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Holidaymakers heading to Madrid in Spain could find that despite the weak pound and strong euro, they can have a great holiday without breaking the bank.

Writing for the Telegraph, travel writer Fred Mawer said that the "lively" Spanish capital can be an affordable place to holiday.

Those who regularly jet off to Europe for a holiday in Spanish property could find that buying a home overseas is the ideal move to ensure they can visit the country whenever they like.

Mr Mawer noted that Brits holidaying in Spain could take steps to make the price of their break less, such as taking advantage of lunchtime offers in restaurants and visiting low-cost tapas bars in the evening.

As well as this, art fans taking a break in a Spanish property could be interested to learn that two of Madrid’s best galleries, the Prado and the Reina Sofia, are free to visit at certain times of the day.

Overseas mortgage firm Conti recently revealed that interest in properties in Europe is on the up among Brits, who may have been tempted to invest after an enjoyable holiday.

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As the October half term holiday approaches, families could be searching for the ideal place to jet off to, which could see them head to a Spanish property for a break.

In its top ten tips for a great place for a half term holiday, Travelbite suggested visiting a Spanish property in the city of Murcia.

The area is good for shopping, the site noted, and could also prove to be an ideal base for exploring historical sites around the city, including Baroque Cathedral, Almudi Palace and the castle of Monteagudo.

As well as this, a visit to the Costa Dorada could give families on a half term getaway good access to areas of Spain popular with tourists, the site said, going on to note that the area is only half an hour away from Barcelona by car.

Staying in Spanish property in Barcelona could be ideal for those hoping to visit the La Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s famous unfinished cathedral.

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Brits thinking of investing in Spanish property could find a visit to a travel conference in the country helpful in assisting them with choosing the best area to buy a home in.

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) Conference opened on Monday (October 5th) in Barcelona, an area popular for Brits buying Spanish property.

The event has been held in Spain for the past four years in a row, with conference attendees travelling to Gran Canaria last year.

Director of the Spanish Tourist Office Ignacio Vasallo said: "The relationship between Spain and the UK travel industry is a key priority for the Spanish Tourist Office and we are delighted that Barcelona has been chosen as the venue for one of the UK travel industry’s most important events."

Spain is traditionally a very popular destination among British travellers.

Editor at A Place in the Sun Magazine Richard Way recently noted that British tourists are keen to return to countries which they have visited and know well - which could see more people buying Spanish property.

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British people looking for the ideal place to invest in a holiday home are continuing to favour Spanish property and homes in other European countries traditionally popular with Brits.

According to editor at A Place in the Sun Magazine Richard Way, Brits are keen to invest in property in destinations which they are familiar with or have holidayed to in the past.

As well as this, proximity to the UK is also a consideration - which might make Spanish property a good buy.

Mr Way also said that confidence seems to be returning to the overseas property market and that Brits are considering it more as an option.

While many may choose to invest in traditional European destinations, Mr Way commented that the most popular stand at the recent A Place in the Sun Live exhibition was selling Florida property.

Brits may be tempted to invest in such a destination due to the promise of good weather and the opportunity to soak up the sun.

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Those who have Spanish property and frequently take trips to the country could have noticed a difference in the way that Spain is marketing itself as a destination.

According to Expatica, Spain is "seeking to upgrade its image" and is working to attract wealthy tourists and discerning visitors to take a break in Spanish property.

The website noted that instead of focusing its holiday advertising on "overcrowded beaches in concrete jungles", tourist authorities in the country are now aiming to tell people of the lesser known jewels of Spain - including its great food and historic sites.

Such news could be of interest to those who own Spanish property which they rent out to tourists - and could suggest that should the advertising attract a more affluent type of visitor, Spanish property owners could benefit.

Spanish property prices are currently falling which could make it the ideal time for Brits to invest in a holiday home in the country.

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