With all the excitement of Christmas and New Year’s, it’s easy to be so overwhelmed with everything going on that you completely forget what a great month January is for traveling.
The Canary Islands is one of your best options if you’re looking for warm European destinations in January. Tenerife is a fantastic place to be at this time of year when cities throughout the island come to life in preparation to welcome the three kings.
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If New Year’s is your favorite celebration, spend January in Belgrade, Serbia. Not only will you be able to celebrate the typical New Year’s Day on January 1, but you’ll get to celebrate the beginning of the Serbian New Year on January 15, too. because Serbia is a largely Eastern Orthodox country that uses the Julian calendar as its liturgical calendar.
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The Greek Islands are magical places to visit. Out of all the islands, Santorini is one of the best European destinations in January. It’s an excellent time to take in the most iconic sites. Spend lazy days on the island’s golden beaches, explore the ancient site of Akrotiri, check out the Thera ruins, and watch the sunset from a cute seafood restaurant by the sea.
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France’s Auvergne Region is one of the top locations in Europe for all kinds of adrenaline-pumping winter sports. There’s the Mont-Dore Ski Resort for fast-paced skiing down soft snowy slopes, as well as Chastreix-Sancy for cross-country skiing if you fancy a bit of a challenge or don’t want to take things too fast just yet.
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There are loads of amazing festivals going on throughout Europe at this time of year, and you’ll find one of the most spectacular and spellbinding in the Netherlands. One of the best places to visit in Europe in January, Amsterdam hosts its remarkable Light Festival in winter.
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