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NEW SPAIN FLIGHTS
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connect the UK with sunny Spain this year, writes Jo Fernández
rom sun-drenched beaches to culture-rich cities, Spain has long been a favourite for British tourists. Since the birth of affordable package holidays to the Costas in the 1950s, the UK has consistently
been Spain’s biggest source market. Figures just released by the Spanish Tourist Office show a record-breaking 19.1 million Brits visited last year – up 4.4% on 2024. So it is perhaps little surprise even more flights to
Spain are planned this year. Some offer extra capacity and competition on routes to popular hotspots such as the Balearic Islands, while others make it easier to visit sherry bodegas in Jerez or the sleepier isles of the Canaries.
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Bristol Reus
In the Year of Gaudí – marking 100 years since the modernist artist’s death – where better to trace his story than in his birthplace, Reus? The Catalan city will gain an easyJet service from Bristol this summer. Reus is filled with modernist buildings featuring ornate balconies and stately squares surrounded by atmospheric bars that are ideal for sipping local vermouth. The Gaudí Museum is a fantastic introduction to the city’s artistic pedigree, but for a deeper dive into its architecture, clients can explore the self-guided Ruta del Modernisme. Reus is also a gateway to Tarragona, a seafront city with a Roman amphitheatre (pictured),
and the beaches of the Costa Dorada. It is also only a 90-minute drive from Barcelona. Book it: Flights depart on Thursdays and Sundays from June 25, with one-way fares from £34.99.
easyjet.com
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Glasgow San Sebastián
BA CityFlyer already serves several Spanish destinations, including Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza. This summer, it is adding San Sebastián, with direct flights from Glasgow. Clients will be able to sample some of Spain’s best seafood in the bars and restaurants that line San Sebastián’s narrow streets. Pintxo-hopping – jumping from bar to bar in search of small morsels served on skewers – is a fun and sociable ritual. For a little seaside appeal, Playa de la Concha is a golden crescent of sand bookended by green mountains and perfect for swimming. The Basque coast is also known as one of Europe’s top surfing spots; nearby Playa de Zurriola has several
places to rent boards or book a lesson. Book it: BA CityFlyer will fly to San Sebastián on Tuesdays and Saturdays from July 18 to September 8, with one-way fares from £113.
britishairways.com
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