Sometimes you just want to get away from it all. Whether it's relaxing in the run up to Christmas or seeing in the New Year in style, a walking holiday to Europe is the perfect way to rejuvenate and celebrate the festivities in a unique and inspiring way.

Those ho-ho-hoping for something a little bit different this Christmas can say goodbye to the cold and check into a beautifully sunny European destination with HF Holidays. The UK's leading walking and activity holiday specialist is offering a selection of festive European walking breaks departing this December. From the coastal paths of Gozo and Lanzarote, to the sun kissed streets of Portugal, have a Christmas to remember and enjoy breath taking scenery around every corner.

Festive getaway to Tavira, Portugal: Swap the mulled wine for Sangria and enjoy the laid back charm and year round sunshine of the eastern Algarve. Take gentle guided walks through saltpans teeming with birdlife and head off the beaten track to the incredibly beautiful Mata Nacional de Conçeicão. Toast “Feliz Natal” and celebrate the festivities in true Portuguese style with a special home-cooked meal on Christmas Eve. Depart on 21st or 28th December for seven nights from £799pp excluding flights or £1,049pp including flights.

Winter sun walking in Lanzarote, Canary Islands: Instead of spending Christmas Day snoozing beside the fire, escape to the sunny island of Lanzarote and walk through its stunning volcanic landscape. Visit the extraordinary Timanfaya National Park and walk in green valleys, along pretty white beaches and the charming neighbouring island of La Graciosa. Depart on 23rd December for seven nights from £949pp excluding flights or £1,249pp including flights.

New Year escape - Guided Walking on Gozo, Maltese Islands: Depart on 28th December for seven nights and walk your way into 2018! Say cheers to the New Year with a glass of bubbly and delicious three course meal on New Years' Eve. Discover the splendid mixture of visually spectacular landscapes including the inland sea, blue lagoon and historic sites such as the hidden cave of Calypso from Homer's Odyssey. Prices start at £849pp excluding flights or £1,049pp including flights.

Each European festive break is half board with a festive gala dinner and includes a full programme of guided walks each day, with two options every day, all transport to and from the walks and the services of experienced HF Holidays' leaders. "With flight" holidays include return flights from the UK and hotel transfers.

Places are limited on these holidays so book now to avoid disappointment. For more information on HF Holidays, please visit www.hfholidays.co.uk or call 0345 470 7558.

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