Spain set to attract Easter tourists

Thursday March 20th , 2008

Many holidaymakers from the UK are set to fly out to Spain this weekend, according to industry experts.

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) stated that millions of British consumers will be flying abroad in search of sunshine over the Easter period.

Spain has named as the most popular destination for tourists, with ABTA describing it as the "outright favourite".

The organisation commented: "The weather here promises to be excellent and temperatures should firmly remain in the 20s."

ABTA's comments reinforce Spain's popularity among holidaymakers, which has in turn helped it become a hotspot for foreign property buyers.

Investors in rental accommodation should find the Easter weekend a lucrative period, as many holidaymakers are increasingly choosing to stay in privately owned villas.

Last week, Greg Grant of Holiday-Rentals said that self-catering villas are one of the most popular types of accommodation for family holidays.