Most people enjoy their holidays in the summer, when beaches are filled with towels and umbrellas and the most popular monuments get an endless photoshoot. With the beginning of the month of September, most people go back to their daily lives. Tranquillity is in the air and can be breathed in usually crowded places. The fresh air and cooler temperatures are welcome. September is the perfect month to travel and discover new places. Here are some irresistible getaways to indulge in nature, architecture, and culture.
Rías Baixas, a breath of fresh air
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Galicia is our clear winner when it comes to interesting getaways thanks to its wild landscapes, its pilgrim essence, and its historic heritage. Today we are focusing on a place that extends along the whole Galician coast, between the Finisterre cape and the Vigo estuary. The Cantabrian air of this recently empty destination turns a walk through its cliffs and the bright green hills of Ras Baixas into the perfect experience to recharge before returning to routine.
Tabarca, the Mediterranean warmth
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The mild weather on this Mediterranean island is perfect for those who want summer to last forever, or at least until the end of September. Tabarca is part of Comunidad Valenciana and offers a postcard composed of cystalline coves and tiny white houses. It’s the perfect getaway for September.
Altea, the white treasure that empties out after summer
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Speaking of tiny white houses and picturesque streets, Alicante’s Altea is the perfect place to say goodbye to summer. Its warm climate and its location by the coast will allow you to enjoy both the beach and the sea even in this colder month. And here is another perk: when tourists leave Altea, walking around the town and its clear sand its the most relaxing and memorable experience.
Fuerteventura, a place to stop the time
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It is said that summer begins in September on Islas Canarias. It’s the época de bonanza, the good time, when the wind slows down and the sea is calmer and warmer. A getaway to explore Fuerteventura, “the wind island,” deserves to be on your bucket list.
San Sebastián, straight out of a movie
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Donostia-San Sebastián can be visited throughout the year. Although a swim at its beaches is a highly recommended experience, a walk to explore them brings the best views. The elegant architecture of this city shines bright in September, when the Festival Internacional de Cine de San Sebastián, attended by international stars, comes into play.
Sevilla, the perfect Flamenco stage
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It’s always the perfect time to discover the rich historic heritage of Sevilla. However, visiting the city under the burning summer sun can be unpleasing. But visiting it in September, when the temperature isn’t as high, is a preferable alternative. In addition, the Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla is hosted this month, a music and dance festival where you can breathe the purest essence of Sevilla.
Barcelona, where September is a celebration
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Barcelona is the perfect place to say goodbye to summer and to this list of getaways for September. Besides discovering its most emblematic monuments, which aren’t as crowded as they are during the summer, there are plenty of festivities to attend. La Mercè might be the most famous, celebrated in honor of the city’s patron virgin. But there is more: Barcelona’s quarters are still alive, full of life and color.