If you are one of those who have survived the summer in the office and receive September as your vacation month , you are in luck. After all the summer working, you deserve a break to be able to enjoy the best beaches of Andalucia in the most absolute solitude, get to know the best paradises in Spain and discover the virgin beaches that our coastline hides. Although, since you are one of those who have waited for the end of summer to enjoy your holidays, it is time for you to discover the seven most paradisiacal Spanish islands in which to get lost during your September holidays.
You deserve it. You have endured the August workload like a champion, you have survived the heat of the city and you have endured your friends sharing photos of the paradisiacal places where they have enjoyed their vacations. Now is the time for you to do it and what better way than discovering the most spectacular and unknown islands of Spain that are worth getting lost in during the September holidays .
So that you don’t get lost in your search, the experts at Rumbo.es reveal some of the most spectacular natural destinations for the September holidays and why they are so fascinating for vacationers. If you still don’t have a plan, take note of these last-minute travel recommendationsand include them in the agenda of your next getaway.
The Cies Islands, the Galician paradise
In the lower part of the Galician Rias we find the Cies Islands (Monteagudo, do Fato and San Martin) that belong to the Pontevedra archipelago and are part of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia. A Galician Caribbean that must be visited at least once in a lifetime. The way to access the Cies is by sea.
It is located just forty minutes from Vigo, the Olivica city; although it can also be accessed from Cangas, another little paradise that has 39 sandbanks and numerous viewpoints .
You can take advantage of the trip to get to know other departure ports, such as Baiona or Sanxexo, which are really charming. And if you decide to go,You cannot miss Rodas beach , internationally recognized as the best beach in the world.
The island of Tabarca and its history of pirates
This island of transparent coves and beaches , sheltered in the past by Barbary pirates, and surrounded by walls declared a Site of Cultural Interest and Historic-Artistic Site , is located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, specifically in the Community Valencian. It is only 40 minutes by boat from Alicante, which is also a mandatory stop, especially the Castle of Santa Barbara , as it offers the best panoramic view of the city.
The journey can also be made from other cities on the Costa Blanca, such as Santa Pola or Benidorm. All of them make a chain of paradises that you will not get tired of visiting. In fact, this year the Costa Blanca is back in fashion , with an increase in bookings of 14% compared to 2020.
The home of sea lions: Isla de Lobos
Between the islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, just 15 minutes away navigation from the latter, is the Isla de Lobos, inhabited in the past by sea lions . You can go by ferry, watertaxis or through organized tours. From Lanzarote they depart from Corralejo, one of those enclaves that are not so popular, but that constitute a jewel of nature., with paradisiacal white sand beaches and turquoise water.
You can also depart from Playa Blanca, the third tourist enclave in the area. If you leave from Fuerteventura you have the opportunity to get to know a unique destination, which this year has seen its reservations grow 69% compared to last year. As a curiosity: you can only spend four hours on the island , but it is enough time to go around the island or to visit the two authorized beaches: Puertito de Lobos and Playa de la Concha. What are you waiting for
Cabrera, the uninhabited archipelago
Barely 10 kilometers from the south coast of Mallorca is an uninhabited archipelago of 19 islets, which was used in the 19th century as a prison. The main attraction of the Cabrera National Park is its abundant flora and fauna , unique in the world that can be seen both outside and inside the water.
To get to this piece of paradise, all you have to do is take a boat from Colonia de Sant Jordi, which It has the most beautiful beaches and the quietest coves in Mallorca , in addition to a very welcoming urban environment.
The island of Ons: the great unknown treasure of history
This island, located at the entrance of the Ria de Pontevedra, is the great unknown of the National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia, however, it deserves a separate mention because it is the perfect place to disconnect, since there is no noise or lighting at night.
Formerly inhabited by pirates, today you can find Roman remains, medieval kings, pirates and Goths , among others. There are only two ways to visit the island: by private boat or with a shipping company from Galicia’s star cities: Sanxenxo, the coastal area with the most blue flags in all of Spain; Portonovo, a coastal town where tranquility abounds; Bueu, where the Pontevedra estuary begins; and Vigo, the largest city in Galicia.
Tour an unpaved island: La Graciosa
A solothirty minutes by boat from Lanzarote and belonging to the Chinijo Archipelago is La Graciosa, a fishing village full of volcanic landscapes , virgin beaches and with the largest marine reserve in Europe. To get there, there are ferry lines that depart every half hour from the port of Orzola in Lanzarote, an island with an impressive concentration of beaches and scandalous viewpoints.
Because it is unpaved , and in order to preserve the nature reserve, our recommendation is to visit the island on foot or by bicycle , taking the opportunity to get lost and enjoy all its charm. As an important fact, reservations to this destination have shot up 91% compared to last year.
For lovers of the unique: Columbretes Island
This archipelago located in the Mediterranean Sea, is located 49 kilometers from Oropesa del Mar , in Valencia, and is made up of 4 islands: La Grossa, La Ferrera, La Foradada and El Carallot. The trip starts from Castellon and takes approximately two and a half hours. Its greatest attraction is that it allows diving and nature lovers to discover a unique and rich ecosystem in which new species abound , mainly due to the isolation to which it is subjected and its volcanic condition. You can take advantage of the trip to take a walk through Valencia , a destination that combines the best of cities with nature, which has seen its reserves grow by 38% this year.
