When to go

August is the one month Egypt sells at a 30–40% discount, and that isn't operator generosity. The honest breakdown: how hot Hurghada and Sharm actually get, why a +30°C sea doesn't cool you down, which excursions to skip entirely, and who gets that discount almost for free.

Autumn in the Canaries means three different holidays in almost identical weather: September with the warmest ocean and the last of summer, October as the sweet spot, November as the start of the winter-sun season. We compare the months on ocean temperature, prices, crowds and daylight, suggest which island suits each, and cover the 2026 entry rules and fees.

In summer, overwater villas cost 30–50% less, the sea is the same +28°C, and manta rays arrive in Hanifaru Bay — but it's monsoon season. We take June, July and August apart one by one: how much it actually rains, who summer suits and who it doesn't, and how to pick an island so you don't regret it.

The Dodecanese, Crete, the Cyclades or the Ionian — the sea in Greece is far from the same temperature everywhere in July. We map where the swimming is warmest and calmest, why the wind can chill the water, and which island fits your plan.

Why most of Montenegro's beaches are pebble, where the real sand actually is, what a week in peak season costs and whether you can pair the sea with the mountains in July heat — with figures, prices in PLN and honest warnings.

August in Tunisia means +37–42°C in the shade, warm sea at +27–28°C and the lowest prices on package holidays from Poland among all Mediterranean destinations. It's also peak jellyfish season and exhausting heat that turns midday sightseeing into an endurance test. We give you an honest breakdown: who August in Tunisia is good for, who it isn't — and which resort makes the biggest difference.

The Atlantic off Portugal's coast in July is cooler than most tourists expect: even in the south of the country, water temperatures rarely exceed +22°C. But that's no reason to skip the trip — if you know exactly where to go. This article breaks down water temperatures across every region of the country, explains why, and shows you where to find the warmest sea in Portugal in July.