5 European countries that boast the most comfortable and warm weather in winter

In winter, humanity is divided into two groups. Some want snow and frost, while others want warmth. For the latter, OBOZREVATEL has selected 7 destinations where you can soak up the sun.

Madeira (Portugal)

The country of eternal spring has practically no tourists in winter. Therefore, prices for housing and various attractions fall by almost half, while the level of comfort remains the same.

The average daytime temperature is 15-20 degrees Celsius. At the same time, it rains for about a third of the month. They are usually heavy but short, so most of the time you can walk along the beaches with black volcanic sand and the streets of ancient cities.

By the way, at this time, many interesting excursions take place in the capital of Madeira, Funchal. The ancient architecture and incredible views in this area will impress anyone.

Malta

This island is ideal for a winter vacation for several reasons. Firstly, during the coldest period of the year - in January - the temperature here remains at 11-18 degrees above zero. Secondly, the prices here are much lower than in other similar European resorts. And thirdly, it's an incredible mix of different cultures that seem to have intertwined into something completely new. For example, a red telephone booth, an Italian pizzeria, an ancient fortress, and a kebab shop can be found on the streets next to each other.

It can be windy here in winter, so it's best to bring autumn clothes. In addition, sometimes there are heavy rains, but they are always followed by warm, cloudless days.

Canary Islands (Spain)

Winter bypasses this archipelago. The location 100 kilometers from Africa makes itself felt. Even in December, the temperature here does not drop below 15 degrees, but more often it stays around 20-23 degrees. The ocean waters at this time warm up quite a bit, but not enough to swim comfortably.

Nevertheless, the beauty of the Canary Islands attracts tourists even at this time. Tenerife is the most popular choice for a New Year's vacation. It is always fun and noisy here, and there are many places for interesting recreation and entertainment. There are also many nightclubs in the area.

Crete (Greece)

December-February is considered the low season on the largest Greek island. Nevertheless, there is something to see in the homeland of Zeus even in winter. Moreover, the weather at this time is very comfortable for long walks. During the day, the temperature rises to 18 degrees, and at night it does not fall below 9.

Crete is home to many ancient Roman ruins that can be viewed for hours. Nearby are high mountains and a picturesque coastline.

Cyprus

The warmest European island is located at the crossroads between three continents, so it has always been popular among foreigners. It has preserved the monuments of Christian and Muslim cultures, medieval wars, and numerous ups and downs. Therefore, there is something to see here even on days when the sun does not warm the sea to a comfortable temperature.

Most of the time, the island is quite warm - the thermometer shows 15-20 degrees. At night, it can drop to 9. At the same time, there are almost never strong winds in Cyprus, which makes it very easy to tour interesting places.