Summer ends (at least in some parts of Italy), wardrobes begin to reemerge with autumn colors, but surely there are among us those not yet ready to give up the sun. The mind starts to dream about destinations where winter arrives later or doesn’t arrive at all: places where the swimsuit finds space in the suitcase even in December and the days still offer a few hours of light and warmth.
And Ryanair seems to have read the thoughts of those who refuse the cold. Today as well another promotion arrives, valid until midnight September 17, 2026 for flights usable from September 17 to December 31, 2026. This, then, is the right moment to plan a last-minute escape toward the sun or for a swim before the year ends.
Where to go? Here are three destinations where 2026 can still end with short sleeves.
From Bari to Athens
In September, Athens offers the best of two worlds: temperatures remain warm enough to enjoy a long swim along the Athenian Riviera, while the peak heat of summer has already given way to days more pleasant for exploring the historic center and archaeological sites, without queues or crowds.
It’s the period when the city wakes from the summer torpor and starts to buzz with life. You stroll through the neighborhoods of Thissio and Ano Petralona, among art galleries and historic viewpoints; you climb hills such as the Lycabettus or the Pnyx for a sunset over the city, or you savor an Athens-style coffee in Kolonaki.
If you prefer traveling in October, the sea gives way to other atmospheres: cooler temperatures invite a day trip to the wineries of Attica or a bike ride on Mount Parnitha. With the new Ryanair promo, Bari to Athens flights start from 16.99 euros.
From Pisa to Valencia
Autumn is the ideal time also to visit Valencia, when it’s still warm enough for one last dip, but the milder temperatures make the city perfect for outdoor living, between bike rides or strolls in the Jardines del Viveros. It’s also the right time for culture, between the Fine Arts Museum and the IVAM, and especially for gastronomy: a boat ride to the Albufera with paella included, tapas in the El Cabanyal district, a fresh horchata to accompany fartons.
Those who love the sea can still swim at Malvarrosa Beach or try paddle and windsurf, while those seeking a special sunset will find it at the Albufera, gilded by the late afternoon light. With the new Ryanair promo you can fly to Valencia from Pisa with tickets starting at 14.99 euros.
From Milan Malpensa to Seville
Finally, from Milan Malpensa you can reach Seville with flights from 19.99 euros. Late autumn is the best time to enjoy the city without the suffocating heat and the crowds of summer. The María Luisa Park turns golden and copper, perfect for a refreshing stroll away from the center, while the Catedral and the Giralda can be visited without queues, with the warm light of the late afternoon lighting up the stained glass.
The milder temperatures also make it pleasant to move around by electric bike through the city streets or to attend an Andalusian cooking class with seasonal ingredients such as mushrooms and chestnuts. And the evenings warm up with a Flamenco show, perhaps in a small tablao in Triana. Those with more time can push on to Ronda and the Pueblos Blancos, with spectacular gorges and white-washed villages perched on the hills.
