There’s no such thing as a bad time to go to Spain, but –
honestly – February and August are the two months that are the table up; albeit
for different reasons.
The weather in February is too unpredictable in the Costa
del Sol compared to the slightly colder but more stable February, or the drier
and warmer March.
August sounds like a great time to visit, as there is plenty of sunshine, but there’s also a lot of heat and far too many people crowding
the beaches, bars, and restaurants. The high seasons also brings higher prices
for hotels and flights.
The pleasures of Spain should be enjoyed during the
“shoulder” months of high season; which is May and October for the Costa del
Sol; as June to September is considered to be the high season.
Most people will preach the perks of September, but given
that the month comes after the peak of the summer, people who are a little more
pessimistic will be drawn to May. The days are starting to get longer and
warmer, the amenities are sparser, but there’s still plenty of custom to be
found in resorts.
2017 brings with it three distinct reasons to grab your
luggage and book the next flight to Malaga airport.
Reason #1; Avoding Election Fever
Whether you’re bored of all the discussion about what Brexit
does and doesn’t mean, the upcoming general election, or an Irish person just
tired of being so close to the political circus of the UK, a French person
tired of all the election talk and what it all means, or a German who’s already
sick of hearing about the September election, you’ll enjoy your time in Spain
this May.
The country hasn’t been as politically calm or stable as it
now in a long time, with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy getting reinstated and
sorting out the economy and labour market. There’s no lampposts covered in
posters telling you to vote, no endless political debates or other political
discussions on TV, and almost no disagreement goes down at the bodega. Spain
will spend May basking in serenity and the confidence that the future will be
brighter.
Reason #2 To Grab Some Property
Spanish property was the biggest thing there was between
2002 and 2007. The prices were low, the quality was good, and the supply – and
the credit to fund it – seemed limitless. These days off of buying a property
off plan and flipping it before it had even been built are now long behind us.
The Spanish property of today still has plenty of the things
that made it attractive before the boom hit; affordable, good quality
properties in some of the most beautiful and accessible regions of the country.
This time around though the prices are rising at an incremental pace, mortages
are more sensible, and buyers are more mature. It’s the perfect recipe for
sustained success.
Reason #3; The Deals
It’s much more expensive to fly to Spain between June and
August compared to the rest of the year. The main reason is that these months
are when European schoolchildren have their holidays. It leads to inflated
costs of hotels, car hire, and other costs. The prices of package holidays tend
to be their highest during the summer too.
If you can find the time to do it, then you can save a lot
of money by visiting Spain in May. You won’t even ned to sacrifice much; you’ll
pick up your tan, swim through the sea, and relax on the beach. You’ll also get
all the food, fun, and views that come with the Costa del Sol; at a much lower
price than just one month later.
May could very well be the best month to visit the Costa delSol, so enjoy it while you can!