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A Greek island with beaches so pretty that one is literally named 'Paradise' still offers plenty of sunshine into early autumn.
While plenty of European hotspots still boast warm and pleasant weather well into September, by early October a lot of these destinations start to cool down as the rainier days set in.
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However the Greek island of Kos still boasts balmy temperatures averaging around 24C in the daytime, and around eight hours of sunshine. Sea temperatures tend to be around 22C so still pleasant enough to dip your toes in, or at least enjoy a day relaxing on the waterfront.
In the evenings temperatures drop to around 16C so you'll want to pack some light layers if you're hoping to stay outside for a sunset cocktail.
If you're tempted to book a holiday, plan for early October as towards the end of the month there can start to be some light rainfall.
As for the beaches? Tigaki beach is the highest rated by visitors on Tripadvisor thanks to the beach's cleanliness, and plethora of sunloungers and sunbeds available for hire if you want to make a full day of it. The beach is also just a stone's throw from the bars, restaurants and shops, but it's still a little quieter than other parts of the island if you're after a more relaxed atmosphere.
Another popular spot is Agios Stefanos Beach with its golden sands and swim-friendly clear waters, not to mention you can hire sunbeds and umbrellas.
However if you're after somewhere that looks straight out of the Caribbean, then Paradise Beach needs to be on your radar. Think turquoise waters, unspoiled fine sands, and a lush green backdrop that wouldn't be out of place in a storybook.
For those who want a bit of nightlife, Kos Town delivers; it has heaps of bars, restaurants and clubs, while history buffs can get their fill in the daytime thanks to the breathtaking medieval architecture and landmarks including the Castle of the Knights or the ruins to be found at the Ancient Agora.
Getting to Kos is fairly straightforward too, with the likes of British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and TUI all offering direct routes to the Greek hotspot, with fares from £73 according to Skyscanner. There are a host of different holiday packages on offer too. When we took a look for Kos holidays in October, Loveholidays had packages from £239pp, while TUI had all-inclusive holidays from £418pp.
Kos isn't the only Greek Island where you can still enjoy summer-worthy weather in October. Rhodes, Crete and Corfu all have similar temperatures between 22C-25C so while it may not always be hot enough to lay out on a beach all day, it's still pleasant enough to explore the picturesque old towns, or eat outside at one of those iconic tavernas.