There are four main islands which make up the archipelago of the Balearic Islands - Formentera, Menorca, Ibiza and Majorca. Very crowded in the summer, the islands still draw tourists in the winter who come to stay at Ibiza hotels for the pleasant climate and the chance to explore the islands without the crowds. Winter temperatures are mild and on sunny days it can actually be warm enough to eat outside. While many of the clubs, bars and restaurants will be closed, in the capital, Palma most facilities will be open.
You'll have your pick of the best Crete hotels during winter, and you'll only have to share the beaches with those other winter travellers smart enough to visit in the low season. Even in December the weather is pleasant, and on the 6th they celebrate St Nicholas' Day. If you do want to have a taste of winter frost, you can visit in January and February when the island will even have snow on the highest peaks, and snow will often fall in the mountain towns and villages.
If you want to join the Crete traditions over this period then note while Christmas day falls on the usual date, kids don't get their gifts until St Basil's Day on January 1st. Then five days after this you can watch the local priests bless the fishing boats on The Blessings of the Waters, when there will be all manner of celebration and plenty of homemade food to be devoured as well!
Malta hotels offer another great choice for a winter break, especially if you're keen on some walking and hiking. There are all kinds of scenic trails in Malta, and in the middle of winter the weather is still warm and dry enough to enjoy being in the outdoors all day long.
Many sports-fans come to the island to participate in or watch sports. The Ta' Qali stadium is an important venue for local and international football competitions. The Marsa Sports Club is a big tourist attraction at this time of the year as it has an 18-hole golf course, 18 tennis courts and other sports courts.
You'll have your pick of the best Crete hotels during winter, and you'll only have to share the beaches with those other winter travellers smart enough to visit in the low season. Even in December the weather is pleasant, and on the 6th they celebrate St Nicholas' Day. If you do want to have a taste of winter frost, you can visit in January and February when the island will even have snow on the highest peaks, and snow will often fall in the mountain towns and villages.
If you want to join the Crete traditions over this period then note while Christmas day falls on the usual date, kids don't get their gifts until St Basil's Day on January 1st. Then five days after this you can watch the local priests bless the fishing boats on The Blessings of the Waters, when there will be all manner of celebration and plenty of homemade food to be devoured as well!
Malta hotels offer another great choice for a winter break, especially if you're keen on some walking and hiking. There are all kinds of scenic trails in Malta, and in the middle of winter the weather is still warm and dry enough to enjoy being in the outdoors all day long.
Many sports-fans come to the island to participate in or watch sports. The Ta' Qali stadium is an important venue for local and international football competitions. The Marsa Sports Club is a big tourist attraction at this time of the year as it has an 18-hole golf course, 18 tennis courts and other sports courts.
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Claire Collins is a writer with a passion for travel and holidays, from French food to Malta hotels.
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