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Summer Never Ends - 5 Destinations Where Summer Still Reigns in September
Summer Never Ends - 5 Destinations Where Summer Still Reigns in September
While September in Romania can be cool, in southern Europe the sun is still shining, and temperatures are perfect for the beach and city exploration. Here are 5 destinations where you can extend your summer, with tips on transportation, food, accommodation, activities, and what to wear.
1. Barcelona
How hot it is: ~26 °C in September
What to wear: Light cotton clothes, dresses or T-shirts and shorts, a light jacket for cooler evenings, and comfortable shoes or sandals for walking.
Transportation from Romania:
1. Bucharest: Direct flights, prices starting from ~€80 round trip.
2. Cluj-Napoca: Direct flights, prices starting from ~€28 round trip.
3. Timișoara: Direct flights, prices starting from ~€35 round trip.
4. Brașov: It's recommended to fly from Bucharest or Cluj.
Where to eat:
1. Fixed-price lunch - menú del día (3 courses) between €8–14.
2. Good and cheap tapas: La Tasqueta de Blai (Poble Sec), Bo de Bernat, Bocatini, Can Vilaró – lunches around €10–12.
Where to stay: The Poble Sec neighborhood is quieter and more affordable; accommodation is around €60/night.
Tourist tax: €1–3.50/night (regional) + €4/night (city), for the first 7 nights only.
Activities: Go to Playa de Bogatell beach, visit the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, and walk through the Gothic Quarter.
2. Lisbon
How hot it is: 25–27 °C
What to wear: T-shirts, shorts, light dresses, a thin jacket for the evening, and comfortable shoes for climbing the hills.
Transportation from Romania:
1. Bucharest: Direct flights, prices starting from ~€86 round trip.
2. Cluj/Timișoara: Flights with layovers, prices starting from ~€100–122.
3. Brașov: It's recommended to fly from Bucharest or Cluj.
Where to eat: Snacks at markets, pastel de nata desserts for €3–5, local taverns for €10–20.
Where to stay: Alfama or Bairro Alto, prices around €50–70/night.
Activities: Explore the colorful streets, visit Torre de Belém and Monastério dos Jerónimos, spend a day at the beaches of Cascais and Estoril, and listen to fado in the evening.
3. Athens
How hot it is: 28–30 °C
What to wear: Light clothes, dresses or T-shirts and shorts, a hat and sunglasses, comfortable shoes for the stone paths and streets.
Transportation from Romania:
1. Bucharest: Direct flights, ~€100 round trip.
2. Cluj/Timișoara: Flights with layovers, ~€120–130.
3. Brașov: Fly from Bucharest or Cluj.
Where to eat: Local taverns for souvlaki and gyros, €8–15.
Where to stay: Plaka or Monastiraki, ~€50–70/night.
Activities: Visit the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, walk through Plaka, spend the afternoon at a nearby beach, and have a traditional Greek dinner in the evening.
4. Valencia
How hot it is: 27–29 °C
What to wear: Light beach clothes, dresses or T-shirts, comfortable shoes, a light jacket for cooler evenings.
Transportation from Romania:
1. Bucharest: Direct flights, ~€90 round trip.
2. Cluj/Timișoara: Flights with layovers, ~€100–110.
3. Brașov: Fly from Bucharest or Cluj.
Where to eat: Paella at traditional restaurants for €40–60, bocadillos at local markets for €10–20.
Where to stay: Ruzafa or Carmen neighborhood, €50–65/night.
Activities: Relax at Malvarrosa beach, visit the City of Arts and Sciences, and walk through the historic center.
5. Malta
How hot it is: 29–31 °C
What to wear: Swimsuits, light clothes, T-shirts and shorts, flip-flops or sandals, a hat, and sunglasses.
Transportation from Romania:
1. Bucharest: Direct flights, ~€100–120 round trip.
2. Cluj/Timișoara: Flights with layovers, ~€130–140.
3. Brașov: Fly from Bucharest or Cluj.
Where to eat: Local restaurants with fish and pasta for €15–25.
Where to stay: Valletta or Sliema, €50–80/night.
Activities: Swim and snorkel at the Blue Lagoon, walk through Valletta and Mdina, and visit historical cathedrals and fortifications.