5 places where you can escape the gray winter
Who doesn't know it: The Christmas season and the associated holly-jolly mood are coming to an end, the first months of the new year are shrouded in a gray coat and the vitamin D stores are empty. For those who don't get on their skis in January and February, the longing for warmth, sun and sea grows with every glimpse of discarded Christmas trees and dirty slush. In short: the mood is not exactly at its peak. It's good that there is a solution that has nothing to do with long-haul flights and distant destinations, but is within Europe. Strictly speaking, there are five solutions or places that we would like to introduce you to where you can escape the gray winter can. Mood boost guaranteed!
1. La Dolce Vita instead of winter depression
If anything gets us out of a gloomy mood, it's Italy. With its joie de vivre and good food, you can't help but smile. Where is the best place to endure the first months of the year in Bella Italia? In Rome of course. In January and February it has an average of pleasant 12-13 degrees. Apart from the esprit and the historical flair of the city.
Right in the middle of dolce far niente
To really experience Rome, the best place to stay is the boutique hotel Le Quattro Dame. The hotel is a calm and relaxing oasis right in the center of Rome. From the windows, locals can be spotted (or just mingle) on their way to work or having breakfast in the street cafes. The architecture of the house combines old and new in a unique and timeless way. The immediate neighborhood is the perfect starting point for getting to know the city in an uncomplicated way, as all sights, countless cafés and restaurants are within easy walking distance.
Apartment from 140 euros per night.
2. Portuguese sun = best sun
One can sing the praises of Portugal anyway - it goes without saying that it is therefore also a perfect winter escape destination. The southern Algarve in particular impresses with many sunny days, a relaxed vibe and a lot of good mood. With 15 degrees here at the beginning of the year, daily sunbathing and recharging the vitamin D stores is definitely not a problem.
Sun, waves and birdsong
The village of Aljezur is particularly charming in the Algarve. The Casa WAN located there is an artist project with the aim of bringing art and tourism together in this culturally weak region. Guests of the house can support the work of an artist directly through their stay and gain insights into their work in the off-season. There are no direct neighbors and the house is beautifully embedded in the Costa Vicentina. This area is included in a natural park that represents the largest protected area of the Portuguese coast. The only background noise that can be heard during the stay consists of birdsong, waves and the gentle rustling of the plants. Psst: Some cool surf spots are also nearby!
Apartment from 191 euros per night.
© Photos: Casa Wan, Le Quattro Dame, Jaima, Finca Colmina, Yök Casa
Nadine Pinezits
Nadine is a freelance editor and copywriter. She lives in Austria and commutes between Salzburg, Styria and Vienna. She is therefore either in the mountains or in the urban jungle, but at the same time tries to spend as much time as possible in her heart country Portugal.
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Cecile Meier
Thanks for your comment. At Good Travel, we generally value arrivals by public transport, and the mix is important to us. We would be happy to go into more detail on this on our blog in the future. Greetings from the Good Travel Team.
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Kowy
Unfortunately everything is only accessible by car. When talking about sustainability, travel must also be taken into account. Otherwise we are at the policy of the German transport minister, car, car, car….