

Clustered around a central pool and courtyard garden, with loungers and sociable terraces, Modus Vivendi is the perfect spot for a lazy holiday of reading, sunbathing, fish tavernas and gentle sightseeing. Stay here: A short hop away, in the tiny hamlet of Psematismenos, we’ve unearthed a gorgeous and ultra-affordable sextet of rustic-chic suites and cottages for 2-4. Richard the Lionheart was married at the medieval castle near the old harbour, while lovebirds young and old still flock to legendary Aphrodite’s Rock down the coast. The city of Limassol (or Lemesos, either is fine) has a lively cafe-culture and boutique shopping scene. It also offers a fantastic mix of buzzy urban culture and sleepy village life. Why go: Cyprus was recently named the best affordable winter sun holiday for Brits. With 3 bedrooms and a small private pool in its walled courtyard, it’s ideal for families or friends, and can sleep up to 8 using the sofabed. Stay here: Beautiful Gozo Hideaway is a warm, rustic townhouse in the charismatic small Gozitan town of Xaghra. Head for Ta’Cenc clifftops for a heart-melting sunset. Easy to reach by ferry (25mins), Gozo is a treasure trove of red sandy beaches, sapphire blue waters, mysterious temples, and pretty seafront restaurants (try the Gozitan pizza!).


Why go: Malta boasts some of the balmiest winter sunshine in Europe, and the crowd-free island of Gozo is its shimmering jewel. Here are seven fabulous hideaways for all budgets. Yes, it is possible to bask in warm winter sunshine within a 4 or 5 hour flight from northern Europe. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: ATOL protection does not apply to the other holiday and travel services listed on this website.By Michael Cullen, Co-founder The 7 best places in Europe for winter sun If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. This website will provide you with information on the protection that applies in the case of each flight before you make your booking. Some of the flights on this website are also financially protected by the ATOL scheme, but ATOL protection does not apply to all flights. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. All the flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme.
