Plan your Spain holiday

Spain from Greece

Direct flights, package deals and the best of Spain for travellers from Greece.

Best time to visit

Monthly breakdown for Greece travellers planning a Spain trip.

Best value
May · Jun · Sep · Oct
Peak season
Jul · Aug — Hotter, busier and more expensive

Getting there

Flight time
~3.5 h

From Greece

  • Athens (ATH)
  • Thessaloniki (SKG)
  • Heraklion (HER)

Arriving in Spain

  • Barcelona (BCN)
  • Madrid (MAD)
  • Malaga (AGP)
  • Seville (SVQ)
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Why Spain?

Spain is just over three hours' flight from Athens, which makes it accessible for both a long weekend and a full week's holiday. Despite the geographic distance, the two countries share common ground in daily life: late dinners, an emphasis on socialising, and a climate that supports outdoor activity for most of the year.

Barcelona and Madrid offer an alternative to the usual European capital city break: Gaudí architecture, world-class museums such as the Prado and Reina Sofía, and a nightlife scene that typically starts later than elsewhere in Europe.

Beyond the major cities, coastlines like the Costa del Sol and regions such as Andalusia offer a different flavour of summer holiday than the Greek islands, with restaurant and accommodation prices that are often more affordable outside peak season.

Where to stay

  • Barcelona — Combines Gaudí architecture, a city-centre beach, and neighbourhoods like the Gothic Quarter and El Born.
  • Madrid — The capital offers world-class museums (Prado, Reina Sofía), Retiro Park, and an intense nightlife scene.
  • Malaga — Gateway to the Costa del Sol, with a historic centre, beaches, and the Picasso Museum in the painter's birthplace.
  • Seville — An Andalusian city with a strong flamenco tradition, its cathedral, and summer temperatures that often exceed 40°C.
  • Zaragoza — A less touristy city between Madrid and Barcelona, with the Basilica del Pilar and more affordable prices.

A meal at a neighbourhood restaurant typically costs €12-20, a 3-star hotel room €60-100 per night outside July-August, and a metro or bus fare in Madrid or Barcelona runs €1.50-2.50 per trip.

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Package holidays vs booking independently

Compare packages from Greece-based operators against building your own trip.

Package holidays

Package availability varies by departure airport and dates. Compare the total with booking flights and accommodation separately.

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