Getaways close to home and a short cruise through the Mediterranean, affordable temptations for the next long weekends

The offers fall in autumn like the leaves, one after another, with very aggressive discounts, so hotels, airlines and travel agencies seek to attract all types of audiences.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
05 October 2023 Thursday 10:35
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Getaways close to home and a short cruise through the Mediterranean, affordable temptations for the next long weekends

The offers fall in autumn like the leaves, one after another, with very aggressive discounts, so hotels, airlines and travel agencies seek to attract all types of audiences. On this occasion we propose affordable getaways for the coming weeks; opportunities that you can take advantage of to plan the three bridges that are coming.

Among them there is a little bit of everything: from a very economical cruise through the Mediterranean, to a family trip to see Santa Claus, a rural getaway through Castilla, flights to Madrid or a hotel in the very center of Granada. We recommend that you stop for a moment and pay attention, they are worth it.

The first proposal is especially interesting, since it allows you to travel on a large cruise at a discounted price. In this case, for example, it is on the MSC Divina ship (with an infinity pool and a large theater), whose itinerary includes departure from the port of Barcelona and stops in Marseille and Genoa, for €154 for 4 days with full board. In other words, it is cheaper than staying at home.

Includes three nights in an interior cabin (the exterior is also on offer), full board (without drinks), taxes and tips.

Where to book: Seascanner

Departure: November 24.

Autumn offers many urban plans and, as an example, there is Madrid, with a wide range of film festivals, theater premieres, concerts, markets, fairs, exhibitions, tapas routes, dance cycles... If you decide on the capital , we have detected very cheap rates with departures from Ibiza, from €27; from Barcelona, ​​€32; from Santiago, €34, and from Malaga, from €45.

Includes round trip plane tickets, taxes and hand luggage (up to 10 kilos, depending on the airline chosen).

Where to book: Skyscanner

When: October and November.

Anyone who thinks that Christmas is still a long way off is wrong; We have it very close. If you want to save thinking about these dates, we suggest you leave aside the popular Santa Claus from Lapland and let yourself be captivated by the one from Switzerland. The Swiss Santa Claus House is located at two thousand meters above sea level, on the summit of Rochers-de-Naye, and is only accessible by rack railway.

The offer includes direct i/v flights to Geneva; airport taxes; four nights with breakfast in a 3* hotel in Lausanne and Geneva; rack-train tickets to Santa's house, and tickets.

Where to book: Tourist Forum

When: December.

This rural getaway, with a 44% discount, is ideal for autumn. The Buen Camino royal inn, about half an hour from Zamora, is an old farmhouse belonging to the prestigious network of royal inns in Castilla y León that offers you to disconnect for 3 days/2 nights for less than €60 per person ( €119 for two).

Includes two nights in a double room for two people, daily breakfast and a bottle of DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora wine.

Where to book: Travelzoo

When: until December 22.

The Casa de los Mosaicos hotel, a small three-star hotel located within walking distance of many of the city's sites of interest, such as the royal chapel and the Corral del Carbón - and a 15-minute walk from the Alhambra - is perfect for Explore Granada on foot. Now, their special web rate will allow you to stay until the end of the year with an 18% discount on the usual price. In other words, from €63 per night.

The offer includes one night in a double room from €63 (breakfast is an additional €10.33). If you register for free in the Maxi club, you can get an additional 5% discount (23% in total).

Where to book: Maxi Hotels

When: until the end of January.