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When the calendar summer comes to an end, beach vacations in most European directions gradually move to the background. But there are islands where September and October do not mean the end of the seaside season at all, and in some places you can swim even after summer has long passed.
24 Canal has prepared a selection of places where the swimming season lasts especially long. Here you can find comfortable conditions for swimming not only in the height of summer, but also in the first months of autumn, and in some cases even late autumn.
Where in Europe can you enjoy warm sea for the longest?
Canary Islands
On the Canary Islands, the sea remains suitable for swimming for a significant part of the year. In January, water temperature is 19,3 – 20,4 degrees, and in February and March it drops to about 18,5 – 19,7 degrees. During this period swimming is considered cool.
Canary Islands / photo Canva
In May the sea warms to 19,5 – 20,4 degrees, and by June the water temperature exceeds 20 degrees. The highest values occur in September: from 22,6 to 24 degrees. In October the sea remains very warm, above 22,5 – 23,8 degrees, and in November the water temperature is 21,1 – 22,5 degrees.
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On Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Gomera the best months for swimming are June, July, August, September, October, and November. On La Palma the comfortable period may last even until December.
Cyprus
Cyprus also allows extending the beach season far beyond summer. Here the warm period lasts roughly from mid-May to mid-October, and September and October remain sunny and suitable for comfortable swimming.
Cyprus / photo Canva
Even mid-November on the island can feel like summer, and during this time you can still enjoy the sea. At the same time, by the end of the month evenings become cooler, so travelers should prepare warmer clothing.
Malta
In Malta the swimming season runs from May to October. In May the average sea temperature is 19 degrees, in June 22 degrees, and in July and August the water warms to 26 – 27 degrees. In September the sea remains very warm, around 26 degrees, and in October the water temperature is about 24 degrees.
Malta / photo Canva
Therefore, even autumn in Malta is suitable for beach vacations. Towards the end of the season the weather becomes windier and milder, and in winter swimming is no longer recommended.
Madeira
On Madeira the best months for swimming are July, August, September, October, and November. In July the average sea temperature is 21,7 – 21,9 degrees, and in August the water warms to 22,8 – 23,3 degrees. The highest values occur in September, where it is above 23,3 – 23,8 degrees.
Madeira / photo Canva
In October the sea remains warm, with temperatures of 22,8 – 23,2 degrees, and in November 21,4 – 21,6 degrees. In December the water cools to 19,5 – 20 degrees, so swimming is considered cool.
Therefore, if you want to swim as long as possible, the best option among these four is the Canary Islands: sea temperatures suitable for swimming stay comfortable through November, and on La Palma even through December. Cyprus also allows extending the swimming season into late autumn, while on Malta and Madeira it ends earlier.
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