Every year we would like to spend the entire winter in warmer climes. Since that is unfortunately not possible because the work is waiting for us here in cold, crisp Germany.
But a week or two off is usually approved. So you can get information on the Internet immediately and find nice package tours. Also, note warm tips for escaping winter and how to find your way around in unfamiliar surroundings.
1. Majorca
The sunny island in the Mediterranean Sea, which belongs to Spain, is always a beautiful winter travel destination. You can’t swim here in December either, but the temperatures are still around 18 to 20 degrees and the sun shines most of the time. Rain is sometimes the order of the day, but not cold and rainy weather for days and weeks, but rather just a shower that will soon be over and the island will appear in new splendor. You can make wonderful trips to the island’s capital Palma, but also through the Tramuntana mountains, which are located in the north of the island.
2. Turkey
Turkey is also very inexpensive in winter and many package deals are around 200 – 300 euros. The Turkish Riviera in the south of the country, in particular, attracts a large number of holidaymakers at all times of the year. Since some hotels are renovated in winter, you have to research exactly which houses can be booked before you go on holiday. These packages are cheap, with half board or sometimes even all-inclusive. Turkey has beautiful beaches, unique culture, and cities like Antalya, Alanya, and Kemer where you can go shopping. A Turkish bath should also be on the agenda. Of course, there are a lot of sun here in winter, warm temperatures and you can also swim in the sea because it is very warm. However, in the north of Turkey, winters are very wet and it rains frequently, so the Turkish Riviera in the south is a more ideal travel destination.
3. Egypt
The word Africa always lets a touch of the exotic ring through. You can ride camels in the desert or just visit the beautiful hotels on the Red Sea and even in winter temperatures are between 25 and 30 degrees. The Red Sea is a small sea and therefore very well heated. So you can swim here all year round and really enjoy your holiday between Orient and Oxidant. The Sahara Desert is an ideal destination for day-trippers. But the beaches of the country or a Nile cruise are also popular here. It is always warm in Africa, but sometimes very unbearable in summer, which is why Egypt, with its pharaohs, pyramids, and the Nile, is one of the most popular and also cheapest winter sun destinations on earth.
4. Morocco
Morocco is also in Africa. Here you can spend your holidays and leave the winter behind in Germany. Morocco, which, like Egypt, also lies on the Sahara, has many exotic places to offer. Fes, Marrakech, and the imperial cities are just a small part of what can be discovered in the country. Of course, the Atlantic and Mediterranean beaches are also very popular, with their large and modern hotels. Anyone who takes a holiday on the edge of the desert should definitely do a camel desert tour and let the sun really shine on their stomachs. The bazaars and markets that are open daily in the cities are also wonderful. There are handbags, but also oriental spices, tea, coffee, and much more. You can always find bargains in the bazaars and souvenirs for those who stayed at home.
5. Portugal
In the south of Portugal, in the Algarve, you can also go on cheap winter holidays. Although the Atlantic is very rough and swimming is usually no longer possible, there is enough to see and you can visit the places, landscapes, and mountains that are here in the south of the Algarve. The capital Faro, which can be used for shopping, is particularly beautiful. In December there are usually small Christmas markets in the coastal towns, which look very romantic with a view of the rough ocean. A boat tour along the coast or a trip to the rough beaches is particularly nice because a walk on the beach is also possible here when the temperatures are around 16 or 17 degrees and the sea is rough against the rocks. Portugal has its own splendor with the white houses and the bizarre mountain paths that are everywhere.
