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The best walking holidays for November

While northern Europe settles into early winter, the southern fringes and Atlantic islands are still warmed with sunshine. In our eyes, it’s a wonderfully underrated month for walking – days can still be warm and the landscapes full of colour. It’s also a time of foraging and harvests, adding a bustle to the hillsides and forests you’re exploring.

It’s a month for winter-sun escapes – be it Mediterranean islands like Gozo, Cyprus, and Sicily, or the volcanic lands of the Canary Islands. Here’s our recommendations.

November in Gozo

Gozo
Slow down on Malta’s quieter neighbour
  At this time of year, with Christmas on the horizon, it can often feel as though the weeks are zipping by. Not so on Gozo. It’s hard to think of another corner of Europe quite so unhurried as Malta’s laidback neighbour, so what better place for a walking holiday if you want to make the most of what little remains of the year?

Thanks to this bucolic island’s benevolent Mediterranean climate, November is an excellent month to explore the myriad paths, and the only thing you’ll be aware of on the horizon is the odd fishing boat gently bobbing up and down on the cerulean sea.
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November picks for Spain & The Canary Islands

The Canary Islands
Walk beneath big blue skies
  If you need a dose of sunshine to see you through winter, head to the Canary Islands, where temperatures average in the low twenties centigrade on both Lanzarote and Tenerife in November.
 
Our top reason to visit the Canary Islands in November...

1.png  The colours.... One of the most striking features of these islands is the range of colours in the landscape, from the red and ochre of the cliffs and rock formations to the rich greens of the ancient laurisilva forests, and from the black of the soil in Lanzarote’s La Geria vineyards to the pale green and bright yellow of the lichens covering the rocks. A wonderful contrast to the grey British winter.
 
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La Gomera, Canary Islands
Explore the island’s Jurassic Park-esque landscapes
  La Gomera in November is a walker’s paradise: dramatic ravines, terraced hillsides, and ancient laurel forests that stay cool and green year round.

Inntravel on the trails

“I really didn't know what to expect. I was totally unprepared for just how beautiful and diverse the landscape of La Gomera is.

The characteristic deep ravines (or barrancos as they are known), certainly provide some challenging walking - both up and down - and the different view that awaits as you emerge onto a ridge, or drop into another valley just took my breath away. Some of the plant life wouldn't look out of place in Jurassic Park! From palm trees and succulents to the cool and lush ancient laurel forests, which are like stepping back in time, and the wildflowers across the whole island were truly amazing.

Although a small island, La Gomera offers so much; some fabulous walking – mostly enjoyed in complete silence, except for birdsong and wonderful hospitality from our hoteliers.” - Helen, Inntraveller
La Gomera
Aracena Sierra, Andalucía
Savour wild mushrooms
  Tucked away near the Portuguese border north-west of Seville, the Aracena Sierra is a land of glorious woodland, timeless villages and far-reaching views. Autumn is a special time, not only visually (especially in October) but also gastronomically. Wild mushrooms (and chestnuts) grow in abundance, and are incorporated into many dishes.

Things we love doing in the Aracena Sierra

1.png  Visiting a secadero – Learn all about how the famed ham is produced.
2.png  Walking through timeless scenery – It's country life that remains unchanged.
3.png  Guided nature trail – with your host.
Hotel-to-hotel walkingSingle centre walking

Cyprus in November

Cyprus
Warm days with fewer crowds
  Cyprus in November enjoys some of the warmest weather in the Mediterranean. Coastal paths are still bathed in sunshine, archaeological sites feel peaceful, and the foothills of the Troodos Mountains are a joy to explore on foot. There are citrus groves, quiet villages, and meadows still alive with late season flowers to enjoy, too – it’s a wonderful month for those seeking some warmth without the heat.

Top 3 reasons to visit Cyprus in November:

1.png  Warm, sunny days – ideal for walking.
2.png  Peaceful archaeological sites – explore without the crowds
3.png  Harvest season – in the wine regions
Cyprus

November in the Sicily

Sicily
Cooler air and valleys at their autumn best
  It’s the beginning of off-season in Sicily in November, and while places might be winding down, it’s the quietness we enjoy. The weather’s a lot milder – Mt Etna often even gets the first dusting of snow at this time of year – and earlier sunsets bathe the medieval hill towns in Madonie Natural Park in a delightful golden light.

Top 3 reasons to visit Sicily in November...

1.png Seasonal produce – you'll find chestnuts, pistachios, and wild mushrooms on the menu.
2.png Olive harvest time – witness farmers bringing in their harvest.
3.png Autumn colours – Madonie Natural Park is the best place in Sicily to see the colours.
Sicily's Madonie Mountains

November FAQs

  • With sunshine and mild temperatures, November is an excellent time to explore Madeira, the Canary Islands, Algarve, Andalucia, Sicily and Cyprus, where walking conditions remain comfortable while much of Europe enters winter.
  • Not at all. November is one of the best times to visit southern Europe, where temperatures remain comfortable for walking and many destinations are peaceful outside the main tourist season. Alternatively, Europe's northern regions such as Finnish Lapland are starting to open up for the winter season for a very different, and very magical, winter walking experience.
  • If you're looking for winter sun, our recommended November walking destinations include Madeira, Gozo, the Canary Islands, Algarve, Andalucia and Cyprus, all offering plenty of sunshine and ideal temperatures for exploring on foot.
  • November offers a slower pace of travel, quieter trails and excellent value. As the temperatures in the UK start to fall, heading towards winter, it's a great time to extend summer by heading to warmer climates around Europe. With hand-picked hotels, luggage transfers and carefully designed routes, Inntravel helps you discover Europe's sunnier corners with ease.

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