We are thinking of going to southern Spain for January and Feb to get away from the cold weather,we dont normally go to Spain
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Any suggestions please.

Cheers UTC

Don't back them in a world cup

Can get cold at that time of year. If you want guaranteed sun/warmth the Canary Islands might be a better option.

winsomeyen wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:15 pm

We are thinking of going to southern Spain for January and Feb to get away from the cold weather,we dont normally go to Spain
.
Any suggestions please.

Cheers UTC

You could ask ppp oh hang on a minute he only pretends to go to Spain ... sack that for an idea ... as jrgbfc says Canaries a better bet ... we have been to Tenerife, Gran Can and Lanzarote from a Cruise Ship and its lovely

Avoid the Billy Britain parts of it like Benidorm and Benalmádena.

Of you go to the Costa del Sol you have 5 or 6 really good places to go with decent transport links.

Malaga
Benalmedena (Clarets pub to watch the games)
Fuerengirola
Marbella
Plus the smaller places

With the hotel websites these days you could book a week in each or take it day by day.

Had a week in Fuerteventura in November, 25 degrees all week. Flights are pretty cheap. Saw the customary Burnley shirt sat in a bar on our last day, the Mrs gave him a UTC shout, a big cheer in response.

Benidorm in Winter is not Benidorm in Summer.
Everything you could want. Beach in front, mountains behind, train to Alicante, bus to Altea market, cheap food & booze and shows in the evening.

jrgbfc wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:31 pm

Can get cold at that time of year. If you want guaranteed sun/warmth the Canary Islands might be a better option.

Thanks for the idea but we are looking to drive.

winsomeyen wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:25 pm

Thanks for the idea but we are looking to drive.

Hmmmm that does create a couple of problems for the Canaries

Depends if you want beach or country?

If the latter then Seville is fairly pleasant and is close to national parks where you can see Iberian Lynx, eagles and vultures

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:21 pm

Benidorm in Winter is not Benidorm in Summer.
Everything you could want. Beach in front, mountains behind, train to Alicante, bus to Altea market, cheap food & booze and shows in the evening.

Same with anywhere along the Costa Del Sol. My mum lived out there (La Cala/Elviria) for some 14 years…………..we still go, and generally stay in Mijas but go down to the coast including fuengirola, Torre, it’s a fab area………

Weather can be a bit hit and miss but if the suns out it’ll be fab.

Used to live in Sotogrande, "a hidden gem" just past Marbella. Loads to do but very relaxed. Gibraltar worth a visit for a day trip too - not everyone's cup of tea but worth a day trip. All accessible from Sotogrande or the Estepona area.

Love Seville. A decent base for Cordoba etc. Easy to get a train from there…

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:21 pm

Benidorm in Winter is not Benidorm in Summer.
Everything you could want. Beach in front, mountains behind, train to Alicante, bus to Altea market, cheap food & booze and shows in the evening.

I hear it's her daughter these days?

I went to Benalmadena and Torrimolinos this Febuary and it was a nice chilled holiday but with very little going on.
Benidorm gets a lot of bad press, but normally from people who have never been. I just got back from Benidorm and the weather is similar to the costa del sol, due to Benidorm's micro climate, but there is a lot more to do and Benidorm has some nice quiet areas as well as the lively ones.
The food in Benidorm is varied and good value, as are drinks, with around 2000 bars! 2 lovely blue flag beaches with nice promenades, good transport links to surrounding towns and allsorts of entertainment.
Obviously, the canaries are usually better for winter weather, but much more expensive and less to do. Each to their own, but Benidorm for me

Jimmymaccer wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:45 pm

Same with anywhere along the Costa Del Sol. My mum lived out there (La Cala/Elviria) for some 14 years…………..we still go, and generally stay in Mijas but go down to the coast including fuengirola, Torre, it’s a fab area………

Weather can be a bit hit and miss but if the suns out it’ll be fab.

La Cala is a lovely little coastal town, not too touristy but still plenty going on.

Visit Ronda.

winsomeyen wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:25 pm

Thanks for the idea but we are looking to drive.

That'll cost!

Alanstevensonsgloves wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 10, 2022 9:42 am

I hear it's her daughter these days?

Your on a sticky wicket with that post. Is there a better way of learning the flags of the world?

winsomeyen wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:25 pm

Thanks for the idea but we are looking to drive.

Good on ya. I’ve driven down to Moraira and back 4 times, good days.

If its peace and quiet your loking for try Albbania. Hardly anybody left there now.

Seriously Spain can be pretty cool and wet in February. As suggested Canary Islands are warmer at that time.

Algarve is a better bet.

Estepona on Costa del Sol or Calpe on Costa Blanca, both beautiful places. Proper Spanish resorts, don’t expect to find any Rose and Crown or Red Lion British style pubs.

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 10, 2022 12:08 pm

Your on a sticky wicket with that post. Is there a better way of learning the flags of the world?

Is that show still going? I'd hope it is her daughter, or perhaps even grand daughter by now; it must be more than thirty years ago I saw that show.

No point driving down if you're just doing the coastal strip, so assume you're looking inland too?
Besides Ronda, prety much anywhere that ends with 'de la Frontera seems good, Arcos and Cortes especially Jerez too on a bigger scale; if you've got that far west don't miss Cadiz too. Seville's been mentioned, but Granada and Cordoba are great cities too