Destinations
Every place in our summer map.
This index gathers the beaches, cities, islands, and coastlines that appear in our monthly summer guides. Each card opens a real destination page with season timing and related articles.
Adriatic / Ionian
Albania
31 C / 88 F
Ksamil, Dhermi, Himare. Riviera at affordable prices.
Best in July
Caribbean
Aruba
31 C / 88 F
Outside hurricane belt. Eagle Beach and Boca Catalina.
Best in October
East coast
Australia
26 C / 79 F
Byron Bay, Noosa, Whitsundays opening.
Best in November, December
Indonesia
Bali
31 C / 88 F
Uluwatu for surf and cliffs, Sanur for calm water, Ubud inland.
Best in February
Caribbean
Barbados
29 C / 84 F
West coast calm, south coast lively, east coast surf.
Best in November
Spain
Canary Islands
22 C / 72 F
Fuerteventura's Corralejo dunes, La Graciosa for quiet.
Best in February, April
South Africa
Cape Town
27 C / 81 F
Camps Bay, Llandudno, Clifton 4. Wind drops late afternoon.
Best in January, November
Atlantic
Cape Verde
27 C / 81 F
Sal, Boa Vista. Wind sports central.
Best in November
Central America
Costa Rica
30 C / 86 F
Santa Teresa and Nosara on Nicoya. Dry season is in full swing.
Best in January
Pacific coast
Costa Rica
30 C / 86 F
Santa Teresa, Nosara, Manuel Antonio.
Best in December
Adriatic
Croatia
22 C / 72 F
Hvar, Vis, Korcula. Boat days are on.
Best in May, June, July
Mediterranean
Cyprus
25 C / 77 F
Akamas, Lara Bay, Cape Greco. Quieter than peak summer.
Best in April, May, September, October
Caribbean
Dominican Republic
29 C / 84 F
Las Terrenas on Samana, Bayahibe for diving, Cabarete for wind sports.
Best in March
Red Sea
Egypt
29 C / 84 F
Marsa Alam for reef, Dahab for calm, Hurghada for choice.
Best in April
Corsica
France
29 C / 84 F
Porto Vecchio, Bonifacio, Cap Corse calanques.
Best in July
Mediterranean
Greece
23 C / 73 F
Crete south coast, Naxos, Paros. Cyclades wake up mid-month.
Best in April, May, June, September
Aegean
Greece
31 C / 88 F
Lesser Cyclades, Karpathos, Lefkada west coast.
Best in July, August
Mediterranean
Italy
27 C / 81 F
Puglia, Sardinia, Amalfi. Beach clubs open in June.
Best in June, July, September
Adriatic
Italy
29 C / 84 F
Marche, Abruzzo Costa dei Trabocchi, Tremiti islands.
Best in August
Baltic
Lithuania
23 C / 73 F
Nida and the Curonian Spit, Palanga pine beaches.
Best in August
Indian Ocean
Maldives
29 C / 84 F
Baa Atoll for snorkeling, North Male for first-timers, Addu for divers.
Best in January, March, October, December
Indian Ocean
Mauritius
30 C / 86 F
Le Morne, Belle Mare, Tamarin. Reef-protected lagoons everywhere.
Best in February, December
North Africa
Morocco
23 C / 73 F
Essaouira for wind, Agadir for warmth, Taghazout for surf.
Best in April
Thailand
Phuket
31 C / 88 F
Kata Noi, Freedom Beach, Nai Harn at the south. Skip Patong if you want quiet.
Best in January, November
Atlantic
Portugal
22 C / 72 F
Algarve east, Comporta, west coast for surf.
Best in May, August
Mexico
Riviera Maya
28 C / 82 F
Tulum south, Akumal turtles, Bacalar lagoon further south.
Best in March, October
Indian Ocean
Seychelles
30 C / 86 F
Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue. Granite boulders, turquoise water.
Best in February
Italy
Sicily
24 C / 75 F
Aeolians, Cefalu, Scala dei Turchi, Vendicari reserve.
Best in May
Mediterranean
Spain
27 C / 81 F
Menorca, Mallorca north, Costa Brava coves.
Best in June, August
Balearics
Spain
27 C / 81 F
Menorca, Mallorca east coast, Ibiza calas.
Best in September
South Asia
Sri Lanka
30 C / 86 F
Mirissa, Tangalle, Hiriketiya. Late March is the last clean window.
Best in March
Australia
Sydney
27 C / 81 F
Bondi to Coogee walk, Manly ferry day, Palm Beach for the drive.
Best in January
Gulf coast
Thailand
30 C / 86 F
Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Tao still in season.
Best in October
Andaman coast
Thailand
31 C / 88 F
Phi Phi, Phuket, Krabi. Dry and reliable.
Best in December
Aegean / Med
Turkey
30 C / 86 F
Kas, Olu Deniz, Bodrum's quieter peninsulas.
Best in June
Mediterranean
Turkey
29 C / 84 F
Kas, Kalkan, gulet cruises along the Lycian coast.
Best in September
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
27 C / 81 F
Da Nang, Hoi An's An Bang Beach, Cham Islands day trip.
Best in March
Tanzania
Zanzibar
32 C / 90 F
Nungwi and Kendwa in the north stay swimmable at low tide.
Best in February