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Yes, the European summer is fading, and the autumn hiking season is well under way, but now might be just the moment to look ahead to the cooler months.
Spain is the reliable option at this time of year. On Foot Holidays has a selection of routes here, where you’ll find gently warm temperatures, fabulous landscapes and quiet trails. And not a snow-mobile in sight!

Sunny Alicante might not be your first thought for a walking holiday, but do take a look at our route in the quiet hills beyond the coast. Marina Alta has charming villages, geological features that make for varied hiking, and a fine seaside town to complete your walk.  Available October to April, except Christmas and New Year.

Closer to Africa than Europe, La Gomera in the Canary Islands is best visited in winter, when the island welcomes more hikers than sunseekers. The fabulous volcanic landscape is a rewarding challenge, and the villages are delightfully undeveloped.  Available October to mid-May, except Christmas and New Year.

White villages (pueblos blancos) scatter the hills of the Grazalema National Park in Andalucia, surrounded by dramatic limestone landscapes that are a paradise for birdwatchers. Walk over the wild hillsides and lush river valleys to the Moorish cliff-top bastion of Ronda.  Available September to mid-December and February to May.

Another island – Mallorca – completes our winter quartet. After a couple of nights in the historic capital, Palma, head into the mountains of the northwest, well away from the coastal resorts, where you’ll find dramatic paths high above the coast, drifts of almond blossom in spring, and some lovely hotels.  Available September to mid-November, and mid-February to June.

See all our routes in Spain here

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