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Alternatives to Spain

Spain costs USD 140–230 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best April to June. These destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.

Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.

Spain, Spain

Why these, and not a longer list

Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Spain's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.

Alternatives to Spain

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    Thailand

    Thailand

    Thailand is strong in January, February, March, when Spain is not.

    • USD 80–130 per person per day
    • 43% cheaper per day
    • Best November to March
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Thailand

  2. 2

    Mexico

    Mexico

    Mexico is strong in January, February, March, when Spain is not.

    • USD 80–150 per person per day
    • 38% cheaper per day
    • Best November to April
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Mexico

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    South Africa

    South Africa

    South Africa is strong in February, March, November, when Spain is not.

    • USD 83–170 per person per day
    • 32% cheaper per day
    • Best February to April
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for South Africa

  4. 4

    Colombia

    Colombia

    Colombia is strong in January, February, March, when Spain is not.

    • USD 70–120 per person per day
    • 49% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Colombia

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    Portugal

    Portugal

    Portugal is strong at the same things: cities and culture and food.

    • USD 140–220 per person per day
    • Similar daily cost
    • Best April to June
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Portugal

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    Malaysia

    Malaysia

    Malaysia is strong in January, February, March, when Spain is not.

    • USD 80–155 per person per day
    • 36% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Malaysia

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    Egypt

    Egypt

    Egypt is strong in January, February, March, when Spain is not.

    • USD 70–130 per person per day
    • 46% cheaper per day
    • Best October to March
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Egypt

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    Morocco

    Morocco

    Morocco is strong in March, November, when Spain is not.

    • USD 70–140 per person per day
    • 43% cheaper per day
    • Best March to May
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Morocco

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