When you haven’t seen the sun in months, and the weather looks as though it’s shaping up to bring nothing but endless stretches of grey cloud, cold wind and freezing rain, it’s inevitable you’ll start wishing summer would hurry up and arrive.
by TRIN PATRACHOATPREEDAKUL
May 26, 2021
Sometimes you just need a beach day in winter.
If you take an an annual trip to the beach in summer, you may be missing the best coastal towns have to offer. Here are some reasons to embrace the seaside in winter.
It’s Quiet Most people look forward to a beach holiday as time to recharge — then get swept up in crowds and activities and do anything but that. Visit beach towns in winter and you’ll find total quiet, a much slower pace and plenty of time to read, nap and relax.
It’s More Romantic, Way More Romantic If you’re looking for a romantic getaway — plan it for winter. For example, you can ride around Cornwall or North Devon in a horse and buggy with thousands of other tourists in the summer, or you can experience the North Laine area of Brighton snuggled under a blanket with hot chocolate and have the city all to yourself in winter. Take your anniversary trip in winter and you’ll likely have the whole inn, beach, restaurant and city to yourself.
They’ll Think You’re a Local Many beachside locals work hard through the season then relax through the winter. Visit your favourite seaside haunt in winter and you’ll likely wind up taking part in locals — only activities such as backyard oyster roasts and community fund raisers.
Deals Abound Off season many hotels, rentals and B&Bs are deeply discounted. You’ll either be able to save half off your hotel budget, or stay twice as long.
Walk-in Seating Many seaside towns either have reservation-impossible world-class restaurants or popular seafood dives with lines out the door. In winter, locals walk right in to the best restaurants and local favorites. Same goes for museums and local attractions.
New Culinary Experiences If you’ve visited the beach in summer you’ve only experienced that region’s summer food. Visit in winter and you’ll experience a new world of local cuisine, and plenty of new favourite dishes.
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