October brings warm autumn sun, fewer crowds and better prices. Think terrace lunches, late-season beach days and vibrant city calendars—ideal for travellers from the Netherlands and Ireland looking for half-term escapes and shoulder-season deals.
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Andalusia (Seville, Málaga and the Costa del Sol): Daytime temperatures of ~22–26°C; mostly sunny; sea temperature of ~19–21°C (refreshing but still warm enough for swimming for many).
Valencian Coast (Valencia/Alicante/Costa Blanca): ~20–25°C; gentle breezes; sea temperature ~20–22°C.
Catalonia (Barcelona/Costa Brava): ~19–23°C, with some showers, and a sea temperature of ~21–23°C.
Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza): ~20–24°C; golden light; sea temperature of ~22–23°C (ideal for a final swim).
Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura): ~24–27°C, perfect for the beach; sea ~23–24°C.
Want the warmest water? The Canary Islands lead the way with sea temperatures of ~23–24°C. Barcelona averages a comfortable low-20s temperature by day, but bring a light layer for the evenings.
Seville: Rooftop sunsets, tapas crawls and warm evenings.
Valencia: Futuristic museums and sandy city beaches.
Barcelona: Fewer crowds and the sea is still inviting for a quick dip.
Costa del Sol: Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Marbella have great boardwalks and chiringuitos.
Costa Blanca: Alicante and Benidorm offer late-season buzz and easy flights.
Canary Islands: Lanzarote's volcano routes, Tenerife's beaches on the south coast and Fuerteventura's dunes.
Mallorca: Hike the Tramuntana, visit vineyards and enjoy a swim in the warm sea afterwards.
Sea temperature:
Tenerife: Teide moonscapes and whale watching.
Cádiz and Almería (underrated): Wild beaches around Conil and Tarifa, and quiet trails and big skies around Cabo de Gata.
National Day of Spain — 12 October: Parades and ceremonies nationwide, with a major event in Madrid.
Fiestas del Pilar (Zaragoza): A week-long celebration around 12 October featuring a floral offering, concerts and fireworks.
Harvest and food markets: Wine and olive festivals pop up in many regions, so check local listings.
→ Autumn sun sure bets: the Canary Islands
- Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife: Hotel Marte or Checkin Concordia Playa — old-town charm and Lago Martiánez pools.
- Costa Teguise, Lanzarote: Barceló Lanzarote Active Resort or the impressive Los Zocos — both are family-friendly and have easy cycling paths.
- Costa Calma/La Pared, Fuerteventura: Club Hotel Drago Park or Bakour La Pared — dune beaches and surf schools.
- Family splash pick: Bakour Lanzarote Splash (all-inclusive + water park) — perfect for the half-term break.
→ Late-season Mediterranean — still swimmable!
- Palma and Alcudia (Mallorca): Choose Palma de Mallorca city hotels for a combination of culture and beach life, or north-coast resorts for calmer seas.
- Alicante and Benidorm (Costa Blanca): Highly walkable seafronts with many heated or sheltered pools.
→ Costa del Sol classics:
- Benalmádena: the adults-only Hotel Alay or the Vivemar Hotel, which boasts marina sunsets and easy access to Málaga.
- Torremolinos: Ibersol Torremolinos Beach — easy access to the boardwalk and chiringuito lunches.
→ City breaks with October flair:
- Barcelona: H10 Ítaca — a central base for mild days and lively evenings.
- Valencia: DWO Valencia or Hotel Benetússer + Oceanogràfic — sleek rooms and the option of a science museum or aquarium.
- Seville (fun twist): Futurotel Sevilla for a unique 1–2 night stay.
→ Underrated October gems:
Cádiz coast (Conil/Chiclana): wide Atlantic beaches, surf schools and long golden sunsets.
Roquetas de Mar (Almería): Value resorts, quiet promenades and day trips to Cabo de Gata.