Spain holidays are set to be a hit this May bank holiday weekend, with more Britons set
to head off to the sunny Mediterranean country than any other holiday destination.
This is according to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), which estimates that
1.9 million UK holidaymakers are set to leave the country over the holiday period.
Abta said that after holidays in Spain, breaks to the Canary Islands and holidays in the
Balearic islands, such as Ibiza have proved the most popular, with temperatures likely
to be in the 20s, with lots of sunshine.
In addition, holidays in Italy and Croatia - which offer good food and architecture - have
been top sellers, according to the association, while Egyptian holidays and Greek holidays
have been popular too.
Justin Fleming, Abta President, said: "May is one of the nicest times of year to travel with
cheaper prices and bearable temperatures, but bank holidays are always busy, so check the
travel news for your destination."
The organisation predicts that record numbers are set to fly out from the UK, with 400,000
set to leave from London Heathrow and 240,000 from London Gatwick.
Among the attractions for those on holiday in Spain will be the Louis Vuitton sailing cup,
taking place in Valencia between April 16th and June 12th 2007.
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