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Warmest European beaches in October
Where to find late-season sea temperatures above 22°C in Europe.
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October is the best-kept secret of the European beach calendar. The crowds are gone, the water has stored a summer of heat, and several coastlines are still warm enough to swim without a wetsuit.
Top late-season destinations
- Cyprus: 24–26°C, reliably the warmest European sea in October.
- Crete and Rhodes: 23–25°C with plenty of sunny days.
- Turkey (Antalya, Bodrum): 24–26°C and calm.
- Malta and Sicily: 22–24°C, warm enough for long swims.
- Canary Islands: 22–23°C year-round, though Atlantic swells pick up.