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When To Travel

When to be where in Spain, Portugal, Latin America and Antarctica

October

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Andalucía

Spain

It's the start of the olive harvest, the sun still shines, Alhambra crowds disperse - time to revel in central Andalucía's beauty.

  • Córdoba to Granada Inn to Inn
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Douro Valley

Portugal

Up in the Douro it’s grape harvest; sunny blue skies and early autumn colours on the vines make it perfect for walking and wine.

  • Porto to Lisbon Road Trip
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Pyrenees

Spain

The Pyrenees are never more resplendent than when covered by their autumn hues in the great forests of Ordesa and Aigüestortes.

  • Pyrenees Hike & Drive
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Catalonia

Spain

The great beech forests of La Garrotxa are at their most beautiful as autumn arrives in October and early November.

  • Girona to Costa Brava Walk
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Andalucía

Spain

Head to the pretty Sierra de Aracena in the west of Andalucía for wonderful walking while the mushroom season is in full cry.

  • Villages of Andalucía Walk
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Picos de Europa

Spain

Travel early in October for empty trails with beautiful backdrops as the ochre tones of autumn arrive in the forests of the Picos.

  • Picos de Europa Inn to Inn
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Picos de Europa

Spain

Try a half term trip with a difference on a variety of activities while enjoying the slower pace of life of the Picos mountains.

  • Picos Family Adventure
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Alentejo

Portugal

Walking season in Alentejo extends through October into early November, with pleasantly warm temperatures and reliable blue skies.

  • Alentejo Inn to Inn
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Atacama Desert

Chile

It's not guaranteed, but if the dry deserts are to become covered in a sea of colourful exotic flowers, it'll be right around now.

  • Atacama & Patagonia Trip
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Iberá & Patagonia

Argentina

The Iberá wetlands are thriving with widlife, and pair well with the Valdes coastline and Patagonia's opening for a unique holiday.

  • Rewilding Argentina Trip
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Patagonia

Chile

A wonderful month for Chile. Patagonia opens up again, with the lupin blooms framed by snowy peaks along the Carretera Austral.

  • Carretera Austral Road Trip
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Patagonia

Argentina

Try ice hiking in Patagonia as the south reawakens, or head for Cape Horn as expedition cruises begin to depart Tierra del Fuego.

  • Guided Patagonia Journey

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Authentic food, characterful hotels, lovely locals and beautiful walks - that's what our clients tell us they love about our holidays and why we consistently achieve the highest possible 5* Feefo Platinum Award.

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We have frequently been praised by Which? for putting our customers first, our trips are ATOL and ABTOT protected and we personally experience every detail of our trips. In other words, you're in safe hands.

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Winning praise from Wanderlust, Condé Nast and The Independent, our Travel Positive initiatives ensure that looking after the planet, the places you visit and the people you meet is engrained in every trip.

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