LONDON - San Sebastian is the most expensive summer destination in Spain, according to a survey conducted by TravelMag.com. The survey compared the cost of lodging in 40 popular Spanish destinations across July and August 2016.
For each location, the average nightly rate for the cheapest available double room during these months was established. Only hotels rated at least three stars and situated close to the city centre or beach were considered for the survey.
With an average rate of 154 euros for the least expensive room, San Sebastian in northern Spain came top of the rankings. Just two euros cheaper in second position was Peniscola, located on the Costa del Azahar, 220km south of Barcelona. The Balearic island of Ibiza completed the podium with an average rate of 144 euros per night.
A cheaper choice would be the Catalonia capital of Barcelona, where you are likely to spend around €100 euros for a room in a well-located part of the city. But for a truly budget choice, with an average rate of only €62 euros for the most affordable room, it would be hard to find better value than the Spanish capital of Madrid this summer.
The following table shows the 10 most expensive destinations in Spain, based on the average rate for the least expensive double room during the months of July and August 2016.
1. San Sebastian 154 Euros
2. Peniscola 152 Euros
3. Ibiza 144 Euros
4. Santander 142 Euros
5. Palma de Mallorca 134 Euros
6. Menorca 134 Euros
7. Cala Millor 125 Euros
8. Benidorm 124 Euros
9. Gijon 115 Euros
10. Torremolinos 114 Euros
The table below offers a breakdown of 40 destinations in Spain, based on the average rate for the least expensive double room during July and August 2016.
1. San Sebastian 154 Euros
2. Peniscola 152 Euros
3. Ibiza 144 Euros
4. Santander 142 Euros
5. Palma de Mallorca 134 Euros
6. Menorca 134 Euros
7. Cala Millor 125 Euros
8. Benidorm 124 Euros
9. Gijon 115 Euros
10. Torremolinos 114 Euros
11. Fuerteventura 113 Euros
12. Marbella 111 Euros
13. Puerto del Carmen 107 Euros
14. Sitges 107 Euros
15. Salou 107 Euros
16. Malaga 103 Euros
17. Barcelona 102 Euros
18. Maspalomas 98 Euros
19. Bilbao 95 Euros
20. Nerja 93 Euros
21. Lloret de Mar 86 Euros
22. Alicante 84 Euros
23. Pamplona 82 Euros
24. Costa Adeje 76 Euros
25. Valencia 68 Euros
26. Madrid 62 Euros
27. Caceres 61 Euros
28. Compostela 59 Euros
29. Burgos 59 Euros
30. Leon 57 Euros
31. Oviedo 57 Euros
32. Vigo 53 Euros
33. Salamanca 52 Euros
34. Toledo 52 Euros
35. Las Palmas de G.Canaria 49 Euros
36. Seville 47 Euros
37. Ronda 47 Euros
38. Cordoba 43 Euros
39. Zaragoza 39 Euros
40. Granada 36 Euros
