3 Spain destinations for some winter sun

Taking holidays during the winter and avoiding the colder weather is a favourite past time for many Brits. Spain continues to be the top destination for holidaymakers flocking south for the winter, with the pleasant weather making it one of the easiest destinations to get away from it all. Spain also has the added advantage of having many operators running cheap flights to the country, particularly in the off peak season during winter. Spanish destinations that are popular during the winter months are Barcelona, Cost del Sol and the Canary Islands. Take a look below for some quick information on each of these destinations.

Barcelona

Located in Catalonia in the north of Spain, Barcelona is the second biggest city in the country. If you specifically want winter sun then this might not be your ideal destination as the average winter temperature teeter around 12 Celsius, but there is a fair share of warmer days. However, Barcelona is an incredibly scenic city, complete with fabulous shops and stunning architecture, while a truly magnificent view can be seen from the nearby peak of Tibidabo. It is also famous for its old city, which features many medieval aged buildings, with some dating as far back as the Roman times. Art Nouveau architecture is also a prominent feature of the cityscape, especially the remarkable work of Antoni Gaudi. His unfinished church of the Sagrada Familia is one of the must see sites of the city. Check out Flymonarch.com for cheap flights to Barcelona.

Costa del Sol

Sometimes referred to as the Costa del Golf, the Costa del Sol is a golfing hotspot during winter time as well as being home to a range of top beaches. With over 320 days of sunshine a year the average temperature during the winter months teeters around 16 Celsius, which makes it especially pleasant for golfing. The region is also home to the city of Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, and Marbella, a particularly famous destination for super rich people from across Europe. There is a large British expat community across the Costa del Sol, and plenty of holiday homes that British nationals flock to each year. The area is principally served by Malaga Airport, and cheap flights to Malaga are readily available from a number of UK airlines and tour operators.

The Canary Islands

Sharing the same latitude as the middle of the Sahara desert makes the Canary Islands hot all year round, and the warmth continues into the winter with average temperatures at a pleasant 21 Celsius. The famous black sand beaches are still full throughout the shorter winter days, while all seven of the islands have unique features beneath their volcanic slopes. Tenerife is the most popular of the islands to visit, with the stunning site of the huge Los Gigantes cliffs and the amazing lunar landscapes around the tall peak of Mount Teidi being some of the highlights away from the beaches. Monarch Airlines also offer cheap flights to Tenerife throughout the holiday season.