Destinations for autumn 2026 | 8 getaways in Spain, Europe, and Canada

Eight destinations to discover this autumn, including cities, nature, the coast, and unique getaways.

Autumn changes the way we travel. Temperatures are milder in many destinations, cities return to their usual rhythm, and some landscapes take on a new dimension as the season changes.

Autumn opens up other possibilities: cities that can be enjoyed at a calmer pace, landscapes that change with the season, less crowded coasts, and places where nature, gastronomy, and culture are all part of the travel experience. When the crowds decrease, the way you interact with a place also changes: there is more room to observe, converse with the locals, and enjoy the trip without the need to see everything.

In this selection, we bring together eight destinations for traveling in the autumn of 2026 that allow you to enjoy the season in very different ways: Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Stockholm, the Cotswolds, Toronto, Lanzarote, Fuente Aceña, and Urdaibai.

Cities for walking, landscapes to explore at a leisurely pace, gastronomy, culture, nature, and places where the accommodation itself can become part of the trip.

Eight getaways to discover autumn from a different perspective.

01 | AMSTERDAM: a city to discover at a different pace

Amsterdam is a city that is especially enjoyable on foot. Beyond its canals and most famous sights, the Dutch capital has an everyday dimension that appears in its neighborhoods, cafes, independent shops, and the way its inhabitants interact with urban space.

Autumn invites you to explore Jordaan, Oud-West, or Grachtengordel with a new perspective, entering museums, markets, and small shops while the city recovers a more relaxed pace. It is also a good time to discover its well-known cycling culture and understand how design, architecture, and urban life coexist naturally.

Our Amsterdam Guide gathers 60 local recommendations and routes through its essential neighborhoods to discover that "other" city: places to eat, grab a coffee, shop for design, or simply stop and watch the day go by.

An autumn getaway to discover culture, design, and urban life through its neighborhoods, beyond the most photographed spots.

02 | BORDEAUX: a getaway between heritage, gastronomy, and Atlantic life

Bordeaux combines heritage, gastronomy, and culture with a way of experiencing the city that is closely tied to its neighborhoods. The historic center, the Chartrons district, and the areas surrounding the river allow you to discover different facets of the city and understand how its past and its more recent transformation coexist.

In autumn, traveling to Bordeaux allows you to explore the city while also getting closer to its relationship with the Atlantic, as its restaurants, cafes, and shops become part of the daily experience.

The Bordeaux Guide gathers 55 local recommendations and routes through its neighborhoods, with places to eat, shop, and discover the city beyond its must-see points.

An option for those looking for an autumn getaway in Europe that combines architecture, gastronomy, and local life.

03 | STOCKHOLM: design, culture, and nature in one city

Stockholm is a particularly interesting city to discover in autumn, when its cultural spaces, architecture, and design take center stage and seasonal changes also transform the urban landscape.

The city is made up of islands and surrounded by nature, something you can feel even during a short getaway. Added to this is a scene of contemporary design, gastronomy, and culture that is part of its identity, allowing you to alternate walks through the city with museums, cafes, and shops.

For an autumn trip, the Weekender Guide for Stockholm offers that unusual combination of city and nature, with enough suggestions to discover it beyond the most well-known places.

04 | COTSWOLDS: a getaway among villages and autumn landscapes

The Cotswolds are one of those regions where the landscape and small villages are part of the journey. Stone houses, secondary roads, fields, and towns scattered across the territory create a route where every stop has something different to discover.

In autumn, the landscape changes color and is especially attractive for touring the area, combining villages, nature, and local gastronomy. It is a proposal for those looking for an autumn getaway in England who prefer to discover a rural region beyond the big cities.

For a first visit, the Cotswolds Weekender Guide gathers a selection of places and recommendations to organize a short getaway and discover some of the corners of England that are worth including on the route.

05 | TORONTO: an autumn getaway from New York

If you are thinking of traveling to New York in the autumn, Toronto can be a good way to extend your trip and discover a completely different city. The connection between the two cities makes it easy to plan a few extra days to get to know Toronto, its neighborhoods, its gastronomy, and its cultural scene.

Autumn is also an especially attractive time to explore the city and its natural spaces, combining culture, gastronomy, neighborhoods, and urban life in a getaway different from the classic trip to New York.

For those who want to take advantage of the trip and add a few more days to the journey, the Toronto Weekender Guide gathers a selection designed precisely for a short visit, with recommendations for organizing a weekend and discovering the city beyond its most well-known spots.

06 | LANZAROTE: an island to discover in autumn, too

Lanzarote is an option for those looking to travel in the autumn to a destination with a gentler climate, with volcanic landscapes, a coast, and an identity strongly marked by the relationship between nature, architecture, and territory.

The island allows you to combine landscape, gastronomy, and culture in one trip, alternating between the volcanic interior, small villages, and coastal areas. In autumn, when summer is left behind, it is a good time to travel around it and discover the variety of landscapes that define the island.

A getaway to follow the rhythm of the land and get to know a Lanzarote that goes far beyond its most famous spots. In the Lanzarote Guide, you will find a selection of places, restaurants, and recommendations to discover the island from a different perspective.

07 | FUENTE ACEÑA: a getaway among vineyards in Valladolid

In Quintanilla de Onésimo, Valladolid, the landscape of the Ribera del Duero becomes the setting for an autumn getaway. The vineyards, the river, and the rural environment make this area a good option to discover the region during a time especially linked to the landscape and wine.

Fuente Aceña Hotel Boutique occupies an old mill next to the Duero River and offers a stay closely linked to its surroundings. It is also a good starting point to approach the gastronomy, wineries, and landscapes of the Ribera del Duero.

An autumn getaway in Valladolid for those looking to combine landscape, wine, and gastronomy, making the accommodation an important part of the trip.

08 | URDAIBAI: nature and coast in autumn

Urdaibai brings together the sea, mountains, villages, and nature in a territory where the landscape plays a leading role. The biosphere reserve allows you to combine coastal routes with small towns and natural spaces in a part of the Basque Country that is especially interesting to discover outside of the peak season months.

Autumn is a good time to explore this environment and also get closer to its gastronomy and local culture, alternating nature and small stops during the trip.

For a getaway in the area, the Urdaibai Weekender gathers a selection of places, restaurants, and local recommendations to discover the territory and organize the route.

Autumn offers another way to travel: fewer crowds, changing landscapes, and more space to interact with the places we visit. Cities, the coast, nature, and small accommodations can become the starting point of a trip that doesn't need to follow the summer calendar.

These eight destinations bring together very different proposals for traveling in the autumn of 2026, throughout Spain, Europe, and Canada. Places to walk, eat, discover culture and landscapes, and find new reasons to travel when the season changes.

If you are thinking about where to travel this autumn, here is a selection to start planning your next trip.