As the summer holiday season concludes and children return to school, September emerges as an opportune time for travelers seeking a more tranquil and budget-friendly getaway. Many European and North African destinations continue to offer warm weather and sunshine without the peak-season crowds and scorching temperatures.
For those looking for warmth in early autumn, Egypt presents attractive options. Hurghada, a coastal resort town, averages around 32 degrees Celsius in September. Travelers can find seven-night, all-inclusive stays at four-star hotels, including flights from cities like Belfast, starting from approximately £529 per person. Similarly, Sharm El Sheikh offers pleasant temperatures and resort amenities, with seven-night all-inclusive packages from Newcastle starting at around £678 per person.
Turkey's Dalaman region remains a viable option, with September temperatures typically around 26 degrees Celsius. Destinations like the Loryma Resort offer self-catered apartment stays for as little as £438 per person for seven nights, including flights from Manchester. The region is noted for its coastline, mountainous scenery, and historical sites.
The Canary Islands, including Tenerife and Lanzarote, continue to be popular for their mild September climate, with highs around 25 degrees Celsius. In Tenerife, Puerto De La Cruz offers bed and breakfast stays from £455 per person for seven nights, flying from Stansted. The island's joint capital, Santa Cruz, provides a historic old town and bustling harbor, with room-only stays available from £516 per person from London Stansted. Lanzarote's Puerto Del Carmen offers golden sands and resort accommodations starting at £577 per person for a seven-night, room-only stay from Glasgow. Costa Teguise, also in Lanzarote, provides beach access and self-catered apartments from £567 per person for a seven-night stay from London Gatwick.
Mainland Spain's Costa de Almeria expects temperatures of around 21 degrees Celsius in September. This coastal region boasts over 200 kilometers of beaches. Packages including half-board accommodation and flights from Bristol are available from £468 per person for a seven-night stay.
Further afield, Malta offers a vibrant atmosphere with temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius in September. St. Julian's, on the east coast, provides boutique hotel options. A week's stay from Newcastle, including breakfast, starts at £648 per person. In Croatia, Dubrovnik enjoys mild September temperatures of approximately 22 degrees Celsius. Seven-night self-catered apartment stays in Dubrovnik are available from £440 per person, flying from London Gatwick.
Greece's island of Thassos, in the northern Aegean Sea, offers a greener landscape with September temperatures around 22 degrees Celsius. Beachfront hotels with views are available from £486 per person for a seven-night, bed and breakfast stay, including flights from London Gatwick.