With the Canary Islands topping the ABTA poll for winter holiday destinations, we bring you the Spain-centric winter travel trends report.

(TRAVPR.COM) MALAGA - October 28th, 2013 - Spain-holiday.com delved into enquiries for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons, investigating what’s trending in Winter Holidays in Spain.

Favourite Spanish winter destinations:

According to both UK travel association ABTA and Spain-holiday.com, the Canary Islands are the most popular winter destination, with Maspalomas in Gran Canaria in first place, and Playa del Ingles, Tenerife and Puerto de Mogan in Gran Canaria also in the Top 10. However, it’s the Malaga Province and the resorts along the Costa del Sol, which have the most entries in the Top 10. 

1. Maspalomas, Gran Canaria

2. Nerja, Malaga

3. Fuengirola, Malaga

4. Playa del Ingles, Tenerife

5. Benalmadena, Malaga

6. Marbella, Malaga

7. Puerto de Mogan, Gran Canaria

8. Barcelona, Catalonia

9. Altea, Alicante

10. Malaga City

Who’s visiting?

Enquiries for winter 2012/13 and 2013/14 show the Brits are still the biggest winter visitors to Spain, with the Danes following close behind.

1. British

2. Danish

3. Norwegian

4. German

5. Spanish

6. Dutch

7. French

8. Italian

9. Portuguese

10. Swedish

What’s trending in winter holidays in Spain?

According to our ‘Inspiration’’ search, beach holidays are still the number one choice for holidaymakers visiting Spain during the winter months, with golf holidays not far behind. Skiing was the least requested holiday type, so Spain still has a way to go to become one of Europe’s most popular ski destinations.

Holiday Theme:

1. Beach holiday

2. Family holiday

3. Golf holiday

4. Luxury rentals

5. Country homes (rural)

6. City breaks

7. Budget rentals

8. Skiing holidays

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