THE summer is almost over here in the UK, and if you are already craving some autumn sun don’t fret, as there are plenty of options out there.
Here are 10 destinations with high temperatures even in October – and some spots are less than three hours away from the UK.
Marrakesh, Morocco
A top choice for autumn sunshine is Marrakesh in Morocco which in October has highs of 28C – and it’s three and a half hours from the UK.
Marrakesh is nicknamed the ‘Red City’ because it’s been built from red clay and sandstone so in the sunlight it appears to glow an orange-red colour.
While it doesn’t have beaches, there’s plenty to explore from its Bahia Palace to shop-filled souks.
Or head to Jemaa el-Fnaa square for vibrant cafes and colourful market stalls.
With Wowcher you can buy a 4* holiday to Marrakesh including a hotel stay and return flights from £59pp from October 5-9.
Seville, Spain
Under three hours away from the UK, Seville is Spain’s fourth-largest city with lots to offer from its tasty tapas and fabulous flamenco.
Not to mention in early October temperatures tend to sit around 26C on sunny days.
Top spots to see include Plaza de Espana – and pop by El Rinconcillo, the city’s oldest tapas bar where a huge glass of wine barely costs £3.
With loveholidays, book a stay at the Ilunion Alcora Sevilla which has sweeping views of the city, and a luxury swimming pool.
A four-night stay between October 19-23 starts from £279pp with return flights to London Gatwick.
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Dubbed to be super popular next year (so get ahead of the game), Sharm El Sheikh is in Egypt.
The resort city on the Red sea has world-class reefs, incredible beaches and average highs of 31C in October.
For Brits, it has lots to offer alongside its sunshine like all-inclusive hotels and waterparks.
With Wowcher, there’s an offer for a seven-night 4* all inclusive Sharm El Sheikh getaway with return flights – the hotel has a spa, sauna, gym, tennis courts and watersports.
Book a stay at the Sharm Club Beach Resort from £299pp
Antalya, Turkey
If you’re seeking autumn sunshine, why not look in what has been called ‘paradise on earth‘?
Antalya sits on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey with beautiful beaches, mountain scenery and October highs of 26C.
To make it even better, the average flight time from the UK is around four and a half hours.
There’s a current offer with Wowcher for a 4* Antalya getaway in a sea view hotel stay with breakfast and return flights included.
Book a stay from 5-8 October from £159pp.
Limassol, Cyprus
Five hours away from the UK is the city of Limassol in Cyprus which has daytime highs of 27C next month.
Some favourite sunbathing spots include Kourion Beach and Pissouri Beach which has been described as a “beautiful rustic pebble beach with pristine water.”
The largest waterpark in the country, Fasouri Watermania Waterpark, is open for weekends during October.
With loveholidays, you can book into the Troodos Hotel which is minutes from Mount Olympus and is surrounded by natural beauty.
A seven-night holiday between October 5-12 starts from £369pp.
Reggio Calabria, Italy
In just three hours, you could be basking in the Italian sunshine in Reggio Calabria with city with sun, beaches, mountains, waterparks and lots of history.
Not to mention there are highs of 26C in October and Brits can fly directly to Reggio Calabria from London Stansted and return fares start from under £30.
As southern Italy is the perfect place for vineyards, there are even vineyard tours and wine tastings for £20.
You can book a getaway with loveholidays to La Bussola a hotel with huge swimming pools and plenty of space to sunbathe.
A seven-night break between October 4-11 starts from £270pp.
Tenerife, Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a safe option for autumn sunshine, and in October, the island of Tenerife has highs of 26C.
The island also has hundreds of beaches, coastal towns with bustling promenades and head up to Mount Teide National Park on the cable car.
Siam Park, an enormous Thai-themed waterpark is open throughout next month too.
It has high-speed slides, family zones, beaches and plenty of swimming pools.
With Wowcher, book an all-inclusive break to Tenerife from October 5-8 including return flights from £169pp.
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Tenerife’s trusty neighbour, Fuerteventura has the same high temperatures – and can actually be cheaper.
On the second largest Canary Island, you can explore a number of beaches like Playa de Matorral, Corralejo and Playa Bajo de la Burra.
It’s easy to take a boat excursion out into the waters and go snorkelling to spot colourful fish and sometimes even stingrays.
Also make sure to check out Acua Water Park and hike on Corralejo Natural Park.
With Wowcher, book an all-inclusive break to Fuerteventura including return flights from £179pp.
Sousse, Tunisia
It’s no secret that Tunisia is a top spot when it comes to staying sunny during autumn.
In October, daytime highs can reach 28C – perfect sunbathing weather.
Sousse in particular is known for its sandy beaches and modern marina with boutique shops and boat trips.
Tunisia is relatively cheap too with a pint of beer costing less than £2.
With loveholidays, book a seven-night break between October 9-16 to Riadh Palms which has an enormous swimming complex – prices start from £415pp.
Dubai, UAE
In the UAE, Dubai offers all the delights of an autumn getaway from its many luxury hotels to its thrilling waterparks and exotic beach clubs.
You can do all this next month while enjoying highs of 35C – and Emirates offers direct flights to Dubai which get there in seven hours.
Don’t forget to hit the shops or head to the Grand Souk for tasty treats like stuffed breads.
Or try a Iranian falooda — a sorbet-like dessert made of thin rice noodles and syrup.
With Wowcher, book a break to Dubai (a four or seven night stay) including breakfast and return flights from £449pp.
In terms of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the FCDO no longer advises against travel to the UAE, but warns that “the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable”.
*Prices correct at the time of publication.