Short breaks in September

If you’ve used up all your holiday allowance – or just fancy getting away for a few days of sunshine – September is also a great month for a European city break. In Spain, Madrid and Barcelona both enjoy temperatures in the mid 20s, although Barcelona has the advantage of a city beach. Further south, Seville is still hot with temperatures of 32°C making sightseeing a bit of a challenge.
            
                  

In Italy, Florence reaches 26°C and Rome 27°C – ideal temperatures for some lazy sightseeing and al fresco meals. Venice – never the best place to visit in high summer – is starting to become civilised again. The ultimate way to get there is on the Orient Express from London. You can also take a luxury hotel barge across the Venetian lagoon. Details here.

It’s only a two-hour flight to Budapest, a great-value city that is packed with fascinating sights.

Another great city break destination in September is Tunis, less than 3 hours flying time from the UK. And if you really enjoy the heat, head to Cairo or Marrakech.

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By Mark Hodson