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‘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…

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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.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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The Guardian
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UK, France, Spanish, Collioure
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Travel

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