Crowds disappear and prices fall: Europe’s gems truly bloom in September
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At a glance
- Travel journalist and expert Simon Calder identifies September as an especially favorable month for visiting southern Europe.
- The season offers milder temperatures, fewer crowds and the Mediterranean’s warmest water of the year.
- The article begins a guide to European destinations, including Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula and Opatija.
For experienced travelers, the Mediterranean’s best season begins with the arrival of autumn. September replaces the height of summer heat with comfortably warm weather, while the crowds thin out and the Mediterranean reaches its highest water temperatures of the year.
Travel journalist and expert Simon Calder points to September as an ideal time to discover southern Europe. The guide highlights European destinations to visit during the month, along with their rich histories and activities available locally.
The first destination listed is Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula and Opatija.
Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.