Brits seeking a dose of October sunshine and temperatures in the mid to high 20s might want to consider a small Mediterranean country, where the mercury hovers around 25C.

Autumn has well and truly arrived in the UK, with September dishing out its fair share of rain and cooler temperatures following a record-breaking hot summer.

However, there's still an opportunity to soak up some glorious summer weather without venturing too far afield.

The diminutive island nation of Malta, home to Europe's warmest capital in October, Valetta, could be just the ticket. Nestled between Sicily and the North African coast, this compact country, with a population of just half a million, is famed for its crystal-clear waters, striking Mediterranean architecture, and mouth-watering cuisine.

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