Areas of Spain that have the nicer weather in early October?

 I have been to the costa del sol and costa tropical many times all over the year but have often found that maybe regions higher up have nicer weather?

'higher up'

Do mean in the mountains  or further north   !!

 As in further up the country! ne would assume that the further you go up the milder it gets but there are alot of places that have microclimates.

Further up can really only mean higher above sea level

But I think you may mean, as I said, further north from a certain latitude.

  North and south are not up nor down,  except maybe on  a map, and that depends on which way around the map is !

Please be more specific

 Basically, going up the coast from say Nerja in the Costa del Sol, right up to around Valencia. 

 The area around Almeria city is the sunniest part of Spain therefore has a very dry desert like climate, hence the Cabo de Gata nature park looking like a desert!, Once you get to Northern Costa Blanca and around Valencia they get far more rain which is why the climate around Valencia is perfect for the famous rice they grow which many eat in Paella! So, if you like dry, sunny warm weather, head to Almeria!

South Costa Blanca is one of the hottest in Spain throughout the year.Have been all over Spain but having been to Los Montesinos for the last 7 years you could not go wrong

Iain

 Thank you ojosazul88, is there any particular town or village around Almeria that would suit a 35 year old couple, no kids, looking for nice bars and restaurants but a place that has a real spanish feel to it still? 

 Emjharts, Yes not being much older than you i can recommend "Aguadulce", spent last August there, very Spanish feel, great beachfront location close to Almeria City, not sure what its like in October but there are bars, restaurants all along the promenade.

The more well known resort of Roquetas del Mar is about 15 mins down the coast and is a more commercial place attracting lots of Brits,Russians etc.

 I would try for Mojacar in the Almeria region.  Mojacar village is a white washed village on a hillside with stunning views and a magical place to visit.  The area is close the Cabo De Gata natural park and the drive to Caboneras is stunning.  Also the drive the other way to Villaricos (a beautiful small spanish harbour) and San Juan is superb.  We stay in a small village called Palomares which is about a 10 minute walk to the beach and less than 5 minutes to the village.  It is a short drive to both Villaricos and Mojacar.

If you what mountainous landscape.....this is the view from my house in Algorfa on the Costa Blanca,7 miles from the coast and fantastic scenery....

 Well I would have to say Valencia, it has wonderful weather in October, my favourite month of the year, as it is not typically a tourist detination as many areas down south are, their is plenty to do and being a larger city a fantastic choice of restaurants, venues, museums, parks,sea, lakes, a bit of everything but the cold! Plenty of entertainment if you have the time. 

I still say mojacar would suit you best -  See the photo of the village on the mountainside

 Or this photo of view on the road to Carboneras:

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 Aguadulce, 

This message was last edited by ojosazul88 on 07/09/2012.

All the south coast.

You should try the Altea area. Wonderful micro climate all year round. Visit: www.   altearentals.  com

 Murcia is lovely in October and warm enough to swim and sit on the beach. It is a great time of year.Even into November we are wearing only t.shirts. Our outside temp. yesterday in the shade was 29 degrees. It takes months to change and cool down.