The Amalfi Coast of Italy has classic hotels, great drives and wonderful restaurants. The southern Greek island of Crete is wonderful in late summer – check out these stylish houses. For pampering we recommend the contemporary Daios Cove hotel.
Other great ideas include Sani Resort in mainland Greece, which has great beaches and sporting facilities, and a gulet cruise with Peter Sommer along the picturesque coastline of Turkey.
September is a good month for an activity holiday. If you enjoy culture and walking with like-minded people, try a cultural walking tour with Kudu Travel. For a lazy indulgent alternative, try a luxury barge holiday in France with European Waterways. Watch the countryside roll by as you enjoy gourmet cuisine served on deck with fine wines and an open bar all included in the price. Destinations include Provence, Gascony, Champagne, Burgundy and the picturesque Canal du Midi.
Northern Spain is often overlooked yet it’s a beautiful slice of authentic Spain where you’ll find unspoilt countryside, charming medieval villages, great food and wide empty beaches. It’s very good value and a long way from the costas of the south. We recommend the specialist tour company Casas Cantabricas.
It’s a great time of year for a cycling holiday in France such as this gentle 8-day Secret Provence itinerary. Find more ideas from Headwater. Other options include a self-guided cycling holiday in Catalonia with Inntravel – there is a selection of routes from easy to moderate.
If you like to be independent and get away from it all, we recommend a hotel-to-hotel walking holiday. There are many options from Portugal to Turkey but they all include accommodation at charming local inns or hotels, plus walking notes and maps and your baggage is transferred each day to your next overnight stay.
For a totally healthy holiday, you could indulge in a luxury detox with in:spa retreats or join one of the UK’s leading yoga teachers a beautiful location in Italy, Crete or India, with destination yoga.
Not strictly in the Med, but the Italian Lakes should be considered for a relaxing holiday. The mountain scenery is divine, plus you have charming hotels and a great public transport system for exploring the area.
Mainland Italy is wonderfully quiet in September after all the Italians have gone back to work. Umbria is a feast of culture and natural beauty while its neighbouring region, the little known region of Le Marche, boasts charming countryside and great villas.
Explore our selection of the best holidays in the Mediterranean.
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By Mark Hodson
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