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Warmest places in Europe in January: 7 picks by the numbers
Where Europe is mildest in January, ranked with official averages from AEMET, IPMA and Malta’s Met Office, plus an honest word on the sea and the evenings.
Weekend theme
Winter sun
Blue skies when home is grey.
15 guides
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New Year city breaks in Europe: where to go for a quieter start
Skip the countdown crush. Seven cities that suit a slow start to 2027, with thermal baths, open markets, winter sun and what’s actually open on 1 January.
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Spain48-hour guide
Valencia Weekend Guide: 48 Hours of Gothic Silk, Paella and Sea
Two days in Valencia: a Gothic silk exchange, a Modernista market, nine kilometres of riverbed gardens, Calatrava’s white city, the beach and sunset over the Albufera.
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Three Kings parades in Spain 2027: Madrid, Seville, Barcelona (and more)
On the evening of 5 January, the Three Kings ride through every Spanish city. Seven of the best cabalgatas, with last year’s routes, where to stand and what’s open on 6 January.
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Spain48-hour guide
Málaga Weekend Guide: 48 Hours of Winter Sun, Picasso and Tapas
Two days of winter sun on the Costa del Sol: a Moorish fortress, a castle with the best view in town, Picasso’s birthplace, a 19th-century market and a seafront promenade.
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Spain48-hour guide
Tenerife Weekend Guide: Winter Sun, La Laguna and Mount Teide
Two days in Tenerife’s capital region: a lively food market, La Laguna’s colourful UNESCO streets by tram and a cable car ride up Spain’s highest peak, with reliable winter warmth.
