8 brilliant reasons to visit Spain
Whether you need Summer holiday inspiration or you're planning an exciting city break, here are Good Housekeeping's best reasons to visit Spain this year.
1
It's one of the cheapest holiday destinations
The Costa Del Sol and Majorca are excellent cut-price holiday destinations. M&S Bank calculates that a week’s stay on the Spanish island costs almost half as much as other Mediterranean islands like Sardinia and Crete, so you can spend more money on paella and sangria!
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You don't have to fly
It's easier than ever to take the car ferry to Santander in Northern Spain. It's affordable, and means you don't have to worry about airport security or how much luggage you have.
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3
Stay at the Miramar in Barcelona
The Miramar is a former Art Deco palace surrounded by lush gardens at the foot of Barcelona's Montjuïc Mountain.
This urban oasis of calm is just half a mile from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
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This urban oasis of calm is just half a mile from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
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4
Visit the Monfragüe National Park
One of the great Mediterrean destinations, Monfragüe National Park is two hours west of Madrid and boasts dramatic mountainous landscapes. A historic area dating back to 600BC, the area is home to Roman ruins and riffin vultures, the Iberian lynx and the eagle owl.
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5
Cruise with a celebrity chef
Cruise to Spain with P&O and you can get some hands-on experience and practical tips from top chefs like Saturday Kitchen's James Martin.
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6
You can do it on a budget
If you love camping, try Spain when the purse strings are tight. Our Travel Editor David Wickers recommends the Vilanova Park on the Costa Dorada. On the Catalan coast, this campsite is just 30 minutes from Barcelona.
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7
Haggle for the best price at markets
Haggling can be a lot of fun so don't be afraid to try and get that Matador costume for a cut price! In Spain you can negotiate up to 40% off, but you’ll need to be polite and persistent.
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You can avoid the Summer holidays
May is an ideal month to visit the Mediterranean coast (Mallorca pictured) so you can avoid the Summer rush, or take the kids for a May Half Term break.
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