More and more people want to escape the dark season around Christmas and New Year in Central and Northern Europe. The Algarve offers a unique climate in Europe, a magnificent and diverse nature, many leisure activities and an unbeatable price / performance ratio.
Of course, it is cooler from mid-November to early March than in the summer months. However, there is no frost and snow.
During this period, there are more than 6 hours of sunshine per day on average. The daytime temperatures sometimes reach over 20 degrees. There is an average of less than 10 days of rain per month. The Atlantic remains relatively warm with a water temperature of 16-17 degrees.
Sunbathing is possible all year round in the sheltered bays of the Rocky Algarve.
Portugal is one of the cheapest countries in the European Union. The purchasing power of the euro is significantly higher than in many other countries. The offer is unusually extensive; many products are imported for visitors. Local food is certainly cheaper and often much more aromatic.
During the Advent and Christmas season, Christmas markets and bazaars take place in many towns in the Algarve.
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When choosing accommodation, you should pay attention to a possibility of heating. If your accommodation is equipped with one or more air conditioning units, please pay attention to the energy consumption.
Heated pools can be found more and more and are real “energy hurlers”. Costs of more than € 200 a week are quite realistic.