Is Portugal warmer than Greece?

This one is a close call with both destinations seeing temperatures sitting in the balmy mid- to late-twenties during the summer months. Out of the peak season, the Greek island of Crete warms up as early as May hitting around 25C, while the Algarve isn't far behind at around 22C.



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It is nuzzled in the middle between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. Because of its location, Portugal used to be one of the most powerful maritime nations in the world. When it comes to its weather, Portugal is one of the hottest nations in Europe. It boasts a tremendous 300 days of sunshine per year.

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Algarve is the hottest region of Portugal, with the exception of Madeira Island (an archipelago of Portugal). In the Alentejo region the average temperatures are around 16ºC (depending on if you are on the coast or in the interior) and in the Algarve region 18ºC.

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Both countries have Mediterranean climates, meaning they are generally temperate, with warm summers and mild winters. In Portugal, the average temperature in Lisbon is 24°C in July and 11°C in January, and in Spain the average temperature in Barcelona is around the same: 24°C in August and 10°C in January.

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Both countries are absolutely gorgeous but if you MUST pick one go as per your travel tastes. Italy for food and culture but go to Portugal for beaches and weather.

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The hottest places in Europe The hottest place in Europe is Valletta in Malta, with an average daily temperature over the whole year of 22.3ºC. A holiday in Malta is a pretty safe bet almost any time. Athens is second with an annual average of 22ºC. At 21.4ºC, Rome is in third place.

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Few other destinations can boast the sophistication of a real city while also offering its residents a clean, swimmable beach. And our top choice for retirement, the Algarve, has the best climate in Europe, meaning the most days of sun, and it also gains from prevailing winds.

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  • Countries that are similar to Greece:
  • South-Central italy.
  • South Spain and Portugal.
  • Israel.
  • ireland: I never thought irish are similar to Greeks, until I visited ireland myself.
  • The following countries, are NOT Similar: (been in all of them, except of the last one)


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While there are definitely far more beautiful places to see in Portugal, from Óbidos to the Berlengas Islands to Monsanto and beyond, there's no doubt that you can cover a bigger percentage of Portugal's top destinations in one trip than you can Spain's.

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The Canary Islands Their location far south of the rest of Spain means that the weather stays hot pretty much all through the year. With Four Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote, you may think that some Island-hopping is in order, but this isn't the case.

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1. Spain. During my travels throughout Europe, I had the opportunity to discover some truly amazing places, but no other country made me feel more alive and inspired than Spain, with its monumental cities, dazzling costas, and gloriously laid-back way of life.

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