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The GuardianOct 16

‘A haven of soft light, warm sunshine and sandy beaches’: readers’ favourite autumn escapes

In search of autumn festivals, good food and islands where it still feels like summer? We asked you to recommend your best off-season breaks • Tell us about a spooky spot in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Last October, while I was cycling around south-west France, near the Spanish border, a tip from a local waiter led me to Collioure , near Perpignan. The town was like a Medi…

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Mercado dos LavradoresMarketThe building was designed by Edmundo Tavares and opened on 24 November 1940.
Elsewhere
Tagus RiverPublic artworkLisbon, PortugalBoat trips offer views of pastel-coloured hills at sunset.
Aljafería palaceSightZaragoza, SpainStunning palace to explore.
Le MouréNeighborhoodCollioure, FrancePastel-coloured alleyways for happy hour wine and fish tapas.
Ponto FinalRestaurantLisbon, PortugalWaterside taverna for coffee, pastries, anchovies, and beer.
WhitesandsSightSt Davids, United KingdomCoastal path towards beaches, good for watching seals.
RakotzbrückeSightBad Muskau, GermanyDevil's Bridge reached by a narrow gauge forest railway.
Charco AzulSightEl Hierro, SpainVolcanic swimming hole on the rugged coastline.
South West Coast PathTrailWoolacombe, United KingdomCoastal walking route accessible from Woolacombe.
St Abb's HeadNature reserveSt Abbs, United KingdomDramatic clifftop walk with seabirds and sea air.
harbour cafeRestaurantSt Abbs, United KingdomServes fresh crab rolls.
White MountainsNature reserveChania, GreeceMountains where sun shone while northern coast had rain.
Loutro ferryPlacePalaiochora, GreeceFerry that sets the town's rhythms.
Plaza del PilarSightZaragoza, SpainLocation for a vast floral tribute to the Virgin Mary.

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Lonely PlanetAug 21

The 13 best places to visit in Europe in winter

Put off the January blues by booking an off-season experience in Europe.

Art deco market.

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Sé (cathedral)SightOrnate cathedral.
Mercado dos LavradoresMarketArt deco market.
Reid's PalaceCaféElegant afternoon tea service.
Elsewhere
Guggenheim MuseumMuseumBilbao, SpainGroundbreaking architecture.
Plaza NuevaNeighborhoodBilbao, SpainBiggest pick of pintxos bars.
Mercado de la RiberaMarketBilbao, SpainArt-deco market with cafes and produce stalls.
Keşlik MonasterySightCappadocia, TurkeyExplore its rock-hewn structures.
KaymaklıHotelCappadocia, TurkeyLabyrinthine underground city.
Göreme Open-Air MuseumMuseumCappadocia, TurkeyFresco-covered cave churches.
Ihlara ValleyTrailCappadocia, TurkeyWintry walks.
Playa del MatorralSightFuerteventura, SpainLengthy beach.
CofeteSightFuerteventura, SpainOffbeat and isolated beach.
Parque Natural de CorralejoSightFuerteventura, SpainEndless dunes.
Eryri (Snowdonia)TrailSnowdonia, United KingdomMountains, coastline, lakes, waterfalls.
National White Water CentrePlaceSnowdonia, United KingdomOpen to rafters year-round.
Azkuna ZentroaArts centreBilbao, SpainExhibition space with rooftop pool.
Casco ViejoNeighborhoodBilbao, SpainAmble through cafes and produce stalls.
Siete CallesNeighborhoodBilbao, SpainMedieval streets.
Monte Palace Tropical GardensGardenMonte, PortugalBloom year-round.
Museo de Bellas ArtesMuseumBilbao, Spain

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