Best for history & sightseeing: Seville, Spain
Autumn is, together with spring, the best season for visiting Seville and wider southern Spain, without having to endure its extreme temperatures. In autumn, the citrus trees are bearing fruit and the city smells of oranges. Enjoy the city’s incredible sites, including the Unesco-listed Alcazar palace, the Cathedral and the Plaza de España. Autumn and winter are also a great time to explore Seville’s world-renowned tapas bars, including Bar Alfalfa, El Rinconcillo and Casa Morales where you eat among centuries old wine vats. Cross the Guadalquivir River and spend the day in Triana where you will find many of Seville’s famous tile workshops.
Best for picturesque views: Maribor, Slovenia
From mid-September, the leaves of the vineyards surrounding Maribor are adorned with their most beautiful colours. The harvest is underway on what is, at least according to the Guinness Book of Records, the oldest vines in the world. Widely considered one of the best culinary destinations in Europe, Maribor is a destination to put at the top of your travel wish-list if you are looking for authenticity in the heart of Europe. Enjoy an active city break with Mt. Pohorje sitting close by. The picturesque natural scenery offers endless opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, and adrenaline sports, making Maribor one of the best destinations to visit in Europe in the Autumn.
Best for nightlife: Amsterdam
Autumn is especially pretty in Amsterdam as the leaves turn on the tree-lined canals, and candles are lit in the wonky windows of its townhouses from mid-afternoon. Every October Amsterdam Dance Event takes over venues across the city with electro, house and techno nights. And then in November Museumnacht arrives with 55 of Amsterdam’s top museums opening after hours. Listen to live DJ’s spinning tunes as you peruse the Van Gogh Museum and party among the tropical plants in the glasshouses of the ancient Botanical Gardens.
Best for shopping: Antwerp, Belgium
The Eurostar from London to Antwerp takes just three hours and 17 minutes with one quick change in Brussels on the way. Travelling by train means the ultimate arrival into one of Europe’s most beautiful stations, Antwerpen Centraal, which is all ticking clocks and swish marble floors straight out of a Wes Anderson set. The other bonus is that you’re not limited in what you can take home and can shop without restraint. With its renowned fashion college, the city is home to some of Europe’s most innovative designers and their boutiques. Make a beeline for Dries van Noten and Essentiel Antwerp and expect to return with a new autumn wardrobe.
Best for autumn leaves: Boston & New England, USA
New England is beautiful at any time of year, but especially so in the autumn. The ‘fall’ here is rightly famous with people coming from all over the world to admire the region’s national parks and forests in all their autumnal splendour through Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
Best for crimson leaves: Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto City, Japan is one of the country’s most popular destinations, both for locals and overseas tourists, to view autumn leaves. The combination of historical architecture, temples and shrines, and warm autumnal colours are a breathtaking sight to see. Kyoto is a magnificent city to visit at any time of year, home to the famed Geishas, and is one of the best places in Japan to see its incredible history.
Best for fresh food, olives & wine: Tuscany, Italy
During autumn, this picture-perfect region of Italy acquires the golden colours that make them look like a Renaissance painting. The weather is usually mild and bright, providing perfect conditions for sightseeing and discovering Tuscany’s beauty. The harvest season fills the local tables with delicacies including mushrooms, pumpkins, olive oil and wine. If you are into art, food, or road-tripping, Tuscany will take your breath away.
Best for hiking: Kathmandu, Nepal
Autumn is the main trekking season in Nepal, for good reason. The weather is generally clear and dry, giving you stunning panoramas as you climb to Base Camp on our Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. After the hike, relax by the lakeside in Pokhara or visit the nearby Tibetan village and Buddhist Monastery.
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