5 Sunny cities to visit in winter

The months of January and February can seem long and hard on morale. There is nothing better than travelling to escape winter and its often rainy and dark days. Head for the beach and the sun for a holiday that will lift your spirits!

• Dubaï
• Palma de Mallorca
• Santa Maria Navarrese
• Antibes
• Porto

1. Dubai, UAE

Dubaï sounds like a no-brainer as a sunny winter destination! You can enjoy many exotic activities like exploring the desert and quad biking or even sand surfing.

The city has many XXL shopping centers where you can shop until you feel dizzy. To get to know the cultural history of Dubai you can go to the souks and negotiate your purchases downwards with the sellers on the shelves! A real local experience full of colours and sumptuous local treasures such as the many jewels you will find there, the teas that you would not find at home, the elegant tapestries and much more.

2. Palma de Mallorca/Spain

Spain is one of the favourite destinations when it comes to vacations accessible to the sun. In Mallorca, you never get bored, even in winter! There are so many things to do for lovers of sun and moderate temperatures.

You can stroll through the markets and negotiate your purchases there, play golf, explore the island without the masses of tourists found there in summer, enjoy spas and resorts and hotels offering great comfort at affordable prices. broken but above all do the wine route which is a mythical route to do once on the island.

Of course, you can enjoy the sun on the empty beaches and turquoise waters and why not take a dip in the Mediterranean for the bravest?

3. Santa Maria Navarrese, Italy

Sardinia is often synonymous with summer holidays but the island is a treasure in the cooler winter months. We invite you to discover the town of Santa Maria Navarrese in the province of Nuoro, which is a tourist town in summer, much less populated in winter. The coastal town offers you an exceptional view of the sea and its many small islands which give the most beautiful views to visitors to the beaches of the surrounding town.

The sand is fine and clear and the water is turquoise. The city is located on the east coast of the island and 1 hour and a half from the cities of Olbia and Cagliari. The many restaurants will offer you a mix of typical Sardinian dishes with fish and seafood on the menu while mixing traditional Italian dishes. A perfect mix of Mediterranean meals!

You can also enjoy the sublime coast of the island with its many caves dug in the rock which let in the light and appear its turquoise waters as in the cenotes in Mexico , a real treat to discover by boat!

4. Antibes, France

The French Riviera is a must when it comes to warm, sunny winters in France. This is also why it attracts crowds from all over the world thanks to its Mediterranean climate which makes the cold months much more pleasant.

We recommend the coastal town of Antibes , known for its ancient ramparts and its old town with its Provençal charm. You will find many small shops there, a mixture of simplicity and great luxury with the luxury boats placed in the Vauban port.

The old town is full of viewpoints on the coast that you can admire as far as the eye can see! The good life of this city, once a place of choice for Picasso, offers a cradle of sunny tranquility during the winter months.

In addition, if you feel like skiing during your stay, the ski resorts are only an hour's drive from Antibes, such as the resort of Auron.

5. Porto, Portugal

Porto has a mild and pleasant winter for any visitor. During the months of January and February many activities are available to you without having to wait for hours to be able to access certain tourist sites, so it's a real bargain!

Go and visit the impressive churches of Porto and explore the local cuisine by trying out various delicious traditional Portuguese dishes. You can also take the world famous wine route, and don't miss a visit to the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art! Please enjoy these activities under the mild Portuguese winter sun!

These places are must-sees in winter, but there are many more to discover! If you're still curious, you can find and compare our cheap international flight deals, other travel tips and information about your next trip on BudgetAir.co.uk!

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