Each region of Spain has a certain charm that only the locals know, but each one has also positioned itself depending on whether they offer some activities or others. Weekendesk.es, a portal specializing in themed weekend getaways, has created a map that reveals which activities are most requested by tourists in each Autonomous Community.
Catalonia, the casino destination in Spain par excellence
Recreational plans are one of the bets that is growing the most in the taste of the Spanish when it comes to making a weekend trip. In the last year, travel reservations linked to games of chance have grown by 8%, with Catalonia being the casino destination in Spain par excellence.
76% of getaway sales with this activity occur in the Catalan community, with the Peralada casino as the main attraction, followed by the Costa Brava Casino.
Secondly, Galicia is positioned as one of the favorite communities within recreational tourism. 14% of the getaways on this theme are sold in Galician territory. The average price of this type of package is around 200 euros.
Navarra, one of the favorite destinations for gastronomy
Gastronomy is the perfect excuse to go away for the weekend and explore other places in a different way: visiting wineries, participating in tastings, discovering chocolate shops, tasting cheese or letting yourself be carried away by a gourmet dinner.
Navarra stands out for being one of the most demanded destinations for ‘tasting’ holidays, grouping 19% of the total reservations in Spanish territory. No one wants to miss its haute cuisine or any of the events such as the Pincho Week or the Exaltation Days and Vegetable Festivals. Castilla y León follows closely as a culinary destination in great demand, with 18%, thanks to its select offer of typical cuisine and wines. For this reason, in this region, gastronomic escapades are the most sought after.
Wine is the greatest wealth of La Rioja and that is why there is no one who does not think of this region without relating it to wine tourism. So it is not surprising that they concentrate 10% of the reservations of wine escapades in the entire country. This type of getaway has increased by 5.8%, consolidating itself as one of the leading tourism activities in Spain. The average price of these plans is 178 euros.
In general, gastronomic escapades have increased by 5.8%, consolidating itself as one of the leading activities for tourism in Spain. The average price of what weekend travelers spend on this type of plan is 178 euros.
Aragón, the favorite for Theme Parks
When it comes to fun, the Theme Parks are consolidated as one of the favorite leisure options for both families and couples, with an average price of 240 euros.
Aragón appears as a benchmark in this type of plan: the bulk of the reservations for this region (27%) are for plans that include activities such as visiting the Zaragoza River Aquarium and Dinopolis. It is followed by Andalusia (14%), thanks to its excellent climate that makes places like the Tabernas Desert (Almería) and the Bioparc (Fuengirola) tourist enclaves all year round.
Cantabria is another of the places of reference within this type of tourism, with 12% of reservations. The Theme Parks are one of the main reasons why tourists visit this region, looking for alternatives such as the Cabárceno Nature Park, which accounts for 36% of the reservations. Also,
For its part, Murcia is not far behind and attractions such as Terra Natura make this type of plan appear among the preferences in this region, with 11% of the total.
Adventure in the Valencian Community
The most active go away more and more for the weekend and prefer destinations that offer them nature and, especially, adventures. This type of plan maintains a growth of 3.5% and the activities that continue to gain ground are bicycle routes, extreme sports (including winter sports), golf and water activities, with an average price of 260 euros. And whoever thinks of this type of fun thinks of Valencia. This region concentrates 9% of the total of this type of escapades. Its excellent climate makes its impressive parks and natural spaces ideal places to visit almost all year round.
Catalonia and Navarra are other communities that prevail in the taste of travelers to live these adventures. So much so that they account for 51% and 11%, respectively, of the portal’s bookings. These plans are also highly demanded in the Balearic and Canary Islands, archipelagos that are the perfect combination of vacations and adventures.
The cultural plans of Madrid
Lastly, cultural plans remain one of the most demanded options by those looking for a weekend getaway in more urban settings. The majority of tourists who visit Madrid do so with this intention, thus encompassing 9% of the total sales of plans with this theme.
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