The past ten years has seen a huge increase in budget flights between various European cities. Spain has benefited from this with a massive influx of tourists into places which were once well off the beaten track. Places like the fascinating city of Santiago de Compostela the third most important city in Christendom, Granada, the last bastion of the Moors and home to the magnificent Alhambra palace and the impressive majesty of Seville with its fine architecture and culture. The ease of online hotel booking and flight reservation has revoloutionised the way people travel. Affordable weekend city breaks to amazing destinations are just a few mouse clicks away.
Just over 2hrs flight time from the UK and with lots of cheap flights, Alicante is a great weekend break. destination. Cosmopolitan, good nightlife, hundreds of bars and restaurants, excellent shopping. Click here for more information including hotels.
Cordoba is one of Spain's most important historic cities. There are magnificent Roman, Medieval and Moorish structures to visit including the famous Mezquita.
Spain's capital Madrid has lots to offer the tourist. There are parks, fountains, palaces and an exciting nightlife with hundreds of restaurants and tapas bars.
Gateway to the Costa del Sol, Malaga is a city full of history with a great nightlife and a lovely beach and promenade. Bargain flights from most UK airports and plenty of cheap accommodation
Salamanca is a famous historic university city. It has a beautiful central plaza and a magnificent cathedral. If you make the effort to visit, you won't be disappointed.
Santiago de Compostela is the destination for the pilgrims routes which meander through France and Spain. Just a couple of hours flight from the UK, Santiago de Compostela is a fascinating weekend break destination.
TheElegant city of Seville would make an ideal destination for a weekend break. You can admire the beautiful architecture in the Plaza del Rey from a horse drawn carriage.
The pre Roman city of Toledo is one of Spain's historic gems. Home to the painter El Greco there are places throughout the city with his work on display. Try the delicious speciality suckling pig in a Toledo restaurant.
Valencia airport is a hub for budget flights from the UK and other European countries. This has opened up Valencia as an ideal weekend break destination. Plenty to see and do.
