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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 Walking Trails
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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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