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In nature, on the beach, between wineries, at the stroke of gastronomy, with a golf session ... The so-called summer of San Miguel is lived here and now, so before the rains and cold cover the days, here are the best plans for our geography to enjoy the good weather.

Formentera without haste

They say that the best time to enjoy the Balearic Islands is the arrival of autumn, when one can still bathe on the beach and the crowds (and prices) of summer have evaporated. This is what happens in Formentera, an indisputable paradise to squeeze these days around San Miguel between sunrises and sunsets from its two ends, next to its lighthouses. You can also enjoy a day of ornithology thanks to its more than 200 species of birds, as well as take a pici ride along its 32 green routes. The gastronomy framed within the slow food movement is another of its essentials, as well as taking a dip in its turquoise waters.

Classic cove of Formentera.

Art and astronomy in Frómista

It is a time for walks in nature, bird watching, leisurely gastronomy ... A good place to experience all this is Palencia and, specifically, Frómista, in the middle of the French Camino de Santiago. Much better if you enjoy it from an ecohotel with the seal of quality of the Ruralka network such as Doña Mayor, whose owners propose simple and entertaining Romanesque guides for everyone with fables and legends, as well as mycological routes, visits to wineries, excursions by bike or boat through the Canal de Castilla, natural cosmetics workshops, Watercolor table or night of stars with an astronomy session.

Bike ride around Frómista.

Family wine tourism in La Rioja

Seas of vineyards in full burst of color, gastronomy of km 0 paired with one of the best wines in the world and are some of the many plans that can be carried out in the Denominación de Origen Calificada Rioja (DOCa Rioja). Not surprisingly, this territory formed by 144 municipalities of La Rioja (118), Álava (18) and Navarra (eight) celebrates this year its recognition as one of the best wine tourism destinations in the world, according to the World's Best Vineyards 2023 contest. In addition, the little ones are also welcome to this oenological universe of the first order, since a large part of the wineries offer experiences for them such as must tastings, children's workshops of painting bottles or with corks and pumpkin, bike rides among the vineyards, gymkhana ...

Harvesting of grapes in a winery of the DOCa Rioja.

Golf on the Costa de la Luz

Golf fans can take advantage of the 27-hole course at the Double Tree by Hilton Islantilla Beach Golf Resort to enjoy these summer days. In this ideal complex for the whole family, the little ones also have their space, with football fields, swimming pools and a club designed especially for them. In addition to all the comforts of the hotel, such as its pleasant Faro restaurant, specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the endless beaches and wild landscapes of Islantilla.

Course at the DoubleTree by Hilton Islantilla Beach Golf Resort.

Gastro tribute with sea views

We return to the Balearic Islands, this time to Ibiza, to enjoy these last days of sun and beach in one of the gourmet temples of the island, the Etxeko restaurant of the Bless Hotel Ibiza, a five-star design located on the beach of Cala Nova, in Santa Eulalia del Río. His fusion cuisine combines the best of Ibiza with the San Sebastian spirit of Martin Berasategui, as it is he who signs the kitchen with executive chef Paco Budía using products from the sea and the countryside. The idea is to "return to the origins", since that is the meaning of etxeko, "at home" in Spanish. The novelty of these days of the end of the season is marked by the presentation for the first time of the Mediterranean Brunch by Martin Berasategui, an ephemeral culinary journey that can be tasted only this coming Sunday after only two previous sessions. The perfect excuse for a getaway to paradise.

Terrace of the Etxeko restaurant.

Extremadura with flavour and history

That community hides true pearls not too well known. One of them is Almendralejo, cradle of the D.O. Ribera del Guadiana, so it is considered the city of wine and cava, to which it dedicates a museum. Hence, wine tourism is fundamental with the only bullring in the world with a winery under its stands. Other attractions are the gastronomy, based on the garden and slaughter products, as well as its rich history, which dates back 5,000 years, with key elements such as the Sepulchre of Huerta Montero. Without forgetting nineteenth-century Romanticism.

Traditional architecture of Almendralejo.TOURISM EXTREMADURA

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