
Although the Canary Islands are the hottest place to visit in Europe in winter, you can still get the odd rainy days or even a few days of calima, a phenomenon where hot sand dust comes from the Sahara Desert and stays suspended in the air (the days can be very hot during the calima and it can be hard to breathe, due to the sand in the air).
Depending on what activities you prefer during a holiday, you can look here and decide which Canary Island you should visit.
5. Malaga, Spain
Alcazaba de Malaga on a sunny winter’s day
The south of Spain enjoys sunny and beautiful weather all year round, with temperatures still reaching 18°C to 20°C in December in Malaga.
Although it may not be warm enough to lounge on the beach or swim, it’s still warm enough to walk around without freezing to death, while still enjoying outdoor dining when the sun is out.
Visiting Malaga during winter means fewer tourists compared to the summer months, better prices for flights and accommodation and less crowded attractions. You could rent a car and do a tour of the region, hitting Seville, Cordoba, Cadiz, Ronda, and even Gibraltar.
Out of all the winter months in Malaga, February seems to be the best choice, with the highest average high temperature of 17.7°C (63.9 °F) and only 60 mm of rain, spread over the course of 5 days. However, there are no big differences in terms of temperatures, but December tends to get the most rain, up to 100 mm for the entire month.
Malaga | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 17.5 (63.5) | 8.9 (48.0) | 100 (3.94) | 7 | 5 |
January | 16.8 (62.2) | 7.4 (45.3) | 69 (2.72) | 6 | 6 |
February | 17.7 (63.9) | 8.2 (46.8) | 60 (2.36) | 5 | 6 |
Malaga in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December & February
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
6.
Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus
Cyprus has a subtropical climate, which means mild winters on the coast, although it is possible to see some snowfalls in the Troodos Mountains.
In the daytime, temperatures can still reach 19°C – 20°C in December and even in January and February, which means that you can leave your thick coat at home and just bring a light jacket for the evenings.
Although Limassol is most popular in summer, you can still travel here for a winter break or to spend Christmas or New Year’s Eve on the island. Cyprus is one of the hottest places in Europe during winter, with over 3200 annual hours of sunshine on the coast.
The most popular tourist destinations in Cyprus are Paphos, Limassol and Aya Napa.
Cyprus is a place full of culture and history, so there are lots to see if you want to go out and explore, or you could just book a nice hotel and soak up some winter sun by the pool.
In the spring there’s also a nice carnival festival in Limassol, which is very popular in Cyprus.
Limassol | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 18.9 (66.0) | 10.1 (50.2) | 100 (3.93) | 9 | 6 |
January | 17.6 (63.7) | 8.8 (47.8) | 87 (3.41) | 9 | 6 |
February | 17.8 (64.0) | 8.5 (47.3) | 67 (2.63) | 7 | 7 |
Limassol in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
7. Madeira, Portugal
You can still get sunny days like this in Madeira in winter
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean, just 250 miles north of Tenerife.
Madeira has a Mediterranean climate, although the weather can differ from one island to another and even from one part of the island to the other, just like in the Canary Islands.
In the mountains of Madeira, you can expect snow during the winter months and also rain, which mostly falls between October and April.
Out of all the destinations in our article, Madeira is the one that gets the most rain in December, with around 13 wet days per month.
Even so, Madeira still is one of the best and warmest tourist destinations in Europe in winter, because temperatures still rise above 20°C during the day (especially in December), which means you’ll be able to walk around wearing just a T-shirt.
The best time to visit Madeira during winter is for New Year’s Eve when the island hosts the largest fireworks show in the world, an event which you should see at least once in your lifetime.
Madeira | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 20. 7 (69.3) | 15 (59.0) | 115 (4.53) | 13 | 5 |
January | 19.7 (67.5) | 13.7 (56.7) | 74 (2.92) | 12 | 5 |
February | 19.7 (67.5) | 13.4 (56.1) | 83 (3.27) | 10 | 6 |
Madeira in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: February
8. Alicante, Spain
View of the beach in Alicante from Santa Barbara Castle
Alicante and the entire Costa Blanca region are already popular summer destinations in Spain, but the weather stays fairly mild and warm even in winter.
While the average high temperature in Alicante between December and February stays at around 17-18°C, the great thing about the climate here is that it rains a lot less compared to the other destinations on this list.
The amount of rain is similar only to the Canary Islands, but considerably less than in any other place on this list, which is why we consider Alicante to be a great warm winter destination during the European winter. Alicante is also among our recommendations as one of the best places to get some winter sun in Spain.
Alicante | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 17.7 (63.9) | 7.4 (45.3) | 22 (0.87) | 4 | 5 |
January | 17.0 (62.6) | 6.7 (44.1) | 21 (0.83) | 4 | 6 |
February | 17.6 (63.7) | 7.1 (44.8) | 20 (0.79) | 3 | 6 |
Alicante in winter -December, January, February
- Warmest month: December & February
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
9.
Malta
La Valetta, Malta
Of course, we couldn’t talk about warm weather in winter in Europe without mentioning the tiny island of Malta.
Malta enjoys a Mediterranean climate, which means mild winters, with temperatures around 15°C to 19°C during the daytime, depending on the month.
Although not as warm as some of the other destinations mentioned before, the weather is still warm enough to allow for city-breaks and visiting, as there are lots of cool places to see on the island.
There’s more to Malta than being a beach destination and the winter season is a great time to explore its territory, without bumping into tourists at all times.
Malta has around 3000 hours of sun per year, which almost guarantees a sunny holiday, even though the temperatures may not be as high as in the previous destinations mentioned.
Malta | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 17. 1 (62.8) | 11.6 (52.9) | 109 (4.3) | 10 | 5 |
January | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.9 (49.8) | 99 (3.88) | 10 | 6 |
February | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.4 (48.9) | 60 (2.37) | 7 | 6 |
Malta in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: January & February
10. Sicily, Italy
View of snowy Mount Etna from Catania, Sicily
Sicily is a popular beach destination in summer, but for those interested in history and sightseeing, winter is still a great season to come for a visit.
While the temperatures are the lowest on this list, you can still enjoy comfortable temperatures of around 16 – 18°C during the daytime, which is pretty good for the European winter.
Just come with moderate expectations in terms of sun hours, as the average is of 4 hours of sunshine per day, for December, January and February.
Sicily | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December | 16.8 (62.2) | 6.7 (44.1) | 86 (3.38) | 9 | 4 |
January | 15.8 (60.4) | 5.3 (41.5) | 75 (2.94) | 9 | 4 |
February | 16.4 (61.5) | 5.4 (41.7) | 53 (2.07) | 7 | 4 |
Sicily in winter – December, January, February
- Warmest month: December & February
- Most amount of rain: December
- Most hours of sunshine per day: very similar between all winter months
Warmest places in Europe in December: TENERIFE and GRAN CANARIA
View of the ocean in Gran Canaria, one of the hottest destinations in December in Europe
If you’re looking for warm places in Europe in December, then take a look at our list below. You should especially take Spain and Cyprus into consideration if you’re searching for warm European countries in December.
Besides the Canary Islands, which form is an archipelago that is part of Spain, there aren’t many good chances to find hot weather in December in Europe. Since these islands are located so close to the African continent, they enjoy a mild climate, considered by many as the best climate in the world.
Info about the weather in December in the Canary Islands
- Warmest weather vacations in December in Europe: Tenerife & Gran Canaria
- Least amount of rain in December: Fuerteventura
- Where to go in December in Europe for sun: All four Canary Islands & Limassol, Cyprus
December | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malaga, Spain | 17. 5 (63.5) | 8.9 (48) | 100 (3.94) | 7 | 5 |
Limassol, Cyprus | 18.9 (66) | 10.1 (50.2) | 100 (3.93) | 9 | 6 |
Madeira, Portugal | 20.7 (69.3) | 15 (59) | 115 (4.53) | 13 | 5 |
Alicante, Spain | 17.7 (63.9) | 7.4 (45.3) | 22 (0.87) | 4 | 5 |
Malta | 17.1 (62.8) | 11.6 (52.9) | 109 (4.3) | 10 | 5 |
Sicily, Italy | 16.8 (62.2) | 6.7 (44.1) | 86 (3.38) | 9 | 4 |
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | 22 (71.6) | 15.9 (60.6) | 26 (1.02) | 3 | 6 |
Lanzarote, Canary Islands | 21. 8 (71.2) | 15.4 (59.7) | 29 (1.15) | 5 | 6 |
Tenerife, Canary Islands | 22.8 (73) | 16.5 (61.7) | 30 (1.19) | 4 | 6 |
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 22.2 (72) | 16.2 (61.2) | 31 (1.22) | 5 | 6 |
Warmest place in Europe in January: TENERIFE
A hot day in January at Siam Park in Tenerife, our favorite winter place for a warm trip
Most places in Europe are under heavy snow in the first month of the year, but not the ones we recommend to you. Here’s a list of warm destinations in January in Europe.
Info about the weather in January in the Canary Islands
- Where is hot in January in Europe: Tenerife
- Least amount of rain in January: Fuerteventura
- The sunniest place in Europe in January: Lanzarote
January | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malaga, Spain | 16. 8 (62.2) | 7.4 (45.3) | 69 (2.72) | 6 | 6 |
Limassol, Cyprus | 17.6 (63.7) | 8.8 (47.8) | 87 (3.41) | 9 | 6 |
Madeira, Portugal | 19.7 (67.5) | 13.7 (56.7) | 74 (2.92) | 12 | 5 |
Alicante, Spain | 17 (62.6) | 6.7 (44.1) | 21 (0.83) | 4 | 6 |
Malta | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.9 (49.8) | 99 (3.88) | 10 | 6 |
Sicily, Italy | 15.8 (60.4) | 5.3 (41.5) | 75 (2.94) | 9 | 4 |
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | 20.6 (69.1) | 14.7 (58.5) | 14 (0.55) | 3 | 6 |
Lanzarote, Canary Islands | 20. 7 (69.3) | 14 (57.2) | 17 (0.65) | 3 | 7 |
Tenerife, Canary Islands | 21.7 (71.1) | 15.2 (59.4) | 17 (0.65) | 2 | 6 |
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 20.8 (69.4) | 15 (59) | 25 (0.98) | 3 | 6 |
Warmest places in Europe in February: TENERIFE and FUERTEVENTURA
Fuerteventura is one of our top recommendations if you’re wondering where to go in February for some winter sun
Thinking of spending Valentine’s Day in a warm destination? Generally speaking, you don’t really have many options if you want to find a place with a warm climate in February in Europe. Just like in the previous months, the Canary Islands are your best bet to escape the winter boots and heavy coats. So if you want to stay within European borders, these are your best options for hot and nice weather in Europe in February.
Info about the weather in February in the Canary Islands
- Warm European places in February: Tenerife (and the rest of the Canaries)
- Least amount of rain in February: Fuerteventura
- Where is sunny in February in Europe: All 4 Canary Islands & Limassol, Cyprus
February | Average High °C (°F) |
Average Low °C (°F) |
Rain mm (inches) |
Rain Days |
Average Sun Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malaga, Spain | 17.7 (63.9) | 8.2 (46.8) | 60 (2.36) | 5 | 6 |
Limassol, Cyprus | 17.8 (64) | 8.5 (47.3) | 67 (2.63) | 7 | 7 |
Madeira, Portugal | 19. 7 (67.5) | 13.4 (56.1) | 83 (3.27) | 10 | 6 |
Alicante, Spain | 17.6 (63.7) | 7.1 (44.8) | 20 (0.79) | 3 | 6 |
Malta | 15.6 (60.1) | 9.4 (48.9) | 60 (2.37) | 7 | 6 |
Sicily, Italy | 16.4 (61.5) | 5.4 (41.7) | 53 (2.07) | 7 | 4 |
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | 21 (69.8) | 14.8 (58.6) | 16 (0.63) | 2 | 7 |
Lanzarote, Canary Islands | 21.3 (70.3) | 14.3 (57.7) | 18 (0.72) | 3 | 7 |
Tenerife, Canary Islands | 22 (71.6) | 15 (59) | 20 (0.78) | 2 | 7 |
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 21. 2 (70.2) | 15 (59) | 24 (0.94) | 3 | 7 |
It’s true that when most people think of visiting Europe in winter, they think of ski vacations, heavy snow, Christmas markets in Germany, the Swiss Alps and other similar images.
But as you can see, even in Europe you can find some places where you can escape the cold weather and the snow, without having to travel too far. The Canary Islands, although not geographically part of the European continent, is the most accessible hot destination for winter sun in Europe, and if it’s your first time visiting the Canaries, we would recommend choosing one of the 4 larger islands: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura or Lanzarote.
*Winter forecast 2022/2023* First in-depth look at Winter and how the weather patterns will develop under the new La Nina influence
A first look at Winter 2022/2023 forecast shows an obvious influence of the third-year La Nina phase. It will modify the jet stream pattern over North America and the Pacific Ocean, extending its reach to the rest of the world. But there is a new ocean anomaly emerging that will also play its part.
To try and understand the Winter season, we must realize that there are many “drivers” of weather. Global weather is a very complex system, with many large-scale and small-scale climate influencers. We will first examine what this La Nina really is and how it will influence the Winter season of 2022/2023.
Below we have a pressure pattern of a La Nina winter in 10/11. A blocking high pressure over Greenland and North Pacific, with low pressure and colder air from the United States into Europe. This is what every winter fan in Europe and the United States hopes for every winter. But we will see if we can find any similar trends in the first Winter 2022/2023 forecast.
WEATHER FROM THE OCEAN
Oceans cover over 70% of the planet’s surface and play a significant role in the Earth’s climate system. In the image below, you can see the air-sea interaction. It is rather complex, but you can see a two-way system with many small and large-scale factors.
The key here is the word “two-way.” For example, we sometimes look at the ocean anomalies and how they will influence our long-term weather, while the weather also influences the ocean anomalies.
The tropical trade winds are a vital connection between the oceans and the weather. They can mix the ocean surface layers and change the ocean surface currents and temperature. That can then lead to changes in precipitation and pressure distribution.
But what are the trade winds? The trade winds are steady and persistent, blowing towards (and along) the Equator in both Hemispheres. In the image below, you can see the prevailing global winds, with trade winds marked yellow and red.
Depending on their strength and direction, they can create strong temperature anomalies on the ocean surface.
So it is very important to note that while the oceans can play their climate role directly, they are also changing due to the weather patterns.
Several oceanic regions across the world hold significance in one way or another. We can have monthly, seasonal, or decades-long anomalies in the oceans. They can sometimes tell us a small part of what is to come in the future.
Looking at the latest ocean anomalies, we have marked two main global regions that we are currently watching for Winter 2022/2023 development. Each has its role and significance in different areas and time scales.
In the center is the El Nino Southern Oscillation or ENSO. This is one of the most well-known ocean oscillations, with an especially strong influence during the winter.
On the left side (red box), you can see the Dual Mode Index (DMI). It oscillates based on the temperature difference between the east and west Indian oceans.
We will briefly cover both these regions with basic information, analysis, and forecast. And also, we will look at the historical pattern associated with these anomalies and what they can tell us for winter 2022/2023.
ENSO AND WEATHER PATTERNS
ENSO is short for “El Niño Southern Oscillation.” This region of the equatorial Pacific Ocean changes between warm and cold phases. Typically there is a phase change around every 1-3 years.
The cold phase is called La Nina, and the warm phase is called El Nino. We are currently in a La Nina phase, entering its 3rd year, which is a rare occurrence.
ENSO significantly influences tropical rainfall, pressure patterns, and the complex exchange between the ocean and the atmosphere. We observe large-scale pressure changes in the tropics with each new developing phase. With some delay, these changes affect the circulation over the rest of the world.
The image below from NOAA Climate shows the typical circulation during a cold ENSO phase. Air descends in the eastern Pacific, promoting stable and dry weather. At the same time, the air is rising in the western Pacific, with a lot of rainfall and lower pressure.
This way, ENSO significantly impacts the tropical rainfall and pressure patterns and thus impacts the ocean-atmosphere feedback system. Through this ocean-atmosphere system, the ENSO influence spreads globally.
Below we have the latest surface analysis of the tropical Pacific Ocean. We can see the cold anomalies over the marked ENSO regions. That is the currently active La Nina entering its third-year phase.
La Nina forms during strong trade winds, which can tell us much about overall global circulation. This way, we can use these anomalies as an “indicator” to know the current state of the global climate system.
Below, you can see the last two years of ocean anomalies in the ENSO region. You can see the first La Nina event in 2020 and a second-year La Nina in late 2021. A third-year event is forecast to develop over the Fall and Winter 2022/2023.
To better understand the ENSO development, we produced a video showing the La Nina anomalies from late spring over the summer. The video below shows the cold ocean anomalies in the equatorial Pacific. Notice the “waveforms” across the region as trade winds push the surface waters west.
ENSO WINTER FORECAST
Below we have an analysis/forecast graphic by ECMWF, which shows the long-range forecast of the main ENSO region. The La Nina conditions will prevail over the Fall and Winter. But a weakening of the La Nina is expected for early next year, with an El Nino possible later in the year.
The combined model ocean forecast shows the cold anomalies in the Pacific regions over late Fall and early Winter. As you can see in the image, another region of interest is marked towards the west.
THE WINTER JET STREAM
Typically, the first influence of these ocean anomalies can be seen in the changing jet stream. The jet stream is a large and powerful stream of air (wind) at around 8-11km (5-7mi) altitude.
It flows in a west-to-east motion around the entire Northern Hemisphere, interacting with pressure systems and shaping our weather on the surface.
Below is an example of the winter jet stream in winter at around 9km/5.6mi altitude. You can see how the jet stream is curved down over the central United States. It is curved upwards over northwestern Europe. Such formation brings colder weather to the eastern United States and stormy winter weather to Iceland and the British Isles.
The jet stream is an important piece of this story. It is one of the main ways that La Nina can change the weather patterns more directly, especially over North America.
Historically, a strong blocking high-pressure system in the North Pacific is the most typical effect of a cold ENSO phase. That usually redirects the polar jet stream down over the northern United States.
The image below shows the average pattern during the last few La Nina winters. We can see a strong high-pressure system in the North Pacific and a low-pressure area over Canada and southwestern Europe.
The circulation of the strong high-pressure system promotes the development of a low-pressure region over Alaska and western Canada. It curves the jet stream downwards in-between the two pressure systems.
Looking at the temperature analysis for the same winters, we can see the cold anomaly area under the jet stream in western Canada and the northern United States. There are also some cold anomalies over Europe, but can’t be written directly to La Nina.
You can see that jet stream redirection in the image below. The image shows the average position of the jet stream during La Nina winters and the resulting weather patterns over the United States and Canada.
The shifting jet stream brings colder temperatures and storms from the polar regions down into northern and the northwestern United States and warmer and drier weather to the southern parts.
In the northern part of the country, we see colder and wetter events are more frequent, as the jet stream directs the storm systems that way. But that can somewhat lockout the southern United States, creating warmer and more stable weather with less frequent storms and cold fronts.
Looking at the precipitation pattern, we can see more precipitation in the northern half of the United States. That is where most of the cold fronts and storm systems travel during a La Nina winter. Over the southern United States, drier conditions typically prevail.
But speaking of winter and the jet stream, what does it do for snowfall? Well, shifting the jet stream also changes the snowfall potential, as the pressure systems take a different path.
The colder air is more easily accessible to the northern United States, which also increases the snowfall potential if moisture is available. Especially areas like Alaska, Canada, and the northern/northwestern United States benefit from more snowfall. The graphic is provided by NOAA-Climate.
After passing Canada and the United States, the jet stream moves out into the North Atlantic. There are different paths it can take from there. A lot depends on the overall circulation patterns and the existing pressure systems in the Atlantic.
This is where La Nina perhaps loses its direct influence over Europe, as regional weather systems in the Atlantic play a role. But it usually still has an important influence, as it changes the position of the entering jet stream from the west.
The outgoing jet stream merges with the systems in the Atlantic, creating a whole new weather pattern for Europe. The problem is that the final outcome is far more unpredictable in this region compared to North America, which is under a more direct weather influence.
DIPOLE MODE INDEX
But ENSO is not the only region that will serve its power over the winter. As we have marked in the intro, another region can be found in the Indian Ocean.
There we have the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), also called the Dipole Mode Index. It consists of two poles, hence the name “dipole.” The east part is located around Indonesia, and the west part covers the western Indian Ocean.
The IOD is an imbalance in ocean temperatures between these two regions. Changes in temperatures between the regions occur due to the change in trade wind patterns. Thus, the IOD has two phases, positive and negative.
Below is the latest ocean analysis, which shows a temperature difference between the eastern and western regions of the Indian Ocean. You can see warmer anomalies in the east, but colder anomalies prevail in the west.
We now know that when the eastern regions are warmer, that signals a negative IOD phase. So more warming in the east and cooling in the west is expected.
You can see this development in the ECMWF seasonal forecast below. A strong negative IOD phase is expected going into Fall, with the atmospheric interference expected to last over Winter 2022/2023.
Looking also at the North American NMME seasonal forecast, we can see the ocean temperature forecast for late Fall and early Winter. Again, you can see warm anomalies in the east and cold anomalies in the west. This is a strong negative IOD pattern.
IOD WINTER INFLUENCE
Of course, knowing what a strong negative IOD means for winter is important. Below we have a 40-year correlation between IOD and the 500mb geopotential height pattern in the winter season.
We can see a high-pressure area in the North Pacific and a low-pressure zone over Canada and the northern United States. This corresponds to a cold ENSO pattern, which can often co-occur with negative IOD phases.
We can also see a high-pressure zone appearing in the North Atlantic, showing a negative NAO index setup. This pattern is close to negative PDO and ENSO (La Nina). Overall they all interfere with each other and impact the cold season climate.
Below is the IOD winter temperature signal. A negative IOD supports colder temperatures over western and southern Canada and northern and eastern United States. We can also see a cold signal over Europe.
The negative IOD usually co-exists with a negative ENSO phase (La Nina). That means their historical pattern can look similar and supports each other in producing a stronger signal.
WINTER SEASON 2022/2023 FIRST LOOK FORECAST
We now know what will influence this upcoming winter and how it can change our jet stream and weather. Now we will look at the global long-range models and their early hints for Winter 2022/2023.
We focused on the 3 seasonal models. The ECMWF from Europe, the CFSv2 from the United States, and CanSIPS from Canada. Graphics are from the Copernicus Climate project, CPC/NCEP, and Tropical Tidbits.
All these forecasts are an average picture over the course of 3 meteorological winter months (December-January-February) and show the general prevailing weather patterns.
Even if the models would be 100% accurate, it does not mean that such weather conditions would last for 3 months straight. It only suggests how the weather patterns might look most of the time.
ECMWF WINTER SEASON FORECAST
The ECMWF model is often referred to as the most reliable model. But no long-range/seasonal forecast can ever be deemed “reliable“, as we are only looking at trends and how the weather patterns might evolve on a large scale over a long time period.
The winter pressure pattern forecast from ECMWF below shows the typical La Nina high-pressure system in the North Pacific, extending to the western United States. A low-pressure system is indicated over eastern Canada and western Greenland.
We also see the North Atlantic in a weak westerly positive North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) mode. It still permits winter situations over Europe if the Atlantic anticyclone can ridge to the north, creating a temporary northerly flow over the continent.
The monthly NAO forecast from ECMWF below actually hints at negative trends in early winter. That would increase the chances of cold events in the eastern United States and parts of Europe.
The global airmass temperature forecast shows an interesting pattern. Most of Canada and parts of the northeastern United States are seen with average temperatures. A “break” can be seen in the eastern United States, where a weaker warm signal hints at a potentially increased number of cold events.
Europe features higher than normal temperatures. A more westerly flow dominant scenario is suggested, but the pressure pattern does allow for a break in the flow. Occasional cold flow from northwest Europe is possible down into the mainland.
Looking at surface temperatures probabilities over Europe, we see the surface temperatures are mostly above normal in the northwest. But over central regions, we do not see a strong “blowtorch” signal, which could be a result of a more neutral to negative NAO mode in early winter.
Over Noth America, the ECMWF forecast shows average temperatures over most of Canada. Warmer than normal temperatures are forecast over the western United States, while the east has an average to a weak warm area. This is also likely linked to a weakly negative NAO pattern in early winter.
A negative NAO usually means a more northerly flow over the Midwest and the eastern United States. We have seen this development in the past in La Nina winters, and is now also emerging in the early winter forecasts.
Going to the precipitation forecast, we can see Europe having a mostly drier signal. The exception is the far North Atlantic regions under the low-pressure influence.
The precipitation anomaly forecast for North America shows a more typical La Nina type pattern over Canada and the United States. We see more precipitation over Canada and over the northwestern and eastern United States. Drier conditions will prevail over the southwestern United States, usually seen in a La Nina pattern.
WINTER 2022/2023 FIRST SNOWFALL FORECAST
We produced a special snowfall forecast from the ECMWF data provided by the Copernicus-EU project. Over Europe, we see mostly below-average snowfall, except over parts of Scandinavia and further to the east.
Over North America, we see a very interesting snowfall forecast. ECMWF suggests more snowfall than usual in the western and northwestern United States.
The increased snowfall potential continues over the upper Midwest. The northeastern United States is currently forecast to have less snowfall than normal. But remember that this data shows the snow depth anomaly, which means accumulated snow.
CANSIPS WINTER SEASON FORECAST
Our second model is the CanSIPS model from the Canadian met-office. The name stands for Seasonal and Interannual Prediction System (CanSIPS). It consists of two coupled atmosphere-ocean-land physical climate models.
This model shows a typical La Nina pattern, which we have already seen in the historical analysis. A high-pressure zone sits over the North Pacific with a low-pressure response over North America. Another high-pressure area can be found extending from the Atlantic over northern Europe.
This is a “jet stream bending” pattern over North America, sending the polar jet stream down across the northern United States.
The airmass temperature forecast also looks typical “La Nina-ish”. Over North America, we have the cold pool over western Canada and Alaska, reaching down into the northwestern United States. The southern and eastern United States is forecast to be warmer than normal by the Canadian model.
Europe features mostly warmer than normal conditions over northern parts, with a storm track over the southwest.
Looking closer at surface temperatures over Europe, we see the warm anomalies focused over the northern part of the continent. Central and western regions are mostly average in temperatures.
Over North America, we see cold up north in western Canada and Alaska. Warmer than normal winter is forecast down in the United States. The exception is the northwestern United States and the upper Midwest, which show an extension of near-normal temperatures. That is likely the pathway for cold air spills down from Canada.
Similar to the ECMWF, the Canadian model shows mostly less precipitation than Europe. Both agree on a high-pressure zone over the continent, but the difference is just the north-south positioning.
We can also see a very similar precipitation pattern over North America. More precipitation over the northwestern United States and parts of the Midwest and the northeast. The Southern United States is mostly drier than normal, as expected for a La Nina winter.
CFSv2 WINTER SEASON FORECAST
We also use a third model to have more variation and to follow the later consolidation and confidence in the overall forecast. For the third choice, we use the United States NOAA/CPC long-range model, the CFS version 2.
For now, the CFS is somewhere between the Candian and ECMWF winter pattern. We have the strong La Nina high-pressure zone in the North Pacific and a low-pressure response over Canada. No clear pattern is seen over Europe in this forecast cycle.
Airmass temperatures are most interesting over North America, with a strong cold air anomaly in Canada and warmer air in the southern United States. The jet stream can usually be found between the two air masses. Europe is seen as warmer than normal, but with no obvious pattern, it is a low-confidence forecast for now.
The North American surface forecast, however, shows a really strong dipole pattern. Much colder than normal temperatures over most of western and central Canada and warmth over the southern parts of the United States. The colder anomalies can extend down into the northern United States, especially the Midwest, and partially into the central states.
Looking at precipitation, we see a weak anomaly pattern, confirming a large spread in the forecast over Europe. Some hints of more precipitation exist over western and central Europe and drier towards the southeast.
The precipitation anomaly forecast for North America shows the main weather dynamics (with increased precipitation) over the northwestern and eastern parts of the United States. Drier than normal conditions are forecast for the south, especially the Gulf coast states.
We must remember that most of the strong weather dynamics happen between the cold and warm anomalies, including snowfall. CFS has no snow forecast graphic, but this temperature and precipitation pattern would suggest more snowfall over the northwestern United States, upper Midwest, and parts of the eastern United States.
WINTER 2022/2023 FIRST FORECAST SUMMARY
Reading images and descriptions can be somewhat confusing. So to simplify everything, here is what the first Winter season 2022/2023 forecast has to offer:
Europe is expected to have warmer than average temperatures over most of the northern and north-central parts of the continent. A warmer signal is present over the central area but is not particularly strong.
This suggests that there can be periods with more cold fronts and colder days. The neutral to negative NAO forecast from ECMWF in early winter supports this idea. Such a pattern can permit an easier breakdown of the pattern and a northerly flow into central Europe.
The models are not in 100% agreement over the pattern in the North Atlantic. The main key is the positioning and strength of the low-pressure over Iceland/Greenland, relative to the North Amerian pattern.
Precipitation-wise, normal to wetter conditions is expected over northern and northwestern Europe. But mainland Europe is expected to experience drier conditions. The snowfall forecast shows less snowfall over Europe, more likely due to less precipitation.
North America winter forecast looks increasingly likely to be a classical La Nina-type winter. Most of western and central Canada is to expect colder and snowier conditions, along with Alaska.
The United States can expect to see a strong north-south pattern change. The Northern United States is expected to be normal to colder this winter with more precipitation. This increases the chance of snowfall but is more likely towards the western half and in the Midwest, with lower snowfall potential in the northeastern United States.
The Southern United States has a high chance for warmer and mostly drier than normal winter weather. This, however, does not imply that no cold front can reach the southern states. It just implies that in a La Nina pattern, it is much less likely to get frequent cold fronts down to the deep south.
Below is NOAA’s official winter 2022/2023 temperature forecast for the United States. It shows the temperature probability, with colder to equal chances in the northern United States. The southern half of the country and the northeast have a higher probability of warmer than normal weather, as seen in the models above.
But take note of the trough of “average” temperatures probability extending down into the lower Midwest. That can be interpreted as a potential route of winter cold air outbreaks.
The official precipitation forecast is also quite similar to the models above. We see an equal-to-higher probability for more precipitation (and snowfall) over the northern half of the United States. The southern United States is forecast to have a drier than normal winter season.
The problem with precipitation in a La Nina winter is usually the persistence of drought conditions in the south and southwest. Below we have the latest drought graphic from NOAA, which shows the current drought conditions in the United States.
Strong drought conditions prevail over the south-central and western United States. We can see some recovery over the southwest, especially in Arizona. That is thanks to the summer monsoon bringing a decent amount of precipitation.
But the drought conditions in the south are expected to continue and can worsen in a La Nina Winter. The same goes for the southwest and parts of the western United States, like California.
There is no certainty in the winter forecast at this long lead time. But there is also one very important factor that can change the course of winter at any time. That is the Stratospheric Polar Vortex.
STRATOSPHERIC POLAR VORTEX
We cannot talk about winter without also mentioning the Polar Vortex. The Polar Vortex re-emerges every Fall and plays a key role in weather development in late Fall, Winter, and Spring.
The Polar Vortex is a large cyclonic area that is spinning over the entire Northern Hemisphere, from the ground up to the top of the stratosphere, reaching over 50km/31miles in altitude.
We produced a 3-dimensional model of the Polar Vortex, extending from the lower levels up into the stratosphere. The vertical axis is greatly enhanced for better visual purposes. You can see in the image below what the actual structure of the Polar Vortex looks like.
In the example above, the Polar Vortex underwent a temporary warming event. These events can disrupt the Polar Vortex, weakening its circulation and changing the weather patterns below.
That is very important for the winter weather patterns, as it can change the dynamics and circulation for several weeks. But even a strong Polar Vortex plays a role.
A strong Polar Vortex usually means strong polar circulation. This usually locks the colder air into the Polar regions, resulting in milder seasonal conditions for most of the United States and Europe.
In contrast, a weak Polar Vortex can create a disrupted jet stream pattern. As a result, it has a harder time containing the cold air, which has an easier way of escaping from the polar regions into the United States or Europe.
The most recent stratospheric warming event occurred in late March this spring. It was strong enough to influence the early Spring pressure patterns over the Northern Hemisphere.
A Sudden Stratospheric Warming event (SSW) can significantly impact the circulation and cause major pressure changes in the Northern Hemisphere. So we monitor these processes very closely.
Looking at the temperature profile at the 10mb level (30km/18.5mi), we can see a stratospheric warming wave developing over eastern Siberia in late March. Here we can also see the separation of the Polar Vortex core into two separate entities. That occurred as a stratospheric high-pressure system pushed in from the North Pacific.
The image below shows the vertical pressure anomaly from the surface up into the upper stratosphere over the North Pole. It gives us a better idea of the pressure anomalies changing with time and altitude. The red square marks the polar vortex collapse event.
We can see by the arrows that the high-pressure anomaly resulting from the warming event was propagating down. It then connected to weather patterns, most pronounced in late March and early April.
This is how a stratospheric warming event typically operates. It breaks down the upper structure of the Polar Vortex, which then collapses downwards, impacting the weather at the surface.
Below is an image that shows an average temperature pattern 0-30 days after a proper mid-winter stratospheric warming event. High pressure over the Arctic helps to unlock the cold air out of the Arctic regions, sending it down into the mid-latitudes of the United States and Europe.
Of course, not every stratospheric warming event produces this pattern, but this is an average image of many events in the past 40 years. A lot depends on the already established weather patterns and the timing of the stratospheric warming event.
There is not much to look at in the forecast for the stratosphere. The ECMWF forecast for the 10mb stratospheric zonal winds shows a reduction of the stratospheric wind speeds in late Fall and early Winter.
As winds are directly related to the strength of the Polar Vortex, we can see this as a signal for a weakening of the Polar Vortex. This is likely connected to the suggested negative NAO pattern in late fall and early winter, so the model is picking up some dynamics.
It gives us a signal to keep an eye on, as these dynamics can have a large-scale and long-lasting impact on the weather pattern during Winter.
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Travel TIps For Europe in December
TIPS FOR YOUR DECEMBER TRIP TO EUROPE
Contents
- 1 TIPS FOR YOUR DECEMBER TRIP TO EUROPE
- 2 PLANNING A TRIP TO EUROPE IN DECEMBER
- 2.1 WEATHER IN DECEMBER IN EUROPE
- 2.2 GETTING AROUND
- 2.3 WHAT TO PACK IN DECEMBER FOR EUROPE
- 2.4 BOOK ACCOMMODATIONS FOR YOUR DECEMBER TRIP
- 3 BEST CITIES TO VISIT IN EUROPE IN DECEMBER
- 3.1 BREMEN
- 3.2 LUCERNE
- 3.3 COPENHAGEN
- 3.4 WARSAW
- 3.5 VIENNA
- 3.6 LONDON
- 3.7 STRASBOURG
- 3.8 REYKJAVIK
- 3.9 VALENCIA
- 3.10 AMSTERDAM
December is a perfect time to visit Europe. Winter sports lovers will be in heaven, but even if you aren’t into winter sports (like me), Europe is a great destination as the cities are so much fun to visit as well. So, in this post you will find out what to expect when you visit in December – general travel tips (like what to pack) as well as tips on the best cities to visit in December (some cities even offer winter sports possibilities while others offer warm temperatures).
PLANNING A TRIP TO EUROPE IN DECEMBER
Here is what you need to know if you are planning a December trip.
WEATHER IN DECEMBER IN EUROPE
December can be rainy and gray at times. However, it can also be like a winter wonderland. So, this will allow you to do different things in Europe – you can do winter sports but can also do nice strolls along the beach where you have mild temperatures (at least in Southern Italy).
So, in general Europe in December is cold. Countries in Southern Europe are warmer – in Greece, Italy, and Spain you might have some nice warm days. So, it will really depend on where you visit as a generalization is difficult (and each year, the weather is different).
GETTING AROUND
Europe is such a diverse continent with so many countries that you can easily visit by train, car, or plane. So, getting around – even in the winter months – isn’t challenging, and whether you just want to visit certain cities or winter resorts or want to do a full Europe winter trip – you can!
In countries like Switzerland, train travel is actually the very best way to get around. Depending on where you travel to exactly, you can actually have the best train rides in the world (if it is snowing).
And while driving is also okay in most of the countries here, I would not necessarily recommend it as cities can be busy and driving (and finding parking) can be an issue but also because weather conditions might make driving quite difficult in December.
WHAT TO PACK IN DECEMBER FOR EUROPE
Everyday Attire Essentials
Dressing in layers is essential. Even if you visit warmer countries like Spain. For most countries, you will need the following versatile, essential items. Using these items to dress in layers will keep you both stylish and warm.
- Coat – Warm And Waterproof: A warm, waterproof jacket should be one of the very first items that you think to pack. If possible opt for a lightweight, trench raincoat that will keep you warm, dry, and comfortable.
- Hat: Science tells us that we lose up to 10% of our body heat through our heads, meaning that it’s essential to keep this area warm. A knitted beanie is a perfect solution for keeping the warmth in while you venture out. A hat will keep you toasty warm whether you’re sipping mulled wine, checking out Christmas Markets, or exploring the sights.
- Gloves: Have you ever tried to use your phone with frozen fingers? It’s a nearly impossible task. A pair of gloves can do wonders for your mobility, dexterity, and comfort. This makes it one of the most important items on your Switzerland packing list. When selecting your options, it’s worth investing in a pair that can dry quickly and are touch-screen compatible.
- Scarf Or Turtleneck: A warm scarf and/or turtleneck sweater are key items for keeping your neck covered. Not only do these items keep you warm, but they also prevent you from getting ill (and thereby ruining the fun). A turtleneck sweater is perfect as a garment to wear underneath your jacket, while the scarf can be removed easily.
- Leggings: There’s a reason that almost every woman owns a pair of leggings. They are both comfortable and snug. Leggings are an essential item to pack as you can dress them up or down. You can even wear them underneath your denim as an extra layer of warmth.
- Socks: When it comes to packing socks for your December in Europe trip – the thicker the better. Chances are that you’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors in the snow, and you’ll want your feet to be warm and cozy. If you plan on hitting the slopes at any stage, then you’ll want your socks to be extra-thick or padded for increased comfort.
- Thermals: A quality set of thermals is your key to enjoying the winter weather – though I love them and they have become my best friends for some cold winter days, I think, you will need them only if the temperature is close to 0 degrees Celsius.
- Comfortable Walking Shoes: If you can only pack one pair of shoes, then make sure that they are a trusty pair of waterproof snowshoes. You’ll want your shoes to be as versatile as possible.
BOOK ACCOMMODATIONS FOR YOUR DECEMBER TRIP
I normally use booking.com for booking my accommodation throughout the world. This is for several reasons – they do find the best accommodations and prices that I would not find on my own. Then I think it is fair to book via them. But most of all, I love their cancellation policy – often you can cancel hotels up to 24 hours before your stay without having to pay for the accommodation.
This is why I have added to my favorite site here, too.
BEST CITIES TO VISIT IN EUROPE IN DECEMBER
Christmas markets in December are just one reason to visit. Here are some of my favorite cities to visit in winter in Europe.
BREMEN
Okay, I am biased as I am a local who has been in Bremen almost all my life. But besides my biases, Bremen is a great city to visit in December for many reasons.
First of all, Bremen has some of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in Europe (aka in the world). The Christmas Markets in Bremen start in late November and end on the morning of Christmas Eve. So, for about 4 weeks, you will find many foods, gifts, souvenir stalls, carousels, and more.
Especially in the evenings, it gets busy and cozy with a lot of festive lighting. And there is not just one main Christmas Market, but actually two main ones – one is especially unique as it is styled as a Christmas Market during the Middle Ages (if they had been any at all).
The city center is beautifully decorated and…what should I say, Bremen in December is perfect to visit.
Bremen is not the biggest city in Germany but has quite a number of shops – boutique shops as well as big chains – that will allow you to do some (Christmas) shopping. Just as a tip: to avoid the crowds, go shopping earlier in the day and not in the afternoon. Check out my Bremen itinerary for more tips.
LUCERNE
Beautiful Lucerne is not only a perfect summer getaway but also great to visit in December. Of course, Lucerne has beautiful Christmas Markets, but it is actually perfect because it is also a winter wonderland.
So, after spending time in the city center and checking out the Christmas markets and the beautiful old town, it is time to explore the stunning natural scenery.
Though Lucerne most likely will not be covered in snow, the surroundings will be and so you can spend time in the city (or we should say, Lucerne is a town) and then spend time in the mountains and in the snow.
So, Lucerne is the perfect city to visit if you want to combine city life and nature. Whether you head to Mount Pilatus, Mount Rigi, or Mount Titlis, you can do all kinds of winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, or sliding. Also, if you are not into winter sports, but just want to be outdoors surrounded by snowy mountains, then Lucerne is the best place to go.
Check out my detailed Lucerne winter guide. Or check out my Lucerne accommodation guide to find the perfect place to stay.
COPENHAGEN
Copenhagen is such a fun and interesting city – and visiting in December exceeded all my expectations.
While Copenhagen is located in Northern Europe, there most likely will not be a lot of snow. But visiting before Christmas will allow you to soak in the special atmosphere with many Christmas Markets all around the city. Whether you want to do some luxury shopping or buy souvenirs, Copenhagen has a lot of shops that are waiting for some Christmas shopping.
Copenhagen in December is not only about spending time outdoors and in shops – there are so many interesting museums and castles where you can always warm up quickly and learn a lot about the history of Copenhagen and Denmark.
Copenhagen is very expensive, so if you have a tight budget, I recommend visiting for just 2 or 3 days and getting a Copenhagen Card if you want to make the most of your trip.
WARSAW
Warsaw is such an underrated gem – though the capital of Poland is a perfect place to visit in December.
Unlike many other places here on this list, it is a more budget-friendly destination while still being absolutely gorgeous. You can visit many museums and learn about the history of Warsaw, which suffered greatly during World War II, and also spend some time outdoors.
But do not expect the city to be empty and quiet – it is still busy and there is a lot going on. With beautiful decorations and stalls throughout the city, you will have a perfectly magical time in Warsaw, which is probably one of the most underrated cities to visit in December here in Europe.
VIENNA
Vienna is another beautiful city to visit and a must-see place on any Austria itinerary. Christmas markets and a magical atmosphere make it a great winter destination in Europe.
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Though Austria, in general, is a great winter sports destination, Vienna isn’t. However, you will enjoy the beautiful city with its Christmas lighting and several Christmas Markets, and with its many shopping opportunities. But you can also go ice-skating or enjoy hot drinks at rooftop bars – Vienna is truly festive.
You can also do a few day trips and spend some time in the snow, doing winter activities close to Vienna. This makes Vienna a must-see in winter in Europe (here are more tips for visiting Vienna in winter).
LONDON
London probably has the most beautiful Christmas decorations I have ever seen.
London in winter normally is quite busy. Given its many shopping options, people love to visit the city, but there are also so many beautiful markets and places that are fully decorated.
Whether we talk about Covent Garden or Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, these are just two of the many parks that are perfect for nice strolls in December.
Also, the shopping malls are beautifully decorated. Then there are the many museums that you can visit in the winter months. And even in this season, there are lots of rooftop bars that offer stunning views over the city. London in winter is a must-visit place in Europe – check out my detailed winter guide for London.
STRASBOURG
Strasbourg and Colmar are some of the best places to visit in Europe in winter, as these places are also very well known for their extraordinary Christmas Markets. Both cities are absolutely charming and beautiful throughout the year, but before Christmas, they are even more special and unique.
They might not be so rich in shopping opportunities, but little stalls offer you the chance to buy souvenirs, and little presents, and of course, it is a lot about food and drinks. Though Alsace is great for road-tripping in summer, you should add it to your winter Europe itinerary as well.
REYKJAVIK
Honestly, I have mixed feelings about visiting Iceland´s capital – Reykjavik – in December.
It is quite a relaxed place to visit (compared to the very crowded cities in other parts of Europe), and you might see the Northern Lights. Also, if you do day trips, you will be amazed by the stunning nature in Iceland in December.
Iceland´s winter scenery is unique and cannot be compared to the other places mentioned here, and from Reykjavik, you can also go on some (guided or self-guided) day tours (e.g. Golden Circle).
It is also known as one of the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve. I have been there and done that and I must say, they really know how to do fireworks and how to party.
However, if you visit Reykjavik in December you should just keep in mind that the days are short (very short). But other than that, Reykjavik is one of the best places to visit in Europe in December.
VALENCIA
Valencia is the perfect place to visit if you are looking for a water place and want anything but the typical winter destination.
The beautiful city at Costa Blanca in Southern Spain is an interesting city with a lot of beautiful architecture – the old town with its many stunning buildings is perfect for discovering the city and getting lost.
Of course, you should add the City of Arts and Sciences to your itinerary, as it is one of the main sights to visit in Valencia. And there is also a beach! Though December might be too cold for spending time at the beach, it is warm enough for some nice walks in the sand.
Though there are some Christmas decorations, Valencia is perfect if you DON‘T want to have that festive feeling that you have in Western European cities, where it is much more about Christmas Markets.
And if you have more than one or two days in Valencia, you can explore the beautiful towns and villages near the city, like Altea or Alicante.
AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam is another fun and interesting place to visit in Europe in December.
You will have the chance to see a beautifully decorated city. And whether you visit Amsterdam in summer or winter, you will have that relaxed atmosphere and can do many things that you can also do in the warmer months.
Explore Amsterdam by bike, go on a canal cruise, or just stroll the busy streets of Amsterdam.
Coffee shops are open and – it seems – especially popular in the cold months, for both locals and tourists – not only to warm up but also to have a typical Dutch experience.
And though Amsterdam is in a festive mood in December, you won’t find – fortunately, or unfortunately – the Christmas Markets you will find in many other cities mentioned above, but rather just a few stalls here and there.
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Europe in December is beautiful – and it doesn’t really matter where you visit because there are so many pretty and fun places to visit. However, I hope, this post has helped you to inspire you and maybe visit one of the pretty and interesting places mentioned above in December. So, whether you are in Europe already and are just looking for a weekend getaway or if you plan your Europe winter itinerary – enjoy your trip and stay safe!
Warming trend shows 11 of the 12 warmest years occurred since 2000, according to the Copernicus European State of the Climate report
Press Release
Reading, 22 April 2020
A comprehensive annual climate overview has been released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) containing deep insight intothe state of our climate in 2019 to help build up a much-needed long-term picture of how it is changing.
Date: 22nd April 2020
Key findings:
- 2019 was the warmest year on record for Europe
- 11 of the 12 warmest years occurred since 2000 in Europe
- Three periods of exceptionally warm weather occurred in February, June and July, leading to record-breaking high temperatures
- Long-term view shows clear warming trend across the last four decades
- One of the wettest Novembers on record brought precipitation of up to four times the normal amount in Western and Southern Europe
- European Arctic relatively colder than in recent years but summer heatwave causes record surface ice melting in Greenland
- Greenhouse gases continue to rise
Today the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts on behalf of the European Commission, releases its latest, highly-detailed report, the European State of the Climate 2019, helping policymakers and planners to make decisions based on a clearer picture of the changing climate.
The report, which this year provides extra levels of detail on sources and timespan of the data sets, confirms that 2019 was the warmest year on record for Europe. Warm conditions and summer heatwaves contributed to drought in central Europe, while heavy rainfall events occurred in western and southern Europe towards the end of the year. Despite this, overall rainfall was close to average across the continent for the year as a whole.
Precipitation anomaly (mm) for October to December 2019 relative to the October to December average for the 1981-2010 reference period. Data source: E-OBS. Credit: C3S/KNMI.
Globally, climate indicators show that there the last five-year mean is 1.1°C above the pre-industrial era and across Europe almost a 2.0°C above the latter half of the 19th century. The aim of the 2015 Paris Agreement, ratified by 188 countries, is to keep the increase in global average temperature to well below 2.0°C above pre-industrial levels and make a concerted effort to limit the increase to 1. 5°C.
This is why the annual European State of the Climate Report is an important benchmark for policymakers and industries across Europe to plan against the effects of climate change. Certain key climate indicators in the report show how the climate is changing at both European and global levels, giving an insight into its longer-term evolution. The freely accessible, high quality data offer in-depth knowledge that can be used by all kinds of sectors including agriculture, health, insurance, health, security, tourism and town and country planning.
Carlo Buontempo, Director of the Copernicus Climate change Service (C3S), comments: “It is now more vital than ever before that everyone has access to this information to help us understand the longer-term implications of climate change and what organisations and individuals can do to reduce its effects. One exceptional warm year does not constitute a warming trend, but to have detailed information from our operational service, that covers many different aspects of our climate, we are able to connect the dots to learn more about how it is changing. ”
“This latest annual report is compiled by C3S from its free-to-use data, with contributions from a wide range of scientific partners and associates, including other Copernicus services. As part of this family, we are proud to put together useful climate information created from raw data which offers highly valuable insights to all sectors of society from policymakers and business leaders to scientists and individuals,” he adds.
2019 findings highlight continuing warming trend
The European State of the Climate 2019 affirms how temperatures in the whole of Europe continue to show a clear warming trend. Eleven of the 12 warmest years have occurred since 2000. The warmest year on record for Europe 2019 was closely followed by 2014, 2015 and 2018. Added to this, all seasons were warmer than average with summer being the fourth warmest since at least 1979. Some parts of Europe experienced summer temperatures as much as 3℃ to 4℃ higher than normal. Intense heatwaves in June and July also led to record-breaking temperatures in some European countries including France and Germany.
In addition, summer drought conditions affected vegetation cover in many parts of the continent, although parts of western Europe the vegetation cover returned to normal by autumn but were hit by heavy rainfall at the end of the year.
For the European Arctic, temperatures were below the highs seen in recent years. 2019 saw air temperature in this region over both sea and land at 0.9°C higher than average. Despite summer seeing temperatures close to the average, the short heatwave that hit continental Europe at the end of July, moved northwards causing all-time temperature records to be broken in northern Scandinavia and contributed to record surface ice melting in Greenland.
Greenhouse Gas concentrations increase
In 2019, concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) continued to increase, says the European State of the Climate 2019 report. Global net fluxes of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogen dioxide follow a continuing upward trend, a pattern which has established over recent decades. Scientists say it is only possible to find concentrations as high as they were in 2019 by going back millions of years in history.
Relative anomaly of sunshine duration in 2019 relative to the 1983-2012 reference period. Data source: EUMETSAT CM SAF. Credit: C3S/DWD/EUTMETSAT CM SAF.
Sunshine duration higher than since the 1980s
2019 saw the largest number of sunshine hours just above the previous record year 2015, with the data record starting in 1983, although there were some regional variations. This highlights a clear upward trend of sunshine hours over the last 40 years across the continent. This sunshine duration was seen across the whole year with below-average cloud cover seen for the first six months. Areas experiencing sunshine most above average were Spain, parts of France, central Europe and most of eastern Europe.
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Climate and weather in Cyprus 2022 – E1.TOURISM
Here you can find information about the weather in Cyprus by months: average air and water temperatures, average monthly rainfall.
Arriving in Cyprus once, you will definitely come back here more than once, and not even twice. Incredibly clear water, magnificent beaches embody the ideal of a beach holiday. A small cozy island with a centuries-old culture will surely captivate you. So, you have decided to buy a tour to Cyprus. The case is small, it remains to find out when is it better to relax in Cyprus?
The weather in Cyprus can vary greatly depending on which resort you decide to settle in. The hottest, perhaps, in Nicosia. And Paphos is softer. Everyone chooses his own. Let us immediately indicate that the swimming season here begins in June and lasts until mid-November. The average temperature in the summer months is about +32°C, but it can vary significantly depending on the resort. Somewhere +28°C, and somewhere it’s all +36°C!
In the off-season in Cyprus, it is quite good. In the spring, you can fully devote time to excursions and enjoy the nightlife of the island. Yes Yes! The club industry is decently developed in Cyprus. The average temperature during the day will be around 18°C, again depending on where you are. It gets cold in the evenings, so warm clothes have a place of honor in your suitcase. In winter in Cyprus, of course, you can’t play snowballs, the air temperature is approximately + 16 ° C. But ski resorts will be an exception, here you can ride and play. In general, Cyprus is not very popular in winter. But if there is a desire, why not? After all The weather in Cyprus gives positive temperatures all year round, even in winter.
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Are you planning to spend an unforgettable holiday in Cyprus? We note right away that if you are a fan of basking in the sun and soaking up the sand, then a holiday in Cyprus in January is not the best idea. Do not expect weather in January in Cyprus to indulge in hot days. The average January air temperature will be only +16°C. With such a mark, it’s not like getting burned, it won’t work. It is easy to guess that water is also …
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February is winter… But not in Cyprus, here, it is the beginning of spring. The weather in Cyprus in February carries the first notes of spring warmth. In February, Cyprus literally smells of blooming snowdrops, lemon trees and jasmine. The air warms up to +17°C, and sometimes up to +20°C. But as the sun goes down, the twenty-degree heat turns into a miserable +6°C. The sea is still too cold for swimming. But…
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Cyprus will gladly welcome guests at any time of the year, but in March everything around Cyprus blooms and smells sweet. And it is really worth it to choose Cyprus as your holiday destination. The air is getting warmer every day. +20-+22 °C is the normal March temperature for Cyprus. The water, however, is still not going to take a temperature suitable for swimming. Rain still possible gusty winds…
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April is a true friend of sightseeing, car and bicycle tours. Spring is on the streets of Cyprus, warm and blooming. The average air temperature pleases with marks around +22°C, and sometimes it rises to +25°C. The swimming season, unfortunately, is still early. The water in the sea is warmed up to only +18°C. But still weather in April in Cyprus will allow you to sunbathe on the local beach. In April, you will receive soft, smooth, and most importantly safe …
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May weekend in Cyprus? With all hands “for”! The weather in Cyprus in May is the best. In fact, the spring heat is replaced by summer heat, the air becomes hot. Depending on the area, the temperature reaches up to +26°C and even +30°C. But this is the beginning of the high season, respectively, it is worth considering that the flow of tourists is increasing, and tours to Cyprus are sorted out “on one or two”.
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June Cyprus is hot, but still gentle. It is now the height of summer on the island. The sea is really warm and awaits crowds of tourists on its shores. The water temperature rises to +24°C.
The weather in Cyprus in June will allow you to fully enjoy the soft sand, warm sea and hot sun. The air warms up a few more degrees, its average temperature creeps up to 30°C. In the central part… -
Summer is in full swing, what can I say – July! The weather in July in Cyprus cannot but rejoice. It is very hot outside, and the thermometer marks go off scale for 32°C. There can be no talk of any rain. True, the beaches are crowded with tourists languishing from the heat, the sea is a source of coolness. Although the temperature of the water has also risen by a degree (25°C), but, nevertheless, it perfectly cools, coupled with a light sea breeze …
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Don’t feel like freezing in the August rain? A truly hot holiday awaits you in Cyprus in August. The weather can “wash over” 40-degree heat easily. But on average, buying a tour to Cyprus, you will get +32°C heat and 0 mm of rain. Not bad? The weather in August in Cyprus is a little unstable, sometimes the heat just rolls over.
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Finally, the heat is receding a little and you can enjoy some coolness. So the “velvet” season has come. In September , the weather in Cyprus will be great for those who do not like to languish in the heat and for those who are going on a trip with children. Average daily temperatures drop to +29°C, but the sea is still very warm, +26°C.
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Cyprus in October is probably even more popular than in summer. After all, the “velvet” season is still ongoing, and is not even going to end. The weather in October in Cyprus is much milder and more comfortable than in summer. Average October daily temperature drops to +26 °C. True, night temperatures are already falling to + 16 ° C, and from the second half of the month such drops will be felt more strongly. Therefore, going to …
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November in Cyprus is warm, but you can still feel the breath of autumn. The fate of the bathing season depends on the behavior of the previous month. If October played pranks with rains, then in November the sea cools down. And if in October there was little rain, then in the first half of November you can still swim. This is where things get a little confusing.
The weather in November in Cyprus is capricious and unpredictable. But still it is quite warm during the day, + 20 . .. -
In December, in Cyprus, you will not be able to get a gorgeous tan and swim in the sea. No way. The weather in December in Cyprus is not the same anymore. The average daily temperature in December is not encouraging, only +17°C. The water in the sea has already cooled down to + 18 ° С. Yes, it’s not minus thirty, but the swimming season here, alas, is over.
But everything is not as dull as it seems at first glance. December is the time to go on exciting excursions. Cyprus…
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weather – St. Petersburg was covered with snow (20 centimeters of snow fell there in a couple of days), and in Krasnoyarsk thermometers show above zero. About what other surprises winter is preparing for us, we asked the weather forecasters.
Rosgidromettsentr promises us a warm December – almost throughout the country the temperature will be near the norm calculated from the average monthly multi-year values or slightly higher. And in September, by the way, they threatened that the first winter month would be cold.
– According to the data that we had in September, when the forecast was issued, it was expected that the distribution would be completely different, that in December there would be cold weather in the central, southern regions, the European territory of Russia and Siberia, now the forecast has been adjusted – the meteorologist says Roman Vilfand. – This is the work of weather forecasters – it would be possible to issue a forecast for five days and go to bed, but no, it is not possible, you have to monitor the weather all the time. The main conclusion that was made both in the probabilistic forecast and now is that on average, almost throughout the country, the temperature is expected to be near normal. The main circulation indices demonstrate prognostic heterogeneity, that is, “near normal” does not mean that it will be monotonous – it will consist of different episodes.
Roman Vilfand is a Russian meteorologist, scientific director of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia, a member of the board of Roshydromet and the scientific and technical council of Roshydromet.
December promises to be warm in most of Russia
Infographics: Vitaly Kalistratov / City Portals Network norms. At the same time, similar temperatures can be established in different regions, but in one there will be uniform weather, and in the other it will consist of so-called extreme events.
As for the amount of snow, it will be enough or in excess almost everywhere – less than normal precipitation is expected only in the south of the Ural Federal District, in Taimyr, in Yakutia and the Khabarovsk Territory, in the Amur Region.
Precipitation almost throughout the country in December will be enough
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There is no such detailed forecast for January and February – it is still probabilistic. That is, scientists believe that the temperature in a certain region will be above or below normal with a probability of more than 60%. At the same time, if we are talking about such gradations as “below the norm” or “above the norm”, then it is necessary that the probability of an anomaly of the opposite sign be no more than 15%.
“Long-range forecasts in general are such a special area when it is impossible to say exactly what the weather will be like for a long period,” says Roman Vilfand. – The atmosphere is chaotic – this is the most important thing. The theoretical forecast by day can be described for two weeks. And in a hundred, and in a thousand years, it will not be possible to predict the weather in detail for more than two weeks. Beyond this limit, only background characteristics can be predicted: the temperature will be above the norm, below the norm. How much, though, is impossible to predict.
According to the long-term forecast, January will be quite warm. Moreover, the warmest will be in the north of Yakutia – there the average temperature is higher than usual, it will last until the end of winter. In January, the weather is warmer than usual, it is also expected in February – in the west of Central Russia. It will be warmer in most of the Urals Federal District and in the west of the Siberian Federal District than in January 2021. Which, however, is not surprising – in 2021, January in the Urals was recognized as the coldest in the last 15 years.
The warmest in January will be in Yakutia, though only relative to the average long-term values
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. It will also be warmer than usual in the west of the Central and Northwestern federal districts. For the most part, February is expected to be warmer than this – in 2021, there were frosts across the country, as a result, the month turned out to be the coldest in 9 months.years. It will be colder than this year only in the Far East.
In February 2022, the temperature is expected to be within normal limits almost throughout the country
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The beginning of winter, the month of December is a wonderful time of the year. The ground is covered with white snow, and the air becomes frosty. On tours for December, the New Year is approaching, everyone is looking forward to the chimes and the long weekend. Tours in Europe start Christmas markets, while Asia is warm and sunny. Tours for December 2022 give an excellent opportunity to relax, unwind and return to the holiday, or maybe you should stay and spend all your holidays in an unusual place? Another argument in favor of traveling is a wide variety of last-minute tours for December.
Tours to Asian countries in December 2022
The last month of the year is perfect for holidays in Thailand . Crowds of tourists in this direction are expected in early January with the onset of winter holidays. Seize the moment while the beaches are not full, and the dry season pleases with bright sun and beautiful weather.
You will not regret if you choose the southern part of Vietnam , where at this time the air warms up to +27 degrees, and the chance of precipitation is very small. Not only relaxing holidays on the beaches will be comfortable, but also trips to ancient cities with sightseeing.
Fabulous Maldives is especially good at the beginning of winter. Excellent weather is complemented by high-class service and an atmosphere of complete privacy. The only negative is the rather high cost of vouchers.
In Hainan Island , December is the low season and is considered one of the coldest months of the year. The air temperature during the day averages +20, water +23 degrees. If you are not fans of the heat, then you can choose this direction. In addition to swimming on the island, you can improve your health in one of the medical centers and try Chinese cuisine. A bonus can be a huge number of last-minute tours for December to this resort.
Tours to India in December 2022
A trip to India opens up a lot of opportunities to learn as much as possible about this country. The sun is not scorching, there is no sweltering heat, so you can safely go on long excursions and walks. Elephant riding, tea plantations, ancient temples, colorful bazaars and local cuisine are just a small part of what this amazing region can offer tourists.
Tours to the UAE in December 2022
United Arab Emirates peak season. When choosing a region, pay attention to the fact that on the coast of the Gulf of Oman ( Fujairah ) the water warms up to only +20 degrees, while in the resorts of the Persian Gulf ( Abu Dhabi , Sharjah , Ra-al- Heim ) its temperature reaches +24 degrees. It gets a little chilly in the evenings, bring warm clothes with you.
Tours to the Dominican Republic in December 2022
The weather in the Dominican Republic is conducive to a pleasant trip. Water and air at a comfortable temperature, beach holidays can be combined with visiting interesting places and playing sports. For example, diving, surfing or rafting. Any necessary equipment can be rented, and schools are open for beginners and instructors work. Tours for December 2108 to this country will make the month before the New Year unforgettable.
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You definitely won’t go wrong if you choose Cuba for your December vacation. The island will meet you with a warm ultramarine sea, gorgeous tropical weather with a complete absence of storms and rains. The service is still a little lame, but the unique landscapes and the friendliness of the locals, combined with last-minute tours for December, make up for this small drawback.
Tours to Mexico in December 2022
The popularity of Mexico is only growing every year. Despite the distance, many of our compatriots choose this direction for recreation. At the beginning of winter, the weather here is wonderful, the sun is gentle, the sea is warm. In addition to sunbathing, you can visit numerous excursion programs, some of which are dedicated to the history of the Maya.
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Cyprus in December 2022 – holidays and weather in Cyprus in December
Cyprus is attractive not only for the possibility of a beach holiday, but also for its unique nature and rich cultural heritage. Tour-Calendar will tell you about the weather typical for this month in Cyprus, as well as about the interesting festive events that you can find here at this time.
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Weather in Cyprus in December and New Year
In December, the nature of Cyprus falls asleep for a short time, in order to please everyone again with its unique beauty very soon. At the same time, the weather is incomparable with the Russian December. The days are quite sunny (on average 8 sunny days for 5-6 hours), the winter microclimate of the island is milder in comparison with other Mediterranean islands. The only unpleasant feature that can be encountered in December is the unpredictability of precipitation. It is possible that during your December trip to Cyprus you will always be accompanied by a cloudless sky with a bright sun. But with the same probability, you should tune in to cloudy, rather windy days. At the beginning of the winter season, there is the maximum amount of precipitation in the year. Paphos gets the most, here about 13 days are rainy. However, unlike other seaside resorts, meteorologists record the highest temperature extremes in Paphos. During the day, the air warms up to an average of +19°C, sometimes all +20..+22 °C are observed. At night, the thermometer drops to +10 °C. In the youth capital of Cyprus, Ayia Napa, these climatic indicators are 1-2 degrees less: during the day – about +18 ° C, at night – around +9 ° C. But only a third of the month is marked by precipitation (comparatively less than in Paphos). The coastal cities of Larnaca and Limassol, located to the west of Ayia Napa, have a less comfortable climate. The range of daily temperatures ranges from +9 °C to +17 °C, and the number of wet days reaches 12. Of course, this does not mean at all that water will flow from heaven in an endless stream. The interval between precipitation can range from several hours to several days, but their intensity is quite strong, this must be taken into account when deciding on a wardrobe for a trip. Unlike November, Nicosia no longer pleases with its warmth and welcomes its guests with +16 ° C during the daytime and only +7 ° C in the evenings. Warm clothes are also needed here, as is an umbrella. Not throughout Cyprus, winter precipitation is represented by rain. The central regions of the western island are occupied by the Troodos Mountains, where enough snow falls in December to open the ski season. There are no severe frosts here, but during the day small negative temperatures are established.
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What to do in Cyprus in December?
Holidays in Cyprus during this period of time will be appreciated by three categories of travelers: active fans of cultural and educational tourism, adherents of skiing and snowboarding, as well as those who are looking for a quiet secluded place with crystal clear air and picturesque landscapes. Despite the precipitation, the winter holidays in Cyprus will leave only the most pleasant impressions with a properly drawn up vacation plan. Where to go and what to see – we will try to tell you about this.
Beach holidays
In December, Cyprus is hardly worth considering as a destination for a beach holiday. At this time, rains are often observed here, it is quite cool, and the temperature of the Mediterranean Sea is not suitable for swimming: it ranges from +16..+19 °C depending on the resort. As weather forecasters’ observations show, the highest marks are recorded off the coast of Paphos and Ayia Napa – on average, about +18..+19 °C.
In Larnaca, the water is about +16..+18 °C, strong winds often rise, so even the most courageous vacationers do not enter the water. In Famagusta, located on the bay of the same name in the western part of the island, the maximum water temperature is also about +18 °C. In general, swimming in the sea is unlikely to succeed. At the same time, seaside holidays can be partially replaced by swimming in a seawater pool. The largest in all of Cyprus is the indoor pool at the Hotel Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort 5 “*” (Limassol).
Entertainment and excursions
In December, very few tourists rest in Cyprus. Most of them rush to the Troodos nature reserve, which turns into a wonderful ski resort in winter. Both beginners and professionals feel great here. Ski lifts will take you to the picturesque slopes of Zeus and Hera. Also, this mountainous region is notable for its numerous monasteries and churches, some of which are included in the UNESCO protected list. Those who are not indifferent to religious shrines are recommended to visit the Kykkos monastery complex with the miraculous icon of the Mother of God (there are 3 of them in the world). In Larnaca there is a Christian relic – the relics and the tomb of St. Lazarus. You can go to Ayia Napa, in the city monastery of which, according to legend, the veil with which Jesus ascended Golgotha is kept. On fine days, you should go to the Akamas National Park, nicknamed by Homer “the fragrant island of flowers.” This is a unique corner of virgin nature, which has collected on its territory the rarest species of plants, animals and birds. The baths of Aphrodite are very remarkable here.
Cypriots are very proud of their rich past and not unreasonably. A relatively small island carefully preserves an exceptional number of monuments of antiquity and the Middle Ages, which are of world-wide value. The most famous buildings of Cyprus are a reminder of the times of the Knights of St. John – Kolossi Castle in Limassol, the tombs of the kings on the outskirts of Paphos, the sanctuary of Aphrodite in the village of Kouklia, the ancient theater in Kourion II century. BC BC, which was restored and is now a summer stage for productions of Greek tragedies, and many others.
Svoi lyudy organizes thoughtful and very interesting tours to the Philippines. When developing the route, the climatic features of the islands are taken into account, the most comfortable resort region for each season is selected.
The climatic peculiarity of each region on Earth is determined, first of all, by its geographical location. The Philippines is located on the islands of the Malay Archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, between Indonesia and Taiwan. The total area of the islands inhabited by 90 million people is 300,000 km 2 . The archipelago is washed by the Pacific Ocean, the Sulawesi and South China Seas.
The Philippines is separated from Taiwan by the Bashi Strait. The largest island in the archipelago is Luzon (population 39 million), on which the mountain range of islands is located – the Central Cordelera. The mountain ranges, surrounded by picturesque plains in the south and east, occupy more than 18,000 km 2 and closely adjoin the coast of the South China Sea. Only 2% of the population lives here.
The Philippines combines a warm and humid climate with rainy seasons, so before you travel to one of the most exotic countries, it will be useful to get acquainted with the climatic features of the islands of the archipelago.
The Philippines is located in the zone of tropical monsoon and subequatorial climate. The average annual temperature in the plains is about 27°C, it is much cooler in the mountainous regions. The rainy season in the Philippines lasts from May to November, dry weather sets in late November and lasts until April.
The northern part of the islands, including the island of Luzon, where the capital of the state, the city of Manila, is located, is prone to typhoons, tsunamis occur quite often. The amount of annual precipitation can reach 3500 mm.
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Weather in the Philippines
Generally, the weather in the Philippines is stable and predictable, with hot and humid weather throughout the year. At the same time, even during the rainy season, there are long breaks in precipitation. Downpours are heavy, and after a while sunny clear weather sets in, when you can relax on the beach, walk around the city, climb mountains. In the south and north of the islands, the air temperature in January, February and March differs from the temperature in May, June and August by only 2-3 degrees.
But not only the warm weather made the Philippines a popular world resort. Clean sea air, magnificent beaches, luxurious nature, cheap food, excellent service – all this is highly appreciated by vacationers.
Of course, tourists tend to come here not in the rainy season, but in early autumn or spring, when most of the islands are dry and warm. The comfortable weather in the Philippines in January is especially pleasing to vacationers – a real holiday for tourists who went to the islands to spend the Christmas holidays. Transparent blue sky, serene ocean, soft sun – as if there are no raging typhoons and roaring storms here.
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Holiday seasons on the islands
The hospitable Philippines opens the tourism season in spring, in March (this time is called the High season, which means “the best season”). The traditional holiday ends at the end of June. However, scientists believe that in recent years, the pronounced seasonality has been erased and the climate on the islands is gradually leveling off. But this is the opinion of professors, and tourists still “track” the traditional holiday season in the Philippines, take tickets in advance (in winter) in order to bask on snow-white beaches in March.
From the end of April comes the most popular tourist season in the Philippines, which they call Golden Week. This time does not last long and ends after the first week of May. At this time, water and air on the islands are compared in temperature (up to 32°C during the day, up to 28°C at night).
Vacationers can easily bear the hot weather, because the air is constantly refreshed by the sea breeze. In the waterfalls, the water warms up to 26 degrees. During this holiday season, the Philippines resembles a piece of paradise – nature is so calm, friendly and serene.
Of course, the weather in December in the Philippines is also quite suitable for many tourists, although sometimes the sky frowns, and sometimes long waves roll on the sandy shore. But you should not worry: if the weather suddenly deteriorates at the height of the holiday, then this will not last long: in 20 minutes the gentle sun will shine again.
The “dry” period, which begins in December and ends after the first “golden week” in May, is due to the influence of northeasterly winds (“trading wind”), which bring relatively cool weather (25-28°C) and dispel clouds. It is extremely rare for the Philippines to disappoint swimmers with January weather, but there are many options for alternative holidays.
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The rainy season in the Philippines
Tourists who come to the islands during the “golden” time cannot even imagine how peculiar the climate in the Philippines is. From mid-May, when the rainy season begins, the likelihood of typhoons increases. The air temperature remains at the same level (28-32 ° C), but because of the high humidity, the heat is more difficult to endure.
It is interesting that showers come every day, but at a certain time, as per the schedule. For example, one week it may rain from 8 am to 12 noon, and then the “schedule” changes, and precipitation falls at night.
In October, the weather in the Philippines is capricious and changeable, typhoons often fly in, accompanied by heavy rainfall. The ocean is rarely calm: sometimes it storms a little, then huge waves roll in. The roar of the surf is heard far beyond the coastline. The average level of precipitation falling during the rainy season in the Philippines in the region of the Lowlands reaches 2030 mm.
Four main climatic zones
Based on the total amount of precipitation, four main zones of the region are distinguished:
- East coast of Bohol, Luzon, Leyte, Sulu archipelago, central Mindanao. Here precipitation falls evenly throughout the year.
- West Coast of the Negros Islands, Luzon, Mindoro, Palawan. In summer and autumn, from June to November, there are heavy rains here, and from December to May it is dry (no more than 200 mm of precipitation).
- East coast of Mindanao, northeast of Samar and Luzon. Abundant precipitation falls all year round, in autumn typhoons rage here.
- Northwest coast of Mindanao, east of the islands of Panay, Negros, Mindoro, Cebu. There is a lot of precipitation, but from November to April it is relatively dry.
Typhoons in the archipelago
Probably every tourist (at a safe distance, of course) would like to see how a typhoon hits the Philippines. This natural phenomenon demonstrates the full power of the elements and looks amazing, unless, of course, it claims human lives. A typhoon can strike suddenly and rush off into the distance of the ocean, raising a hurricane wind. Much more dangerous when it moves inland. The north of the island of Luzon is most prone to cyclones (this is the zone of tropical typhoons – Baguio). The time of occurrence of the cyclone coincides with the rainy season (June-October), but the largest number of hurricanes occurs in August.
Not every typhoon in the Philippines brings destruction. Fishermen often witness the sudden appearance of a vortex zone, when a light breeze quickly intensifies and reaches 30 meters per second in a matter of seconds. Sometimes a spinning column will rush very close to the fishing boats and in a minute will disappear over the horizon without disturbing the calmness of the ocean.
Most of the cyclones come from the southeast, and they affect mainly the population of the northern coast. On the island of Mindanao, cyclones are quite rare, and the island of Luzon, where more than half of the country’s population lives, receives more than three typhoons a year.
The strongest hurricanes, accompanied by floods, passed in the early 90s of the last century. The vortex airflow brought downpours that stood like a solid wall, and lightning discharges over Manila sparkled every 2 minutes.
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Monthly weather in the Philippines
For first-time travelers to the Philippines, monthly weather should be of great importance. If you look at the temperature table, it is easy to see that in the Philippines, the temperature reaches its highest point (up to 34 ° C) in April, May and June. During this period, the temperature column can drop to 24 ° C (this is the lower level). From November to February, the cool season sets in with a minimum temperature of 20°C (in January).
Maximum and minimum temperature in the Philippines:
Jan. Feb. March Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
MAX 30 31 31 33 34 34 31 31 31 31 31 30
Min 20 21 22 22 22 22 22 24 24 24 24 22 22 21
In mountainous areas it is quite cool even in the hot season. At night, at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, the temperature can drop to 2 degrees Celsius.
It should be noted that despite the fact that the Philippine Islands belong to the same climatic zone, each region has its own weather patterns. Therefore, when going on a trip in autumn, summer or winter (and tours to the Philippines are open all year round), you need to choose the right island in order to be least likely to fall into the “non-tourist” weather season.
Going to the Philippines during the most favorable period, do not expect only cloudless clear days. Tropical showers can happen at any time: nature is unpredictable and it happens that the weather in October in the Philippines is better than in April. Statistics take into account only patterns and trends, and they, as you know, change.
Many of our compatriots go on vacation in early autumn, and, of course, they are interested in the weather in the Philippines in September. At this time, it is rainy here, however, the trip will bring you great pleasure.
You won’t find such a bright and colorful nature anywhere else, so there shouldn’t be any hesitation. If you have the opportunity to see with your own eyes the mysterious Lemuria, where, according to legend, the descendants of the most ancient civilization on Earth live, feel free to purchase a tour to the Philippines.
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When and where to go on vacation to the Philippines
During the tourist season, from November to April, you can go to any island in the Philippines, taking into account only your financial capabilities and preferences for recreation.
In “unfavorable”, according to statistics, months (October, December, January, February) the resorts of the islands of Mindoro, Bohol, Boracay will be the best option for recreation. The small island of Coco Loco is also worth considering, as it is bypassed by typhoons and showers (although it is located in the open sea).
In June, the humidity is very high on all the islands, so the heat is hard to bear.
There are about 2000 hotels in the archipelago, most of them provide the highest level of service. So there can be no risk regarding the comfort of living. There has not yet been such a traveler who, having visited the Philippines during the holiday season or at another period, would return to his homeland disappointed. This is really a fabulously beautiful and very original corner of our planet.
Islands and resorts of the Philippines
Boracay
Boracay Island offers excellent conditions for water sports, as well as recreation in any style – from the “Robinson’s hut” to the luxurious five-star hotel.
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Bohol
Bohol Island is a wonderful place to find new sensations and unity with nature, romantic sunsets and unexplored jungle.
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Luzon
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Luzon
Manila
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Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a fabulous city that provides unlimited opportunities for recreation.
Mindanao
Philippines, Mindanao
Mindanao is an island in the Philippine archipelago, popular for its black volcanic sand beaches, orchid plantations, Eagle Sanctuary and unearthly beauty.
Mindoro
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On Mindoro you can not only relax on the cleanest beaches near the turquoise sea, but also feel like a brave discoverer by visiting the most mysterious corners of the island.
Negros
Philippines, Negros
Negros Island is known for its diversity of nature and great opportunities for organizing outdoor activities. Canoeing down the mountain river, diving – all this makes the rest on the island unforgettable.
Palawan
Philippines, Palawan
If you dream of seeing a real paradise, visit one of the most amazing islands in the Philippines – Palawan, whose sights will not leave you indifferent.
Cebu
Philippines, Cebu
Cebu Island’s weather is friendly to tourists, and historical sites and beautiful landscapes majestically keep their secrets for those who are ready to discover them.
Siquijor
Philippines, Siquijor
Siquijor Island is the best place for diving. Every diver dreams of visiting it and seeing a real miracle deep under water – bright coral reefs inhabited by unprecedented fish.
El Nido – Palawan
Philippines, El Nido – Palawan
Going to El Nido, you will see the rarest species of turtles, explore the territory of the island on water bikes, and visit the ancient caves.
Tours to the Philippines
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Philippines, Boracay, Bohol, Palawan, Cebu, El Nido – Palawan
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Boracay Island is 10 white sandy beaches, the most famous of which is White Beach, 4 kilometers long. This is an island for fans of kiting, surfing and windsurfing, where most of the year there is ideal wind and moderate waves. There are all kinds of restaurants and, of course, night clubs, where the morning will come unnoticed to the rhythm of any music.
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Negros Island Tour Diving in Panglao and Bohol Philippines, Bohol
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While diving, get ready to see an unforgettable underwater world: spectacular schools of large fish of various breeds, sharks and barracudas that sometimes appear between them. Beautiful coral gardens with a huge variety of coral fish and giant “monkfish”. Unforgettable adventures in the Philippines: Palawan and Boracay Filippins, Borakai, Palavan
Traveling in the Philippines no longer requires connections in Manila or Cebu, direct flights between the islands of Palawan and Boracay are now open! Therefore, we have prepared for you an exciting combined trip that combines a beach holiday with incredible adventures. During the tour, you will be able to visit the best beaches of Philippine resorts, go on a trip to the underground river, take part in a cruise around the island of Boracay and kayaking in the azure lagoons of El Nido, get to the firefly show, admire the thousand-year-old karst rocks and much more. Beautiful nature, protected areas and special eco-tourism trails are already waiting for you! Recreation programs The Farm at San Benito 5* for 6 nights Filippines, manila
We bring to your attention special programs of The Farm complex aimed at improving the body. The 1-week tour includes a package that includes hotel accommodation, medical consultations, nutritional therapy, sports activities, meditation and more. In addition to the main package, you can choose one of eight wellness programs within one cost, focused on prevention, weight loss, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular system, body detoxification, complex skin care, beauty and longevity. Any of the selected programs can be extended at your request (you will find out the cost on request). Detoxification Program in The Farm at San Benito 5*, 4 nights Filippines, manila
An unhealthy lifestyle and diet weaken the body and reduce its ability to withstand negative environmental factors. The San Benito Beauty Farm offers you a detox and vitality program that includes a variety of medical and spa treatments. As a result, you will feel a complete renewal and find inner harmony! Update program in The Farm at San Benito 5*, 21 Night Philippines, Manila
They say it takes 21 days to form a habit. We offer you a 22-day program of the Beauty Farm complex, which will help you form healthy habits, get rid of stress and restore vitality! REK Diving: Subik Bay and Negros Filippines, Manila, Negro
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Malta weather 2022 | When is the best time to go to Malta?
Weather in Malta in the coming days
Weather in Valletta Malta in the next 7 days
Valletta is one of the most visited attractions in Malta, regardless of the weather, you can visit and get to know the capital and its knightly past. However, in the height of summer, the fortified city can quickly become unbelievably hot, so it is best to visit Valletta when the air temperature ranges from 10 to 25 degrees.
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Mellieħa weather Malta for the next 7 days
Mellieħa is a very popular travel destination. One of the largest beaches in Malta: Għadira Bay, as well as the village of Popeye, are located there. The city is ideal for water and beach activities, so it is best to visit on hot and sunny days.
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Gozo weather Malta for the next 7 days
Gozo, the second largest island in the Maltese archipelago, is slightly different cooler climate , compared to the main island, the island also receives more precipitation. Gozo is ideal for hiking and trekking, so it’s best to avoid too hot days to visit the island.
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The best activities in Malta
Discover the best activities in Malta: excursions, cruises, guided tours, etc.
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When is the best time to visit Malta?
The best months to travel to Malta
Planning a trip to Malta naturally raises the question of the best month for a trip to Malta. In reality, depending on your expectations and interests, the most suitable month to visit the archipelago can vary greatly. Lovers of relaxation, beaches and summer entertainment (concerts, festivals, etc.) will especially appreciate the summer months. Travelers looking for cultural or historical sights and tranquility prefer spring or autumn.
January
Average temperature
13°
12 days of precipitation
January is the coldest month in Malta with high humidity. Not the best month, but this does not mean that you cannot participate in tourist or cultural activities.
February
Average temperature
13°
12 days of precipitation
February, like January, is also a rather cold month, on the other hand, it is the least touristy and therefore the most accessible month for travel.
Marzo
Average temperature
14°
9 days of precipitation
March symbolizes the beginning of a thaw in the archipelago. The rainfall is decreasing, making the island suitable for excursions and outdoor activities, but still not suitable for a beach holiday.
April
Average temperature
16°
6 days of precipitation
In April you can get to know the island, it’s a mild month and perfect for walks and hikes. The water is still quite cold, which prevents swimming in the sea.
May
Average temperature
20°
3 days of precipitation
May is one of the best months in Malta. The climate is ideal for exploring the island, and the most daring can already swim in the sea. Junio
Average temperature
23°
1 day of precipitation
The best month to come to Malta. The temperature is warm but not stuffy and perfect for swimming. June will please the vast majority of travelers.
July
Average temperature
27°
0 days of precipitation
July is one of the two hottest months. The ideal month to go to the beach, but not the best month for those who are very sensitive to heat.
August
Average temperature
27°
1 day of precipitation
August is the hottest month in Malta. At night the temperature rarely drops below 25°. If you love the heat, this is ideal, if you are sensitive to it, this month should be avoided.
September
Average temperature
25°
5 days of precipitation
September is often the end of the “Sirocco”, the heat is still present, but the air is less dry and the sea remains warm. One of the best three months to stay in Malta.
October
Average temperature
21°
9 days of precipitation
October is the perfect month to visit Malta. The water temperature is good and the weather is great. You can visit everything without suffering from the heat and prices in Malta are coming down.
November
Average temperature
17°
13 days of precipitation
November symbolizes the true end of the summer period, the arrival of rains and the fall in temperatures.
December
Average temperature
14°
13 days of precipitation
December is the rainiest month in Malta. The temperature is still quite mild, but sometimes the island turns into a real waterfall.
Malta can be visited all year round. The best time to visit Malta is during the autumn or spring months.
The most pleasant months are May, June, September and October. One can swim, enjoy the sun and the island without being frazzled by the sun or pouring rain. Prices for hotels and transport are also cheaper out of season, and the influx of tourists is lower.
June is the best month to visit Malta
June is definitely the best month to visit Malta . You can visit all cultural sites without restrictions, and at the same time enjoy the water activities offered (diving, water sports, water skiing, etc.). A month that is suitable for all travelers.
Climate and temperature in Malta
Climate in Malta
Malta has a Mediterranean climate, strongly pronounced by the climatic phenomenon: arrival Sirocco .
The Sirocco is a wind from the Sahara, a wind that is both very dry and very hot, which changes the climate of Malta in a few days. Sirocco comes to Malta in late spring and settles during the summer.
Summer in Malta is very hot and dry. Winters are mild and wet. The rains, although rare, can be intense during the winter and turn the island into a veritable waterfall. A feature of the island, the archipelago is subject to storms and sea winds. In addition, the proximity of the coast contributes to increased humidity at sunset between October and April.
Temperature in Malta
The average annual temperature is 20 degrees. In winter, the temperature rarely drops below 10 degrees. From the beginning of June until the arrival of “Sirocco” the temperature rises to over 30 degrees.
The water temperature is pleasant from May until the end of October. However, you can swim all year round for those. It is not uncommon to see Maltese swimming in Spinola Bay in mid-December.
Monthly weather in Malta
Weather in Malta in January
January in Malta is the coldest month in the archipelago, it is also a very windy month. The air temperature, as a rule, does not fall below 10 degrees, the thermometer usually fluctuates between 12 and 16 degrees, sometimes there are very sunny days and the air warms up to 15 degrees.
The water temperature is about 15 degrees. Some locals swim all year round, even in January. January is one of the quietest months on the island, most tourist activities and excursions are still available, however it is important to dress warmly and avoid rainy days for walking.
Weather in Malta in February
In February, the weather in Malta is similar to January, with a difference of one to two degrees. The air temperature is slightly milder than in January, but the water temperature drops a few degrees. February is the perfect month for a budget trip to Malta . Hotel prices in Malta are lowest in February, so you can find very good deals.
Weather in Malta in March
In March, the islands of Malta are painted in bright colors, and the thermometer begins to rise again. The temperature fluctuates between 15 and 17 degrees on some days it can even be 20 degrees. Sea water temperature in Malta is not yet warm enough for swimming and does not exceed 16°C/68°F. March is a good month for hiking and cultural activities such as visiting the capital Valletta.
Weather in Malta in April
In April, spring in Malta is in full swing, everything is blooming and fragrant. The air warms up to 18-20 degrees, but the water in the sea is still cool, but enjoying sunbathing under the gentle and warm rays of the sun is just right. There is no heat and you can go hiking to explore the sights of Malta.
Weather in Malta in May
The very beginning of the holiday season and one of the most best months in Malta . The water in the sea warms up to 20 degrees, many tourists consider this temperature ideal for swimming. It is not yet hot, the air temperature can rise to 27 degrees and it is already advisable to use a protective cream, the sun shines brightly and its rays, on the sea breeze, burn.
Weather in Malta in June
In June, the swimming season officially opens in Malta. With the arrival of Sirocco, which marks the beginning of the high season and summer in Malta. The water temperature is 21.5 degrees, the weather is sunny and there are practically no rainy days.
Weather in Malta in July
July is the hottest month in Malta . During the day it is better to be near the sea as it is a dry heat. If you rent an apartment, make sure it has air conditioning. Remember to use sunscreen with 50+ protection and drink plenty of water.
The water temperature heats up to 26 degrees, precipitation is very rare. July is suitable for heat lovers, but this month, walks and excursions become a real challenge.
Weather in Malta in August
August – the most popular month , the most touristy and the most expensive month in Malta. Day and night there is a steady heat, the air temperature is +33 degrees, and the water temperature remains at +26 degrees. Precipitation in August is practically non-existent.
Weather in Malta in September
The weather in Malta in September is the velvety season, the most pleasant period . Our favorite month in Malta – not so hot anymore, but the water and weather are beautiful. The wave of tourists has passed and you can enjoy the island for real, this is the best time for a family holiday in Malta.
Weather in Malta in October
October is a sunny and warm month. Contrary to popular belief, there is no monsoon season in Malta, but regular rains are expected from the end of October. Tourists still bask on the beach under the October sun. There is no sweltering heat, very comfortable air temperature, this is the best time to relax and devote time to getting to know and exploring the sights.
Weather in Malta in November
The weather in Malta in November is very changeable. The first decade of the month pleases with sunny days, when almost all of Europe is already beginning to prepare for winter, in Malta the weather is still clear and very warm. From the second half of November, it starts to rain in Malta, the weather is constantly changing, the bright sun can shine in the morning, and a heavy downpour begins in the afternoon.
Weather in Malta in December
The weather in Malta in December is beautiful in its own way. December is a cool month, but the temperature does not drop below 11 degrees, and the island turns into a New Year’s fairy tale. Every resident of Malta considers it his duty to decorate his house and street. However, sea storms, heavy December rains, and a lack of efficient rainwater harvesting infrastructure sometimes make the island chaotic.
FAQ – Weather in Malta
What are the best months to travel to Malta?
Malta has a temperate Mediterranean climate with high summer temperatures. Malta can be enjoyed at any time of the year, but in general May, June, September and October are the most pleasant months to make the most of all the activities and visits to Malta.
What is the best month to travel to Malta?
June is generally considered the best month to travel to Malta. In June, you can enjoy good weather and pleasant water temperatures without the inconvenience of overheating or the influx of tourists. The months of May, September and October are also very pleasant.
What is the hottest month in Malta?
The hottest month in Malta is usually July. August is also characterized by very high temperatures, but is more prone to sea storms.
What is the coldest month in Malta?
The coldest month in Malta is usually January, but sometimes February. However, even in January, as a rule, the thermometer does not fall below 10 degrees.
Where is puerto de santiago: What is Puerto de Santiago Tenerife like?
6 Best Things To Do in Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
Playa la Arena is one of the main attractions in the area of Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
Puerto Santiago is a quiet resort on the west coast of Tenerife, part of the municipality of Santiago del Teide.
It is located very close to Los Gigantes, famous for the majestic cliffs that rise up from the ocean.
- What to do in Puerto Santiago
- 1. Playa Chica
- 2. Playa de La Arena
- 3. Try the local restaurants in Puerto de Santiago
- 4. Coastal walk to Los Gigantes or Alcala (even up to Playa San Juan)
- 5. The sunset in Puerto de Santiago
- 6. Go on a boat trip to see whales and dolphins
- Parking in Puerto de Santiago
- Winter in Puerto Santiago – how is the weather in Puerto Santiago in December, January and February
- Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in December
- Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in January
Puerto Santiago is the perfect place for a quiet holiday in Tenerife if you don’t like the busy areas in the south like Playa de las Americas, Playa del Duque or Los Cristianos. The vibe here is very different, there are no noisy bars and no nightclubs, although some places have some entertainment in the evening in the form of karaoke.
The resort is ideal for young families with small children and mature couples who just want to relax and enjoy the nice weather. Most of the tourists who come to Puerto Santiago opt for a self-catering holiday, since there are lots of apartments available in the area, at cheaper prices compared to the resorts mentioned above. There’s also the option to stay at the big hotel Be Live Experience Playa la Arena, which is situated very close to the beach with the same name.
Tip if you are looking to stay in Puerto Santiago: the town is very hilly, so if you have mobility problems this might not be the right place. If you’re looking to rent an apartment, check to see exactly where it is located in order to avoid an unpleasant surprise.
Puerto de Santiago is a great option for people looking for a relaxing, chilled and quiet holiday in Tenerife.
Beaches in Puerto Santiago
1. Playa Chica
As its name suggests, this is a small beach, with just basic facilities. There are no sun loungers and the beach can only be accessed via a set of stairs.
2. Playa de La Arena
This is the most popular beach in the area and it’s usually packed with tourists even during the winter months.
It is a black sand beach, with sun loungers, showers, lifeguards, and restaurants just a few meters away.
Playa de la Arena gets very busy all year round, even though the currents here are strong and on most days you’ll see a red flag on the beach, especially during winter. Even so, this beach is still really beautiful and we personally have enjoyed many relaxing days here, plus some amazing sunsets.
The price for a sun lounger at Playa la Arena was 3 Euros in February 2019.
3. Try the local restaurants in Puerto de Santiago
Although a small resort, you will find plenty of restaurants here, from Chinese to Indian and typical Spanish food.
Flor del Drago is a popular one and we’ve also had good lunches or snacks at Bar El Gourmet – nothing fancy, just honest and cheap meals (the pizza is also good).
The Chicken Shack is another great restaurant if you’re in the mood for fried chicken. The owner is super friendly and a great host, so we definitely recommend you try them for dinner one night.
Bilanzerri, the ice cream shop opposite Playa la Arena is really good also, with creamy Italian ice cream and cold drinks.
4. Coastal walk to Los Gigantes or Alcala (even up to Playa San Juan)
Puerto Santiago and Los Gigantes are practically connected, so you can walk between them along the coast.
The view of the cliffs is always breathtaking and you’ll find some nice shops and restaurants here as well.
You can also walk in the other direction towards Alcala, even up to Playa San Juan (although that section is not paved, hence more difficult to do).
Read all about the coastal walk from Los Gigantes to Alcala, via Puerto de Santiago.
5. The sunset in Puerto de Santiago
If you’re staying in Puerto de Santiago you will see the sunset behind the island of La Gomera, which is visible on most days. Many people gather on the beach of La Arena at sunset to enjoy this lovely view.
6. Go on a boat trip to see whales and dolphins
From the marina of Los Gigantes you can go on a whale-watching trip or even on a fishing trip. Also from the same marina, you can catch a boat ride to Masca beach.
If you want a relaxing experience, with only a small group of people, you can sail from Los Gigantes aboard a beautiful sailing boat (drinks and food included) on a 3 hours trip, where you have a good chance to see dolphins, pilot whales and turtles in their natural environment.
BOOK ONLINELos Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat
- Pick-up service from locations between Los Gigantes and La Caleta
- Fresh fruit, home-made sandwiches (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options) & Beverages, including cava, white and red wine, beer and soft drinks
- 3-hour whale-watching cruise and time to swim and snorkel
General info about Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
If you’re looking to book a holiday in Puerto de Santiago, the following details might be useful to you.
Parking in Puerto de Santiago
We have stayed in the area close to Playa la Arena, which gets busy during the daytime because of all the people that come here for the beach.
However, in the evenings and mornings it was pretty easy to find a parking spot close to our apartment. This was during the winter months, but in summer it may get busier.
If you have a rental car and you want to stay in this part of the island, Puerto Santiago is a much better choice than Los Gigantes, as it will be easier to find a place to park (unless you rent a property that has its own garage or parking place).
The promenade in front of Playa la Arena – Photo from January 2018 in Puerto de Santiago
Winter in Puerto Santiago – how is the weather in Puerto Santiago in December, January and February
Winters in Tenerife are mild and warm, even in the North of Tenerife, if you compare it with some of the winters other countries in Europe get.
But the South if the warmest part of Tenerife and Puerto de Santiago makes no exception, even if it’s not located quite next to the popular Las Americas and Los Cristianos areas.
Even in months like December, January or February, the weather in Puerto de Santiago is still warm enough for the beach and even to swim in the ocean. Temperatures go up to 25 Celsius (in the sun) and at night it drops to about 16 – 18 Celsius, so a jacket will be needed.
For more info about the weather in Puerto Santiago in December or winter in general, we recommend you read our article regarding the warmest Canary Island in winter. Also, take a look at what to pack for Tenerife, to get a general idea of what you should bring with you.
Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in December
- Max temp daytime: 25° C on 2nd of December
- Min temp daytime: 21° C on 24th of December
- Max temp night time: 19° C on 3rd of December
- Min temp night time: 14° C on 25th of December
Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in January
- Max temp daytime: 28° C on 2nd of January
- Min temp daytime: 20° C on 29th of January
- Max temp night time: 18° C on 1st and 2nd of January
- Min temp night time: 11° C on 31st of January
6 Best Things To Do in Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
Playa la Arena is one of the main attractions in the area of Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
Puerto Santiago is a quiet resort on the west coast of Tenerife, part of the municipality of Santiago del Teide.
It is located very close to Los Gigantes, famous for the majestic cliffs that rise up from the ocean.
- What to do in Puerto Santiago
- 1. Playa Chica
- 2. Playa de La Arena
- 3. Try the local restaurants in Puerto de Santiago
- 4. Coastal walk to Los Gigantes or Alcala (even up to Playa San Juan)
- 5. The sunset in Puerto de Santiago
- 6. Go on a boat trip to see whales and dolphins
- Parking in Puerto de Santiago
- Winter in Puerto Santiago – how is the weather in Puerto Santiago in December, January and February
- Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in December
- Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in January
Puerto Santiago is the perfect place for a quiet holiday in Tenerife if you don’t like the busy areas in the south like Playa de las Americas, Playa del Duque or Los Cristianos. The vibe here is very different, there are no noisy bars and no nightclubs, although some places have some entertainment in the evening in the form of karaoke.
The resort is ideal for young families with small children and mature couples who just want to relax and enjoy the nice weather. Most of the tourists who come to Puerto Santiago opt for a self-catering holiday, since there are lots of apartments available in the area, at cheaper prices compared to the resorts mentioned above. There’s also the option to stay at the big hotel Be Live Experience Playa la Arena, which is situated very close to the beach with the same name.
Tip if you are looking to stay in Puerto Santiago: the town is very hilly, so if you have mobility problems this might not be the right place. If you’re looking to rent an apartment, check to see exactly where it is located in order to avoid an unpleasant surprise.
Puerto de Santiago is a great option for people looking for a relaxing, chilled and quiet holiday in Tenerife.
Beaches in Puerto Santiago
1. Playa Chica
As its name suggests, this is a small beach, with just basic facilities. There are no sun loungers and the beach can only be accessed via a set of stairs.
2. Playa de La Arena
This is the most popular beach in the area and it’s usually packed with tourists even during the winter months.
It is a black sand beach, with sun loungers, showers, lifeguards, and restaurants just a few meters away.
Playa de la Arena gets very busy all year round, even though the currents here are strong and on most days you’ll see a red flag on the beach, especially during winter. Even so, this beach is still really beautiful and we personally have enjoyed many relaxing days here, plus some amazing sunsets.
The price for a sun lounger at Playa la Arena was 3 Euros in February 2019.
3. Try the local restaurants in Puerto de Santiago
Although a small resort, you will find plenty of restaurants here, from Chinese to Indian and typical Spanish food.
Flor del Drago is a popular one and we’ve also had good lunches or snacks at Bar El Gourmet – nothing fancy, just honest and cheap meals (the pizza is also good).
The Chicken Shack is another great restaurant if you’re in the mood for fried chicken. The owner is super friendly and a great host, so we definitely recommend you try them for dinner one night.
Bilanzerri, the ice cream shop opposite Playa la Arena is really good also, with creamy Italian ice cream and cold drinks.
4. Coastal walk to Los Gigantes or Alcala (even up to Playa San Juan)
Puerto Santiago and Los Gigantes are practically connected, so you can walk between them along the coast.
The view of the cliffs is always breathtaking and you’ll find some nice shops and restaurants here as well.
You can also walk in the other direction towards Alcala, even up to Playa San Juan (although that section is not paved, hence more difficult to do).
Read all about the coastal walk from Los Gigantes to Alcala, via Puerto de Santiago.
5. The sunset in Puerto de Santiago
If you’re staying in Puerto de Santiago you will see the sunset behind the island of La Gomera, which is visible on most days. Many people gather on the beach of La Arena at sunset to enjoy this lovely view.
6. Go on a boat trip to see whales and dolphins
From the marina of Los Gigantes you can go on a whale-watching trip or even on a fishing trip. Also from the same marina, you can catch a boat ride to Masca beach.
If you want a relaxing experience, with only a small group of people, you can sail from Los Gigantes aboard a beautiful sailing boat (drinks and food included) on a 3 hours trip, where you have a good chance to see dolphins, pilot whales and turtles in their natural environment.
BOOK ONLINELos Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat
- Pick-up service from locations between Los Gigantes and La Caleta
- Fresh fruit, home-made sandwiches (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options) & Beverages, including cava, white and red wine, beer and soft drinks
- 3-hour whale-watching cruise and time to swim and snorkel
General info about Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
If you’re looking to book a holiday in Puerto de Santiago, the following details might be useful to you.
Parking in Puerto de Santiago
We have stayed in the area close to Playa la Arena, which gets busy during the daytime because of all the people that come here for the beach.
However, in the evenings and mornings it was pretty easy to find a parking spot close to our apartment. This was during the winter months, but in summer it may get busier.
If you have a rental car and you want to stay in this part of the island, Puerto Santiago is a much better choice than Los Gigantes, as it will be easier to find a place to park (unless you rent a property that has its own garage or parking place).
The promenade in front of Playa la Arena – Photo from January 2018 in Puerto de Santiago
Winter in Puerto Santiago – how is the weather in Puerto Santiago in December, January and February
Winters in Tenerife are mild and warm, even in the North of Tenerife, if you compare it with some of the winters other countries in Europe get.
But the South if the warmest part of Tenerife and Puerto de Santiago makes no exception, even if it’s not located quite next to the popular Las Americas and Los Cristianos areas.
Even in months like December, January or February, the weather in Puerto de Santiago is still warm enough for the beach and even to swim in the ocean. Temperatures go up to 25 Celsius (in the sun) and at night it drops to about 16 – 18 Celsius, so a jacket will be needed.
For more info about the weather in Puerto Santiago in December or winter in general, we recommend you read our article regarding the warmest Canary Island in winter. Also, take a look at what to pack for Tenerife, to get a general idea of what you should bring with you.
Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in December
- Max temp daytime: 25° C on 2nd of December
- Min temp daytime: 21° C on 24th of December
- Max temp night time: 19° C on 3rd of December
- Min temp night time: 14° C on 25th of December
Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in January
- Max temp daytime: 28° C on 2nd of January
- Min temp daytime: 20° C on 29th of January
- Max temp night time: 18° C on 1st and 2nd of January
- Min temp night time: 11° C on 31st of January
6 Best Things To Do in Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
Playa la Arena is one of the main attractions in the area of Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
Puerto Santiago is a quiet resort on the west coast of Tenerife, part of the municipality of Santiago del Teide.
It is located very close to Los Gigantes, famous for the majestic cliffs that rise up from the ocean.
- What to do in Puerto Santiago
- 1. Playa Chica
- 2. Playa de La Arena
- 3. Try the local restaurants in Puerto de Santiago
- 4. Coastal walk to Los Gigantes or Alcala (even up to Playa San Juan)
- 5. The sunset in Puerto de Santiago
- 6. Go on a boat trip to see whales and dolphins
- Parking in Puerto de Santiago
- Winter in Puerto Santiago – how is the weather in Puerto Santiago in December, January and February
- Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in December
- Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in January
Puerto Santiago is the perfect place for a quiet holiday in Tenerife if you don’t like the busy areas in the south like Playa de las Americas, Playa del Duque or Los Cristianos. The vibe here is very different, there are no noisy bars and no nightclubs, although some places have some entertainment in the evening in the form of karaoke.
The resort is ideal for young families with small children and mature couples who just want to relax and enjoy the nice weather. Most of the tourists who come to Puerto Santiago opt for a self-catering holiday, since there are lots of apartments available in the area, at cheaper prices compared to the resorts mentioned above. There’s also the option to stay at the big hotel Be Live Experience Playa la Arena, which is situated very close to the beach with the same name.
Tip if you are looking to stay in Puerto Santiago: the town is very hilly, so if you have mobility problems this might not be the right place. If you’re looking to rent an apartment, check to see exactly where it is located in order to avoid an unpleasant surprise.
Puerto de Santiago is a great option for people looking for a relaxing, chilled and quiet holiday in Tenerife.
Beaches in Puerto Santiago
1. Playa Chica
As its name suggests, this is a small beach, with just basic facilities. There are no sun loungers and the beach can only be accessed via a set of stairs.
2. Playa de La Arena
This is the most popular beach in the area and it’s usually packed with tourists even during the winter months.
It is a black sand beach, with sun loungers, showers, lifeguards, and restaurants just a few meters away.
Playa de la Arena gets very busy all year round, even though the currents here are strong and on most days you’ll see a red flag on the beach, especially during winter. Even so, this beach is still really beautiful and we personally have enjoyed many relaxing days here, plus some amazing sunsets.
The price for a sun lounger at Playa la Arena was 3 Euros in February 2019.
3. Try the local restaurants in Puerto de Santiago
Although a small resort, you will find plenty of restaurants here, from Chinese to Indian and typical Spanish food.
Flor del Drago is a popular one and we’ve also had good lunches or snacks at Bar El Gourmet – nothing fancy, just honest and cheap meals (the pizza is also good).
The Chicken Shack is another great restaurant if you’re in the mood for fried chicken. The owner is super friendly and a great host, so we definitely recommend you try them for dinner one night.
Bilanzerri, the ice cream shop opposite Playa la Arena is really good also, with creamy Italian ice cream and cold drinks.
4. Coastal walk to Los Gigantes or Alcala (even up to Playa San Juan)
Puerto Santiago and Los Gigantes are practically connected, so you can walk between them along the coast.
The view of the cliffs is always breathtaking and you’ll find some nice shops and restaurants here as well.
You can also walk in the other direction towards Alcala, even up to Playa San Juan (although that section is not paved, hence more difficult to do).
Read all about the coastal walk from Los Gigantes to Alcala, via Puerto de Santiago.
5. The sunset in Puerto de Santiago
If you’re staying in Puerto de Santiago you will see the sunset behind the island of La Gomera, which is visible on most days. Many people gather on the beach of La Arena at sunset to enjoy this lovely view.
6. Go on a boat trip to see whales and dolphins
From the marina of Los Gigantes you can go on a whale-watching trip or even on a fishing trip. Also from the same marina, you can catch a boat ride to Masca beach.
If you want a relaxing experience, with only a small group of people, you can sail from Los Gigantes aboard a beautiful sailing boat (drinks and food included) on a 3 hours trip, where you have a good chance to see dolphins, pilot whales and turtles in their natural environment.
BOOK ONLINELos Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat
- Pick-up service from locations between Los Gigantes and La Caleta
- Fresh fruit, home-made sandwiches (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options) & Beverages, including cava, white and red wine, beer and soft drinks
- 3-hour whale-watching cruise and time to swim and snorkel
General info about Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
If you’re looking to book a holiday in Puerto de Santiago, the following details might be useful to you.
Parking in Puerto de Santiago
We have stayed in the area close to Playa la Arena, which gets busy during the daytime because of all the people that come here for the beach.
However, in the evenings and mornings it was pretty easy to find a parking spot close to our apartment. This was during the winter months, but in summer it may get busier.
If you have a rental car and you want to stay in this part of the island, Puerto Santiago is a much better choice than Los Gigantes, as it will be easier to find a place to park (unless you rent a property that has its own garage or parking place).
The promenade in front of Playa la Arena – Photo from January 2018 in Puerto de Santiago
Winter in Puerto Santiago – how is the weather in Puerto Santiago in December, January and February
Winters in Tenerife are mild and warm, even in the North of Tenerife, if you compare it with some of the winters other countries in Europe get.
But the South if the warmest part of Tenerife and Puerto de Santiago makes no exception, even if it’s not located quite next to the popular Las Americas and Los Cristianos areas.
Even in months like December, January or February, the weather in Puerto de Santiago is still warm enough for the beach and even to swim in the ocean. Temperatures go up to 25 Celsius (in the sun) and at night it drops to about 16 – 18 Celsius, so a jacket will be needed.
For more info about the weather in Puerto Santiago in December or winter in general, we recommend you read our article regarding the warmest Canary Island in winter. Also, take a look at what to pack for Tenerife, to get a general idea of what you should bring with you.
Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in December
- Max temp daytime: 25° C on 2nd of December
- Min temp daytime: 21° C on 24th of December
- Max temp night time: 19° C on 3rd of December
- Min temp night time: 14° C on 25th of December
Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in January
- Max temp daytime: 28° C on 2nd of January
- Min temp daytime: 20° C on 29th of January
- Max temp night time: 18° C on 1st and 2nd of January
- Min temp night time: 11° C on 31st of January
6 Best Things To Do in Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
Playa la Arena is one of the main attractions in the area of Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
Puerto Santiago is a quiet resort on the west coast of Tenerife, part of the municipality of Santiago del Teide.
It is located very close to Los Gigantes, famous for the majestic cliffs that rise up from the ocean.
- What to do in Puerto Santiago
- 1. Playa Chica
- 2. Playa de La Arena
- 3. Try the local restaurants in Puerto de Santiago
- 4. Coastal walk to Los Gigantes or Alcala (even up to Playa San Juan)
- 5. The sunset in Puerto de Santiago
- 6. Go on a boat trip to see whales and dolphins
- Parking in Puerto de Santiago
- Winter in Puerto Santiago – how is the weather in Puerto Santiago in December, January and February
- Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in December
- Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in January
Puerto Santiago is the perfect place for a quiet holiday in Tenerife if you don’t like the busy areas in the south like Playa de las Americas, Playa del Duque or Los Cristianos. The vibe here is very different, there are no noisy bars and no nightclubs, although some places have some entertainment in the evening in the form of karaoke.
The resort is ideal for young families with small children and mature couples who just want to relax and enjoy the nice weather. Most of the tourists who come to Puerto Santiago opt for a self-catering holiday, since there are lots of apartments available in the area, at cheaper prices compared to the resorts mentioned above. There’s also the option to stay at the big hotel Be Live Experience Playa la Arena, which is situated very close to the beach with the same name.
Tip if you are looking to stay in Puerto Santiago: the town is very hilly, so if you have mobility problems this might not be the right place. If you’re looking to rent an apartment, check to see exactly where it is located in order to avoid an unpleasant surprise.
Puerto de Santiago is a great option for people looking for a relaxing, chilled and quiet holiday in Tenerife.
Beaches in Puerto Santiago
1. Playa Chica
As its name suggests, this is a small beach, with just basic facilities. There are no sun loungers and the beach can only be accessed via a set of stairs.
2. Playa de La Arena
This is the most popular beach in the area and it’s usually packed with tourists even during the winter months.
It is a black sand beach, with sun loungers, showers, lifeguards, and restaurants just a few meters away.
Playa de la Arena gets very busy all year round, even though the currents here are strong and on most days you’ll see a red flag on the beach, especially during winter. Even so, this beach is still really beautiful and we personally have enjoyed many relaxing days here, plus some amazing sunsets.
The price for a sun lounger at Playa la Arena was 3 Euros in February 2019.
3. Try the local restaurants in Puerto de Santiago
Although a small resort, you will find plenty of restaurants here, from Chinese to Indian and typical Spanish food.
Flor del Drago is a popular one and we’ve also had good lunches or snacks at Bar El Gourmet – nothing fancy, just honest and cheap meals (the pizza is also good).
The Chicken Shack is another great restaurant if you’re in the mood for fried chicken. The owner is super friendly and a great host, so we definitely recommend you try them for dinner one night.
Bilanzerri, the ice cream shop opposite Playa la Arena is really good also, with creamy Italian ice cream and cold drinks.
4. Coastal walk to Los Gigantes or Alcala (even up to Playa San Juan)
Puerto Santiago and Los Gigantes are practically connected, so you can walk between them along the coast.
The view of the cliffs is always breathtaking and you’ll find some nice shops and restaurants here as well.
You can also walk in the other direction towards Alcala, even up to Playa San Juan (although that section is not paved, hence more difficult to do).
Read all about the coastal walk from Los Gigantes to Alcala, via Puerto de Santiago.
5. The sunset in Puerto de Santiago
If you’re staying in Puerto de Santiago you will see the sunset behind the island of La Gomera, which is visible on most days. Many people gather on the beach of La Arena at sunset to enjoy this lovely view.
6. Go on a boat trip to see whales and dolphins
From the marina of Los Gigantes you can go on a whale-watching trip or even on a fishing trip. Also from the same marina, you can catch a boat ride to Masca beach.
If you want a relaxing experience, with only a small group of people, you can sail from Los Gigantes aboard a beautiful sailing boat (drinks and food included) on a 3 hours trip, where you have a good chance to see dolphins, pilot whales and turtles in their natural environment.
BOOK ONLINELos Gigantes Whale Watching Cruise by Sail Boat
- Pick-up service from locations between Los Gigantes and La Caleta
- Fresh fruit, home-made sandwiches (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options) & Beverages, including cava, white and red wine, beer and soft drinks
- 3-hour whale-watching cruise and time to swim and snorkel
General info about Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife
If you’re looking to book a holiday in Puerto de Santiago, the following details might be useful to you.
Parking in Puerto de Santiago
We have stayed in the area close to Playa la Arena, which gets busy during the daytime because of all the people that come here for the beach.
However, in the evenings and mornings it was pretty easy to find a parking spot close to our apartment. This was during the winter months, but in summer it may get busier.
If you have a rental car and you want to stay in this part of the island, Puerto Santiago is a much better choice than Los Gigantes, as it will be easier to find a place to park (unless you rent a property that has its own garage or parking place).
The promenade in front of Playa la Arena – Photo from January 2018 in Puerto de Santiago
Winter in Puerto Santiago – how is the weather in Puerto Santiago in December, January and February
Winters in Tenerife are mild and warm, even in the North of Tenerife, if you compare it with some of the winters other countries in Europe get.
But the South if the warmest part of Tenerife and Puerto de Santiago makes no exception, even if it’s not located quite next to the popular Las Americas and Los Cristianos areas.
Even in months like December, January or February, the weather in Puerto de Santiago is still warm enough for the beach and even to swim in the ocean. Temperatures go up to 25 Celsius (in the sun) and at night it drops to about 16 – 18 Celsius, so a jacket will be needed.
For more info about the weather in Puerto Santiago in December or winter in general, we recommend you read our article regarding the warmest Canary Island in winter. Also, take a look at what to pack for Tenerife, to get a general idea of what you should bring with you.
Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in December
- Max temp daytime: 25° C on 2nd of December
- Min temp daytime: 21° C on 24th of December
- Max temp night time: 19° C on 3rd of December
- Min temp night time: 14° C on 25th of December
Puerto de Santiago – Average Weather in January
- Max temp daytime: 28° C on 2nd of January
- Min temp daytime: 20° C on 29th of January
- Max temp night time: 18° C on 1st and 2nd of January
- Min temp night time: 11° C on 31st of January
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Hafen von Santiago City
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Puerto de Santiago attracts real estate buyers with its spacious apartments and the lowest prices in the area. It is a cosy town on the south-west coast of Tenerife located between Playa de La Arena and Los Gigantes. Puerto Santiago is knows as the “oven of the island” because its warm summer weather year-round.
Puerto de Santiago belongs to the municipality of Santiago del Teide and has all the necessary amenities including a clinic, two big supermarkets and lots of small shops, bars and restaurants.
It is mostly inhabited by the people who works in touristic sector in neighbour resort areas. It is quiet, safe and clean.
The town stands on a cliff and is limited by it from 3 sides. Thanks to this fact, some of the properties here have beautiful panoramic views to the ocean, the Islands of La Palma and La Gomera and some of them are facing the mountains and the Teide.
The buildings here are relatively new, in good condition and well-kept. Monthly community fees here sometimes are as low as €20 for a 3-bedroom apartment. There is also an old town down by the old fishing port and the Chica beach with some colonial houses and oceanfront apartments occasionally available for sale.
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After a week in Puerto Cru, we moved to Puerto de Santiago, or rather, to the rocks of Los Gigantes. Fantastic, mesmerizing place.
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Puerto de Santiago is a resort on the west coast of Tenerife. To the north of it is Los Gigantes and to the south is Playa de la Arena. In fact, there is no border between them for a long time and one smoothly flows into the other. However, each town keeps its own identity and is somewhat different from its neighbors.
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Puerto de Santiago was built on the site of a fishing village and fishermen still supply fresh fish and seafood to restaurants.
Currently it is quite a developed tourist center with hotels of various categories, restaurants, bars, shops, there is even a small casino. However, the resort has not turned into a noisy place, there is no nightlife here. It is preferred by lovers of a relaxing holiday and families with children. For young people and pensioners, we would not recommend it. The first will be bored, and the second will be difficult to move along the streets, which, due to the mountainous terrain, go up and down.
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The Fisherman’s Museum (Museo del Pescador), which is located near the coast, reminds of the historical past. The unusual façade was designed by the artist and sculptor Bernard Romain.
A popular excursion is visiting the village and Masca gorge, which are located 25 to the north. For many years they were inaccessible to tourists, but now you can even get here on your own. The path is very winding and takes about 45 minutes by car. In a beautiful gorge there is an authentic village where you can see traditional houses and streets.
Beach and sea
Unfortunately, the resort cannot boast of a long coastline. The beaches of Puerto de Santiago are rocky – the entrance to the water is inconvenient or it is protected by rocks. In fact, you can only swim in one place – on the beach of Chica (Playa Chica), which is located next to the Fisherman’s Museum. Its length is less than 100 m and its width is about 25 m.
Black, volcanic sand. It is protected from waves on both sides, so the sea is calm here in any weather. More suitable for sunbathing. There are sun loungers and umbrellas.
Playa de la Arena
Most tourists from Puerto de Santiago prefer to sunbathe on the larger and more beautiful beach of Playa de la Arena. It is located a little to the south and is considered one of the cleanest in Tenerife. It stretches for about 200 m. It is very wide, the sand is black, volcanic.
The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness and well-developed infrastructure nearby. There are sun loungers, parasols, lifeguards are on duty. Even wooden paths, which you can walk on when the sand is very hot from the sun, speak of grooming.
Unfortunately, in windy weather there are waves on Playa de La Arena and small children cannot swim. And in normal times, the entrance to the water is not gentle, and after a few meters the depth begins.
See also other Tenerife beaches.
How to get to Puerto de Santiago
The nearest airport is Tenerife South. You can get to Puerto de Santiago from there by bus, but with one change, because. there is no direct message. First, at the airport, you need to take bus 111, 343 or 450 and get off at the final bus station – Costa Adeje Estacion De Guaguas. Travel time is about 25 minutes. Next, transfer to bus number 473 or number 477 and go to the Puerto de Santiago stop. Travel time – 1 hour 10 minutes. We have indicated the exact location of the stop on the map below.
Current prices and timetables can be found on the official website of the carrier, Titsa.
If you have luggage or want to drive directly to the hotel, then it makes sense to order a taxi or rent a car. In this case, you will get there in less than 45 minutes.
Hotels
Puerto de Santiago can offer enough quality hotels of any price category. It should be understood that there is no housing on the first line, even on Chica Beach they are located across the road. However, there are hotels near the sea, but they stand on the rocks, entry into the sea is impossible.
We think it’s better to stay in hotels in Playa de La Arena – it’s quieter and closer to a good beach.
There is a choice of accommodation, but you should understand that it is limited and you need to book a month or two in advance. Otherwise, you will be left with either the most uncomfortable rooms, or housing next to the roads.
Best hotels in Puerto de Santiago:
- Ona Las Rosas,
- Family apartment Playa La Arena,
- Aparthotel Los Dragos del Sur.
Cheap housing:
- Edelmira,
- Mirador de la Gomera.
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Arena Suites is a 5-minute drive from Playa de la Arena Beach in Puerto de Santiago.
“Excellent room. There is everything you need. Wonderful host. The location is superb, 5-7 minutes walk to Playa La Arena beach. Stop two steps away. Near HyperDino and Fruiteria.
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Average Review Score: 9.1
Offering a shared pool and an on-site restaurant, Ona Las Rosas offers air-conditioned apartments with a private terrace and a terrace in Puerto de Santiago.
“Accommodation 07-12.03.2017
At the moment, I consider this place the best place to stay in Los Gigantes! (The conclusion is based on a personal five-year experience of rest in this place).
Two-story apartments comfortable for living: on the ground floor there is a living room and a large terrace with furniture and sun loungers, a kitchen and an entrance hall between the first and second floors, a bedroom and a bathroom on the second floor. Everything is very well thought out. Good soundproofing. The neighbors were never heard.
Clean, comfortable, very cozy.
All equipment is in good condition.
Finally, there was no music and singers from nearby (and all other) bars!!!! We finally got some sleep!
Gorgeous sunsets.
In connection with the carnival taking place at this time, it was not always possible to find a parking place. We parked our cars in the neighboring streets.”13 vacation rental reviews
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Average Review Score: 8.4
La Arena Apartments are located 200 meters from La Arena Beach in Puerto de Santiago. It features a shared outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
“We were from 10/30/2016 to 11/05/2016. Well located apartments. Great hostess (friendly and kind). Free parking directly under the windows. To the beach 5 minutes. Lidl and Mercadona shops are 5 minutes by car or 10 minutes walk along the beautiful views of the ocean and La Gomera. Wifi worked flawlessly (router only for our apartments). There were no TV programs in Russian (but what to watch there). We really enjoyed.”
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Casa las Cupulas offers accommodation in Puerto de Santiago, 22 km from Playa de las Americas. It features a sun terrace and a sauna.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment is 1.1 km from Playa de la Arena. It features a balcony and a seasonal outdoor pool. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave and an oven.
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Average Review Score: 8.6
Surrounded by banana plantations, Casa Calma is located in Puerto de Santiago. It features an outdoor pool and a tennis court.
“Excellent view from the terrace to the ocean and La Gomera island. Nice area around the house. To Alcala and the city beach 10 minutes by car through banana plantations. To the southern airport 40-50 min. To Teide 50-60 min. To Los Gigantes 15-20 min. To La Laguna 1 hour 20 minutes The room is normal with wide sliding doors. It’s simple, but everything you need is there. There is just no washer. There is no air conditioning, but they did not suffer from stuffiness, everything seems to be well ventilated. The silence is absolute. Only the wind and the sound of the surf. Peter rents another room on the first floor, but in the other wing of the house, so there is a certain distance of about 5m from the neighbors. They live on the second floor. Alcala has a supermarket and a good fish restaurant right on the beach. Peter treated them with his mangoes from the garden, which are much tastier than store-bought ones, and a bottle of wine. Nicely. The car is parked right next to the window.”
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Average Review Score: 9.8
Ocean View offers accommodation in Puerto de Santiago. Playa de la Arena is 700 meters away. The accommodation is air conditioned and features a seating area.
“Perfect place !!!! A warm welcome, comfortable accommodation thought out to the smallest detail. Very comfortable, quiet and clean. Magnificent panorama from the terrace.
Thank you very much to the owners for the pleasure!!!” -
Situated in Puerto de Santiago, this air-conditioned apartment is 1.1 km from Playa de la Arena. It features a terrace and a year-round outdoor pool.
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Playa la Arena is located in Puerto de Santiago, 700 meters from Playa de la Arena. It offers air conditioning, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
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Average Review Score: 8.1
Arena Sol is located in Puerto de Santiago, 22 km from Playa de las Americas.
“View from the window! Space! Proximity to the beach!”
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Club La Mar is located in Puerto de Santiago, 2 km from the blue flag Playa Arena Beach. It features an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
“Loved the price and location of the apartment. It takes 5 minutes to walk to La Arena beach, from the balcony you could see a piece of the sea and La Gomera, although it was noisy because of the traffic passing along the road, since the balcony and one bedroom went straight to the road, but on the 2nd day they got used to it, and it was even cool watch the traffic, especially the local buses, which, as it seemed to us, should never pass in a narrow street on a hill between houses when turning 90 degrees! I liked the equipment of the apartments, a lot of different kitchen utensils, a large refrigerator, a dishwasher, a washing machine, etc. Everything that was in the description on the site was present. What else can be noted that these apartments are more suitable for families with children, since 2 bedrooms were normal in size, one has one wide double bed, the second has two narrow single beds, and the third room is generally small, with one bed and a window that through the utility room went out into the courtyard. We rested with five of us, all the adults seemed to be accommodated, but if 6 adults arrive there, as it was possible to order on the website, then the sixth guest will sleep on the sofa in the living room, which is not very convenient.”
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Set 1 km from Playa de la Arena in Puerto de Santiago, this air-conditioned apartment features free WiFi, a hot tub and a terrace with sea views. Guests benefit from balcony and an outdoor pool.
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Average Review Score: 6.1
Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment is 1 km from Playa de la Arena. It features a garden with an outdoor pool, a balcony and a terrace. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
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Average Review Score: 8.3
Residencial Playa de La Arena is located 2 km from Puerto de Santiago.
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Average Review Score: 7.2
Featuring a terrace and sea views, this apartment is located in Puerto de Santiago, 800 meters from Playa de la Arena.
“Other than the normal size of the rooms, I didn’t like anything.”
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Set 400 meters from Playa de la Arena in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a balcony. This apartment features an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Free private parking is available on site.
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Located 400 meters from Playa de la Arena in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is provided. There is a kitchen and dining area.
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Featuring a terrace, this apartment is located in Puerto de Santiago, 600 meters from Playa de la Arena. Free private parking is available. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
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Review average: 6.9
En Puerto Santiago is located in Puerto de Santiago, 800 meters from Playa de la Arena. It offers a balcony. Free Wi-Fi connected.
“Hospitality of the hostess of the apartments (will help and answer all questions).
Cosy. Quiet. Comfortable.
Location: everything within walking distance (shops: Lidl (500 m) – 5 min, Mercadona (900-1200 m – memorable road 🙂 – 20 min, Hiper&SuperDino (depending on the direction – 500-1200 m – 5-20 min) Los gigantes (port &playa) – 15 min., Grab Island – 8 min., Playa La Arena – 10-15 min., local beach Playa Puerto Santiago – 5-8 min. (photo), La Alcala (neighboring town) – 4.5 km – amazing walk along the coast from la Arena. You don’t notice the distance and time).
Stunning view from the window (balcony) – on the island of La Gomera (see photo). The apartments are equipped with all necessary utensils, kitchen and household appliances.
Good price – good quality :).» -
Featuring a terrace, this apartment is located in Puerto de Santiago, 200 meters from Playa de la Arena. The apartments have a kitchen with a toaster and a refrigerator.
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Sunny beach villa is a semi-detached villa located in Puerto de Santiago, 900 meters from Playa de la Arena. It offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.
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Casa Nora is located in Puerto de Santiago, 800 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. It features a balcony and free Wi-Fi.
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Offering a shared outdoor pool, Jardín Marino is located in Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife. This beachfront apartment has a balcony overlooking Mount Teide and the sea.
“Excellent apartments. We arrived by the evening of December 31 … thanks to Alexander, we settled in for 10 minutes. We left the complex and realized that after cool Moscow and cold Berlin, we got into a fairy tale! Next to the ocean! Full of all kinds of cafes. It was problematic to get into New Year’s Eve, but we were “sheltered” to meet N.G. La Arena beach with black sand in 10 minutes walk, they went there all the time. The ocean was stormy, but we swam. In general, the weather for this time of year was great! We went to Las Americas beach a couple of times by bus, a little over an hour to go. The ocean is calmer there. About the apartments, we believe that we have chosen the best offer! The kitchen is fully equipped (but we just rarely cooked – we tried the local cuisine) Large quantities of linen, a washing machine. Right next to the complex – a shop .. Quietly, calmly, there is a pool (we only stayed there for a couple of hours – we love the sea). In fact, mostly at home, they just slept, washed, sometimes “goald” with wine on the balcony! There was a sun lounger, a couple of nights I even slept in the air!!! Thanks to the owners – the closet was full of blankets, blankets – wrapped up and slept in this magical air! Thank you for a wonderful stay, we look forward to coming back! Recommended to everyone!”
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Average Review Score: 6.5
Offering a free outdoor pool and hot tub, Los Gigantes View Apartments is located in Tenerife. It offers apartments with a balcony, washing machine and…
“View from the window was good”
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Average Review Score: 8.5
Offering sea views, Acantilados Los Gigantes is located in Acantilado de los Gigantes. It features a shared outdoor pool, hot tub and free Wi-Fi.
“Nice apartment in a good location.”
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Average Review Score: 9.7
Horizon Apartments is located in Puerto de Santiago, 800 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach.
“The character of the apartment (furniture, design) was great. And I liked the host, Alex, a lot. He was extremely helpful and kind.
The apartment offers everything you need for a longer stay, and its practically new.
A supermarket is within 3 minutes walking distance, and you can reach the local restaurants and shopping area within 7-8 minutes walk.” -
Finca Los Llanitos II is a holiday home located in Puerto de Santiago, 2 km from Playa de la Arena. Guests benefit from terrace. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
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Average Review Score: 7.8
Playa la Arena is a self-catering accommodation located on the coast of Los Gigantes. It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, self-catering apartments and free Wi-Fi.
“LOCATION YOU CAN STILL BACK FROM THE ROCKETS GET RID OF”
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Average Review Score: 9
Offering a sun terrace and a year-round outdoor pool, Residencial Playa de La Arena is located in Puerto de Santiago, 700 meters from Playa de la Arena.
“Excellent large townhouse with two bedrooms and bathrooms, located in a closed area, fully equipped. There is private parking, there is also a pool on site, but we never used it.
Nearby is Mercadona and Lidl within walking distance, one of the best rated beaches, but it is better to get to it by car.
Thanks to Denis and Zana for a good meeting and apartments!)” -
Average Review Score: 9.9
Offering free WiFi, Ocean Sunset Villa is located in Puerto de Santiago, 900 meters from Playa de la Arena. Free private parking is available. The villa has a seating area and…
“All liked it. Neat, clean, tastefully done interior, a beautiful view from the bedroom to the ocean, from other rooms to the pool. We turned to Dmitry with different requests, he always responded)) a very pleasant owner)) the location is good, there is a large Mercadona store nearby – it has everything, La Arena beach is not very far, but it’s hard to climb back up the hill with a one-year-old child, so we went to car. We also went to Los Gigantes beach. Quiet – it’s not like in a hotel when you hear everyone and everything. There are few swimmers in the pool, it often happened that we swam alone. In a word, beauty. A great option for a family with children or those who want to take a break from the noisy city, but at the same time have all the infrastructure at hand.”
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Average Review Score: 7.1
Lago Santiago is located in Puerto de Santiago in Tenerife. It offers a shared outdoor pool, an on-site restaurant, a shared garden and a sun terrace.
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Featuring sea views, House Blue is located in Puerto de Santiago, 800 meters from Playa de la Arena. It features an outdoor swimming pool.
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Review average: 6
Set in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a balcony. The windows offer sea views. Playa de la Arena Beach is 900 meters away.
“Everything is within walking distance. Shops, restaurants, La Arena beach.”
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Situated in Puerto de Santiago, 1.1 km from Playa de la Arena, this air-conditioned apartment features a terrace and free WiFi.
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Average Review Score: 7.7
Set in Puerto de Santiago, 700 meters from Playa de la Arena, Jardín Apartment offers a terrace and free WiFi.
“Perfect place. Nice apartment complex. Well equipped kitchen. The kitchen had everything possible. But this is a private apartment, not a hotel. The maid did not do the cleaning, but there was a whisk available and you could sweep the sand brought from the beach on your own, which is very cool. For some reason, in the description of the room it was written that it was impossible for children to stay, but after agreement with the owner, this issue was resolved. And the apartments themselves are wonderfully prepared for children”
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Average Review Score: 9.9
Located in Puerto de Santiago, this air-conditioned apartment features a terrace, 600 meters from La Arena Beach. It offers a garden, free Wi-Fi and a year-round outdoor pool.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features free WiFi, 100 meters from Playa de la Arena.
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Average Review Score: 7.6
Hotel Allegro Isora (former Barceló Varadero) is located in the southwest of Tenerife, a 10-minute walk from La Arena Beach. It features 3 outdoor pools, a children’s pool and a wellness centre.
“Amazing hotel! The staff is friendly, helpful and ready to help with any request. Booked a studio room with an ocean view. Every evening, with a glass of sangria, we watched a magical crimson sunset from the balcony: the sun setting (against the backdrop of palm trees) over the neighboring island !! The room is very cozy, good repair, large TV, kitchenette, comfortable bed, lots of pillows!! There are blankets (it can be cool on the balcony at night, they came in handy). Large and beautiful area of the hotel. Lots of greenery and flowers. Near one building we found 2 small palm trees with bananas)) The food is sooooo good. And delicious!! On the days of Italian cuisine – pasta, lasagna, pizza; Spanish cuisine – paella, mussels, grilled squid, Canarian potatoes; Chinese-Japanese cuisine – meat in teriyaki sauce, funchose salad, sushi, rolls. In addition, every day a lot of salads, side dishes, various meats, fish; fruit, ice cream, creamy desserts, cakes!! We took half board but that was enough. There is a nice big Hyper Dino store in the next building. There you can buy stamps and postcards, and send greetings from the sunny island to all your loved ones! We sent it to ourselves)) One cold November day we will receive an unexpected greeting from the summer)) La Arena beach with black magical sand is 5 minutes walk away. Every day they sunbathed and swam in the ocean. True, there was a red flag for 3 days in a row (the end of October, a storm), we swam in the pool (there are 3 or 4 of them !!). There is animation – sports games during the day, aqua aerobics, stage performances in the evening, a children’s disco. We will definitely return to this hotel!”
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La Avenida Playa La Arena is located on the beachfront in Santiago del Teide. It features a restaurant, bar and barbecue facilities.
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Average Review Score: 7.5
Playa La Arena is a 2-minute walk from the beach in Puerto de Santiago. They have a sea view from their balcony.
“Near the sea and the beach with volcanic sand. Big store two stops away.”
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Average Review Score: 8
Princesa Isora is a beachfront property located in Puerto de Santiago, Tenerife.
“Near a beautiful beach and a supermarket, a beautiful view of the ocean, the presence of a barbecue on the terrace.”
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Sunset One-Bedroom Apartment is located in a quiet area of Puerto de Santiago. The furnished balcony overlooks the swimming pool and the street.
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Average Review Score: 7.4
Los Gigantes is located in Acantilado de Los Gigantes. The furnished balcony offers fantastic sea and cliff views.
“The market is within walking distance, the port, the pool is a 5-minute walk, everything was super !!!!!
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Average Review Score: 8.8
Acantilado is located in Los Gigantes. It features a shared outdoor pool and a balcony overlooking the ocean and the Acantilado de Los Gigantes cliffs.
“The apartment is good and spacious. Great view from the balcony. The hosts are very caring and attentive to the guests. The house has a beautiful pool and 2 minutes by car a nice beach.”
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Average Review Score: 8.8
These apartments are located in Puerto de Santiago. The terrace overlooks the sea. It features a balcony and a year-round outdoor pool.
“Everything is just super, great location. Large apartments, large terrace (we always had breakfast on it), everything is there in the house. Super, and not far from the beach there. There is also a swimming pool and sun loungers on site.”
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Leonardo is a villa located in Puerto de Santiago, 400 meters from Playa de la Arena. Guests benefit from terrace. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. There is a dining area and a kitchen.
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Royal Sunset Villa is located 400 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach in Puerto de Santiago. Free Wi-Fi is available. The villa has a terrace.
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Average Review Score: 8.6
Tagara Apartments offers pet-friendly accommodation in Puerto de Santiago. This sea view apartment is 200 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach.
“I liked absolutely everything. Wonderful location of the apartments, wonderful view from the window to the Arena beach. Sufficiently large pool. The apartments have everything you need for living and relaxing (even a beach umbrella). You really feel at home. In the immediate vicinity of the apartments there are many cafes, there is a supermarket “Dino”. There was always a place to park the car. The beach is very clean, there is a toilet, shower and zazdevalka. The entrance to the ocean is good, without stones. But it often stormed. Many thanks to the owners of the apartments Victor and Victoria. Special thanks for the compliment in the form of a bottle of wine and fruit, it was very nice. We will definitely come back here.”
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment is 600 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. The apartments have a private bathroom and a kitchen with a fridge, microwave and…
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Balcones de los Gigantes is a self-catering accommodation with free WiFi located in Puerto de Santiago, 1.1 km from Playa de la Arena.
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Average Review Score: 7.5
This apartment is located in Puerto de Santiago, a 3-minute walk from Playa La Arena Beach and 3 km from Playa de los Gios Beach. It features an outdoor swimming pool.
“Very convenient location, next to a quiet and cozy playa de la arena beach, inexpensive and affordable, comfortable balcony overlooking the sea, quite a good kitchen!”
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Average Review Score: 8.3
Set in Puerto de Santiago in the Tenerife Region, 900 meters from Playa de la Arena, Penthouse Los Gigantes features a barbecue and views of the sea.
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Average Review Score: 8.6
Great Seaview Apartment is located in Puerto de Santiago, 400 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach Resort. It offers free Wi-Fi and a year-round outdoor pool.
“Friendly, attentive and caring hosts, excellent, convenient location. Great ocean view! The apartments right by the ocean have their own swimming pool. Near the beach and an inexpensive grocery store. There were no food problems. The room has everything you need, kitchen utensils, household appliances, free and fast Wi-Fi. Rest without worries!
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Located in Puerto de Santiago in the Tenerife region, 600 meters from Playa de la Arena, Juan Garcia offers self-catering apartments.
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Average Review Score: 7.5
Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment is 1.1 km from Playa de la Arena. It offers air conditioning, a terrace, a balcony and free Wi-Fi. Outside there is an open…
“It is large, very clean, well located and very equipped”
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Average Review Score: 8.6
Feel the Breath of the Ocean offers accommodation in Puerto de Santiago, 400 meters from Playa de la Arena. It features a year-round pool, a balcony and free Wi-Fi.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, Playa la Arena los gigantos is 900 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. The terrace overlooks the sea.
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Playa de La Arena is located in Puerto de Santiago, 700 meters from Playa de la Arena. It features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi throughout.
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Average Review Score: 8.9
Puerto Santiago 1 bedroom apartment is located in Puerto de Santiago, 900 meters from Arena Beach and overlooks the city skyline. The balcony offers mountain views.
“Excellent location, in a quiet neighborhood, 5 minutes walk to a small beach, 15 minutes to the big Playa Arena. Responsive hostess, helps to resolve any issues. The apartments have everything, clean and comfortable. The photos correspond to reality.”
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Finca Los Llanitos I is a holiday home featuring free WiFi and a terrace located in Puerto de Santiago, 2 km from Playa de la Arena. It provides free private parking.
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Average Review Score: 8.2
Playa de la Arena Best is located in Puerto de Santiago, 700 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. It features a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this air-conditioned apartment features a balcony, 900 meters from the resort of Playa de la Arena. There is a dining area, a kitchen with an oven and a flat-screen TV…
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a balcony and free WiFi. Playa de la Arena Beach is 100 meters away.
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Cozy Princessa Isora is located in Puerto de Santiago, 600 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout.
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Los Gigantes 2GIG95 offers accommodation in Puerto de Santiago, 1.2 km from Playa de la Arena.
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Featuring sea views, Princesa Apartments is located in Puerto de Santiago, 500 meters from Playa de la Arena. It features an outdoor seasonal pool.
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Average Review Score: 8.9
La Arena Beach Apartments is located in Puerto de Santiago, 100 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. Free Wi-Fi is available. The kitchenette is equipped with an oven and a microwave.
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Featuring a terrace, this apartment is located 700 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach in Puerto de Santiago. It features a garden with an outdoor pool and sun terrace.
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Average Review Score: 5.2
Mar Europa is located in Puerto de Santiago, 400 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. It features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
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Located 1.7 km from Playa de la Arena in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a terrace. Guests benefit from patio. Free private parking is available on site. The unit is fitted with a…
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Located 200 meters from Playa de la Arena in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a balcony with sea views. This apartment offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi.
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Average Review Score: 8.5
Playa de la Arena is located in Puerto de Santiago. The apartments have a terrace with sea views. Playa de la Arena Beach is 100 meters away.
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Luxury Playa la Arena is located in Puerto de Santiago. It offers air conditioning and a garden with an outdoor pool. Free private parking is available on site.
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Mar Jardines is located in Puerto de Santiago. It offers free Wi-Fi, a kitchen, a terrace and an outdoor pool. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and stovetop.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this air-conditioned apartment features a terrace with sea views, 700 meters from Playa de la Arena. It features a balcony and free Wi-Fi.
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Located 1.2 km from Playa de la Arena in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features an outdoor pool. Guests benefit from terrace and a terrace. Free WiFi is offered.
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Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace, Neptuno Apartments is located in Puerto de Santiago, 100 meters from La Arena Beach. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features free WiFi and a terrace. The property features views of the sea and is 1.2 km from Playa de la Arena.
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Situated in Puerto de Santiago, 100 meters from Playa de la Arena, this apartment features a terrace and free WiFi. Apartments at Arenas Negras have a seating area and a kitchen with an oven.
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Stunning view is located in Puerto de Santiago, 300 meters from Playa de la Arena. Free Wi-Fi is available. The windows offer sea views.
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Located 3.1 km from Playa de la Arena in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a terrace and a garden with an outdoor pool and a barbecue.
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Apartment Santa Barbara offers accommodation in Puerto de Santiago, 800 meters from Playa de la Arena. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site.
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Santiago Beach Apartment offers pet-friendly accommodation in Puerto de Santiago, 800 meters from Playa de la Arena. It offers a balcony.
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Ocean Panorama is located in Puerto de Santiago, 400 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. It offers self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi.
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Casa Flores Finca Alcalá is a holiday home featuring a garden with an outdoor pool, set in Puerto de Santiago. It provides free private parking. Free WiFi is provided.
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These apartments are located in Puerto de Santiago. It features a terrace, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a sun terrace. The windows offer sea views. Playa de la Arena Beach is 800 meters away.
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OLIVIA SUNSET PLAYA is located in Puerto de Santiago, 700 meters from Playa de la Arena. Pets are allowed.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this air-conditioned apartment features a terrace with sea views, 700 meters from Playa de la Arena. Free private parking is available on site.
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Playa de la Arena is located in Puerto de Santiago. The apartments have a terrace with sea views. It features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
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This villa is located in Puerto de Santiago, 500 meters from Playa de la Arena. It features a terrace and an outdoor pool.
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Acantilado de los Gigantes is located in Puerto de Santiago, 2 km from Playa de la Arena. It offers free WiFi and free private parking on site.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a terrace. The apartment is 100 meters from Playa de la Arena. Free WiFi is provided.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment is 300 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. It features a terrace and an outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, 1.2 km from Playa de la Arena, this air-conditioned apartment features a sun terrace. Free WiFi is provided.
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This apartment is located in Puerto de Santiago, 800 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. It features a balcony with sea views and free Wi-Fi throughout.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features free WiFi, 100 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. The apartments have a kitchenette equipped with a microwave.
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Average Review Score: 7.9
Family Apartment with Ocean View is located in Puerto de Santiago, 600 meters from Playa de la Arena. It features a balcony and free Wi-Fi.
“Lovely apartments, clean, comfortable, bright: bedroom + kitchen – living room, and just a huge balcony, completely isolated from neighbors with a table and comfortable four chairs, there are a lot of different utensils in the kitchen – I counted 5 frying pans))). Upon arrival, we were perfectly greeted by a Russian-speaking girl Lilia, she explained everything, told everything, gave her mobile phone and was always in touch, and we were also presented with a bottle of champagne and fruit upon arrival, this is their tradition. Booking photo is even worse than the actual apartment, and which of the apartments has a great view of the ocean!!!! You can use the pool and sun loungers, the pool is clean, there is a section for small children. To a small beach – 10 minutes at a slow pace, a little further the beach is bigger. By the way – you can always park near the house, which is important in Tenerife – over the past two years, parking there has become much worse (. Sometimes you had to drive for 20 minutes to look for a place, and on some beaches it was not even possible to park your car in a free parking lot – only on If we go to Tenerife again, we will definitely come back here)))”
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Located 1 km from Playa de la Arena in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features free WiFi. Guests benefit from balcony. The kitchen has an oven and a microwave. A flat-screen TV is provided.
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Situated in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a balcony and terrace. Playa de la Arena is 1.1 km away. It offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.
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House Eva is located in Puerto de Santiago, 1.1 km from Playa de la Arena. A terrace is at guests’ disposal. The kitchenette is equipped with a stovetop, oven and refrigerator.
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Edelmira Apartments is located in Puerto de Santiago, 900 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a balcony and pool views, 700 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. Towels and bed linen are provided.
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Vistas Al Oceano offers accommodation in Puerto de Santiago. Vistas Al Oceano boasts views of the sea and is 100 meters from Playa de la Arena. Free WiFi is featured.
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Ocean View on the beach Playa de La Arena is located in Puerto de Santiago, 200 meters from Playa de la Arena Beach. Free Wi-Fi is available.
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Situated in Puerto de Santiago in the Tenerife Region, 1.3 km from Playa de la Arena, Colonial Parque offers sea views. It features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, this apartment features a terrace with sea views. Featuring private parking, the apartment is 900 meters from Playa de la Arena.
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Located in Puerto de Santiago, House Black Sand is an apartment boasting an outdoor pool. The unit is 600 meters from Playa de la Arena. The unit fitted with a kitchenette with an oven and microwave….
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Apartamento junto a los Acantilados de Los Gigantes offers accommodation in Santiago del Teide, 23 km from Playa de las Americas and 34 km from Puerto de la Cruz.
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Beautiful detached house located in the area of Puerto de Santiago The property is divided into three completely renovated and independent apartments. In total there are five bedrooms, three living rooms, three kitchens, three bathrooms and a toilet. The house has a garden with fruit trees and parking space for 4-5 cars, it is possible to build…
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Luxury townhouse in Puerto de Santiago!
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Investment. For sale unfinished four-story building with 18 apartments with terraces and a basement for garages, located in Puerto de Santiago. The ground floor -1 is designed for 13 parking spaces and communication rooms, the first floor is intended for four apartments, the 2nd and 3rd floors – five apartments each, and the 4th -. ..
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Sybaris – modern style and plenty of light on the ocean. Phase 3. 55 Premium Villas. The space open towards the endless horizon, the blue of the ocean and the abundance of light – all this will give you a lot of positive emotions. Here, every detail carries style and luxury. – Large territory; – 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms;…
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We offer for sale a two-level penthouse-type apartment in the complex “Las Terrazas de Sotavento”, La Tejita. The apartment consists of two bedrooms and one bathroom, living room with open plan kitchen and terrace. On the second level there is a large outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean, beach and mountain. Sold with storage and garage space. In the complex…
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On the top floor of the house of 45 m2 there is a living-dining room with a built-in kitchen and a toilet, a terrace overlooking the sea and the cliffs of Los Gigantes.
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Beautiful apartment with a spacious terrace overlooking the sea and the cliffs of Los Gigante in one of the best complexes.
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Air conditioning, Garden, Vara, garage, private pool 9002 Canarias 9002
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We offer for sale a beautiful apartment with mountain and ocean views in the complex “Windsor Park”, San Eugenio Alto. The apartment has one double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and access to the terrace, bathroom with shower, open plan kitchen with living room and also with access to the terrace with beautiful views. Well maintained complex with gardens…
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We are pleased to offer for sale this spacious apartment in Costa Adeje, Benimar complex. Living area 95 m2, the apartment has a living room, separate kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large terrace of 36 m2. Sold with a closed garage of 31 m2. The complex is very well maintained and has a communal swimming pool. Costa Adeje is one of the most exclusive…
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Terrace, parking, communal pool
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1/17
230,000 €
Apartments in Playa de las Americas, Spain
1 1
Terrace, parking, Community pool
VYM Canarias
1/13
210,000 €
Apartment in Playa de las Americas, Spain
1 1
Terrace, parking, Community pool
VYM Canarias
1/15
165 900 €
Apartments in Golf del Sur, Spain
54 m 2 1 1
For sale 1-room apartment with a large terrace (54m2 inside and 20m2 terrace) in Royal Park Albatros complex , location of the apartment on the first floor. The windows overlook the garden of the complex. Completely renovated apartment. Good choice for investors!
VYM Canarias
1/10
125,000 €
Apartment in Busanad, Spain
63 m 2 2 1
Large apartment for sale with built up area of 102 m² in Busanad. It consists of 2 bedrooms, bathroom, separate kitchen, living room, patio, 5 m2 storage room and 14 m2 garage.
Located on the first floor /5 meters above the street/.
It does not have a balcony.
Close to all amenities and well connected to the highway making it ideal for anyone…
VYM Canarias
1/18
350,000 €
Townhouse in Callao Salvaje, Spain
57 m 2 2 2
Corner townhouse for sale with a garden of 100 m2 and sea views. The house has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, parking for 1 car, roof. Located in a residential area 10 minutes walk from the beach, shops, bars and tourist services, 20 meters there is a bus stop. The house is good for both living and renting, there is no condominium.
VYM Canarias
1/19
395,000 €
Townhouse in El Medano, Spain
150 m 2 3 1
We offer you a cozy townhouse with 3 bedrooms in El Medano.
The townhouse is located in a quiet residential complex, within walking distance from public transport stops and local infrastructure, just a 5-minute walk from the beach.
El Medano is one of the most charming beaches in the south of Tenerife, whether you are into water sports…
VYM Canarias
1/14
280,000 €
Commercial property in Adeje, Spain
197 m 2
Terrace
VYM Canarias
1/18
430,000 €
Townhouse in Chayofa, Spain
260 m 2 4 4
Terrace, garage, Community pool, mountain view, Balcony
VYM Canarias
1/5
450,000 €
Commercial property in Marazul, Spain
322 sq.
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Lanzarote, Spain: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
Traveling to Lanzarote? Lanzarote is the fourth largest island of the Canary Islands. The nearest islands are Fuerteventura (to the west) and Graciosa (to the east), while the nearest mainland is in Africa, approximately 125 kilometers away.
In 1993, Lanzarote was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. If you’re planning to go to Lanzarote, we’ve got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Lanzarote
- Important essentials for Lanzarote
- Activities for Lanzarote
- Lanzarote in January: weather and what to pack
- Lanzarote in February: weather and what to pack
- Lanzarote in March: weather and what to pack
- Lanzarote in April: weather and what to pack
- Lanzarote in May: weather and what to pack
- Lanzarote in June: weather and what to pack
- Lanzarote in July: weather and what to pack
- Lanzarote in August: weather and what to pack
- Lanzarote in September: weather and what to pack
- Lanzarote in October: weather and what to pack
- Lanzarote in November: weather and what to pack
- Lanzarote in December: weather and what to pack
About your travel guide
Hi! I’m Dev. I’ve traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn’t live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Lanzarote, Spain
The best times to go to Lanzarote are May or September. May has great weather and few crowds. September brings a giant festival, so it may also be a good time to go as well. See below for details.
Important essentials for Lanzarote, Spain
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Lanzarote, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS
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Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.
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N95 masks don’t exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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A touchless thermometer is important to have.
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Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
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This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly choice.
Other health necessities
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Some rural areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it’s important to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.
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This one is a good choice.
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U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.
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- Pills
- Wristband
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- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
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Pickpocketing is an issue here, so wear a money pouch.
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- our favorite compact travel stroller
- our favorite featherweight travel crib
- a safe travel bed for toddlers
- travel hook on chair
- a ride on suitcase we love for boys
- a ride on suitcase we love for girls
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- our favorite airplane pillow
- a great inflatable travel pillow
- a luggage lock
- entertainment
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A SIM card that works in Lanzarote. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying.
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A portable power bank, like this one
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A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and F. This one should be sufficient for most locations, but check with your hotel.
Activities for Lanzarote, Spain
If you go to Lanzarote, you’re likely going to spend much of your time at the beach. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for something different, here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Lanzarote.
The beaches are all excellent, but our favorite areas are Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca. Be warned that these areas can be overrun with tourists during the high season. When going to the beach, take:
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If you have kids, don’t forget these
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This one easily fits in your luggage.
Timanfaya National Park is a must see, with a volcanic landscape. If you go to Montañas del Fuego, you’re likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:
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Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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Like these
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These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet
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Like this, so you don’t have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
Going to the caves? The caves of Lanzarote are simply stunning, and worth some time away from the beach. Cueva de los Verdes is a large, relatively easy cave with a guided tour. Some of the other caves are for experienced cavers olnly. You’ll need:
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These are designed for this type of terrain, and can get wet
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Gear is almost always provided on location, but it doesn’t hurt to have a backup flashlight
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We also recommend these top tours in and around Lanzarote.
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We can’t recommend this one enough! Lanzarote’s coast is one of the most beautiful on earth, and what better way to see it than a relaxing private yacht ride.
Check out the tour
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Want to try something adventurous? Get an introduction to Scuba diving in Lanzarote. This is for beginners who have never tried Scuba before.
Check out the tour
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If you want to get off the beaten path, and you like to drive, a buggy tour is a great option.
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If you don’t want to visit the national park by yourself, and you prefer to have the transportation arranged for you, this is an excellent way to see the volcanic landscape.
Check out the tour
What to wear/what to pack for Lanzarote, Spain by month
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January
Traveling to Lanzarote in January, you will notice that it is balmy and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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These pants can be essential in heavy rain.
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We like this one
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This one is a great one to buy.
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So your things stay dry. We like:
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- for rolling suitcases
February
February in Lanzarote is balmy and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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If you’re going to the beach:
- swimwear
- beach blanket
- lightweight travel towels
- waterproof phone bag
- and a dry bag for all of your other valuables
- snorkel set (can be expensive bought locally )
March
If you vacation in Lanzarote during March, you are likely to see that it is balmy and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).
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If you’re going to the beach:
- swimwear
- beach blanket
- lightweight travel towels
- waterproof phone bag
- and a dry bag for all of your other valuables
- snorkel set (may be expensive bought there )
April
If you visit Lanzarote during April, you may find that it is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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You can find some great options here
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If you’re going to the beach:
- swimwear
- beach blanket
- lightweight travel towels
- waterproof phone bag
- and a dry bag for all of your other valuables
- snorkel set (can be expensive bought locally )
May
May is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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You can find some great options here
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- SPF 50
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If you’re going to the beach:
- swimwear
- beach blanket
- lightweight travel towels
- waterproof phone bag
- and a dry bag for all of your other valuables
- snorkel set (may be expensive when bought locally )
June
June for Lanzarote is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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You can find some great options here
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- for men
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If you’re going to the beach:
- swimwear
- beach blanket
- lightweight travel towels
- waterproof phone bag
- and a dry bag for all of your other valuables
- snorkel set (can be expensive bought locally )
July
July here is hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. Summer brings throngs of tourists, so expect crowds.
What to wear/what to pack:
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These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
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A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against skin damage:
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- swimwear
- a bathing suit cover-up (for women)
- beach blanket
- lightweight travel towels
- waterproof phone bag
- and a dry bag for all of your other valuables
- snorkel set (can be expensive when purchased random{locally|there})
August
If you visit Lanzarote during August, you might find that it is extremely warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C). Expect plenty of crowds.
What to wear/what to pack:
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A good breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
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These dresses to provide UV protection and cool you.
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- swimwear
- a bathing suit cover-up (for women)
- beach blanket
- lightweight travel towels
- waterproof phone bag
- and a dry bag for all of your other valuables
- snorkel set (can be expensive when bought random{locally|there})
September
Traveling to Lanzarote in September, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C). This is the shoulder season, so there are fewer crowds. There is also the giant Virgen de los Dolores festival, which is interesting to see.
What to wear/what to pack:
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These dresses to provide UV protection and cool you.
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- short
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A breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against skin damage:
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Our first choice:
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- swimwear
- a bathing suit cover-up (for women)
- beach blanket
- lightweight travel towels
- waterproof phone bag
- and a dry bag for all of your other valuables
- snorkel set (can be expensive bought random{locally|there})
October
If you visit Lanzarote during October, you will probably notice that it is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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- long
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- best performing
- best performing natural solution
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- SPF 50
- SPF 30
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You can find some great options here
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If you’re going to the beach:
- swimwear
- beach blanket
- lightweight travel towels
- waterproof phone bag
- and a dry bag for all of your other valuables
- snorkel set (may be expensive purchased there )
November
November in Lanzarote is warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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You can find some great options here
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- best performing
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If you’re going to the beach:
- swimwear
- beach blanket
- lightweight travel towels
- waterproof phone bag
- and a dry bag for all of your other valuables
- snorkel set (could be very expensive bought locally )
December
If you are traveling to Lanzarote in December, you will notice that it is mild and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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You can find some great options here
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If you’re going to the beach:
- swimwear
- beach blanket
- lightweight travel towels
- waterproof phone bag
- and a dry bag for all of your other valuables
- snorkel set (could be very expensive when purchased there )
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- for men
- for women
- for boys
- for girls
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We like rain boots:
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- for women
- for kids
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These pants can be essential in a storm.
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- for women
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We like this one
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This one is a great choice.
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So your suitcases don’t get wet. We recommend:
- for backpacks
- for rolling suitcases
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Egypt in February: Travel Tips, Weather, and More
Weather
Most of northern Egypt, particularly in Cairo and the Nile-Delta region, experiences cooler temperatures in February, offering a welcome respite from the scorching heat that’s present throughout the rest of the year. It’s wintertime—the coldest month of the year besides January—and temperatures in the capital hover around 72°F during the day, dropping to around 50°F at night.
On the coasts, it’s typically warmer. Tourist destinations like Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, for example, range from 57°F to 77°F. If you’re planning a February vacation, it’s advisable to bring warm clothes for the evenings. Rain is minimal throughout most of the country with the exception of the northern coast which receives moderate precipitation. Alexandria, for instance, typically sees about 4 rainy days in February.
Crowds and Costs
The downside of touring Egypt in February is that the fantastic weather tends to draw big crowds. In fact, it’s one of the busiest months of the year to visit. You’ll find high season crowds at the tourist sites, especially around the Pyramids of Giza and other famous ruins.
Additionally, you’ll pay high season rates. Hotels can sometimes double in price this time of year and it’s be rare to find special deals on lodging (which are usually at capacity). Be prepared to book ahead and budget for increased costs. Down farther south in places like Aswan and Luxor, or east along the beaches, it will be similar with busy restaurants, crowded buses, and packed resorts.
Where to Go
Cairo is particularly inviting this time of year. The cooler temperatures make the city feel less sticky yet the sunshine remains overhead, offering vibrant, sunny days with breathtaking sunsets. The fact that it’s so busy sets you up for excellent people-watching and there’s no shortage of things to do. The nightlife is lively in February as many of the restaurants and bars host special events. It’s a superb time to check out the many dance halls, jazz clubs, champagne bars, brewpubs, and cocktail lounges. The same holds true for Luxor and some of the destinations farther south along the Nile River such as Aswan and Abu Simbel.
The beaches are also bustling with activity in February. The resorts fill with people and you’ll find the pool bars fully stocked. It’s hotter on the coast and along the Sinai Peninsula, making it great sunbathing weather—and you’ll be treated to world-class dining options, too. Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, and Hurghada all make outstanding choices for February vacations.
What to Do
First and foremost, you must check out the Pyramids of Giza. They will be crowded, yes, but exploring the mysterious historical structures, which date back to 2560 BC, is something you can’t miss. The magnificent archaeological complex includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, the Great Sphinx of Giza, and other famous ruins. The main part of Cairo also offers rich architecture with beautiful mosques (try the Sultan Hassan Mosque or the Al-Azhar Mosque) and premiere dining and nightlife.
Up north, check out the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in the coastal city of Alexandria where you can wander through ruins that are considered among Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Alexandria is also home to the Roman Amphitheater with old Roman baths and an ancient mosaic floor, along with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Citadel of Qaitbay.
If you visit the beaches around Sharm el-Sheikh or other parts of the Sinai Peninsula, the Red Sea offers breathtaking opportunities for snorkeling, scuba diving, sea kayaking, and other ocean-based activities. It’s also a great place to relax and get a massage or sip cocktails by the pool. Diving tours of the SS Thistlegorm Wreck—one of the world’s most famous shipwreck dive sites—can be arranged from both Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada.
Events in February
Abu Simbel Sun Festival (also called the Ascension of Ramses II): Twice a year, the sun aligns with Abu Simbel’s famous temple, hitting the sanctuary and casting light onto the statue of King Ramsses II. One of these solar alignments occurs in February (the other one is in October) during which a sacred ceremony takes place. It’s been held bi-annually for roughly 3,200 years and draws hundreds of people.
Traveling to Egypt in February? Check out this great itinerary
Egypt by Land and Sea: Cairo, Luxor, & the Nile – 10 Days: If you’d rather have someone else handle the logistics of your trip, this 10-day itinerary is the perfect trip to take in February. It includes visits to the major archaeological sites in Luxor and Cairo such as the Pyramids of Giza and a historical Nile cruise through Edfu, Kom-Ombo, and Aswan. Highlights include tea time on the sun deck at Edfu and and a savory Galabiya dinner party.
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Weather in Lanzarote in February 2023
What is the holiday in Lanzarote in February? What is the air temperature, is there a chance of rain and is it possible to swim? Lanzarote in February – read on the Tour Calendar!
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What is the weather like in Lanzarote in February? The thermometer on the island rises to +19.
1°C during the day, +14.6°C at night. February – almost no rain. The water temperature in February drops to +18.1 °C.
Average temperature
+17°
Air temperature during the day
+19°
Air temperature at night
+15°
Water temperature
+18°
Rainfall (mm)
18 mm
Rain
1 day
Sunny days
12 days
Humidity
69%
Day length
11 hours
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Air temperature in Lanzarote in February
The air temperature in Lanzarote in the daytime in February reaches +19°C, night: +15 °C. The highest value for February in the afternoon was recorded on February 25, 2020 and amounted to +28 °C, the lowest on February 8, 2018: +15 °C.
Water temperature in Lanzarote in February
The water temperature in Lanzarote in February is usually around +18°C, which is hardly suitable for swimming. The highest value for February was recorded on 02/01/2016 and equaled +20 °C, the lowest on 02/01/2019: +15 °C.
How many sunny days per month
There are 12 sunny, 7 cloudy and 9cloudy days, so the weather in Lanzarote in February is quite friendly.
Lanzarote in February Things to do?
Tour-Calendar assessed the possibility of types of recreation on a scale from 0 to 5 .
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Beach holidays
2.5
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Excursions
5
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Bicycle
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Sport
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Lanzarote weather archive for February
Look at the weather in Lanzarote in recent years in February days.
Happy | At night | |||
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1 Feb | Clear | +22° | +19° | +16° |
2 Feb | Clear | +23° | +18° | +17° |
3 Feb | Clear | +22° | +21° | +17° |
4 Feb | Clear | +21° | +20° | +17° |
5 Feb | Clear | +21° | +18° | +17° |
6 Feb | Clear | +21° | +18° | +17° |
7 Feb | Clear | +22° | +18° | +17° |
8 Feb | Clear | +22° | +20° | +18° |
9 Feb | Clear | +23° | +20° | +18° |
10 Feb | Clear | +24° | +20° | +18° |
11 Feb | Clear | +22° | +16° | +18° |
12 Feb | Partly cloudy | +25° | +17° | +18° |
13 Feb | Partly cloudy | +24° | +16° | +18° |
14 Feb | Partly cloudy | +20° | +16° | +18° |
15 Feb | Partly cloudy | +19° | +16° | +17° |
16 Feb | Partly cloudy | +20° | +16° | +17° |
17 Feb | Sunny | +24° | +16° | +17° |
18 Feb | Partly cloudy | +22° | +14° | +17° |
19 Feb | Partly cloudy | +21° | +16° | +16° |
20 Feb | Partly cloudy | +20° | +15° | +16° |
21 Feb | Partly cloudy | +18° | +14° | +16° |
22 Feb | Clear | +23° | +16° | +16° |
23 Feb | Partly cloudy | +21° | +18° | +16° |
24 Feb | Partly cloudy | +22° | +17° | +16° |
25 Feb | Partly cloudy | +21° | +15° | +16° |
26 Feb | Partly cloudy | +22° | +16° | +16° |
27 Feb | Partly cloudy | +19° | +17° | +16° |
28 Feb | Partly cloudy | +21° | +16° | +16° |
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Daily temperature highs are around 20°C, rarely dropping below 18 °C or greater than 24 °C . Daily temperature lows are around 15 °C, rarely falling below 12 °C or exceeding 17 °C . For reference: 20 Aug , is the hottest day of , temperatures at Lanzarote Airport usually range from 22 °C to 28 °C , and 25 January , the coldest day of year, they range from 15 °C 90th percentile. The thin dotted lines represent the corresponding average perceived temperatures. The graph below shows a brief description of the average hourly temperatures for the quarter of the year, the center of which is February. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the average temperature for that hour and day.
Average hourly temperature in February at Lanzarote Airport
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Feb. 2022 | Illuminance | Moonrise | Moonset | Moonrise | Meridian passage | Distance | |||||
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one | 0% | 8:09 | ESE | 18:59 | SW | – | 13:34 | S | 366,229 km | ||
2 | 3% | 8:53 | ESE | 20:06 | SW | – | 14:29 | S | |||
3 | 8% | 9:30 | ESE | 21:10 | W | – | 15:20 | Yu | 375 830 km | ||
four | 15% | 10:04 | E | 22:10 | W | – | 16:06 | S | |||
5 | 23% | 10:35 | E | 23:08 | W | – | 16:50 | S | |||
6 | 32% | 11:06 | E | – | – | 17:33 | S | 393,242 km | |||
7 | 42% | – | 0:04 | W | 11:36 | EST | 18:16 | S | |||
eight | 50% | – | 1:00 AM | WA | 12:08 | UTC | 18:59 | S | 401,565 km | ||
9 | 62% | – | 1:55 | WNW | 12:43 | UTC | 19:45 | S 3 9018 9018 | |||
ten | 71% | – | 2:51 | WNW | 13:22 | UTC | 20:32 | S 9018 18 km | |||
eleven | 79% | – | 3:46 | WNW | 14:05 | UTC | 21:22 | S | |||
12 | |||||||||||
13 | 93% | – | 5:31 | WNW | 15:47 | UTC | 23:04 | S | 400,724 km | ||
fourteen | 97% | – | 6:18 | WNW | 16:43 | UTC | 23:54 | S | |||
fifteen | 99% | – | 7:01 am | WSZ | 17:42 | EST | – | – | |||
16 | 100% | – | 7:40 | WNW | 18:41 | UTC | 0:43 | S 9012 9 km 3 | |||
17 | 100% | – | 8:15 | WNW | 19:40 | UTC | 1:30 | S 3 | |||
eighteen | 98% | – | 8:48 | W | 20:39 | E | 2:16 | S | 387,058 km | ||
19 | 94% | – | 9:20 | W | 21:38 | E | 3:01 | S | km 3 8 6117 | ||
twenty | 87% | – | 9:51 | W | 22:38 | E | 3:46 | S | 380 445 km | ||
21 | 79% | – | 10:24 | W | 23:41 | ESE | 4:32 | S | |||
22 | 69% | – | 11:00 | SW | – | 5:20 | S | 374,817 km | |||
23 | 50% | 0:45 | ESE | 11:40 | SW | – | 6:13 | S | 372,418 km | ||
24 | 46% | 1:52 | ESE | 12:27 | SW | – | 7:09 | S | |||
25 | 34% | 3:00 | ESE | 13:21 | SW | – | 8:10 | S | 368,814 km | ||
26 | 23% | 4:05 | ESE | 14:23 | SW | – | 9:14 | S | |||
27 | 14% | 5:05 | ESE | 15:30 | SW | – | 10:18 | S | |||
28 | 7% | 5:59 | ESE | 16:38 | SW | – | 11:19 | S |
We base comfort level on dew point, as it determines whether sweat will evaporate from the skin, cooling the body. A lower dew point makes you feel more dry, while a higher dew point makes you feel more humid. Unlike temperature, which typically varies significantly between day and night, dew point tends to change more slowly, so while temperatures may drop at night, a wet day usually gives way to a wet night.
The probability that a given day will be wet at Lanzarote Airport basically does not change throughout February, staying at about 1% all the time.
The lowest probability of a wet day in February is 0% February 1, .
For reference: 31 Aug , at the wettest day of , dampness is felt 58% of of the time, and on February 1, , at the least wet day
13°C
comfortable
16 °C
wet
18 °C
damp
21°C
stuffy
24°C
heavy
Percentage of time spent at different humidity comfort levels, classified by dew point.
This section describes the average hourly wind vector (speed and direction) over a large area at 10 meters above the ground. The wind experienced at any given location is highly dependent on local topography and other factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages.
The mean hourly wind speed at Lanzarote Airport basically does not change throughout February, all the time remaining approximately within plus or minus 0.3 kilometers per hour from 23.0 kilometers per hour .
For reference: July 17 , at the windiest day of , the average daily wind speed is 28.4 kilometers per hour , and October 14 , at the calmest day of , the average daily wind speed is
north east south west
Percentage of hours during which the average wind direction corresponds to each of the four main wind directions, excluding hours in which the average wind speed is less than 1. 6 km/h . The slightly shaded areas on the borders are the percentage of hours in the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest).
Lanzarote Airport is located near a large body of water (eg ocean, sea or large lake). This section describes the average daily surface temperature of this large area of water.
Average daily water temperature (purple line) with ranges from 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentiles.
Definitions of growing season vary around the world, but in the context of this description, we define it as the longest continuous period of temperatures above freezing (≥ 0°C) in a year (the Northern Hemisphere calendar year, or July 1 to 30 June in the Southern Hemisphere).
Temperatures at Lanzarote Airport are warm enough all year round, so there is no point in discussing the growing season on these terms. However, we include the graph below as an illustration of the distribution of temperatures throughout the year.
ice cold
-9 °C
frosty
0 °C
very cold
7 °C
cold
13°C
cool
18 °C
comfortable
24°C
warm
29°C
hot
35°C
hot
Percentage of time spent in different temperature ranges. The black line is the percentage chance that a given day is within the growing season.
Growth degree days is a measure of annual heat accumulation used to predict the development of plants and animals and is defined as all threshold exceedances of a given temperature minimum, excluding maximum temperature exceedances. In this description, the temperature minimum is 10 °C and the maximum is 30 °C .
Average accumulated growth degree days at Lanzarote Airport rising during February, rising 90th percentile.
This section describes the total daily incident shortwave solar energy reaching the earth’s surface over a large area, fully accounting for seasonal variations in day length, the height of the Sun above the horizon, and absorption by clouds and other atmospheric constituents. Shortwave radiation includes visible light and ultraviolet radiation.
Average daily incident shortwave solar power at Lanzarote Airport rises during Feb
Mean daily incident shortwave solar energy reaching the ground per square meter (orange line), in the 25-75 and 10-90 percentile ranges.
In this description, the geographical coordinates of Lanzarote Airport are 28.950° latitude, -13.606° longitude and an altitude of 21 m.
Topography within a radius of 3 kilometers of Lanzarote Airport has significant elevation changes with a maximum elevation change of 214 meters and an average altitude of 46 meters . Within a radius of 16 kilometers, has significant elevation changes ( 588 meters ). Within a radius of 80 kilometers has very significant altitude changes ( 713 meters ).
Terrain within a radius of 3 kilometers of Lanzarote Airport is covered by scrub ( 45% ), water ( 31% ) and artificial surfaces ( 21% 90 )0470 16 kilometers – water ( 49% ) and farmland ( 18% ), and within a radius of 80 kilometers – water ( 9174 4).
This report describes typical weather for Lanzarote Airport based on a statistical analysis of historical hourly weather reports and model reconstructions from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2016.
Temperature and dew point
Lanzarote Airport has a weather station that provided reasonably reliable reports during the analysis period, so we included it in our network. Where possible, archival temperature and dew point measurements are taken directly from this weather station. This information is derived from the NOAA Integrated Hourly Earth Observation System dataset based on ICAO METARs as required.
There are no other weather stations in our network within a radius of 200 kilometers from this place. Therefore, in case of missing or erroneous measurements from this station, we resort to NASA’s MERRA-2 Сmodern-era reanalysis, corrected according to the typical seasonal and diurnal differences of this station from the MERRA-2 scale reconstructed values.
Other data
All data related to the position of the Sun (such as sunrise and sunset) are calculated using astronomical formulas from Jean Mius’ Astronomical Algorithms, 2nd Ed. .
All other weather data, including cloudiness, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and solar energy flux, are taken from the MERRA-2 New Time Retrospective Analysis. This reanalysis combines various measurements over a wide area in a modern global meteorological model to reconstruct hourly weather history around the world on a 50 km grid.
Land use data are from the SHARE Global Land Cover Monitoring Network database published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Altitude data is from the Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM), published by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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Tenerife travel: Tenerife travel – Lonely Planet
Travel to Tenerife – Episode 792
Hear about a one-week itinerary for Tenerife as the Amateur Traveler talks to Justin Barnes from justinandcrystal.com about the Spanish island he called home.
Justin says, “It [Tenerife] really is a great mixture of so many things. It has a lot of the natural beauty of the Big Island. It has a lot more the creature comforts like you might find in Southern California, or in Honolulu, and all mixed together with a lot of tourists from all over Europe. There’s the Spanish culture that permeates through everything on the island.”
“The island is relatively easy to traverse because of good infrastructure. Everything is reachable and two hours or less. So I think rather than staying in multiple places, it probably makes sense to just find the city that you feel most comfortable with. Stay there and take various day trips you can either rent a car which usually is fairly inexpensive, or you can take the bus. We didn’t own a car the entire time we lived there. ”
Justin and his wife fell in love with Tenerife within the first hour of their visit and moved there. They spent much of 2021 on Tenerife. They lived in Puerto de la Cruz in the north. Justin defines places to see starting there and circumnavigating the island counter-clockwise. He then uses those destinations to lay out a one week itinerary.
The southwest of the island is where you can find the nightlife with a lot of clubs, a lot of inexpensive bars, and discos. Puerto de la Cruz has a more relaxed vibe. You definitely feel like you are hanging out on a small town in Spain, as opposed to you know a large party area.
The center of the island is the large Teide volcano and the Teide National Park. Teide is the largest mountain in Spain. As you ascend Teide you pass through native pine forests until you get to the rocky summit with its massive caldera. There are observatories at the top of the mountain as it is often above the clouds. There is also a gondola that you can ride to the top and hiking trails throughout the area.
As we start in Puerto de la Cruz, Justin points out some viewpoints, seaside swimming pools on the rocky beaches, and botanical gardens. Further to the west you can visit a dragon tree thought to be 1000 years old, El Drago Milenario, and the butterfly garden nearby.
The small colorful town of Garachico was the main port of the island until a volcanic eruption in 1706 caused much of it to be destroyed. Garachico has a series of natural pools that make a popular swimming spot.
Volcanic eruptions have left other significant features on the islands like lava tubes. You can visit one called La Cueva del Viento “the cave of the winds”.
In the northwest corner of the island, near Punta de Teno, the main road turns into a winding series of switch back roads as it traverses some beautifully rugged scenery. For some great hikes visit the area around Buenavista del Norte and Masca. Just a bit further south is Acantilados de Los Gigantes “the cliffs of the giants”.
The nightlife and the international airport are in the southwest corner of the island. Here you can also find windsurfing and whale watching boat tours.
Along the south coast you can find the Pyramids of Güímar which look like small ancient pyramids, but are currently thought to date only to the 1800s.
In the largest city of Santa Cruz there are some museums that Justin recommends like the Museum of Nature and Archeology and the Canary Islands Military History Museum. There are also the beautiful gardens at the Palmetum and the Castle of San Cristóbal. The Castle of San Cristóbal is located in La Laguna. La Laguna’s historical center is a UNESCO site.
The east end of the island is a park, Anaga Rural Park, with a number of small villages and interesting beaches. Justin recommends some hikes to remote beaches or interesting lighthouses.
The is no guarantee that you will fall in love with Tenerife in an hour as Justin did, but fall in love with it you might.
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justinandcrystal.com
Tenerife
Puerto de la Cruz
Teide National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Echium wildpretii
Teide National Park
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santiago del Teide
Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Mount Teide Cable Car in Tenerife
Lago Martianez
Playa San Telmo
Playa Jardin
Botanical Gardens
Loro Parque
La Ranilla Espacio Artesano
La Orotava
Casa Lercaro
Casa Lercaro (La Orotava)
El Drago Milenario
Parque del Drago
Drago Butterfy Park
La Cueva del Viento
Garachico
Piscinas Naturales El Caleton (Garachico)
Punta de Teno
Buenavista del Norte
Masca
Acantilados de Los Gigantes
Tenerife South Airport
Whale Watching in Tenerife
Pilot whale
El Médano
Güímar
Basilica of Candelaria
Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Parque Marítimo César Manrique
Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología
Canary Islands Military History Museum
Calle del Castillo
Castle of San Cristóbal (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Tenerife North–Ciudad de La Laguna Airport
Parque Rural de Anaga
Punta del Hidalgo
Bajamar
Chinamada
Chamorga
Punta de Anaga Lighthouse
Playa de Las Teresitas
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Tenerife travel guide: everything you need to know
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When to go, what to do, and why you’ll love it
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In an area only a little larger than London, Tenerife packs in enough variety to keep the pickiest of travellers happy. There are the sandy beaches, thrilling waterparks and facility-packed hotels that make a family holiday headache-free. But go beyond the southern strip and you’ll find Spain’s highest mountain, streets of colourful colonial-era buildings, valleys of subtropical forest shrouded in mist and, in the capital Santa Cruz, enough cutting-edge modern architecture to make Bilbao blush.
Whale-watching boat trips run year-round and the conditions are good for kite-surfing
And despite the fact that Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, you can experience this almost bewildering diversity in just one day. Good roads and short distances mean driving around the whole island takes about four hours. The dramatic scenery looks just as impressive on two wheels, and both road cycling and mountain biking are popular. Extensive hiking routes wind across the island.
Tenerife’s stretch of Atlantic Ocean is adaptable too. Whale-watching boat trips run year-round, the conditions are good for kite-surfing, and scuba-divers discover dramatic underwater seascapes and a host of marine life.
And — surprise, surprise — this most versatile of holiday destinations can be enjoyed all year. Winter lows don’t drop far below 20C, and summer highs usually stay under 30C.
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What to do
Tenerife’s crowning glory is Mount Teide*. Spain’s tallest mountain overlooks the staggeringly beautiful Teide National Park. Scattered with cones, caves and lava tongues, the volcanic terrain is softened in spring when the wildflowers bloom. After a scenic drive through the park, take the cable car to the base of the cone — on a clear day, you can see as far as Gran Canaria and La Palma. At night, the national park’s clear skies make it one of the top three places in the world to stargaze*.
Santa Cruz feels positively cosmopolitan, with the striking Herzog & de Meuron-designed Tenerife Espacio de las Artes and Santiago Calatrava’s swooping, almost extraterrestrial Auditorium. Pop into the Military Museum to see El Tigre, the cannon that reputedly took Admiral Nelson’s arm.
Just 15 minutes away, the former capital La Laguna has a photogenic historic centre, where the grand, candy-coloured mansions reflect the island’s importance on the 18th-century transcontinental trading route.
Half smothered by an eruption in 1706, what remained of the north-coast village of Garachico isn’t much changed today, and its pretty, well-preserved colonial homes attract day-trippers, who also enjoy a dip in the lava-formed rock pools.
Where to stay
Whatever you’re looking for in a hotel, Tenerife can oblige: deluxe, palatial piles in sprawling grounds, upscale colonial-era boutiques, excellent-value apartments on the beach and family-friendly stays with waterslides aplenty.
The majority of resorts are in the south. The famous Playa de las Americas*, known for its buzzy nightlife, big all-inclusive hotels and bucket-and-spade atmosphere, is the largest. Neighbouring Los Cristianos* is a touch calmer, attracting a more mature clientele. It’s the departure point for ferries to the other Canaries, so is a good base for day trips.
Purpose-built Costa Adeje* is a strong family choice, with excellent beaches, safe swimming and waterparks near by. The hotels and villas around the Playa del Duque are luxurious; south around the headland it’s more budget-friendly.
On the west coast, Los Gigantes* is named after the towering, 800m-high cliffs that give its black-sand beach a truly dramatic view. Nightlife is sedate, and this is a convenient location from which to explore both the south and north of the island.
Puerto de la Cruz* is the main resort in the north, and is popular with Spanish tourists as well as Brits. Black-sand beaches are set against the verdant background of the Orotava Valley — a little extra rainfall in the winter months makes it far greener than the south. Temperatures are often a couple of degrees lower too.
Food and drink
Should you wish, you can sit down to Italian, Thai or even Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine for dinner in Tenerife, but you’d be missing a trick not to try at least a few local dishes during your visit — they’re easy to find in restaurants across the island. Fresh fish, grilled or made into a fragrant broth, and rabbit stew are both classics, and the island’s “fresco” goat’s cheese is served with the tangy red and green mojo sauces so common in the Canaries.
If the Michelin guide leaves stars in your eyes, a stay at the ritzy Ritz-Carlton Abama is a must. Basque chef Martín Berasategui has earned two stars for the headline MB restaurant, and the hotel’s Japanese option, Abama Kabuki, has another one.
Tenerife’s volcanic soil and range of microclimates mean it produces a real diversity of wines
At the other end of the spectrum, bold travellers could seek out a guachinche. These lively, makeshift restaurants, usually located in garages or roadside sheds, aren’t swish, but serve excellent, authentic and cheap local food. Vegetarians will struggle, however.
Tenerife’s volcanic soil and range of microclimates mean it produces a real diversity of wines. A visit to the Casa del Vino — a former farm turned wine museum between Puerto de la Cruz and La Laguna — will allow you to taste options from across the island.
Don’t miss
At the island’s northeast tip, the Anaga Mountains are clothed in a dense canopy of ancient laurisilva forest, home to the largest number of endemic species of any biosphere reserve in Europe. The humid air, trailing lianas and flitting butterflies make you feel as if you have journeyed to a different continent, not just a few hours up the road. Hiking routes vary in difficulty, with a trio of easy options leaving from the Cruz del Carmen visitors’ centre.
Carnival in Santa Cruz is the largest in Europe, with street parties and parades that make it into a mini-Rio de Janeiro. But this is far from the only festivity in the island’s calendar. Hooded figures stride silently through La Laguna for Easter’s Semana Santa procession, and intricate flower carpets are laid on the streets of La Orotava for Corpus Christi. In November the San Andres celebrations in tiny Icod de los Vinos involve residents racing downhill on wooden boards, while spectators enjoy a taste of the new season’s wine.
Know before you go
The currency here is the euro. Tenerife drives on the right. A forward-pointing arrow on the road indicates you have right of way, and an inverted triangle shows you must give way. And note: indicating left when there is no left turn usually means the driver plans to pull in and stop on the right.
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7-Day Tenerife Road Trip Itinerary + Map
Tenerife, the largest island of the Canary Islands, is one of the most striking islands in the world. People come here for a variety of reasons. Some want to escape the Northern European winter. Others want a quintessential beach holiday. And, a growing number are passionate about exploring Tenerife on foot.
If you belong to the latter group, you’re going to love this Tenerife itinerary. In one week, you’ll experience the most dramatic and remote corners of the island. You’ll also hike in Tenerife’s most spectacular regions, including Anaga Rural Park, Teide National Park, and Teno Rural Park.
This Tenerife road trip isn’t for everyone. We’ve purposefully cut out all major tourist hubs with the exception of Los Gigantes. If you’re like us and you cherish the outdoors and local places to eat, this route is for you.
If you want to experience the south coast resorts (e.g. Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas, etc…), you can easily extend this itinerary to the south coast at the very end.
When to Visit Tenerife
Tenerife is an all-year-round destination. However, most visitors flock to Tenerife between November and February. For outdoor exploration, it’s best to visit Tenerife between November and May.
Driving in Tenerife
Driving in Tenerife isn’t difficult. The roads are in great condition and signage is pervasive. However, many locals drive quite haphazardly.
On a number of occasions, oncoming drivers would whirl quickly and negligently around corners (e.g. cutting into our lane), causing us to break unexpectedly. If you want to be safe, drive defensively.
Renting a Car in Tenerife
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Tip: If you can only drive automatic transmission cars, as opposed to manual transmission cars (stick shift), book your can rental as early as possible.
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Tenerife Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Tenerife (North or South Airport), San Cristóbal de La Laguna
- Day 2: Anaga Rural Park, La Laguna
- Day 3: Anaga Rural Park, La Laguna
- Day 4: Northern Tenerife, Punta de Teno
- Day 5: Santiago del Teide to Masca, Los Gigantes
- Day 6: Teide National Park, Vilaflor
- Day 7: Teide National Park, Arona & Costa Adeje
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One Week in Tenerife
Tenerife Road Trip Destinations
- Day 1: La Laguna
- Day 2: Anaga Rural Park
- Day 3: Anaga Rural Park
- Day 4: Northern Tenerife
- Day 5: Teno Mountains
- Days 6 & 7: Teide National Park
- Day 7: Arona & Costa Adeje
Day 1: Arrive in Tenerife, Drive to La Laguna
Arrive in Tenerife
There are two international airports in Tenerife. You’ll either arrive in the Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife South–Reina Sofía Airport) or the Tenerife North Airport.
After picking up your rental car, drive to San Cristóbal de La Laguna (La Laguna). It’s a 40-minute drive to reach La Laguna from the South Airport and a 5-minute drive from the North Airport.
Explore La Laguna
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, endearingly referred to as “La Laguna,” is a city in Northern Tenerife, located 11 kilomters inland from Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife.
We recommend making La Laguna your home base for the first three nights of your Tenerife trip.
The historical center of La Laguna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its Spanish colonial style, beautifully preserved buildings, charming city center, animated marketplace (Mercado Municipal De La Laguna), and plethora of dining options, La Laguna is the loveliest place to stay in northeastern Tenerife.
Most importantly, La Laguna is located at the foot of the Anaga Mountain Range. From the city, you’re well-positioned to drive to trailheads and tackle all of the best hiking trails in Anaga Rural Park.
Learn More: How to Visit Anaga Rural Park
Dinner in La Laguna
Here are two excellent options for dinner in La Laguna.
- Tasca El Obispado
- La Tasca de Los Patos
Stay in La Laguna
Budget | Casa Del Casco Historico is a centrally located guesthouse in La Laguna, walking distance to many restaurants and cafés in the historic center. Guests have access to a shared kitchen, lounge, garden, and terrace. Coffee, tea, and cookies are provided.
Midrange | La Laguna Gran Hotel is a top-rated hotel in the heart of La Laguna’s old town, featuring a stylish lobby entrance, clean and spacious bedrooms, a rooftop pool (seasonal), and an on-site restaurant. Highlights of staying here are the central location, breakfast buffet, and the warm and friendly atmosphere. You can park in the hotel’s parking garage (extra charge), or in a free car park behind the hotel.
Luxury | Hotel Boutique San Diego – Adults Only stands out with its elegant, yet cheerful interior design, intimate atmosphere, and lovely gardens. Guests love the breakfast featuring local products, the spacious and modern bedrooms, and the helpfulness of the hosts (booking dinner reservations and taxis, personal recommendations). The hotel is a 10-15 minute walk to the old town.
Look for accommodation in La Laguna.
Day 2: Hike in Anaga Rural Park
Benijo – Taborno – Anaga Mountain Road
Day 2 of your Tenerife itinerary takes you deep into the Anaga Mountains. Get an early start, because parking is limited at your first stop.
Drive to Benijo
You’ll start the day by driving to the tiny hamlet of Benijo. To get to Benijo, drive first to Santa Cruz. From Santa Cruz, take TF-11 along the coast to San Andrés.
At San Andrés, head inland on the TF-12. This narrow and windy road cuts through the Anaga mountain range. After about 30 minutes (18 km), you’ll turn right onto TF-134, which you’ll take all the way to Benijo.
This is one of the most beautiful roads in Tenerife.
Benijo to Faro de Anaga Circuit Hike
At Benijo, you’ll embark on your first hike in Anaga Rural Park.
To start the hike, head to Restaurante El Frontón and follow signs to El Draguillo and Trail PR – TF 6.
The trail hugs the coastline along a flat road. As you progress, you’ll see two striking rocks jutting out of the ocean, known as Roques de Anaga. It takes about 30 minutes to walk 2 km to El Draguillo.
From El Draguillo, you’ll turn right in the direction of Chamorga. You’ll hike uphill for almost 1 km (270 m elevation gain) to an intersection.
From here, turn right, and start the glorious return journey to Benijo. The views of the Anaga coastline and Taganana village are spectacular.
If you’re interested in a longer loop hike, you can continue to the Faro de Anaga lighthouse and return to Benijo via Chamorga. We’ve outlined this hike in our Benijo to Faro de Anaga trail guide.
Another nearby hiking option is to walk from Taganana to Playa de Tamadite. You can read more about that option in our guide to the Best Hikes in the Anaga Mountains.
Lunch in Benijo, or Taganana
Here are a few eating options close to Benijo. When we visited, every restaurant was closed.
Hopefully, you’ll have better luck than us. But, definitely bring hiking snacks with you just in case.
- El Mirador in Benijo
- Restaurante El Frontón in Benijo
- Restaurante Playa Casa Africa in Taganana
- Restaurante Los Roques Casa Pepe in Taganana
- Bar-Restaurante La Ola in Taganana
Hike around Roque de Taborno
After lunch, drive back up TF-134 and then turn right onto the Anaga Mountain Road (TF-12) in the direction of Cruz del Carmen. Your next destination is the tiny hamlet Taborno.
From here, a short (1:50 hours), but extremely pleasant hike circuits Roque de Taborno, a distinct thumb-shaped rock that rises 706 meters above sea level.
As you encircle Roque de Taborno, the views of the Anaga coastline unfold spectacularly.
Read more about this hike here: Best Hikes in the Anaga Mountains.
Anaga Mountain Road
After your hike, continue driving the Anaga Mountain Road back to La Laguna. There are a few viewpoints you shouldn’t miss:
- Mirador Cruz del Carmen – This viewpoint can be accessed from the parking lot at the Anaga Park Visitor Center. You’ll see the city of San Cristobal de La Laguna and Mount Teide in the distance.
- Mirador de Jardina – Beautiful view of the fertile valley of La Laguna and Mount Teide.
Stay in La Laguna
Budget | Casa Del Casco Historico
Midrange | La Laguna Gran Hotel
Luxury | Hotel Boutique San Diego – Adults Only
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Day 3: Hike in Anaga Rural Park
Punta de Hidalgo – Chinamada
Today, you’ll head to Punta del Hidalgo and hike to Chinamada and Carboneras. We decided to drive to the Punta del Hidalgo trailhead and do a return (out-and-back) hike.
Alternatively, you could take a bus to Cruz del Carmen and hike down to Punta del Hidalgo, and then take the bus back to La Laguna. Of course, the latter option is easier but requires a bit more planning.
Hike from Punta del Hidalgo to Chinamada and Carboneras
It’s a 28-minute drive from La Laguna to Punta del Hidalgo. To find the trailhead, head to the lookout and traffic circle: Mirador Punta Del Hidalgo.
We’ve described this hike in detail in this Hiking in Anaga Mountains post. Here’s a quick summary:
- Distance: 15.6 km lollipop-circuit
- Elevation Gain / Loss: 1577 m
- Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
- Time Needed: 7 hours
Highlights of this trail included rugged mountain scenery, the terraced fields around Chinamada and Carboneras, and lunch in the cafe-restaurant Restaurante La Cueva (Open Wednesday – Sunday) in Chinamada.
Take a Dip in the Natural Pool at Punta del Hidalgo
After your hike, head to the natural swimming pool at Punta del Hidalgo (marked on the map). You can savor the sea safely in a large sheltered natural pool.
Stay in La Laguna
Budget | Casa Del Casco Historico
Midrange | La Laguna Gran Hotel
Luxury | Hotel Boutique San Diego – Adults Only
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Day 4: Northern Tenerife
La Orotova – Icod de los Vinos – Punta de Teno
Drive the North Coast of Tenerife
Day 4 of your Tenerife road trip takes you to some of Tenerife’s most charming villages. You’ll follow TF-5 along the north coast.
There are a few notable places to stop on your route, including Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava, and Icod de Los Vinos.
Puerto de la Cruz is the tourist hub of the north and it can easily be skipped.
However, if you can look beyond the tacky tourist shops, Puerto de la Cruz harbors some of Tenerife’s most beautiful black sand beaches: Playa Jardin and Playa Maria Jiménez.
Eat Lunch in La Orotava
La Orotava is an exceedingly lovely town with beautiful architecture and a distinct local atmosphere.
We recommend eating lunch at Bar Los Castillos (Address: Calle Cólogan, 10, 38300 La Orotava). Featuring Canarian home-cooking, this authentic restaurant was one of the culinary highlights of our trip.
Stop at Mirador de San Pedro
As you continue west on TF-5, make sure to stop at the lookout point Mirador de San Pedro.
You can take a walk through banana plantations and along the coast if you follow the Rambla de Castro walking path.
Or, simply grab a coffee at Restaurante Cafetería Mirador San Pedro, the restaurant located at the viewpoint. We don’t recommend eating here.
Visit Icod de los Vinos
The city of Icod de los Vinos is another worthy stop on your drive today. People flock here to see the famous thousand-year-old Dragon Tree, reaching a lofty height of 22 m.
While the tree can be admired at a distance, there is a fee if you want to see it closely.
Beyond the impressive umbrella-shaped tree, Icod de Los Vinos is a tranquil destination filled with verdant plazas (e.g. Plaza San Marcos) and alluring places to eat.
We had a delectable meal at El Mortero (Address: Calle San Sebastián, 7, 38430 Icod de Los Vinos).
Walk around Garachico
Your drive continues to Garachico, a picturesque coastal town known for its beautiful lava rock pools.
The Piscinas Naturales el Caletón was formed as a result of a massive volcanic eruption that destroyed the town completely in 1706.
When we visited in January 2020, the pools were closed (temporarily).
Visit Punta de Teno
Punta de Teno is a rocky headland that forms the northwestern tip of Tenerife.
Marked by a lighthouse, this cinematic location in Teno Rural Park (Parque Rural de Teno) delivers godly views of the Los Gigantes cliffs (Acantilado de Los Gigantes).
There are a few ways to visit Punta de Teno. We’ve outlined all your options in this guide to visiting Punta de Teno.
Note: the road to Punta de Teno is restricted during most of the day. Depending on when you visit, you may need to take Bus 369.
Stay in Buenavista del Norte, or Los Silos
Budget | Casa emblemática Buenavista del Norte is a charming and economical B&B located in an 18th-century house in Buenavista del Norte. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and garden. Note: bathroom facilities are shared.
Midrange | Luz Del Mar is a lovely hotel in Los Silos. It’s nice to unwind in the hotel’s sauna or take a dip in the outdoor pool, before treating yourself to dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Luxury | Melia Hacienda del Conde is an adults-only, luxury hotel in Buenavista. When you want a peaceful place to stay with access to top wellness facilities (fitness center, sauna, Turkish bath, pools), this is the #1 place to stay in Northwestern Tenerife.
Look for accommodation in Buenavista del Norte.
Day 5: Teno Rural Park
Santiago del Teide to Masca
Hike from Santiago del Teide to Masca
From Buenavista del Norte, or Los Silos, drive the TF-82 to Santiago del Teide. The drive takes about 40 minutes.
This point-to-point hike from the town of Santiago del Teide to the village of Masca was our absolute favorite hike in the Teno Mountains.
For trail directions, read Hiking in the Teno Mountains
Eat Lunch in Masca
Masca is one of the crown jewels of Tenerife. After your hike, walk around the village and pick out a place to eat.
Take the Shuttle Bus back to Santiago del Teide
To get back to your car in Santiago del Teide, take the shuttle bus line 355 (timetable). This bus schedule was accurate when we visited in Jan 2020. Please double-check bus times before setting off.
- Weekdays: 9:25 am, 10:25 am, 12:30 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:10 pm, 4:15 pm, 6:25 pm
- Saturdays: 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, 4:15 pm, 6:25 pm
- Sundays & Holidays: 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, 4:15 pm, 6:25 pm
Stay in Santiago del Teide
Stay in Santiago del Teide if you crave local, authentic places to stay, and you want to avoid huge tourist hubs.
Budget | Casa Fina is an exceedingly charming and peaceful place to stay in Santiago del Teide. With its private courtyard, cozy beds, and a communal fully equipped kitchen, you have everything you need to feel right at home.
Midrange | Hotel La Casona del Patio
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Or, Stay in Los Gigantes
Stay in Los Gigantes if you want to end your day on the coast.
Though highly touristic, Los Gigantes boasts staggering views of Los Gigantes Cliffs and divine places to swim, like the natural pool Piscina Natural Acantilado De Los Gigantes.
There are tons of tourist traps in Los Gigantes, but we can wholeheartedly recommend the no-frills Bar-Restaurante Paraiso for Canary cuisine and Restaurante Pizzeria Mamma Lucia for Italian classics. If you can’t get a reservation at Mamma Lucia, you can always order pizza to go.
Midrange | Klayman Diamond Aparthotel combines practicality with convenience. Apartments are well-equipped, modern, spacious, and immaculately clean. A highlight of staying here is the swimming pool and poolside bar overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Los Gigantes Cliffs – a spectacular view.
Luxury | Royal Sun Resort is an aparthotel featuring modern, exceptionally-equipped apartments. The spacious, ocean view terraces are perfect for enjoying sunrise and sunset. Guests have access to an outdoor adults swimming pool, a kids pool, a solarium, two restaurants, a fitness room, children’s play area, 24-hour reception, and parking (extra charge).
Look for accommodation in Los Gigantes.
Day 6: Teide National Park
Explore Teide National Park
From Santiago del Teide or Los Gigantes, take TF-38 into Teide National Park.
There’s a lot you can do in Teide, including summiting Pico del Teide (permit needed), hiking across the Las Cañadas caldera, and driving across the park. Read our How to Visit Teide National Park to figure out what to prioritize during your time in the park.
With one full day, we recommend combing two of these hikes:
- Montaña de la Botija and Montaña Samara Circuit Trail – Easy, 1:45 hours Circuit Trail
- Roques de García Loop Trail – Easy, 1:30 hours Circuit Trail
- Parador Nacional to Montaña Guajara Circuit Trail – Moderate, 4:30 hours Circuit Trail
If you want to summit Pico del Teide, read how to get permits and how to pick your ascent route in our Teide National Park guide.
Learn More: Best Hikes in Teide National Park
Stay in Teide National Park
Tonight, you can stay directly in the park at Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide. This is the best option.
Stay in Vilaflor
Alternatively, you can stay in the town of Vilaflor, which is situated at an elevation of 1417 meters. It’s a 30 minute drive from the heart of the park (Parador) to Vilaflor.
During our time in Vilaflor, we loved eating dinner at Fuente Hermano Pedro, a casual restaurant serving regional Canary dishes. They also have a tantalizing selection of cakes, which are worth sampling more than once, especially when paired with espresso.
Midrange | El Tejar Hotel & Spa
Luxury | Hotel Spa Villalba is the best place to stay in Vilaflor. Surrounded by forest and located in the mountains below Teide National Park, this peaceful hotel encourages you to unwind and relax.
Guests have access to a wellness area featuring saunas and an indoor/outdoor pool. Bedrooms are comfortable and spacious. But, our favorite thing about staying here was the breakfast buffet, featuring local specialties and everything else you’d ever want. It’s possible to eat dinner at the hotel, but we’d recommend eating in the town of Vilaflor instead.
Look for accommodation in Vilaflor.
Day 7: Teide National Park
Morning Hike in Teide National Park
Your Tenerife itinerary concludes with one final hike in Teide National Park. Use our Teide National Park hiking guide for inspiration.
Another option is to explore the nearby Paisaje Lunar (Lunar Landscape). This 12.9 km loop hike takes about 4 hours.
Or, simply have a luxuriously slow breakfast at Hotel Spa Villalba.
Lunch in Arona Town
If you’re flying out of Tenerife in the late afternoon, or evening, head to the small inland town of Arona for lunch. Here are two places we particularly enjoyed:
- Restaurante El Cobijo for local Canary food
- La Cocina de Jose miniño for Spanish food
Depart Tenerife
From Arona (town), it’s a 20-minute drive to the Tenerife South Airport and a 1-hour drive to the Tenerife Norte Airport.
Or, Extend Itinerary to Costa Adeje
Before heading home, you may want to end your Tenerife trip somewhere luxurious along the south coast. The south coast resorts, especially around Adeje, are home to the finest hotels on the island.
Luxury | Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur is a luxury resort hotel on Costa Adeje, close to Playa del Duque. Built in a colonial style overlooking the Atlantic ocean, this stellar hotel boasts multiple pools and terraces, a hotel bar and poolside bar, several restaurants, and a gym. Rooms are bright and spacious. The staff is brilliant. You can book breakfast-only or half board.
Luxury | Iberostar Selection Sábila – Adults Only is a modern, adults-only seafront hotel on Fañabe Beach. Bright, minimalist-designed spaces combined with superb service and high-quality breakfasts makes this an ideal place to unwind in Costa Adeje. Guests can choose between breakfast-only, half board, or all-inclusive.
Splurge | Hotel Royal River & Spa, Luxury Hotel is the ultimate hideaway for couples, especially honeymooners, who are seeking privacy and exclusivity. All suites and villas feature private pools, or plunge pools. This hotel features five swimming pools, a spa, fitness center, three bars and four restaurants.
Look for accommodation in Costa Adeje.
More Ways to Expand this Tenerife Road Trip
If you have more time in Tenerife, definitely stay another night in Buenavista del Norte/Los Silos. That way you can hike the Camino Risco Path to Punta de Teno Circuit (learn more: Teno Mountains).
I’d also add another night in Vilaflor or Teide National Park, so you can have 2 full days exploring the park.
When we visited Tenerife (Jan 2020), the Masca Gorge was closed. If it’s open during your visit, then consider adding another night in Los Gigantes, or Santiago del Teide.
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Tenerife Travel Guide: Best Things to do in Tenerife
Tenerife boasts a unique blend of both Spain and Africa due to its location – this is particularly apparent in the island’s way of life and the cuisine. It’s also known for its dramatic scenery with Mount Teide, a dormant volcano and Spain’s tallest peak, dominating the centre.
The resorts all have something different to offer visitors. There are the busy and most popular resorts such as Costa Adeje, Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos as well as the vibrant and lively capital, Santa Cruz and the former capital and historic city of San Cristóbal de la Laguna.
Intrigued? Find out what you can expect during a holiday to Tenerife.
Tenerife tends to be a safe destination but, as with any country, make sure you have travel insurance just to be on the safe side. It’s also important to keep your wits about you and leave any valuables you can either in the safe or keep them on you at all times.
Safety tips
One of the perks of this country is that it’s very hot throughout the year and enjoys long hours of sunshine. However, this means that whenever you visit, you must make sure you wear a high factor sun cream. Remember, a breeze can be deceiving – even if it feels a little cooler, don’t forget to keep the cream topped up and wear a hat and sunglasses.
Transport
It may be the largest island but you can easily travel around it in a day. You might find it beneficial to hire a car so you can explore the island, from the coastline to the rugged landscape of Teide National Park and Mount Teide, at your own pace.
Alternatively, you can travel by bus, taxi or tram. These green buses are called guaguas by the locals and will take you across the island. It’s worth buying a bono-bus which is a pass that will save you around half the cost. The taxis are white and run on a meter although it is possible to negotiate a fixed price, especially if you are going on a day trip. The tram’s main line runs between Santa Cruz and La Laguna – which takes around 40 minutes with 21 stops.
Average accommodation costs
Tenerife is known as one of the more affordable holiday destinations. The average cost of accommodation is €42 per person per day.
The last thing you want to do is visit a new country and miss the best activities it has to offer. It is easy to reach any part of the island from wherever you are staying, so you don’t need to miss anything you really want to do. Here are just a few things you should definitely plan into your itinerary.
1.
Siam Park
You’ll find Europe’s largest waterpark right here in Costa Adeje. It is Thai-themed and boasts more than 18 slides and attractions for the whole family. Relax on the lazy river, experience the wave pool or adrenaline junkies can head for the Tower of Power. This vertical drop will take you from a height of 28-metres at speeds up to 50mph, before passing through a shark aquarium.
2.
Whale and dolphin watching
The waters between Tenerife and neighbouring island La Gomera are home to around 21 species of whales and dolphins. Book a boat trip for a day out on the ocean and the chance to see these magnificent creatures in their natural environment. Several trips depart from Los Gigantes and Los Cristianos. As you bob over the waves and look out on the glistening water you might spot orcas, baleen whales, blue whales and bottlenose dolphins, as they dive up to the surface and then disappear beneath it again.
3.
Teide National Park and Mount Teide
Mount Teide, in Teide National Park, is one of two World Heritage Sites on the island. The dormant volcano is situated in the heart of Tenerife, reaching heights of 3,718 metres with a 30-mile circumference and has a lunar-like landscape. The snow-capped summit can be reached via a cable car, and boasts panoramic views of the island. On a clear day you can see as far as Gran Canaria and La Gomera.
You’ll find some of the best beaches in Spain on this Canary Island. The pleasant temperatures all year round, ensure you can make the most of the island’s beautiful stretches of coastline, whenever you visit. As well as golden soft sand you’ll find unique black sand beaches.
Playa de Las Teresitas
Playa de Las Teresitas is one of the best beaches on the island. This slice of paradise is situated just outside of the capital Santa Cruz. The Anaga Mountains provide an impressive backdrop to this mile-long golden sandy beach. You wouldn’t know it from looking at it but this palm-tree lined, unspoilt stretch of coastline is man-made with sand imported from the Sahara. As well as swimming in the calm waters, you can have a go on a stand up paddle board.
Playa de la Tejita
Situated alongside the Montaña Roja Nature Reserve you’ll find one of the largest natural beaches in Tenerife. The red volcanic crater provides an interesting backdrop to just over half a mile of black sand. This is a protected natural area as well as an idyllic spot for sunseekers and perfect for watersports. The wind here provides the ideal conditions for surfing. The beach at the base of Montaña Roja is nudist friendly.
Playa Jardín
This black sand beach is situated in Puerto de la Cruz. It is split into three sections and dates back to the 1990s when César Manrique designed it. This northern beach is backed by colourful flowers and plants in lush green gardens, intercepted by pathways, waterfalls and stone walls. From it you can see Mount Teide.
A trip to Tenerife wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the former capital, San Cristóbal de la Laguna which you’ll find near Santa Cruz. This ancient city is a World Heritage site, home to stunning architecture and religious buildings including the neoclassical cathedral, the convents Santa Catalina and Santa Clara and the Palaces of Nava and Salazar.
If you would like to see more of the Canary Islands during your holiday you can visit neighbouring island of La Gomera from the south of Tenerife. Take a 40-minute boat from Los Cristianos. Here you’ll find Laurel Forest which is ideal for hiking.
You can also easily get a ferry over to Gran Canaria from Santa Cruz in around 80 minutes. This is the third largest island and one of the most popular. Here you’ll find beautiful beaches and a lively atmosphere.
Tenerife is known as the culinary capital of the Canary Islands. The islands most authentic cuisine can be found in the north of the island or inland.
Expect many meals to come with Papas Arrugadas – or wrinkled potatoes. The islands potatoes are known for their flavour due to the volcanic landscape and are among the most popular food here. These are boiled in salt before being roasted. They tend to be finished with mojo – a popular sauce in the Canaries. If you see this called mojo picon, it is a slightly spicier version.
You’ll also find stew on the menu which tends to be made from meat and local vegetables such as Puchero Canario – one of the most popular.
Seafood is readily available, especially around the coastal towns where fresh fish is caught locally. Lobster, crab and oysters are all on the menu in Costa Adeje where you’ll find the very best of this cuisine.
One of the most traditional and oldest ingredients on the island is Gofio. This is a toasted flour made from wheat, corn and barley which is created in working mills on the island. You’ll find this in both sweet and savoury food.
To wash it all down, you’ll be drinking wine that comes from the number of wineries on the island that produce both white and red.
If you are looking for nightlife then head to the island’s party capital, Playa de las Américas. Here you’ll find hundreds of bars and nightclubs where bright lights and pulsating music fill the air and enable you to dance from dusk until dawn, every night of the week. Nightlife is centred around The Patch, Veronica’s strip and Starco.
The night tends to start at Starco before the crowds head to Veronica’s, where the drinks flow and the dancefloor is open until the early hours of the morning.
The Patch is ideal for those looking for a slightly quieter night out. You won’t want to miss Tramps, known as the King of Clubs, it hosts world-famous DJs from 10pm until 6am.
If you visit in February, the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the second largest carnival in the world after Rio de Janeiro, takes place in the lively and vibrant capital, Santa Cruz.
From large shopping malls and high street stores to boutiques and markets, there are plenty of places in Tenerife for a spot of retail therapy. The capital, Santa Cruz is one of the best places for shopping on the island but Playa de Las Americas is a close second.
Here you can wander along Avenida de Las Americas, which is known as the ‘golden mile.’ Among the shops that line this road you’ll find boutiques selling brands such as Armani and Versace.
Siam Mall is situated in the south of the island in Costa Adeje and is where you’ll find many Spanish brands we know and love such as Zara, Mango and Pull & Bear.
Tegueste Market is one of the best in the Canary Islands. Browse more than 30 stalls and you’ll find a wide range of food produce as well as arts and crafts.
This island is home to some of the most fascinating museums. You won’t want to miss the Museum of Nature and Man in Santa Cruz which dates back to 1958. This is where you can find out about the island’s original inhabitants, the Guanches. Explore the exhibitions and artefacts, including the mummies, which you’ll noticed have been particularly well preserved.
Also in Santa Cruz, you’ll find the Municipal Museum of Fine Arts. The building itself is impressive. But, step inside and you can see work by Canarian artists that date from the 16th to the 19h century.
Tenerife has the perfect climate for outdoor activities and plenty of hours of sunshine each day to make the most of it. The varied and volcanic landscape is ideal for hiking and cycling. You’ll find a number of trails to choose from, all of which are against a beautiful backdrop that enable you to keep going for hours at a time.
Of course, you’ll want to explore the famous Mount Teide National Park. Roques de Garcia is one of the most popular spots, particularly for night hikes. The hike itself last around three hours, is just over two miles and perfect for stargazing. You may also like to wander through the volcanic Las Canada Caldera while you are in this park.
If you enjoy hiking then you might also like to head for Teno Rural Park, a protected natural landscape and the greenest part of the island.
There is plenty to do out on the water too, take a boat or kayak out along Los Gigantes rugged coastline or head to Los Cristianos to board a glass-bottom boat. This is the perfect place for snorkelling and diving – under the surface you’ll discover the colourful and inquisitive sea life as it darts in and out of the vibrant coral.
At the entrance to Teide National Park in Las Lagunetas, you’ll find the largest treetop adventure in the Canary Islands – Forestal Park. Here you can swing through the trees, crossing bridges and taking zip wires to move from one to the other.
The island also offers perfect conditions for paragliding, surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
You can easily fill your itinerary with some of Tenerife’s most popular and famous attractions. However, it is worth heading to some of the lesser-known parts of the island too, so you can see the side that isn’t as touristy.
Astronomical Teide Observatory
Did you know that Tenerife is one of the best places in the world to see the universe and stars? The world’s largest solar observatory is figuratively and literally overshadowed by Mount Teide but it is well worth a visit. Peer through the telescopes and if you’re lucky you can even see the Milky Way.
The Pyramids of Guimar
In the east of the island you’ll find the town of Guimar, which is home to a ethnographic park and six rectangular pyramids. You’ll hear various theories about the origins of these pyramids, some believe they were just stones piled up by farmers. They reach heights of 12 metres and are formed of lava stone. Once you have explored the pyramids there is also a museum and gardens.
Garachio
Garachio used to be one of the island’s most popular towns and a main port until a volcanic eruption in 1706 that covered the town in lava. This did, however, form natural rock pools that can be swum in today. The picturesque town also retains an authentic charm and serves up some of the most delicious fresh fish on the island.
Tenerife is a year-round destination. Due to its location, just off the west coast of Africa, it is sunny and hot right through the winter months. The lowest average temperature is in January and February when it is 22°C. The highest average temperature is in July, August and September when it is 28°C. The best time to go is May and June when it is hot without being unbearably so and it busy without being overcrowded.
Now you know what there is to do in Tenerife, you can start planning a trip to see this beautiful Canary Island with your own eyes.
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Tenerife Travel Guide – Holiday Guide To Tenerife
Tenerife guide provides detailed listings of hotels, apartments, water parks, animal parks, theme parks, attractions, excursions, holiday resorts, beaches and other activities for a perfect holiday in Tenerife.
Where is Tenerife
Tenerife is a Spanish island and is part of the Canary Islands archipelago, situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the North West coast of Africa. It’s about 28° north of the equator at the same latitude as the Sahara desert and Florida. The usual flight time from most of Western Europe is about 4 hours.
About Tenerife
Tenerife is the most popular and largest of the seven Canary Islands. It receives on average 5 million tourists each year. The language is Spanish, but, especially in the south you will hear English almost everywhere. The currency is the Euro, with all the usual credit cards accepted. You will find money exchange offices in all the holiday resorts as well as the Airports. The waters around Tenerife are home to a vast array of marine life, including Pilot Whales and Dolphins which can be see from one of the many Boat Trips.
Climate and Weather in Tenerife
The warm and mild year round weather on Tenerife makes it one of the best climates in the world. It has an average temperature of 18° during the winter season and 25° peaking to 30°+ during the summer , making it the perfect holiday destination for tourists. The sea temperature rarely drops below 18° in the winter and reaches 24°during the hot summer months.
Where to stay in Tenerife
Tenerife offers accommodation ranging from self catering apartments (Apart hotels) to 5 star luxury hotels. Many people choose the freedom of self catering apartments while others like the convenience of fully inclusive.
Theme Parks in Tenerife
There is a large selection of theme parks in Tenerife including:- Loro Park with its orca show, dolphin show and sea lions show. Siam Park the Water Kingdom with its adrenalin pumping Tower of Power ride and The Wave Palace with the worlds biggest man made waves at 4 metres. Aqualand with its Dolphinarium and Lava River. Jungle Park, the only jungle in Europe with its daily Bird of Prey Show. Camel Park is perfect for a family day out. Take a ride like Lawrence of Arabia. Most parks offer day passes which include transport from a convenient pick-up point, entrance fees and return trip.
Beaches in Tenerife
Tenerife beaches are clean, and well cared for. There are 8 blue flag beaches in Tenerife including Playa del Duque, Las Teresitas, Troya and Playa de la Arena. Golden sandy beaches and natural black volcanic sand beaches are best in the south and west of the island. These are mainly found around the major tourist resorts. Most have good access and meet stringent European standards of cleanliness, and have shower facilities, sun beds, and sunshades. The majority offer water sports, including scuba diving, jet-skiing and wind-surfing as well as exciting boat trips to see dolphins and Pilot whales.
Places to see in Tenerife
Car hire is cheap and available in all the main resorts; the island bus service is even cheaper. For the more energetic, try hiking and visit the rough terrain of a volcanic island, but be warned there is a lot of ascents and descents. Places to visit :-Teide National Park which has recently been named a National Heritage Site. You can use the cable car (Teleférico del Teide) to reach the summit of mount Teide where you get a fantastic view of the other islands. Santa Cruz the capital of Tenerife has large department stores like El Corte Inglés and trendy shopping complexes. Or you may like to stroll through the numerous parks. The village of Los Gigantes with its impressive cliffs with lava flows running through them. On the northern coast, Icod de los Vinos and its 1000 year old Drago Tree.
Water Sports in Tenerife
As you would expect, Tenerife being an island has lots to offer in the way of water sports. The crystal clear waters make it ideal for diving and snorkeling, whilst beaches with large waves are a favorite with surfers, windsurfers and kite boarders from around the world. Water-skiers, Jet skiers, and wake boarders also flock to the islands shores to enjoy the fantastic weather and excellent climate. Sailing around the Islands offers an exhilarating way to see the islands from the sea. The marinas and ports have many yachts and motor cruisers for rent.
Tenerife Nightlife
Tenerife has an active nightlife in resorts like Costa Adeje, Playa de Las Americas, Puerto de la Cruz and Los Cristianos. There are literally hundreds of bars, restaurants, night clubs, pavement cafes and fast food establishments to choose from. By far the liveliest holiday resorts in Tenerife are Costa Adeje, Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos with its mainly British influence. For nightlife in these resorts you will find plenty of bars, sports bars and night clubs to choose from. If you want a quieter evening you don’t need to travel very far to find some small villages with excellent restaurants. The larger hotels usually have in house entertainment.
Carnival in Tenerife
The capital, Santa Cruz hosts the second largest carnival in the world, second only to Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Every February it attracts around a million people from the island and all around the world. In fact the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is twinned with the city of Rio de Janeiro for this very reason. The party starts in the streets on the Friday before Carnival with a spectacular opening parade, where thousands of people in fancy dress dance until the early hours of the morning. The party continues night after night until Ash Wednesday.
Travel to Tenerife
1. Mount Teide National Park
As Tenerife’s soaring centerpiece, the often snow-capped peak of Mount Teide is visible from practically everywhere on the island. Much more than trees and hiking trails, Spain’s highest mountain – along with the unspoiled wilderness and funky volcanic rock formations surrounding it – compose the largest national park in the Canary Islands. Find out more on Mount Teide National Park…
2. Weather
Everything you need to know about Tenerife’s weather is summed up in the island’s nickname: the island of eternal spring. With practically 365 day a year of sunshine,
refreshing trade winds and heavenly temperatures, any time of year is literally the perfect time of year for a trip to Tenerife. Click on the link for the Tenerife weather basics.
3. Traditional Sports
Sure, Tenerife rallies behind its football and basketball teams like any other Spanish destination, but in addition the island has a special something that mainland Spain doesn’t have: traditional Canary Island sports. With their roots planted in the islands’ ancient Guanche culture, sports like Canarian wrestling, staff-fighting and shepherd’s leap are hugely popular and comprise an important part of Tenerife’s culture. Get more info about autochtonous Canary Island sports…
4. History
One of the best part of Tenerife’s history is that it reads absolutely nothing like that of the rest of Spain. Instead of the typical story of Romans, Moors and finally Christians, Tenerife’s earliest history is a combination of mysterious legends, ancient myths and indigenous Guanche people. Its “Spanish” history didn’t begin until the 15th century Spanish conquest, which led to the island’s colonization and overnight success as the meeting point of Europe, Africa and the Americas. Learn all about Tenerife history…
5. Architecture
With airy balconies and intimate patios laden with flower pots, Canarian architecture is literally its own genre. What Canarian architects essentially did over the course of time is filter in elements of Europe’s major architectural trends, but not without throwing in their own island tastes. The results? Check out the immaculately conserved historical quarters of cities like Garachico, La Orotava and La Laguna, where elegant churches, quaint white-washed houses and noble mansions will leave you enchanted. Learn more about Tenerife architecture…
6. Carnival
The tropical music, the elaborate costumes, the parades, the mildly chaotic street parties… Tenerife’s rowdy Carnival easily goes head to head with Brazil’s for the title of best Carnival in the world. The festivities kick into high gear just before Lent (February or March) and show no signs of slowing down until over a week later- so grab your mask and be prepared for the biggest party of your life! Get all the essentials on Tenerife’s Carnival…
7. Parque Loro
Sure, it’s one of the most touristy things you could possibly do, but you really will have an absolutely blast at this zoological theme park. With incredibly recreated jungles and animal habitats, it boasts pretty much the biggest and best of everything: the biggest dolphinarium in the world, the largest collection of parrots, one of the most modern aquariums, the list goes on. Definitely check out the penguin exhibit “Planet Penguin,” a massive sub-zero indoor habitat with a colossal snow-covered rock and crystal-clear sea water. Get all the details on Parque Loro and other Tenerife theme and water parks…
8. Outdoor Activities
With incredible landscapes, enormous mountains, pine forests, endless beaches, plunging cliffs and, of course, the ocean, the entire island of Tenerife is practically one big outdoor playground. Head out to sea to check out the colony of hundreds of pilot whales off the coast, explore the submerged unknown with a scuba-diving adventure, hike your way around the Mount Teide National Park, horse-back ride through the wilderness of La Orotava, jump out of a plane for the ultimate adrenalin rush… all of this and more!
9. Travel to other islands
While Tenerife’s location off the coast of Africa isn’t exactly ideal for travel to mainland Spain destinations, Tenerife is not an island by itself- it’s part of a seven-island archipelago. Each island offers a unique and brand-new experience, so climb aboard a ferry and island-hop your way through Tenerife’s neighbors! Learn more about trips from Tenerife…
10. Beaches
With paradisaical weather and nearly 270 kilometers of coastline to its name, Tenerife is a beach-lovers paradise and has a beach for all tastes: soft white sand, volcanic black sand, massive stretches, secluded coves, with clothes, without clothes. .. trust us, the list is endless. Click on the link to check out our page on Tenerife beaches!
Ideas for a gastronomic journey through the cities and regions of Tenerife
Tenerife is an excellent place for relaxing on the ocean and active sports tourism. But the island is also known for its variety of cultural and sightseeing routes, including those for gastronomic and eno travel .
Route “Wine Road: Tegueste – Vaye Guerra – Tocoronte – El Sauzal – Acentejo – Ursula”
The route is designed for one day.
Augustinian and Franciscan friars began winemaking in the Tegueste area in the north of the island. Experts appreciate the light taste of red wines, and fragrant, fresh and complex – of whites. Large selection of wines at the Mercadillo del Agricultor y Artesano de la Villa de Tegueste local market. The market is open on weekends from 8:00 to 14:00.
The city of Vaye Guerra is home to the island’s anthropological museum, Casa de Carta, as well as many guachinches, small establishments with home cooking and traditional dishes. These are family restaurants, some of them are open seasonally, so before visiting, we recommend that you always check with your guide whether the selected guachinche is open on the day of the tour. Link to the list of guachinches is here.
Tacoronte is literally surrounded by vineyards. The wines of the Tacoronte Asentejo region are well known not only on the island, but also far beyond its borders. We recommend visiting Plaza del Cristo and other historical places: the Church of Santa Catalina, the Temple of San Jeronimo, the streets of La Herreria and Los Perales. It is necessary to decipher what other historical places are?
The Casa Museo Insular de la Vid y el Vino, located in the high mountain village of El Sauzal, is a real museum where prestigious wines are kept. Here you will learn how the famous Canarian honey is produced. Thanks to the rich flora of the island, honey has an original taste that cannot be found in any other part of the world. In the Acentejo area, there are the cities of La Mantanza and La Victoria, named in memory of the battles between the Guanches and the Spanish conquistadors in the 15th century.
The route will end in Santa Ursula. It is a place with established traditions, excellent cuisine and excellent wines that you can taste in restaurants and wineries scattered throughout the city. For example, we recommend one of the local guachinches family restaurants Casa Chiqui, Casa Jerónimo, José el Rinconero, or Casa Lito.
A visit to one of Tenerife’s wineries with a master class on making Mojo Rojo and Moho Verde sauces
A trip to a winery can be both educational and delicious. The highest vineyards in Tenerife are located at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level in the Buena Vista area. Going here, it is better to take warm clothes with you, since even in summer at such an altitude the air temperature can be about 10-13 degrees.
The first part of the tour takes place in the vineyards – an acquaintance with the history of the family to which they belong, as well as a tasting of several varieties of wine. Then the tour continues with a transfer to the winery in the city of San Miguel. There is a master class on cooking local sauces, as well as papas arrugadas potatoes.
Visitors to the winery will be told about all the stages of wine fermentation, they will show under what conditions it is necessary to store wine, and what exactly determines the unique taste of the best wine varieties of the island.
The tour will end with a lunch including traditional dishes: vegetable soup “potaje”, made from chickpeas, potatoes, carrots and cabbage, tomatoes and spices, sometimes adding corn; marinated tuna and a quesillo milk dessert.
Path to the Stars
Gourmets and wine connoisseurs can combine tastings of local wines and dishes with stargazing. In the night sky of Tenerife, you can see almost all the known constellations, look at the planets and neighboring galaxies through a telescope, and also combine an educational tour with gastronomic discoveries.
The tour takes place in the Teide National Park, next to the Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide, at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level. This is a night tour, for which tourists are picked up by a transfer from the hotel at about 5 pm and rises along the serpentine of the national park, making stops at observation platforms along the way. Estimated time of arrival at the observation point is 8 pm.
Since sunset is at about 10 pm, the group has time to take photos near the Roques de Garcia next to the hotel and wait for complete darkness in the hotel restaurant. We recommend ordering local traditional dishes, such as Canarian rabbit and papas arrugadas potatoes, as well as Canarian wines.
Visit to the Cave of the Winds
Those who prefer thrills should not sacrifice other pleasures for adventure. Any route in Tenerife one way or another ends with a meal. And a trip to the Cave of the Winds is no exception. The cave is located in the city of Icod de los Vinos, in the northwestern part of Tenerife. This is the largest system of underground tunnels in Europe, formed by lava flows during the eruption of the Pico Viejo volcano. The tour lasts about 2 hours, is carried out only with a guide on routes allowed for tourists. Inside the cave, the group spends about 45 minutes, and after that the group will have a walk through the pine forests of Tenerife, but there will be a transfer waiting place.
The city of Icod de los Vinos is located in the northwest of Tenerife, and if you come here on an excursion, you should definitely stay for lunch in one of the local restaurants.
The Casa del Drago restaurant is housed in a historic building with a façade dating back to 1748. It is worth trying the premium cheese platter (depending on the production), some of the cheeses have been awarded the World Cheese Awards, and always accompanied by selected wines from the island, especially those produced in the city of Icod de los Vinos itself.
A list of all the restaurants, wineries and guachinches of the island can be found here.
The latest information on the current restrictions in Tenerife due to the coronavirus pandemic can be found here.
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What to see, when to go to Tenerife and where to stay?
Tenerife is one of the largest islands in the Canary Islands. Tenerife is known for its beaches, nightlife and of course the Teide volcano, which rises almost in the middle of the island.
Tenerife is quite small by mainland standards. By car, we managed to go around it in a circle in just one day … But let’s not rush …
Although Tenerife is a small island, it is replete with many attractions. Here you can find entertainment for every taste, but in addition to entertainment, you need to choose the season when to go to the island and decide where to live.
Contents:
- What to see in Tenerife – tourist attractions
- What to see in Tenerife – NOT tourist attractions
- Where to stay in Tenerife
- When to go to Tenerife
What to see in Tenerife – tourist attractions
The main place where many tourists want to go in Tenerife is the top of the Teide volcano. More specifically, the upper station of the Telerifico Teide cable car. From the top station to the top you have to walk for about 40 minutes, but the main problem is that you need to get permission to climb in advance. And it’s hard to predict the weather… Permission is free and is done online. For 2 months there were no more permits, since a limit was set on their number. It seems that many people simply book a visit for themselves for a few days, and then choose based on the weather.
Another option is to be at the entrance to the summit before 9 am. Then there are still no workers and you can go through without permission. This is allowed, although most, in order to be near the summit so early, spend the night in a mountain shelter … which also needs to be booked in advance.
And the third is not the most correct option – if you are fast and strong, then quickly run uphill just along the slope, without using the official path.
You can read about our trip to Teide here:
Climbing the Teide volcano in Tenerife, Canaries
Healthy goldfinches, today we will go to the volcano. A small article describing the route of climbing/walking on…
In addition to the volcano, there are many national parks on the island where trekking routes are laid. There are a couple of canyons or just routes through lava fields – the landscape is lunar and very unusual.
We decided that we didn’t have much time, so we just drove around the island in a car and drove to the most interesting places. It is worth noting that some double-sided mountain roads are a little more than one lane wide and very winding, so be careful.
The sea offers many more options for active pastime – diving, kitesurfing, and windsurfing. In general, almost everything your heart desires
If you are not a fan of outdoor activities, then you can soak up the beautiful beaches of Tenerife or go on one of the many excursions. For example, whale watching. Almost all such excursions are of the all inclusive type – the price includes an unlimited number of drinks, including alcoholic drinks and food, often paella with seafood. The only thing worth understanding is that it is quite difficult to see a whale, one of the largest species. But here you will see non-migratory pilot whales with a probability of 98-99%
Tired of the sea-ocean, but want to freshen up? You can go to one or more water parks. We visited Siam Park – the largest, which is located in the south of the island, not far from the village of Los Cristinos, from where free shuttle buses run.
What to see in Tenerife – NOT tourist attractions
If you decide that mass entertainment is not for you and you want something special, but we can offer you a tried and tested option – banana plantations! You can look at a real banana plantation, take a walk on it, see how bananas are harvested, hear a story from the owner himself and a banana planter in the 3rd generation. If you really want to, then you can work a little.
And of course, at the end of the tour, try bananas from the plantation, as well as banana liqueur, purchase dried bananas, wine and stronger alcohol, all based on bananas. And they will give you a bundle of bananas!
The site of this plantation is uninformative, but it makes it possible to find out the days and times of excursions, and then just come – Finca Las Margaritas
Where to stay in Tenerife
OK, what to see and when to go figured out, but now, where to live? ! As usual, there are many options. First you need to figure out which part of the island to stop. If you are not going to sit in a small, albeit quite beautiful, town, then the capital of Tenerife – Santa Cruz de Tenerife is not suitable for you.
If you are not looking for entertainment, but for a quiet holiday on the seashore in a small Spanish village, then welcome to the north of the island.
But if you, like us, want to explore the island far and wide, travel not only by car, but also by public transport and have most of the entertainment at hand, then the southern part of the island is the best solution. By the way, the famous low-cost Ryanair arrives at the southern airport.
In the south, the most touristic area is from Los Cristianos to Costa Adeje, via Playa de la Americas. It is here that many apartments and hotels are concentrated. But here you can also find tent camps that grow up around beach bars like in films: music plays all the time, tanned bartenders pour ice-cold beer, and in the evenings there are discos or just socializing in a friendly atmosphere.
Accommodation can be found on large aggregators like booking.com. It is possible on large aggregators of private housing and apartments – airbnb.com, by the way, if you register using our link, you will get up to $40 for housing and impressions! Well, if you are already an active user, then by clicking on our link and booking accommodation you will provide a small but very significant help to our site – the link is here!
For Tenerife you may be very disappointed to see that the set of apartments has hardly changed from one site to another. Indeed, in Tenerife, everyone knows about tourists and uses all possible options for renting housing.
Do not forget about hotels, because not always accommodation from a private owner will provide you with the comfort that an experienced hotel staff can offer. It is also worth thinking about visiting chain hotels, because many have discounts for regular customers and staying at chain hotels more than once can count on significant discounts. And in some chain hotels, for example, as “Iberostar hotels 4 * and 5 * in Tenerife” they offer a discount already for registering an account. Of course, booking through an aggregator you will not receive this discount.
This is what the Iberostar Anthelia hotel in Tenerife looks like!
By the way, there are 7 of the same IberoStar hotels in Tenerife, so you can find what suits you best.
It’s up to you to decide how best to spend your holidays in Tenerife, but definitely – this island is worth your attention!
When to go to Tenerife
Tenerife’s weather makes it an ideal holiday destination 365 days a year. The Canary Islands boast a subtropical climate, making them an attractive holiday destination at any time.
In December and January, you can enjoy great weather, lying on the beach all day, swimming in the ocean, and all this with clear blue skies. Compared to many other European destinations, Tenerife’s winters are extremely mild, which is one of the factors that make it a very attractive destination for vacationers looking to escape the colder climate at home. As a rule, from November to March can be called the “high season”.
Of course, school holidays are also a very busy time of the year when families want to spend a few days in the sun, but it’s still not very warm at home. This usually happens during holidays and vacations in spring and autumn.
May, June and July are good months to travel to Tenerife, but the weather does get hotter. The beautiful cool sea breeze makes even very hot summer days refreshing. But do not forget that if you are going to the Teide, it is better to choose cooler months.
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7 reasons to travel to Tenerife
Tenerife is my dream – blue and distant. This is an island where everything that a vacationer, traveler and tourist of any age and any interests can wish for is an island where everything that a vacationer, traveler and tourist of any age and any interests can wish for is the sea, the sun, great opportunities for hiking and trekking, water parks, zoos, historical and cultural monuments, natural parks, the peaceful silence of the countryside. area and vibrant nightlife of coastal towns. You can travel to Tenerife more than once and each time find something new and unknown there. 9Ol000 sun
Most of the year the islands of eternal spring have excellent weather. Thanks to warm ocean currents, there is no sweltering African heat in summer and piercing cold in winter. The warm gentle sea laps at the foot of the volcanic rocks. Tenerife is the place where completely different beaches are concentrated on a relatively small stretch of coast. Making quite small journeys, one day you can sunbathe and swim on the beach of golden sand, the next on the beach of volcanic black sand, and on the third jump from the coastal cliffs into the sea or admire the divine sunsets.
Alcala beach, near the center of Playa San Juan
Real volcano
Have you ever seen a real volcano? Tenerife provides travelers with the opportunity to explore the magnificent lunar landscapes in the Teide National Park. The volcano and the natural landscape surrounding it are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Many species of plants and animals are found in the Teide National Park. are endemic, i.e. they exist only in Tenerife and are not found anywhere else in the world. A special cable car will take you to the top of the volcano, from where you can see other islands of the archipelago in good weather.
Landscapes of another planet
Local flora
The splendor and richness of the local flora will amaze even the most sophisticated traveler. The island of Tenerife will allow you to get acquainted with the flora from the tropics to the tundra, and all this wealth is concentrated in a small area. Tropical plants and flowers are widely represented on the coast. When climbing the mountains, you can trace the flora of temperate latitudes; when approaching the eternal snows of mountain peaks, you can admire the edelweiss growing in alpine meadows.
Red buglos is an endemic plant species. Teide National Park
Gastronomy
Tenerife is ready to offer its guests a truly gastronomic abundance. The freshest seafood, caught by local fishermen in the early morning, will be on your table by lunchtime. You don’t like fish? Then you can opt for meat products. In Tenerife, special meat breeds of goats and rabbits are grown; goat meat is considered a local delicacy. For meat or fish, you should take a dish of local potatoes with mojo sauce, made from different varieties of pepper and seasoned with cilantro. Potatoes in Tenerife began to be grown much earlier than in Europe, so the islanders are proud of this product.
Natural cheeses, a traditional product of Tenerife
Culture of the Guanches
Until the fifteenth century, blue-eyed, blond-haired tribes of Guanches inhabited the islands. This mysterious ethnic group still causes numerous disputes in the scientific community. No one knows how and from where they appeared on the islands, how they retained their European appearance in African latitudes. The mysterious Guanches built no less mysterious pyramids that have survived to this day. Thanks to the initiative of Thor Heyerdahl, an ethnographic park was organized, which I suggest you visit. Who knows, maybe that wonderful thought will come to your head that will shed light on all the secrets of the disappeared people.
Insidious Spanish conquistadors ingratiate themselves with naive natives
Villages and villages
You have always dreamed of visiting Machu Picchu, but it is very far and expensive. Tenerife can provide you with an experience no worse than visiting the spurs of the Andes. The ancient village of Mask stands on a mountain range, and the houses hang over the very cliff. The achievements of modern civilization have reached there quite recently. These places still remember the local Guanches. Near the village, you can look at the picturesque gorge and the ancient church. And the village of Maska is not the only one, in Tenerife there are many more authentic villages that have not been spoiled by civilization. Each of them is wonderful in its own way.
Masca village – the pearl of the Rural de Teno
Developed tourist infrastructure
Tenerife is safe, it is a piece of Europe off the coast of Africa, the island belongs to Spain. The local currency is the euro, so everything will be familiar and familiar. You will be welcomed by a developed European tourist infrastructure – superbly designed information centers that will provide complete information about possible excursions, places to stay and authentic restaurants.
Tourist Information Center
How to best organize your stay in Tenerife
To plan your stay on the island, it is best to pay attention to the local official tourist website Visittenerife.ru. Who better than the inhabitants of the island to know all the best places and methods of visiting them. Visittenerife.ru will help you plan your unforgettable trip to the island of eternal spring, answer all your pressing questions: “What to see? How to get there? How much are the tickets? Where is the best place to swim? Which hotel to choose?
Only on the official website you will find descriptions of as many as 70 Tenerife beaches with photos, characteristics, driving methods and a convenient search system.
On this site you can find the most detailed descriptions of sights, links to local tourist sites, make an itinerary for a car or bicycle trip around the island. The site also has a wide range of accommodation facilities from traditional hotels and apartments to agritourism. The site is fully translated into Russian.
Have a good trip with Visittenerife.ru.
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