Much has been written about the best European cities to visit in autumn, but what of the islands? This sweet spot is otherwise known as shoulder season, the time between a region’s most popular months and offseason. Much has been written about the best European cities to visit in autumn, but what of the islands? We’ve picked out the best places to visit for ‘second summer’ sunshine, and one where you’ll likely see rain — but the craic makes up for it. The best time to discover it is shoulder season, when the temperature is balmy but not overbearing, and most of the visitors have emptied out.