‘A haven of soft light, warm sunshine and sandy beaches’: readers’ favourite autumn escapes
The town was like a Mediterranean dream, where the summer crowds had faded, leaving behind a peaceful, artistic haven of soft light, warm sunshine, cobbled…
According to The Guardian, the town was like a Mediterranean dream, where the summer crowds had faded, leaving behind a peaceful, artistic haven of soft light, warm sunshine, cobbled streets, sandy beaches – and the Pyrenees as a backdrop.
In search of autumn festivals, good food and islands where it still feels like summer?
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