Despite inflation, wars and uncertainties, Spaniards continue to travel, as shown by figures that are already at pre-pandemic levels. The tourism sector has witnessed a rapid recovery and everything indicates that 2023 also has very positive prospects.
However, it is always good to save. For this reason, as is usual every week, we have selected the best proposals that we have found on the net; offers that will allow you to travel cheaper. Catching a flight to the Basque Country, organizing a getaway through Avila or to Italian Apulia, it doesn't matter, the question is traveling at the best price.
In the heart of Ávila, between its historic walls, declared a World Heritage Site, stands one of the most authentic hotels in the city: La Casa del Presidente. As the name says, it was the summer residence of Adolfo Suárez, the first president of the Spanish democracy. Today, this palatial home is a 5-star boutique hotel with 10 exclusive rooms and delightful personalized service. If you are interested in living the experience, take advantage of the current 30% discount on their usual rates (before, a room on certain dates cost €240, while at the moment, only €168).
The offer includes one night in a deluxe room (breakfast involves paying a supplement of €40).
Where to book: The President's House
When: until October.
This year, Japan is one of the most popular destinations, yet we found proposals with more affordable prices than in the past, when it was difficult to find 10-day trips for less than €3,000. As an example, this offer that allows you to enjoy an itinerary that passes through Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara for €1,899 per person (before the discount, its price was €3,499).
Includes international flights from Spain from different airports and on certain dates; ticket on the bullet train; 8 hotel nights; breakfasts; visits with tickets, and guide in Spanish.
Where to book: Exoticca
When: various departures until February.
When summer approaches, we all tend to set our sights on the beaches, especially in the south of the Peninsula, Levante or the islands. However, the Basque beaches, for example, are extremely beautiful. In addition, they are less crowded, the temperatures are more pleasant and, why not say it, you eat wonderfully, reasons that have convinced us when it comes to highlighting their prices. As examples, there are cheap routes from different Spanish cities to airports in the Basque Country (round-trip prices) to Bilbao, from €19; to San Sebastián, from €48, and to Vitoria from €20.
Includes round-trip tickets, air taxes, and hand luggage up to 10 kilos, depending on the airline.
Where to book: Skyscanner
When: from June to September.
Although there is very little left for the summer holidays, there are still excellent offers for those who are not sure what to do. If you are one of them, this discount of up to 52% may serve as an encouragement. This is the recently renovated Ibersol Torremolinos Beach hotel, next to the Bajondillo beach in the town of Malaga, on the Costa del Sol, which offers this generous discount when booking a minimum of 2 nights in May from €178, and up to €5 nights in July, from €870.
Includes accommodation in a double room with side sea views on half board and a 50% discount for two children from 2 to 11 years old.
Where to book: Hotel Ibersol Torremolinos Beach and Bambara Travel
When: until September 30.
For those who don't know it, Apulia is a region that occupies the southern coast of the Italian Adriatic. With beautiful beaches, ancient culture and great architectural beauty, it is an ideal destination to enjoy routes through small towns and cities with a special charm "at the tip of the heel" of the country of the boot. And that is why this last-minute offer in a hotel in the southern part of the region has caught our attention.
Includes round-trip flights to Brindisi, taxes, and 5 nights of beachfront accommodation at the Villa La Meridiana hotel, on the Santa Maria di Leuca seafront.
Where to book: Booking.com
When: June and September.
