Here are therefore 5 Reasons to spend Christmas in Algarve.

Reason # 1: The weather is lovely in the Algarve, making its sandy whitewashed shores a perfect year-round destination. Even in winter, the weather is mild and sunny and temperatures rarely go below 10 degrees Celsius, with averages of around 16-18 degrees Celsius.

Reason # 2: You are setting yourself for a beautiful traditional Christmas. Like all Catholic countries, Portugal loves giving a laic and personal touch to all religious celebrations. Christmas is the most important celebration in Christianity, so all the elements that make the season bright and cosy will be present. Among others, don’t forget to ask for some “Bolo Rei”, the traditional, sweet Christmas Cake.

Reason # 3: The Portuguese are among the most welcoming people. Without being extremely open or imposing their style or presence on you as a tourist, the Portuguese are the perfect mixture of quiet kindness and hospitality. They will make you feel at home and want to return.

Reason # 4: The Algarve is an outstanding family destination. You can take your kid to the Marina in Faro or to Zoomarine in Albufeira and spend some family quality time there together.

Reason # 5: Algarve is a very accessible destination, particularly outside of the months of high season. You can find lodgings, Faro airport transfers and Lagos car hire options online for really low rates. Only one pro tip worth mentioning, though: it is best to book everything online as soon as possible, because availability is still limited, even in low season during Christmas time.

Now from December through to February it does get a bit colder here as well, something around 16 Centigrade, for about six hours per day. Those living in the temperate climate of Europe already know that during those months temperatures in the minus digits are normal and going above freezing is rather abnormal for many days. In the Algarve you’ll have some of the most pleasant winter climate that Europe has to offer.

We’ve pretty much made it clear that the weather in the Algarve in the winter is absolutely stunning, but what can you do while enjoying the great weather? Well pretty much anything that you’d normally do here in the summer, maybe with a little less sunbathing, but many other outdoor activities are still available to you.

Anything and everything, from kayaking and golfing to rambling and exploring the countryside are options at your disposal, and keep in mind that you can also use some Algarve car rental services in order to explore more of the region at your own pace. This is particularly useful for those who want to visit certain sites in the region that are in different locations, or for enthusiast golfers who want to enjoy as many courses as possible.

The Algarve has long been a winter destination for many British holiday makers, but as global awareness of the region has increased, the region has started to see visitor from other parts of Europe visiting its beaches and waters during the winter season, because it is a relatively close-by destination.

There are many advantages for going on a winter holiday to the Algarve, the main one being that you’ll be avoiding the winter blues that you’ll surely to get a lot of while at home and there are very few things better than enjoying a drink or a meal at a sea-side restaurant while those at home are having to shovel snow from their driveways.

One other major advantage is that the prices will be considerably lower than they’d otherwise be during the summer months high season. The Algarve has indeed a lot of resorts, towns and cities to visit, but considering its popularity it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that during the summer all of them will have higher prices because of the increased demand.

Visiting here during the winter will allow one to enjoy the wonders of the region on more of a budget than if you were to visit say, in June. On a similar note, you may not actually want to visit during the summer months because it can get rather hot in some places, sure the sea’s cooling breeze and waters are always close-by but some may not want to experience those types of temperatures.

While you are not completely guaranteed sunny days during your winter stay, you will more than likely get at least a few days of great weather, whether or not you can get any rays is arguable, however those slightly more adventurous will surely want to take a dip, and the water should be more than welcoming, despite the time of year.

Seeing as much of the region as possible during Algarve winter vacations can be done very easily with the help of our Algarve car hire services.