Warm European resort in January
 

We are looking to go to a luxury resort in Europe sometime in January. We would like warm weather. We've experienced many resorts in Mexico and Caribbean and are looking for someplace different. Any suggestions out there??

There is nowhere in Europe that is warm in January.
Mild, possibly but not warm like your examples.
You may wish to consider South East Asia where you may combine real luxury with warm weather in January.

Warm (Caribbean-like) weather does not exist anywhere in Europe in January.

Would you consider a luxury resort in the (snowy) Alps?

Teneriffe is warm and sunny in January and in Europe. And you will find a large selection of expensive hotels.

Look at a globe. Europe is at Canada's latitude.

Logos,
I have friends who went to Teneriffe in January this year and had to buy blankets for the bed to keep warm!!

The weather has not been good (in the early months of this year)in Southern Europe.

If you want to go to a sunny climate outside of the Americias why not try Egypt or Morocco.

Sorta like asking for a warm, luxury resort in Wisconsin in January -- ain't going to happen.

Even the Canary's (which are off the coast of Africa) won't be hot - nice though. If you want warm weather in January you really have to go to the southern Hemisphere -- South Africa, Australia, South America, etc., or parts of SE Asia.

Morocco isn't warm either. Same climate as the Canary Islands (Tenerife, etc.). Egypt is somewhat warmer but not like the Caribbean.
Warm and luxury can be found on one of the islands in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles, Maldives, Mauritius, ...

"Look at a globe. Europe is at Canada's latitude."

Canada technically extends to the North Pole. (Yes, it does -- we own that stuff; only the USA disagrees.)

BUT: most of Europe is WELL north of the populous parts of Canada (just above and below the 45th parallel)

As far as I can see, Spain and Portugal are the ONLY western European countries that lie entirely south of this zone.

The southernmost bits of Ontario, the most densely settled part of Canada, lie on the same latitude as Nice and Florence. Toronto lies just a modest stretch north of Dubrovnik.

It's just that someone forgot to tell the weatherman.

Supposedly one can swim year round on the southern coast of Crete, but again, this is not the Caribbean.

How is Canda in January?

Well, 80% of Europe is actually located above the horizental line that devides the US and Canada!

Got the idea?

Maybe the south coast of Crete is swimmable all year 'round but I can tell you that the time my brother and I went to Heraklion, on the north coast, for Christmas was the coldest holiday I ever had. Of course that was 1972 and the world has got warmer since....but still!

Yeah, I'm a bit skeptical about the southern Crete thing, too, b/c the water off the northwestern coast was none too warm in mid May.

All the OP asked was a simple question. It amazes me that some are so rude. It’s so unnecessary! A simple - no there is not anywhere warm would do.

Agree that the OP's question was simple - but also extremely naive. It doesn;t seem sensible to simply decide to go somewhere without looking at a map/globe. Why assume europe is hot in the winter?

I know most americans have very litte idea of geography - but I don;t see correcting ignorance as a fault.

For weather similar to Mexico and the Caribbean I'm guessing you will need to be approximately that far south, regardless of which continent you choose.

exactly!

Temperautures in central, western and southern Europe a FAR above what you might expect at this latitude compared to for excemple Canada, simply because of the warm currents from the carribean which transport lots of heat as far north as Norway. (Gulf Stream) The whole of Europe benefits from this. This is is the reason why you might even consider swimming in Crete in December, although its fu..... cold. I thought this would be common knowledge? :-)

...debunked common knowledge...

http://millennium-debate.org/ind10feb032.htm

Very interesting, thanks! But can it explain why there are temperatures above freezing in Tromsö /Norway (70 deg north) in January. This can`t only be warm south-westerly winds, as they should have cooled down rapidly going this far north? The Gulf Stream must have an influence?

I never said the Temp. In Europe is exactly like Canada!

But this poseter wants a very warm beach destination in Europe in January!

And it doesn't really matter if the Temp. in Canada was -20, but only -5 in Spain, it's still too cold for me to wear a swim suit!

In January there is definitely no place in Europe as warm as the Caribbean. Basic Knowledge isn't it?

Come on, its nowhere near -5 at the beach in Spain in January. Maximums are always between 16- 22 Celsius, but the sea is cold. If you want temperatures above 25, you wont find them in Europe. The canaries are nice and a good spot for a winter vacation, arent they?

>would like warm weather

Now what is the difference between warm and very warm exactly :-) :-) :-)

If the examples given are Mexico and the Caribbean, then I think one can safely interpret "warm" as "very warm"...

Thanks eloise!
and the average temp. in Spain in January is 4 C. very nice and warm isnt' it?

You really need to be right, dont you ;-)
Mix the cold temperatures in the Sierra with the warm temperatures at the sea and what you will et is about 4 deg. Doesnt change the fact that Maximums (at sea level) range between 16-22 Celsuis in January :-) :-)

Logos, when talking about Malaga, you're probably right with the 22°, but I can assure you there was snow falling in Barcelona last January, and that is also 'Spain' and 'beach'... although I have to admit there were other January days when I was on my terrace, out of the wind, and I could easily have been there in a bathing suit sun tanning.

It could be kind of warm on some days, but you never know when it's going start snowing again. and even if it didn't snow, it would still be too cold for a swim suit.

No need to worry about that in Florida the Carribean!

everyone here says that what I am saying makes alot of sense, logo sweety, I am not going to reply to this thread again.

Too bad, darling mnss :-) Did you know Teneriffe is at about the same latitude as Orlando?

:)) dAAling, the only thing I know for sure is that logos got straight Fs in Geography!

I knew you would answer :-)

That's the only thing you were right about though ;)

Mcgubes. Have you considered Austrailia or New Zealand. They might be a better locations for your wishes and timetable.

That's a great idea!