Andalucía

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

Patagonia

With long daylight hours, you can spend all day hiking to glacial lagoons below some iconic peaks.

• Ultimate Argentina Trip

Patagonia

Discover the natural diversity, rewilded parklands and cultural fabric of Patagonia on a summer road trip.

• Carretera Austral Road Trip

Douro Valley

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

Pyrenees

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

• Pyrenees Walking Trails

Catalonia

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

Andalucía

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

Picos de Europa

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

Picos de Europa

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

Alentejo

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

• Alentejo Inn to Inn

Atacama Desert

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.

Iberá & Patagonia

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