In winter, you always want to get away from the cold weather and bask in the warm sunshine. Find out more about the world's warmest resorts that are the most popular for winter holidays among European residents

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Winter is steadily approaching, and soon we will only be able to dream about the bright and warm sunshine. Long nights and short days, frosts, heavy precipitation and cold winds will soon make everyone miss summer.

However, winter is another reason to relax, because what better way to escape the cold and enjoy a trip to a warm country?

The Independent found out which resorts Europeans prefer during the cold season. We will tell you which countries and cities attract the attention of tourists the most in the article.

Top 7 warm resorts for winter holidays 

● Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok has been a favourite for tourists from all over the world for several years. One of the reasons is that Bangkok is a convenient point of departure for other popular holiday destinations. In addition, the city is famous for its abundance of entertainment for travellers. In winter, the weather conditions are quite comfortable: the average temperature in December is +27°C.

● Paphos, Cyprus. Despite the fact that the weather conditions in winter are not as warm as in other resort destinations, Paphos is a favourite destination for many tourists from all over the world. The average winter temperature is +15°C, which provides travellers with comfortable conditions for exploring local attractions and walking around the city. 

● Lanzarote, Spain. The Spanish Canary Islands are perhaps the most popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world. Winter holidays in Lanzarote attract travellers because of the warm climate, thanks to which the temperature remains around 18°C in December, as well as incredible landscapes, fabulous coasts, volcanic cones, and black rocks. 

● Cape Town, South Africa. Here, in winter, the sun delights tourists for 9 hours a day, and the average temperature is +22°C. In December, summer is just beginning to arrive in Cape Town, providing travellers with comfortable conditions for beach holidays and exploring local historical sites. 

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● Sydney, Australia. At a time when Europe is experiencing a cold snap, Sydney is experiencing a real summer. The average temperature in December is about +21°C, and the sun delights tourists with its rays for 8 hours a day. In addition, Sydney is famous for its many historical monuments and picturesque landscapes. 

● Muscat, Oman. Holidays in Muscat attract tourists due to the incredible combination of mountainous landscapes and gentle waters of the Gulf. In winter, travellers will find comfortable weather, as the average temperature in December is about +23°C. 

● Cancun, Mexico. In December, the weather conditions in Cancun are warm, averaging +25°C, and the sun shines for about 6 hours a day. This city is one of the favourites of tourists from the West, because white sand, clear blue water and warm weather cannot but make holidaymakers fall in love with it. 

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