{"id":359512,"date":"2025-08-20T13:26:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/359512\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T13:26:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:26:12","slug":"the-cheapest-spanish-holiday-destinations-revealed-from-13-flights-to-31-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/359512\/","title":{"rendered":"The cheapest Spanish holiday destinations revealed \u2013 from \u00a313 flights to \u00a331 hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SEI_171110137_de3ef6.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23903898\" alt=\"A striking white and blue building and palm trees by the marina in Estepona, Spain.\" decoding=\"sync\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tM\u00e1laga offers some of the most affordable flights and from there, you can reach destinations like Estepona (Picture: Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a last-minute summer getaway, then good news \u2014 you can still find remarkably affordable deals for <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish<\/a> destinations.<\/p>\n<p>Spain has long been one of the most popular destinations for British holidaymakers on a budget, offering numerous<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/08\/08\/spains-5-best-destinations-tourists-hardly-ever-visit-23857224\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/08\/08\/spains-5-best-destinations-tourists-hardly-ever-visit-23857224\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> hotspots<\/a> with reasonably priced accommodation and budget airline flights.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/office-for-national-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office for National Statistics<\/a>, Spain was the most visited country by <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/uk-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK<\/a> residents in 2023, with a whopping 17.8 million packing their bags. Preliminary data suggests it remained in the top spot last year, too.<\/p>\n<p>But which destinations have the cheapest flights and accommodation?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Metro<\/strong> crunched the numbers so you don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tSign up to The Getaway newsletter\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration.\u00a0<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/the-getaway\/?ito=travel-article&amp;signup-source=travel-article-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The cheapest flights from UK to Spain in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Several of Spain\u2019s most sought-after destinations are served by daily flights from budget airlines such as <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/easyjet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">easyJet<\/a> and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/ryanair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryanair,<\/a> with fares starting from as little as \u00a313.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look: <\/p>\n<p><strong>Palma (Majorca)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/majorca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Majorca<\/a>\u2019s capital Palma often sees deals from \u00a313 to \u00a340 one-way (with return fares often between \u00a325 and \u00a390 in off-peak\/flash deals). Some of the cheapest offers at the moment are from London Luton and Manchester.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.net\/routes\/lond\/es\/london-to-spain.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skyscanner<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyjet.com\/en\/cheap-flights\/spain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EasyJet<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1414582805.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23950371\" alt=\"Malaga cathedral tower seen between buildings on a sunny day in Malaga, Spain.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tAffordable flights to M\u00e1laga can be found from London, Southend and Newcastle (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><strong>M\u00e1laga<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/malaga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u00e1laga<\/a> also gets one-way flights from London for around \u00a313 to \u00a340, with returns typically ranging from \u00a328 to \u00a3120, depending on the season. The cheapest flights currently on sale are from London Gatwick, Southend, and Newcastle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyjet.com\/en\/cheap-flights\/spain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EasyJet<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.co.uk\/flight-routes\/London-LON\/Spain-ES0?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAYAK<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alicante<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One-way deals are currently available with Ryanair from around \u00a313, and more expensive single fares are only \u00a332. Typical return fares range from \u00a340 to \u00a3110, with London Gatwick offering some of the most affordable flights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.net\/routes\/lond\/es\/london-to-spain.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skyscanner<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.co.uk\/flight-routes\/London-LON\/Spain-ES0?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAYAK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1385788240-1615.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23900408\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tAlicante offers both cheap accommodation and flights (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tAlternative Spanish destinations to visit in 2025\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Barcelona<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Single direct flights to <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcelona<\/a> are currently on sale from \u00a313, with average return fares commonly ranging from \u00a340 to \u00a3140 (very competitive, and often on sale).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momondo.com\/flights\/spain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momondo.com\/flights\/spain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">omondo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyscanner.net\/routes\/lond\/es\/london-to-spain.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skyscanner<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Other destinations with cheap flights that are worth looking at:<\/p>\n<p>Cheap hotels in Spain for 2025<\/p>\n<p>Spanish destinations typically offer reasonable accommodation, though it\u2019s worth cross-checking reviews, as some locations might be more, erm, \u2018luxurious\u2019 than others.<\/p>\n<p>That said, if you are prepared to be flexible with your dates and locations, it\u2019s possible to find a bargain for perfectly comfortable three and four-star properties.<\/p>\n<p>The average prices quoted are based on live rates on Thursday, 14 August 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1492980767.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23950388\" alt=\"An aerial view of a beach, hotels and cityscape in Salou, Costa Dorada in Spain, on a bright sunny day.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tHotels in Salou can be found from \u00a332 per night (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Torremolinos (Costa del Sol)<\/strong> \u2014 from \u00a341 per night for two to three-star properties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.co.uk\/Torremolinos-Hotels.49497.hotel.ksp?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAYAK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Benidorm (Costa Blanca)<\/strong> \u2014 broad supply keeps rates low; from \u00a337\u2013\u00a381 per night, depending on property type.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.co.uk\/Benidorm-Accommodation.41315.acc.ksp?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAYAK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Salou (Costa Dorada)<\/strong> \u2014 from \u00a332 per night for two-star and plenty of three to four-star options under \u00a352 off-season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.com\/Salou-Hotels.48120.hotel.ksp?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAYAK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lloret de Mar (Costa Brava)<\/strong> \u2014 from \u00a343 per night (average double around \u00a383).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.co.uk\/Lloret-de-Mar-Accommodation.45423.acc.ksp?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAYAK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alicante (city + beaches)<\/strong> \u2014 from \u00a338 per night for budget chains and two to three-star properties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.com\/Alicante-Hotels.20171.hotel.ksp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAYAK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zaragoza<\/strong> \u2014 from \u00a331 per night (Zaragoza often has the lowest room rates of any major Spanish city).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.co.uk\/Zaragoza-Hotels.13217.hotel.ksp?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAYAK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Murcia<\/strong> \u2014 from \u00a331 per night; wallet-friendly year-round.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.com\/Murcia-Hotels.23074.hotel.ksp?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAYAK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Get in touch by emailing <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/08\/20\/cheapest-spanish-holiday-destinations-revealed-13-flights-31-hotels-23900298\/mailto:MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/08\/20\/vienna-one-europes-expensive-cities-know-cheap-23956219\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vienna is one of Europe\u2019s most expensive cities, but I know how to do it on the cheap<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/08\/20\/people-say-london-borough-rough-dont-understand-magic-23885312\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">People say my London borough is rough, but they don\u2019t understand its magic<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/08\/19\/british-tourist-22-left-seriously-injured-falling-ibiza-hotel-balcony-23951211\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British tourist, 22, left seriously injured after falling from Ibiza hotel balcony<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"comment-now metro-button metro-comments-cta\" data-vars-position=\"bottom_cta_question\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tComment now<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tHave you booked a cheap holiday in Spain? 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