Spain City Breaks 2025/2026
Our Spanish City Break Guide 2025/ 2026
Just a couple of hours flight from the UK, plenty of year round sunshine plus a heap of culture, city breaks in Spain have become a popular choice for Brits. From exploring Madrid and the capital's Plaza Mayor, with the endless museums and sights, to the beaches of Barcelona and Alicante, Spanish cities are always on the list of places to visit. Whether you're 2 adults looking for a mini break, or a family wanting to explore a completely new destination, take a look at our guide below.
Popular Spanish Cities
Spain City Break Guide
Getting To, From & Around Spain
Low cost airlines have made flights to Spain incredibly affordable, especially if you're travelling mid-week or outside of school holidays. Flights depart from across the UK, meaning you've got plenty of options no matter where you live. Airlines like Jet2 and easyJet have opened up mini breaks to Spain from regional airports like Belfast, East Midlands, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The popular city of Barcelona has heaps of flights a day from the UK and the likes of Ryanair has helped open up low cost routes to lesser know Spanish destinations.
Booking Protection
For your financial protection, particularly in light of the Covid 19 pandemic, we recommend booking your flight and hotel together as an ATOL protected package with brands like Expedia, Jet2, Travel Republic and lastminute.com.When To Go
Sunny weekend breaks are great in the spring and autumn while the UK is still enjoying the cooler weather and the Spanish weather can be a bit more dependable. April, May, September and October can certainly be good months to visit. In July and August, the summer months can be both busy and hot, sometimes making travelling on public transport less comfortable, however, rooftop bars and pools are even better in the summer months when the evenings are longer and the sun shines more.
The winter months can still enjoy a bit of sunny weather but much cooler. December isn't your typical month to visit Spain but you'll still find plenty to see and do. Perhaps organise a local tour, taking in the grand sights, or take a look at some of the indoor activities like the Museo del Prado, the Scientific Museums of La Coruna or the Jurassic Museum of Asturias.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Destination Hotels
If you take a trip, just to experience a hotel, fear not. Hotels are iconic here. Take a look at the Hotel Hospes Palacio Del Bailio in Cordoba. A beautiful hotel with traditional features, an impressive spa and where your room is like a dream come true. This is one for a special occasion.
The Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid is another breathtaking hotel. Located next to the Fuente de Neptuno, close to Retiro Park and between the Centro and Retiro District, this luxury international hotel provides the highest level of customer attention, and a full service spa that's a destination in its own right.
If both of these are out of your price range, but you still want somewhere just as epic, take a look at the Melia Alicante, a wonderful resort overlooking the marina and beaches of Alicante, with a sundeck, infinity pool, and wonderful sea views from its restaurant.
How To Book A Spanish Short Break
Booking your flight and hotel together can often save you money with fantastic package deals on offer. We always recommend booking your flight and hotel together as part of a package which is financially protected by the ABTA or ATOL scheme, however, you may want to check out options of booking them separately, especially if you want to enjoy a twin-centre holiday like Barcelona and Sitges. Check your flights with Skyscanner and they can show you the best options on a variety of dates, so if you can be flexible on when you travel, you could save £££s, just make sure you check the terms and conditions, and if in doubt, book an ATOL protected getaway. So whether you're just 2 adults looking for a cultural escape or a family looking to enjoy 4 nights discovering somewhere new, make sure you book with a reputable brand.
