Where is the best vacation spot in Spain in September 2021? The nuances of the weather, the dynamics of prices for tours and the best resorts. We tell you about the rest with children and entertainment. Bonus - reviews of tourists.
Prices for tours to Spain in September - 2021
The velvet season in Spain attracts tourists like a magnet. In early September, the beaches are still very crowded. Everyone wants to extend their summer pleasures: bask in the sun, swim in the warm sea, enjoy ham, sangria and unique historical monuments.
By the end of September, the situation is changing. In Spain, it is getting a little colder, and fewer Spaniards and tourists come to the beaches. To attract customers, hotels are gradually lowering prices. Tours, food and excursions are getting cheaper.
According to the reviews of tourists, most were satisfied with the trip to Spain for tours in September. A ticket to a budget hotel for a week from Moscow can be bought from 53 thousand rubles, and "all-inclusive" costs from 73 thousand rubles.
There are discounts on vacation tours in Spain in September 2021, but they are not great. The demand for rest by the sea is still high, the holiday season continues. Compared to August, you will save no more than 10%.
Advice... As in the summer, many last minute tours are sold to Spain in September. Look for great deals, learn about discounts and relax by the sea for a cheap price!
Daria: "The weather in Barcelona is a fairy tale, it cannot be compared with our St. Petersburg summer atmosphere. As for tourists, their numbers are thinning by autumn, there are much fewer queues to view the sights, and the city breathes more freely."
Prices for 7-day tours to Spain in September 2021 from Moscow:
| Resort | Price for two | Example |
| Barcelona | from 66000₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Valencia | from 64,000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Madrid | from 62,000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Majorca | from 54,000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Tenerife | from 68,000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Costa Brava | from 49000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Ibiza | from 60,000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
Weather in Spain in September
What is a vacation in Spain like in September? In the first half of the month, tourists will enjoy a pleasant continuation of the hot Spanish summer. Sea water is warm +23 ... 25 ° С. On the southern coast during the day + 30 ° С, and at night +20 ... + 22 ° С. There is little rain, they are fleeting and only refresh the earth.
In autumn, the air humidity near the sea is lower, and the heat is more easily tolerated. For this reason, holidays in Spain in September are loved by parents with young children, elderly travelers and those who, for health reasons, cannot relax in the summer heat.
Air and water temperature in the resorts of Spain in September:
| Resort | t air | t water |
| Barcelona | +26 ... + 30 ° С | +23 ... + 25 ° С |
| Costa Brava | +25 ... + 27 ° С | +23 ... + 26 ° С |
| Valencia | + 28 ° C | + 25 ° C |
| Madrid | +26 ... + 35 ° С | - |
| Sierra nevada | +23 ... + 25 ° С | - |
| Canary Islands | +26 ... + 29 ° С | +24 ... + 26 ° С |
| Balearic Islands | +26 ... + 28 ° С | +26 ... + 27 ° С |
By the end of September, the weather in Spain changes slightly. The temperature drops by 1-2 ° C. The sky is often covered with clouds, and the sea can be stormy. There is still little rainfall in the southern part of the country, but more rain in the northern regions.
Advice... Plan your fallbacks ahead of time. On stormy days when the beaches are closed, go on a guided tour, admire the flamenco dancers and spend time tasting Spanish cuisine.
Maria: "It was hot in Tarragona in September, the sun was very active. The water was + 27 ° C. There was a strong wave, I was overwhelmed with my head, although I entered the sea no deeper than knee-deep."
tatyana1212: "In Salou, the beach and the sea are very clean, the sand is excellent, there are a lot of places in September. I didn't like that in the middle of September the sand was cool, warmed up so that you could lie on it only by noon."
Prices for hotels in Spain in September - 2021
| City | Price per day | Example |
| Barcelona | from 56 $ | See hotels >> |
| Valencia | from 28 $ | See hotels >> |
| Madrid | from 23 $ | See hotels >> |
| Majorca | from 39 $ | See hotels >> |
| Tenerife | from 15 $ | See hotels >> |
| Costa Brava | from 33 $ | See hotels >> |
| Ibiza | from 33 $ | See hotels >> |
Where is the best place to relax in Spain in September
The weather in Spain in September is good for relaxing in any resorts. The choice of location depends on your capabilities and the purpose of the trip.
The best spots for sunbathing and swimming are the south coast and islands. A great option is the beaches of the Costa Blanca, Costa Brava, Costa Dorada and Costa del Sol, the Canary Islands, Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca and Benidorm. While on holiday in Spain in September, go diving, windsurfing, sailing catamarans and parachuting behind a boat.
Svetlana and Artem: "We decided to spend our vacation in Mallorca. We came to rest in September. The climate is so comfortable that whatever you do, you get great pleasure. It's nice to go on excursions without sweating, and in the evenings it's not cold at all."
Map of Spain resorts for holidays in September
Holidays with children in September
Spain in September is ideal for a holiday with a child by the sea. In autumn, children acclimatize more easily and do not suffer from heat. In the resorts, the weather is sunny throughout September, and the sea in shallow waters is warm, like in summer. In autumn in Spain, quince, grapes and persimmons ripen, so you and your child will get a good portion of vitamins.
The best places for a beach holiday with children in Spain in September 2021 are the southern seaside resorts on the continent and islands. However, keep in mind that not all coastlines are the same. The Costa Dorada is located south of the Costa Brava resorts, so it is a little more comfortable there.
According to tourists' reviews, parents with children liked the sandy beaches of Salou, Alicante and the well-warmed Mar Menor lagoon in the province of Murcia. Its water is warmer than in the Mediterranean.
The Costa del Sol is influenced by the cool currents of the Atlantic. The water temperature there is lower than in other resorts. The sea at +20 ... + 21 ° С is already cool for children. But in the resorts that are located to the east - Costa Tropical and Costa de Almeria - in September the water is heated to +23 ... + 25 ° С.
What to do on vacation in September
The mild weather in September is perfect for beach activities, active tourism and sightseeing tours in Spain. Take part in Spanish festivals! In the small town of Algemezi, near Valencia, a traditional holiday in honor of Our Lady of Health is held on September 7-8, and the inhabitants of Barcelona celebrate the festival of Our Lady of Mercy on September 24. This is a time of fun and street dancing, which ends with the construction of "living towers" of people - castels.
What to do on vacation in Spain in September 2021:
- Explore Madrid's renowned art collections - the Thyssen-Bornemisza Gallery, the Reina Sofia Center for the Arts and the Prado Museum.
- Walk around La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter and Park Guell in Barcelona.
- Hear church chant at Montserrat Monastery
- Take a food tour and taste Spanish delicacies, cava, and original blue wine.
- Have fun at PortAventura Amusement Park.
- To learn about Spain's Moorish heritage, take a guided tour of Granada and visit the Alhambra.
- Join the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage tour.
