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 Austria
Luxury Ocean Holidays from Austria
Winter sun, nature and active luxury.
For Austrian travellers
Planning an ocean holiday from Austria
Austria is a mountain country, and ocean travel from here is about contrast: warmth, water and a different kind of active holiday. The Canary Islands and Madeira make short winter escapes possible, while the Maldives, Costa Rica and Sri Lanka suit longer winter-sun trips.
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, the Maldives, Costa Rica and Sri Lanka.
- Semester holidays
- Popular for family winter sun. Book early.
- Summer
- Portugal, the Azores and Bali.
- Autumn
- Portugal and Madeira.
Months to start with:
- January: Winter sun
- February: Winter sun + romance
- July: Peak summer
- September: Shoulder + strong surf
- November: Winter sun begins
Where to go
Destinations to consider
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