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<p style="line-height: 120%;">Although the summer may be high season for much of Europe, there&rsquo;s no better time to visit the Spanish city than September and October. The preceding months bring desert-like searing temperatures, making it nearly impossible to do anything outdoors, while autumn is warm enough for shorts during the afternoon and cool enough for a leather jacket at night. Go for runs in <a href="https://www.esmadrid.com/en/tourist-information/parque-del-retiro" target="_blank">Retiro Park</a>&nbsp;or stroll through the French gardens then go paddle boating on the man-made lake. On Sundays, brave the crowds at El Rastro, the most popular flea market in Spain. It may still be crowded, but it&rsquo;s worth it for the variety of both souvenirs and vintage trinkets. Book a room at <a href="http://www.onlyyouhotels.com/en/hotels/only-you-hotel-atocha/">Only You Hotel Atocha</a>, centrally located near the Atocha train station and steps from Retiro Park. The property has a boutique feel with exposed brick walls and hardwood floors, a <a href="http://www.onlyyouhotels.com/en/hotels/only-you-hotel-atocha/always-on/club-running/">running station</a> with bottles of water, towels, route maps, and weekly group runs, and an internal courtyard known as the &lsquo;Relaxarium&rsquo; when you need a break from the hustle of the city.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 120%;">Visit late September through November for sun-drenched days spent on sparkling white sand beaches. Check into <a href="http://www.thepalmstc.com/">The Palms on Grace Bay Beach</a>, where non-motorized water sports, like kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, and snorkeling, are complimentary.&nbsp;Beginner and advanced yoga and pilates classes are also offered daily, but if you really want to stay on target, book a session with a personal trainer. Restore mind and body at <a href="http://www.thepalmstc.com/spa-and-fitness/spa/" target="_blank">the spa</a> with an exclusive Zareeba treatment&mdash;a foot cleansing ritual using hand-crushed conch shells and essential oil, followed by 30 minutes in a small hut called a Zareeba (meaning &ldquo;protected enclosure&rdquo;), inhaling the steam from a clay pot filled with therapeutic herbs. The steam helps to cleanse and detoxify before a one-hour massage with local coconut oil.</p>
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