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Spain is the UK's favourite holiday destination, offering everything from family beach resorts to lively cities. The Balearic Islands of Majorca and Ibiza are summer favourites, while the Canary Islands bring winter sun. Barcelona and Malaga combine city sights with the beach.

Region: Europe

Trip types on sale: Beach, City Break, All Inclusive.

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Best time to go

May to October for the mainland and the Balearics. The Canary Islands are warm all year and ideal for winter sun. Easter, the summer holidays and October half term are popular for families.

Who it suits

Families, couples, groups and winter sun seekers.

Getting there

Flights run from London and most UK regional airports to Palma (PMI), Ibiza (IBZ), Malaga (AGP) and Barcelona (BCN) in about 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes, and to Tenerife (TFS), Gran Canaria (LPA), Lanzarote (ACE) and Fuerteventura (FUE) in about 4 to 4 hours 30 minutes.

Practical

  • Time: 1 hour ahead of the UK on the mainland and the Balearic Islands; the Canary Islands are on the same time as the UK.
  • Currency: Euro
  • Language: Spanish; Catalan is also spoken in Barcelona and the Balearic Islands.

Typical daytime highs

  • Mainland and Balearics, summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 28 to 32°C in the mainland and Balearics in summer (June to August).
  • Mainland and Balearics, spring and autumn. Typical daytime highs around 19 to 25°C in the mainland and Balearics in spring and autumn.
  • Mainland and Balearics, winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 14 to 17°C in the mainland and Balearics in winter (December to February).
  • Canary Islands, winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 20 to 23°C in the Canary Islands in winter (December to February).
  • Canary Islands, summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 25 to 29°C in the Canary Islands in summer (June to August).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

Things to do

  • Relax on Balearic and Canary Island beaches
  • See Gaudí's Sagrada Família in Barcelona
  • Visit the Alcazaba and the Picasso Museum in Malaga
  • Explore Mount Teide National Park on Tenerife
  • Wander Palma's old town and cathedral
  • Try tapas in a local bar

Questions

Where is warm in Spain in winter?

The Canary Islands, such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

How long is the flight to Spain?

About 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes to the mainland and Balearics, and about 4 hours to the Canary Islands.

Is Majorca good for families?

Yes, resorts such as Palma Nova and Cala Millor are popular with families.

UK passport holders should check the latest entry requirements on GOV.UK foreign travel advice before booking.