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December is traditionally a busy month for travel. While some holidaymakers head to Europe’s most atmospheric Christmas markets, others prefer to escape the cold and enjoy warmer weather. Travel specialists have selected 13 appealing destinations around the world where visitors can catch some winter sunshine: • Gran Canaria, Spain: the average December temperature is around +20°C, with approximately 6 hours of sunshine per day. • Cancun, Mexico: the average temperature in December reaches

For many travelers seeking warmth during winter, the most popular destinations often lie far beyond Europe. However, if you prefer to keep travel time to a minimum, the European continent has a few spots where temperatures hover around a pleasant 20°C even in the colder months. Among these, the Canary Islands immediately come to mind, but they aren’t the only places in Europe where you can bask in winter sunshine. Other fantastic options await as well. Here are five European islands selected by