How about a trip to Canary Islands, Spain
A Brief Summary
It’s hard to find somewhere not dank and dreary in Europe in November, even the reliably warm and sunny eastern Mediterranean sees storms and heavy rain at this time of year, so up step the Canary Islands to save the day (month!). All the islands exhibit a similar climate, with warm sunshine across them all. While the southern islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Gomera and La Palma) are marginally warmer than the northern islands, they are also slightly more susceptible to changes in weather depending on the side of the island on which you’re based. If you’re after a busier holiday with more options for you, your kids, group or whomever you’re here with, then Tenerife or Gran Canaria are your best bets. If you’re seeking beaches and sunshine, Fuertaventura is probably for you. Lanzarote falls somewhere in the middle. There are of course the 3 much less visited islands of La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma, all very rugged in nature and with little tourist infrastructure, but a really authentic Canarian choice.
Location
About the Weather
Very little rain falls in the Canary Islands, with perhaps the highest elevations of the westernmost isles. For the most part the islands are warm and sunny year-round, with very high temperatures rare and very low temperatures unknown. Skies are mostly sunny, averaging 7 hours a day in winter (Nov to Mar) and 8-11 hours a day the rest of the year. Highs range from 20°c in Jan to 27°c in Jul, but can ocassionally go above 35°c during hot, dusty weather blown in from the Sahara. Heavy rain here is unusual, but can occur a couple of times a year in winter, but rarely lasts more than a day or 2. The islands are often windy, particularly the eastern coastal regions, with Fuertaventura especially windy.
Travel by Air (from UK)
Direct Flight
Yes
<4 Hours
(Avg from UK)
Weather Summary
Average Rainfall
(per month)
13 mm
Average Sunlight
(per day)
6.77 (hrs)
Average High Temperature
24°C
Average Low
17.7°C
Cost of living
Prices for goods and services are higher than average
Alcohol
The legal drinking age is 18+
Crime
Higher crime levels. Caution strongly advised
LGBTQ+
Legal and permitted
Visas
Visas are not required for visitation.
So does that sound good? If so, it’s time to get booking and get out there!
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