The unknown Utopia Island just a few hours from the UK – with hidden reefs, beach bars and warm weather all winter
WINTER in the UK can be miserable, with icy temperatures, strong winds and seemingly endless rain.
However, just a few hours away is Utopia Island, with clear blue waters, soft white sand and a bar right on the beach.
It's easy to get to and is the perfect antidote to the winter blues, with temperatures staying around the mid-twenties between November and March before climbing even higher during the summer.
The island can be found not far from the holiday hotspot of Hurghada in Egypt, just off the coast of Safaga and can be reached by boat, with trips heading out every single day.
The claims: "Utopia Island is known for its magical beauty.
"White rich sands, crystal clear waters, pleasant breezes, and bright sunshine all year round.
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"Its underwater flora and fauna of the coral reserve guarantees a wonderful world that captivates you with its beauty."
Utopia has a range of activities on offer, including scuba diving and snorkelling, with reefs and sealife to explore on all sides of the island.
A brand new kitesurfing hub has also now been launched on the nearby Tobia Island, known as the 7 Bft KiteHouse.
It promises consistently flat waters and strong winds, making it perfect for the sport.
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Additionally, visitors to the island can also take part in yoga classes, or hire a sea bike to further explore the waters.
For everyone else, there's plenty of space to relax on the beach, or go for a calming dip in the warm waters of the Red Sea.
The island has its own bar and restaurant, with drinks available throughout the day.
Utopia claims to be "perfecting the art of sea-to-table dining" at its "VIP restaurant" serving season meals throughout the year.
The resort invites guests to "take a seat overlooking the Red Sea where you can recline on the sand with a cool beverage in hand, stop in for a light meal in the lounge or have a bowl of fresh fruits as a snack to refresh and restore the summer mood".
Plenty of tourists have left five star reviews of Utopia Island on TripAdvisor, with one even suggesting that there are hidden reefs to explore around the resort.
One wrote: "This is an amazing island. Very soft smooth sand and crystal warm water."
Another added: "There’s a nice reef on the sea-facing side of the island which many tourists seem to not be aware of."
Return flights to the nearest airport Hurghada can be booked from around £173pp and take around five hours.
A full day on the island, including boat pick up and drop off, snorkelling and soft drinks can be booked for £40pp.
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Meanwhile, this European holiday island has cheap flights and 30C temperatures.
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