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 Sweden
Winter Sun Surf & Dive Holidays from Sweden
Warmth, wellness, nature and contrast.
For Swedish travellers
Planning an ocean holiday from Sweden
For Swedish travellers, long dark winters make winter sun a priority, and ocean travel offers both light and warmth. Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Costa Rica and the Philippines suit longer trips; the Canary Islands are the short-haul answer.
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
- Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Costa Rica, the Philippines and the Canaries.
- Sportlov
- Winter sports week can double as a winter-sun window.
- Summer
- Portugal and the Azores.
- Autumn
- Madeira and the Canaries.
Months to start with:
- January: Winter sun
- February: Winter sun + romance
- March: Shoulder season
- November: Winter sun begins
- December: Festive luxury
Where to go
Destinations to consider
Blog posts for Swedish travellers
Where to Surf in January: Luxury Ocean Escapes
Europe has surf in January. The question is whether you want cold-water adventure or warm-water recovery.
Where to Dive in February: Warm-Water Luxury
Leave winter behind and build the month around warm water, then let your dive priorities shorten the list.
Other European markets
Surf and Dive
Plan Your Next Ocean Escape
Start with the water. Compare destinations by surf, diving, freediving and season, then choose the stay that makes it exceptional.