If you’re not tied to the school holidays, September is usually the best month to go away. Bask in the heat of summer without the usual crowds and swim in waters that are warmer than ever. The pace of life generally slows down from the hectic days of August, and beaches become less of a battleground over sunbeds and space.
Spend a week in one of ’s most beautiful where you can cycle past oyster-filled marshes and shellfish shacks. Explore ’s mountains, lakes, rivers and coast by electric bike, or hole up in an attractive villa in the Aegean Sea. Be dazzled by the beauty of , or stick to old with seaside sojourns in or .
Wherever you decide to go on holiday in September, these ideas should offer some inspiration. As Albania’s popularity continues to climb, get to know this fascinating country from the vantage point of an ebike. This new self-guided cycling holiday offered by takes you along the shores of Lake Ohrid, the banks of the Vjosa River and into Butrint National Park.
Carry on towards Sarande and cycling along the coast road of the Albanian Riviera. This seven-night holiday costs from £1,329pp in September and includes B&B accommodation, bike hire and luggage transfers. Flights are extra but can be arranged.
Once the school holidays have finished, enjoy one of France’s most appealing islands in relative peace. Ile-de-Ré on the Atlantic coast has the sort of effortless seaside chic the French do so well, with beautiful sandy beaches between pretty villages .