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Last-minute Christmas Walking Holidays in Europe

Christmas is a fantastic time to spend in Madeira | Monika Guzikowska

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It's not too late to book your last-minute Christmas holiday in Europe. These walking holiday destinations are still available and offer some welcome winter sun to the active traveller. Take your pick, hit the book-now button and we'll look after all your Christmas holiday arrangements for this year. You'll be finding yourself enjoying some last-minute European winter sun before you can blink your eyes.

Winter Walking in Cyprus

The viewpoint near Mouti tis Sotiras, Akamas | <i>John Millen</i>

Akamas walking signs | <i>John Millen</i>

The chapel of Agia Paraskevi | <i>John Millen</i>

Enjoy the best of Cyprus' stunning Akamas Peninsula during the cooler months.

> Book this last-minute Christmas holiday in Cyprus now.

Madeira Island Walking

Christmas is a fantastic time to spend in Madeira | <i>Monika Guzikowska</i>

Walking towards Marocos | <i>John Millen</i>

walker along the Ponta de Sao Lourenco hike | <i>John Millen</i>

Follow the iconic levadas to discover the dramatic and rugged mountain scenery on the Portuguese island of Madeira.

> Book this last-minute Christmas holiday in Portugal now.

Smugglers Trails of the Sierra de Aracena

Walking in Aracena, taking in the scenery | <i>Lucy y Angel</i>

Landscapes of Aracena | <i>Lucy y Angel</i>

Walking on the Aracena trek | <i>Lucy y Angel</i>

Sierra de Aracena Natural Park in Spain offers stunning walking year round. Follow paths through historic white villages & Moorish forts and hike along old Smugglers' Trails surrounded by oak, elm and chestnut forests.

> Book this last-minute Christmas holiday in Spain now.

Camino Invierno

The Las Médulas as seen on the Camino de Invierno (Winter Way). | <i>Adolfo Enríquez</i>

Cliff top views from the Camino trail | <i>Heath de Burgh</i>

The charming village of Belesar on the Camino de Invierno (Winter Way). | <i>Adolfo Enríquez</i>

Walk the 'Winter Way' as an alternative Camino walking route to the busier trails leading to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

> Book this last-minute Christmas holiday in Spain now.

Rota Vicentina - the Fisherman's Trail

The white village of Zambujeira do Mar along the Rota Vicentina | <i>John Millen</i>

Walking a shadowy section of the Fishermen's Trail in Portugal | <i>John Millen</i>

Explore remote beaches away from the busy resorts in Portugal's Alentejo Region | <i>John Millen</i>

Traverse the Atlantic coastline of Portugal to reveal a landscape of deserted beaches, fishing villages and dramatic cliffs.

> Book this last-minute Christmas holiday in Portugal now.

Cycling in Sardinia

Sardinian street scene with a cyclist | <i>15070958</i>

Group of cyclists taking a break at a gelateria

Cycle along the spectacular southwest coast of Sardinia to discover Phoenician ruins and beautiful white sandy beaches.

> Book this last-minute Christmas holiday in Italy now.

Got questions about planning your last-minute Christmas holiday in Europe? The team at Walkers' Britain is here to assist you with your walking holiday arrangements for Christmas on weekdays. Contact us or request a callback at your convenient time.

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