Sunshine Holidays 2025/2026

You'll tend to find, and won't be surprised to know, that the sunniest places in Europe are in and around the Mediterranean. The island of Malta offers close to 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, or the equivalent of over eight hours of sunshine a day, so is a popular destination for both holidaymakers and those seeking a holiday home in the sun.

In 'sunny' Spain, the Costa del Sol has been named as the sunniest place in Spain, offering an average of 320 days of sunshine each year. However while it remains warm in the summer, winter temperatures can drop as low as 6 degrees with the average being about 10 or 11 degrees.

For a city break in the sun, try Lisbon on Portugal's Atlantic Coast, where the sun shines nearly 2,800 hours a year, but again, in the winter months, be aware of cooler temperatures while you soak up the sunshine. Or perhaps a visit out to the Middle East might be an option with a huge range of activities to try out too, including desert safaris and skydiving. Fancy a city somewhere different? Miami may also be of interest if you're looking to travel long haul, which offers the best of both the beach and the city life. Many American's flock to Florida in the winter months to escape the cold of the north.