Best Time to Visit Each Country

Mediterranean beaches are at their best from late May to mid-June and again in September: warm sea, long days and noticeably fewer people than July and August.

• Greece, Italy, Spain: May–October; sea is warmest in August and September.
• Croatia, Montenegro: June–September for swimming; shoulder months are lovely for walking.
• Portugal (Algarve): June–September; the Atlantic stays cooler than the Med.
• Corsica: June–September.