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Best Winter Sun Destinations from the UK

Short-haul places to find mild sunshine between November and March.

FlyAwayFinds Editorial TeamPublished Updated 4 min read
Málaga harbour in winter sunshine

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You do not need a long-haul flight to escape the British winter. Southern Spain and Portugal offer mild, often sunny days within three hours of most UK airports.

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Destinations in this guide.

Málaga harbour and cathedral viewed from the Gibralfaro
2h 45m

Spain

Málaga

Year-round sunshine, Picasso’s birthplace and a lively Costa del Sol city beach.

October–MayWinter sun
City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia reflected in blue pools
2h 20m

Spain

Valencia

The home of paella, futuristic architecture and long sandy city beaches.

March–JuneSeptember–October
A yellow Lisbon tram climbing a hillside street in Alfama
2h 45m

Portugal

Lisbon

Pastel hillsides, vintage trams and golden Atlantic light with great-value food and wine.

March–JuneSeptember–October

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