Best Winter Sun Surf Holidays from Europe
When Europe is cold, different coastlines come into season. How to match the month to the coast, short-haul or long.
From Denmark
Winter Sun Surf & Dive Holidays from Denmark
Design, nature and practical winter escapes.
For Danish travellers
Planning an ocean holiday from Denmark
Danish travellers value design, nature and well-planned trips. Ocean travel offers warmth in winter and a different sea in summer: the Canaries and Madeira for short escapes, Sri Lanka and the Maldives for longer winter trips, and Portugal’s design hotels and surf towns year-round.
We never quote flight times or prices, because routes and fares change constantly. Use these notes to shortlist by season and travel style, then check current connections from your nearest airport.
Seasonal intent
When to travel
- Winter
- The Canaries, Madeira, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
- Winter holidays
- Family winter sun. Book early.
- Summer
- Portugal and the Azores.
- Autumn
- Portugal and Madeira.
Months to start with:
- January: Winter sun
- February: Winter sun + romance
- June: Summer surf + tropical
- September: Shoulder + strong surf
- October: Autumn surf + warm water
Where to go
Destinations to consider
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