Spain is a country of many contrasts and its relaxed way of life, sun drenched beaches and unique cities packed with fascinating art and architecture make it a firm favourite with all ages and types of holidaymaker. Away from the Mediterranean beach resorts and sleepy fishing villages you'll find colourful cities, snow-clad mountain ranges as well as a distinctly cooler and greener Northern region that offers lots of opportunities for a more active holiday - if you've ever fancied trying your hand at climbing, hiking, horse-riding or canoeing you'll have no excuse not to give it a go here!
| The south of the country also enjoys great temperatures year round... |
Although blessed with sunshine for most of the year, May through to September is the best time to visit Spain if your holiday will be predominately beach-based. The south of the country also enjoys great temperatures year round and for large savings it is well worth booking a cheap flight outside the peak season, in the months of November to April.
Peak Season
As Spain is a popular family destination, flight prices peak during July and August and school holidays. For cheap flights to Spain consider booking outside the half-term and school holiday periods.
Off Season
Spain is blessed with year-round sunshine and as such there is not really a bad time to visit although November through to February can endure occasional cold and rainy spells. With the exception of the Christmas and New Year period, cheap flights are plentiful and this is a good time of year for ski enthusiasts to grab a cheap flight to Spain's mountain region in the Pyrenees and the Sierra Nevada.
Flights to Spain's major airports - Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante and Malaga - are between two to three hours in duration from the majority of UK airports, making this an accessible destination for a long weekend or short holiday.
