Spain’s Costas are still holiday favourites with 11 million Brits visiting last year. And that’s because it doesn’t have to Costa fortune with Directline Holidays offering seven nights self-catering from £230.
Boss Maria Whiteman said: “Spain is a traditional holiday hotspot for Brits and the destination continues to develop and respond to travellers’ needs. The weather on the Spanish coast is a constant draw, especially for early summer sunseekers, while there is growing interest in areas such as Costa de Almeria and an enduring love for the old favourites of Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol.”
Take a look at six sizzling Costas. North of Barcelona, the Costa Brava stretches to the French border and is less than two hours’ flying time from the UK. Regarded perhaps as a better value version of the Cote d’Azur – it boasts similar landscapes and coastlines – as well as slightly higher average temperatures due to being further south. Early summer offers the promise of sunshine, walks under shady pines, locally-produced wines and the enticing cuisine of Catalonia. Fly from Gatwick on May 15 and stay half-board for seven nights at the four-star Hotenco Augusta Club Hotel in Lloret de Mar, from £235 per person.
Established for more than 50 years as a British bolt hole, the Costa Blanca has facilities for couples and families, with many resorts providing familiar cuisine as well as authentic Spanish specialities. Jet off from Liverpool on June 5 for seven nights self-catering at the three-star La Caseta Apartments in the heart of Benidorm – one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the region and a haven for those who love watersports – from £230 per person.
Costa de Almeria is another coastal gem bustling with interesting resorts and family-friendly beaches. Escape for seven nights all-inclusive at the three-star Pueblo Indalo Ai from £356 per person including flights from Manchester. In southern Spain, this is one of the warmest regions for early summer sunshine.
Costa Dorada – meaning ‘Golden Coast’ – lies south of Barcelona and offers popular theme parks, family-friendly beaches and great places to eat and drink. Enjoy seven nights B&B at the four-star Hotel Best Cambrils from £358 per person from Gatwick on September 19.
Head to the Costa del Sol – the clue is in the name – and discover the elegant country homes, challenging golf courses, fabulous beaches and relaxing resorts of Andalucía. Stay seven nights room only at the three-star Villa Flamenca in Nerja from £298 per person including flights from Gatwick.
The only Spanish costa on the Atlantic, Costa de la Luz boasts the inspiring architecture and historical marvels of Cadiz and Jerez. The area has long appealed to Spanish visitors and increasing numbers of British travellers have discovered the national parks and picturesque shorelines, with their abundant wildlife. Stay for seven nights B&B at the four-star Playa de la Luz from £549 per person including flights from Gatwick on June 10.
