Not sure where to go to Spain in September? At your service are Spanish resorts, where the scorching heat weakens at this time and it rains from time to time, which can not interfere with either the beach or sightseeing rest.
Where to go on vacation in Spain in September?
In early autumn, almost all Spanish provinces are able to please their guests with warm, dry and calm weather. So, in Santiago de Compostela, the air warms up to + 26-29˚C, Seville - up to + 30˚C, Ibiza and Tenerife - up to + 28˚C.
Beach goers in the first half of September can spend time both in the resorts of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. With children, it is better to go to Salou, Benidorm, Alicante, Valencia. There the water warms up to at least + 23-24˚C. If we talk about Tenerife and Cadiz, then the ocean waters there warm up to + 20-23˚C.
Surfers should take a closer look at the Canary Islands, in particular Lanzarote, where you can also go parasailing and go jet skiing.
The first month of autumn can be devoted to visiting the monasteries and fortresses of Sitges, as well as the city of Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dali.
Those who are not indifferent to amusement parks are recommended to go to “Isla Magica” in Seville (it provides visitors with 7 thematic zones - there are attractions, themed cafes, playgrounds, a fountain area, a pirate shooting range, souvenir shops) or “Aqualand” in Torremolinos (it has a jacuzzi, an extreme area with “Boomerang”, “Crazy Cones”, “Anaconda”, “Espiral”, “Super Slalom” and “Crazy Race”, a family area “Surf Beach” and a children's area with corresponding slides and a large water mushroom).
As for interesting events, the Flamenco Festival (held in Seville every 2 years) and the International Film Festival (San Sebastian) deserve the interest of travelers in September.
Barcelona
No matter what you decide to do in Barcelona in September, pleasant weather (air + 26˚C, water + 24˚C, which by the end of the month cools to + 22˚C) will be conducive to celebrating the La Merce festival (accompanied by tasting of dishes and drinks, sports competitions, music concerts, shows of tightrope walkers and dancers), walks in Park Guell (there is a mosaic Salamander, “gingerbread houses” and “Hall of 100 Columns”), viewing the Mercury Fountain (a fountain covered with a glass sarcophagus is unique in that it allows everyone to admire the mercury flowing instead of water), Casa Batlló (famous for balconies that resemble visors on knightly helmets and a “dancing” facade decorated with ceramic mosaics; inside you will be able to see a unique chandelier-sun), the Cathedral (interesting not only for the spiers- turrets, but also the sculpture of Christ located inside, which once adorned the nose of a Spanish ship) and the Agbar tower (the height of the tower, resembling a cucumber in shape - 142 m; in the evening it was illuminated thanks to 4,500 LED devices), a visit to the Colserola TV tower (from its observation deck, from a 135-meter height, you can admire the sights of Barcelona) and the military museum (visitors are shown military uniforms, ancient and modern weapons, old maps, models of castles and fortresses).
Beach-goers should pay attention to the 1, 1-kilometer-long Barceloneta beach (it has children's corners, five-a-side football and volleyball courts, a toilet, a fresh water shower) and the 640-meter Bogatel (it is well equipped - in addition to a volleyball net and tables for playing table tennis there are even safes for storing valuables, a rescue station, public telephones and displays that let you know the time, air and water temperature).
Costa Daurada
In early September, the water on the Costa Daurada warms up to + 25˚C, and by the end of the month - up to + 23˚C.
The main attractions of the Costa Daurad: the Roman amphitheater of Tarragona (formerly used for gladiatorial battles; today you can see the remains of the stands, the main gate and the inscription on the podium dating from the 3rd century AD; if you wish, you can view the museum exhibition and climb a small balcony with a good view of the amphitheater), Santes Creus Monastery (famous for its Gothic gallery and monastic cells), Gaudi center (models of works by the architect Gaudi are subject to inspection; of particular interest is the glass floor with a map of Barcelona - it contains masterpieces created by Gaudi; at If you wish, you can watch a biographical film about the architect in the mirror cinema).
The beaches of the Costa Daurada:
- L'Arrabassada beach: on a stretch of more than 500 m and has a Blue Flag, vacationers will find bars, cafes, toilets, showers, a sports ground for children, parking for cars and motorcycles. If you wish, you can rent a yacht here.
- Cala Crancs beach: here will appeal to those who do not need strong waves, because the beach is surrounded by rocks overgrown with pine trees.
- Tamarit beach: surfers, yachtsmen, divers flock here (the necessary equipment is rented at the appropriate point). It is worth noting that the Tamarit is more than 1700 m long, and white poplars also grow there.
