Where to warm up in Europe?
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Where to warm up in Europe?
Currently freezing in southern Italy. I have about a week and I'd like to find someplace relatively warmer. Thinking maybe somewhere in Spain or Portugal, since I've never been to either. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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Hi Would you consider Malta? It is very close to southern Italy, and very often the island is sunny and warm even in Winter. There are many historical places to visit, and very good nightlife in St. Julians. People are friendly and hotels and food reasonable.
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yes, it's a balmy 11C here in sunny cornwall.
the daffs are just coming out, the camellias are blooming, and if you can find a place out of the wind, you can kid yourself that it's July.
great weather for walking too.
the daffs are just coming out, the camellias are blooming, and if you can find a place out of the wind, you can kid yourself that it's July.
great weather for walking too.
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18-20C the coming fortnight in La Palma, similar in Lanzarote, a bit cooler in Tenerife and Gran Canaria. A lot depends on the altitude though - La Palma is very steep, and the temperature drops quickly the higher you go. It is also generally warmer on teh west side of the island.
It is 12-15C in Malta, South Portugal is about 17C, southern Spain is not a lot warmer than northern Europe at the moment. Morocco is a bit warmer.
All these places are popular with snowbirds though so accommodation may be scarce.
It is 12-15C in Malta, South Portugal is about 17C, southern Spain is not a lot warmer than northern Europe at the moment. Morocco is a bit warmer.
All these places are popular with snowbirds though so accommodation may be scarce.
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Eilat and Sharm El Sheikh are nearer southern Italy than the West Indies, though dunno about flights. I've certainly (and happily) swum and lazed on the beach between dives in Sharm El Sheikh in Jan: half the population of NW London seems to pop off to Eilat round now.
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Sharm el Shiekh the Marriott awesomeweather now not far
priceline.com greatdeals on the Marriott good cheap flights
skyscanner.net also check ryanair.com BVA to Maroc cheap
flights also. Lagos pensaomarazul.com if you must stay in Europe.
priceline.com greatdeals on the Marriott good cheap flights
skyscanner.net also check ryanair.com BVA to Maroc cheap
flights also. Lagos pensaomarazul.com if you must stay in Europe.
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I hope you have a lovely time visiting Portugal, but please be prepared for the weather to be no warmer than Italy - especially southern Italy. North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt) would be a better bet weatherwise at this time of year, if you haven't taken the plunge yet....
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Italy had an unusual cold spell these last two weeks, it was snowing in places where it usually never snows. The news even showed people snowboarding in the centre of Siena!!
Enjoy your sunny days in Porto. I am lucky, it is a lovely clear sunny day here in Malta with a 14 degreec celcius temperature!!
Enjoy your sunny days in Porto. I am lucky, it is a lovely clear sunny day here in Malta with a 14 degreec celcius temperature!!
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Hi Nutella -
I just saw your wonderful Porto pictures - you might consider the Azore Islands for future warm up trips- I believe it was 64 degrees earlier in the month. I went to four islands this July and Sao Miguel Island would be a great place for a photographer - the blues and greens made for lovely pictures.
I just saw your wonderful Porto pictures - you might consider the Azore Islands for future warm up trips- I believe it was 64 degrees earlier in the month. I went to four islands this July and Sao Miguel Island would be a great place for a photographer - the blues and greens made for lovely pictures.