What is the best European destination to visit in autumn?

From sun-warmed island escapes to charming European city breaks and wild alpine outdoor adventures, this lineup proves autumn is the continent's best-kept secret. Which one wins your vote?

1. 1
   Porto, Portugal

   A riverside Portuguese city famous for port wine cellars, colorful riverside houses, and the Dom Luis I bridge spanning to Vila Nova de Gaia.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Sardinia, Italy

   An Italian Mediterranean island known for turquoise coastlines, ancient nuraghi ruins, and rugged interior hiking.
   690pts

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3. 3
   The Hague, Netherlands

   A stately Dutch city on the North Sea coast known for royal architecture, museums, and a nearby beach resort.
   517pts
4. 4
   Madeira, Portugal

   A volcanic Portuguese island in the Atlantic famed for mild year-round climate, dramatic cliffs, and lush hiking trails.
   517pts
5. 5
   Faroe Islands

   A remote North Atlantic archipelago famed for dramatic sea cliffs, grass-roofed villages, and rugged hiking trails.
   423pts
6. 6
   Paphos, Cyprus

   A coastal city in southwest Cyprus known for warm autumn sun, ancient ruins, and Mediterranean beaches.
   423pts
7. 7
   Graz, Austria

   Austria's second-largest city, celebrated for its well-preserved old town, hilltop clock tower, and student energy.
   310pts
8. 8
   Lanzarote, Canary Islands

   A Canary Island shaped by volcanic landscapes, black-sand beaches, and consistently warm autumn weather.
   310pts
9. 9
   Vipava Valley, Slovenia

   A scenic Slovenian wine valley bordered by the Julian Alps, known for vineyards, cycling routes, and outdoor adventure.
   0pts
10. 10
    Alsace, France

    Half-timbered wine villages at harvest time: the Route des Vins turns gold just as the grape presses start running.
11. 11
    Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

    Sixteen terraced turquoise lakes under beech forests that catch fire with colour in October, minus the summer queues.
12. 12
    Dolomites, Italy

    Golden larch season in the pale mountains: quiet trails, Torggelen feasts and the sharpest light of the alpine year.
13. 13
    Seville, Spain

    Andalusia cools to perfect strolling weather while the tapas terraces stay open and oranges ripen along every street.
14. 14
    Scottish Highlands, Scotland

    Bracken turns copper across the glens, stags rut below the crags, and the summer midges are finally gone.
15. 15
    Transylvania, Romania

    Saxon villages, misty Carpathian forests and Bran Castle at its most atmospheric as Halloween approaches.

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