During the summer everyone traveled to Europe, and now it's autumn, the time when the leaves - and the number of visitors - start to fall.

A recent report from luxury travel network Virtuoso named Paris, London and Florence as the most booked cities for autumn travel. But other destinations that are often overlooked by Americans during the fall months offer the opportunity to escape the crowds and experience something seasonal and extraordinary, writes CNN, KosovaPress broadcasts.

"Autumn is one of the best times to visit Europe because of the wide range of experiences and activities that can appeal to a diverse group of travelers," says Mina Agnos, head of luxury travel company Travelive.

Beaches and temperatures remain warm for travelers looking to spend time on the beach in classic destinations in Spain, Portugal and Turkey, she says. People who are passionate about food and culinary experiences can enjoy a variety of delicious and unique experiences during the fall season in Europe. That's because autumn coincides with the time when many food-related harvest festivals and activities take place in various European regions - from the olive harvest in Greece, to drinking at the vineyard festivals in Sicily. Autumn is also ideal for more active travel, says Agnos, whether it's hiking in Spain or picking chestnuts in Slovenia, or watching the migration of raptors and storks around the Strait of Gibraltar.

Also consider island hopping. Places like Tenerife, Ibiza and Mallorca are packed with people in summer, but not in autumn.

“The Canary Islands have always been great from mid-September to mid-December, when there are good flight options and fewer crowds, making for a more relaxed travel experience,” says Brian Young, managing director EMEA at G Adventures. Consider relaxing on the golden beaches of Gran Canaria or trying something more active like a hiking and wine tasting tour in Tenerife for an ideal October trip.

Some of the most beautiful places you can visit in Europe during this season are: Alentejo, Portugal; Dolomites, Italy; Romania; Mallorca, Spain; Thessaloniki, Greece; Malta; Madeira, Portugal and Baden-Baden, Germany.