Europe's Sunniest Winter Beach with Return Flights from £27
On the southern tip of Gran Canaria lies a vast, golden sand beach that is celebrated for its year-round sunshine and clear, blue waters. This Spanish resort, Maspalomas, offers average daily temperatures of 22°C and more than 10 hours of sunlight each day, making it an ideal destination to escape the cold British winter. Known as the "Miami of Europe," Playa de Maspalomas stretches for six kilometers, flanked by large, rolling dunes. The beach has become a favorite spot for water sports, with seafront cafés, bars, and restaurants within easy walking distance. It was even recognized as the continent's sunniest winter beach by Saga, which compiled a list of beaches that receive the most hours of sunshine during the winter months. Travelers have praised the beach on TripAdvisor, with one user commenting, "Probably one of the best and impressive places to go to in Gran Canaria, for free and as far as the eye can see. We went there in the evening when the sun was slowl...