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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Sonya Barlow

Sorrento to Santorini: nine Mediterranean escapes for autumn sunshine

Villa Torretta
When in Milan, stay in style at Grand Hotel Villa Torretta Milan Sesto, Curio Collection by Hilton. Photograph: PR/Erica Fadini

The “September scaries” are no joke. Nights come quicker, jackets get thicker, and verdant landscapes begin to fade. Thoughts of thermostats, scarves and – dare I say – Christmas, begin to percolate into our consciousness. Wasn’t it May just a couple of weeks ago?

Sojourn south, however, and you’ll find summer clings on. The Mediterranean in particular is magical at this time of year; the high summer heat gives way to pleasant balminess and the tourist crowds thin out, leaving you with quieter beaches, bars and landmarks.

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