CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR:- The weather is usually 21-25 in the day, with low humidity & sometimes a breeze; this is often welcome in the day but can be quite cool at night. The sun is warm enough to sunbathe by about 8.30am & goes in at 4pm. It’s dark by 5.30-6pm & then one needs to start putting on 1 or 2 extra layers, depending on personal preference.

Evening temps can vary from 13-19 degrees by about 9pm. It’s bikini weather in the day, most hotels have heated pools & there are people in the sea; all trips are running as normal.

The resort & hotels are all beautifully decorated in festive mode & they make much of 24th & 31st Dec with Gala Dinners / buffets in the hotels. People tend to dress up a bit for this; especially New Year’s eve, when the hotels really go to town with the buffets. Local restaurants have special menus too. Hotels make more of an effort with the New Year entertainment on this night; normally hotel entertainment is quite dire. Xmas day is quiet & low key; an ideal opportunity to book a trip.