Rebecca Ann Hughes

We’re here to make a case for autumn travel. Okay, heading away in between summer and the holidays is hardly anything new, but the list of destinations which are worth visiting between early September to late November is a little overwhelming – we’re here to help you pinpoint the very best places.  Summer travel has lost its sparkle, so there’s a good chance you’ve delayed your beachy holiday to the quieter, budget-friendly months during low season – we’ve got some suggestions. Or maybe you’re ready to leap right into the festive season, and are looking for somewhere that dons its holiday magic promptly – we’ve got you covered there too. Even if you’re after something else entirely, be it a chocolate festival, pre-season skiing or just some glorious autumnal leaves, this list will have some inspo. So, here are the best places in Europe to travel this autumn. RECOMMENDED:🌤️The best places to travel that are still hot in October🏖️The best beaches in Europe🌊The best places to ‘coolcation’ in Europe Rebecca Ann Hughes is a travel writer based in Venice. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.

The largest body of water in Italy, the beautiful Lake Garda is no short of a tourist magnet (over 23m people visit every year). In fact it’s enjoyed the tourist flock since its classical era, when wealthy Romans came to enjoy the salubrious thermal waters that bubble up along its edge.  Stretching over 32 miles in length from the foot of the snowy Alps to the sun-drenched Padana flatlands, you’d be a fool to only hit the tourist traps along the way. There’s plenty to do, eat and see in Lake Garda away from the crowds – you just need some local tips. And that’s where we come in. From restaurants to hotels, here’s our essential local’s guide to Lake Garda.  RECOMMENDED:⛵ The best lake trips in Europe📍 Milan to Lake Como: the ultimate day trip🇮🇹 The best places to visit in Italy🌎 The most beautiful lakes in the world Rebecca Ann Hughes is a Lake Garda local. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

If you visited the White Island pre-2016, you might have (hazy) memories of wild nights at Space Ibiza, the self-proclaimed ‘Mecca of electronic music’. The legendary superclub closed its doors seven years ago after its lease expired, ending an almost three-decade run. The venue reopened in 2017 under the new name of Hï Ibiza – and, last year, Space opened a restaurant-slash-bar on the other side of town – but Space, in all of its original glory, has never returned.  But if you’re a die-hard fan with a Space-shaped hole in your life, we have good news. The team behind Space Ibiza has announced the opening of Space Riccione, a new edition of the club, in spring 2024.  But don’t rush to book flights to Ibiza. The new venue won’t be opening in Spain but instead will relocate to Riccione on Italy’s Adriatic coast, a beachfront resort town easily accessible from Rimini airport.  Why Riccione? Well, it might not be as internationally renowned for clubbing as Ibiza, but Riccione does have a vibrant party scene of its own, with long-standing beach discotheques and plenty of international DJ appearances. Add to that a long stretch of sandy coastline, upmarket boutiques and beachfront restaurants serving up seafood and delicacies from the Emilia-Romagna region, and you have yourself a perfect party holiday spot. Space announced the new venue on Instagram, revealing little other than it will be split into four areas: the Arena, Garden, Terrace and Lounge. Owner of the Space brand Pepe R