European summer describes, of course, summer in Europe but it is also a trend online that specifically indicates dreamlike summer vacations in truly stunning European locations that are full of character and totally dripping in style. If you missed out on European summer, however, but still want to enjoy a chic break with a relaxed atmosphere and in a beyond picturesque setting, then why not enjoy European fall?
There are a few destinations in Europe where you can still enjoy dips in the water and sunny days for the next few weeks, all while avoiding crowded beaches, lines queues for restaurants, and people bustling past you to take photos – sounds like the best of both worlds to us! So, enjoy all the glamour and relaxation of Europe... but do it this autumn...
Sardinia
Wild, wonderful, and utterly unique, Sardinia is full of characteristic charm, striking scenery, and a range of amazing beaches. If you find a vacation rental in Sardinia in the fall, you can not only head to beaches that you will have almost to yourself but you can eat harvest delights, hike, breathe fresh air, and generally enjoy a wholesome escape in this largely untouched part of Italy. And, while Sardinia has a unique culture entirely its own, you can also enjoy a real taste of la dolce vita and the best parts of an Italian escape while you are here too!
Apulia
Similarly, Apulia, in the south of Italy – “the heel” – has plenty to offer visitors who come during the autumn months. The picturesque White City of Ostuni, the traditional trulli buildings of Alberobello, famous seaside towns like Polignano a Mare, and other often-photographed and admired elements of the region will still be there in the fall, bathed in sunlight that’s a little less strong, but no less enjoyable for it. In fact, if you really want to take it easy, take your time, and soak it all in, the autumn is actually a great time to book a villa in Apulia.
Canary Islands
For more serious sun either side of the summer in Europe, however, the Canary Islands is one of the few destinations that can be relied upon to offer more reliably high temperatures and numbers of sunny days. If you are someone who mostly wants to sit by the water with a nice drink, soak up the sun, swim, doze, and catch up on their reading, there are lots of great options among the vacation rentals in the Canary Islands. Stay in Maspalomas in Gran Canaria for buzzy bars and an amazingly long and lovely strand, hike in the striking and lunaresque scenery of Lanzarote, or head to the largest island of Tenerife for a bit of everything.
Dubrovnik-neretva
The wider region all around Dubrovnik is a part of Croatia that boasts great weather outside the regular tourist season, incredible beaches, wild islands, fertile inland areas full of wineries, pretty little seaside towns, and Dubrovnik itself for the more cosmopolitan delights that you might be after. Enjoy it all, at your leisure, and without quite so many other tourists around by booking a holiday rental in Dubrovnik-neretva during the fall months.
So, make this autumn a European fall and make the most of a chic escape full of sun, sea, cocktails, delicious local food, and pretty scenery in charming towns, all while tourist crowds continue to thin, leaving you to enjoy it all in peace and totally at your leisure…
