19 pieces of evidence that show that it's cool to travel in September
1) And there is still sun, yes. And best of all: that is a less universal sun , which translates into fewer people on the beaches, space on the terraces and that unmistakable feeling that, downing that last beer , you are better off than any other human being on the planet. But if it cools down, nothing happens, there is always the ‘winter’ side of Mallorca (it exists and it is very cool), take a stroll through Tenerife without stepping on the beach or dive through underground Malaga.
2) There are no families . Eye, this it is not an allegation in favor of the PANK or singles with pasta. Children (nephews, cousins, strangers) simply cease to be an unstable, electric and unpredictable element capable of stealing naps, therapeutic ice creams or moments of soaking feet.
3) Everything is cheaper. restaurants take out your letter of truth , the one that is only in Spanish, in € and with the tip included.
4) It rains the offers. It turns out that the hotels, resorts, campsites, airplanes and others do not disappear as soon as September arrives, so they make themselves known with offers of those that are followed by an alarmist thought: "they will have something bad". Well no.
5) Yes, it's sunny but... You can sleep, you can walk around a city, you can enjoy a park without the physical and moisturizing need to lie down on the grass... In other words, the universe agrees to return to Humanity its pedestrian transport capacity.
Chamomile's letter
6) Who spends the last summer… or that selfish happiness that is known to be unique in the world, at the office, at work (in general). The same one that hurries the brown until October and returns with an insulting smile between the burn of the return to work.
7)The closure. The last gasps of those places of summer revelry that say "goodbye" to the season in an apotheosis plan , wasteful, with the last grams of force dedicated to leisure They are and will always be a hit (for those who know how to enjoy it).
8) The last patron saint festivities. Cities like Albacete that are uncovered as the last chance to rave, give it your all and bury any urban squeamishness. However, be careful, you always have to be careful, follow certain tips and not end up in the pylon.
Nothing beats a good patronal party
THE CITIES GET BEAUTIFUL
9) And they recover their life. And they do it with a lot of optimism and millions of collectibles in their newsstands. Its inhabitants gradually recover their routine but with many purposes, among which is to enjoy their city more. In other words, the once inanimate cities recover its ritmillo with post-holiday energy , which makes September the perfect month to visit them and catch their irrepressible day and night march.
10) There is a pre-apocalyptic party atmosphere . Or what is the same, that Winter is coming so the cities take to the streets to enjoy the last extensions of sunshine, little dress and short sleeves. Thus, mythical streets such as Witte de Whit (Rotterdam) or Reeperbahn (Hamburg) recover street grace and ** black market beers between the sidewalks and bars **.
11)The light. Yes, it is an unprovable fact, but the light of September is the most beautiful of the year, a mixture of the yellow glow of summer and the solid blue of winter.
12) The agenda stretches , the exhibitions are renewed and start unavoidable appointments such as 'Japan Inspiration', at the Folkwang Museum in Essen, to the masterpieces of the Guggenheim collection in Bilbao to Coubert in Beyeler, Basel. festivals arise from anything and the cultural plans (together with the subsequent gastronomic reward) once again justify a little trip.
13)The time has not been changed yet , which is why there are still outdoor afternoons, terraces (destinations close to heaven like Madrid rule here) and plans with ice cream in Barcelona, San Sebastian, New York or London. Or wherever.
14) Your profile photos they show your true self again, so better surround it with an exotic frame.
In the mountains
BACK TO THE FIELD
15)Autumn begins and with him, tourism moñas , the relaxed one, the one that turns a park into an ocean. Nature joins forces by lowering the temperatures and causing the leaves to fall to draw shows such as the beech forest of Montejo (and the Black Tejera) or the Irati jungle . Or any path without flooding where the end of the greenery is pure nostalgia and beauty. To this we must add the sophistication of rural hotels (attention to these 20) and the confirmation that autumn loves are the most travellers, leisurely and heartfelt.
16) It's getaway time , to meet again with Castilian capitals or with monumental towns . To make a whole world out of two days. Of forcing yourself to go out and come back without wanting to come back after good drinks, great meals and walks between gothic art and castles.
17) The grape harvest as an irremediable excuse to go to the cellars to really get dirty and, to love, forever, those bare, ocher and extreme landscapes. To change, forever, the sensation transmitted by the first hit of wine in the nose. Suggestions for this year? Get to know the miracle of the Ampurdá, the new Rueda wine route or the increasingly consolidated Ribera del Guadiana.
Sabuk Lodge (Laikipia, Kenya)
18) The first fireplaces and literature (if it is a traveler, all the better) that proliferates around its fire.
19) Mushrooms and their search are back as an illustrious rural activity, indispensable and with a tasty reward to which you can drag even the most recalcitrant urbanite. And for that, the best thing is to get lost in the pine forests and hearths of Soria, the slopes of Huesca, the forests of Maestrazgo and even Croatia!! .
Irati Forest (Navarra)
*Report published on September 3, 2014 and updated on September 13, 2017 with video