The average temperature in Europe is 21.8°C. The highest current temperature on the continent according to our data, is in Koper (Slovenia) where water has 28.9 degrees celsius. On the other hand the lowest temperature is in Dalatangi (Iceland) where water has 12.1 degrees celsius.
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6 Beaches in Europe That Are Actually Warm During Winter
1. Los Cristianos, Tenerife, Spain. When it comes to warm weather and beaches in Europe, Spain usually has the best offer. It will probably require an extra flight to visit the warmest ones since these are in the spectacular Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands.
Makunufushi Island, MaldivesThe Maldives doesn't have a swimming season because the water is always warm enough (82 to 86 degrees) to dive right in and splash around. There are tons of gorgeous beaches, but we're partial to the private island of Makunufushi.
1. Torrente de Pareis, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Voted the most beautiful beach in Europe, the small Torrente de Pareis island has two ways to be reached, according to EBD: One sporty, the other...for those who prefer less adventurous routes.
The Canary IslandsTheir 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.
Portugal's beaches are beautiful, yes–but due to being set on the Atlantic, the water is actually much colder than many visitors might expect (yes, even in the Algarve). What is this? Spain's long Mediterranean coast, on the other hand, tends to offer much warmer water and a longer swimming season.
The warmest water in Greece is in Corfu where water has 27.5 degrees celsius. On the contrary, the lowest temperature is in Rethimno where water has only 26.6 degrees celsius.
During winter, Portugal continues to have plenty of beautifully sunny days, and the temperatures stay mild. While it might be too cold to swim, you'll have gorgeous Algarve beaches all to yourself. Read on to learn details about what winter in Portugal is like, and 10 reasons why you should visit Portugal in winter.
#1 Formentera: Platja de Ses IlletesThe most popular beach is the Platja de Ses Illetes. Again and again it is chosen as one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, even in the world, and contributes to the fact that Formentera is also called the little Caribbean. You have surely seen it on television.
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.
The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 77.2°F / 25.1°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 61.7°F / 16.5°C.