We are talking about a vacation in Spain in October 2021. What is the weather, prices for tours, popular resorts for a beach holiday. Reviews of tourists and the nuances of traveling with children. What to do in Spain in the middle of autumn?
Prices for tours to Spain in October - 2021
In October, the velvet season in Spain comes to an end. There are fewer tourists. The demand for tours is falling, which is why hotels are lowering their prices for accommodation. Excursions are also getting cheaper.
In October, the weather is different in different parts of Spain. Some of the resorts are already closed for the winter, while others accept tourists, as in the beginning of autumn. Compared to September, tours are cheaper by 10-15%. However, in popular resorts near Barcelona, Mallorca or the Canary Islands, prices are reduced by only 5-10%.
Consider how much a vacation in Spain will cost in October 2021. The cost of vouchers for two for a week with a flight from Moscow starts from 45 thousand rubles. For this money, tourists are offered accommodation in 3 * seaside hotels with breakfasts. For 50 thousand rubles, you can buy a tour with accommodation in a 4 * hotel, and for 70 thousand rubles, you can comfortably relax in a 5 * hotel complex. The cost of all-inclusive food tours is also quite acceptable - from 60 thousand rubles.
Advice... To attract customers to their holidays in Spain in October, travel agencies offer discounts and regularly hold sales promotions. Follow the last minute deals and you will save!
Most tourists like their holiday in Spain in October, and they leave positive reviews on their tours.
Tatiana D .: "We rested in Best Complejo Negresco 4 * in Salou. Excellent location of the hotel, on one side the sea, on the other - a pine grove. Quiet, calm, measured. Planned excursions every other day. Sun, warm sea, beach nearby. Trip I remember with a plus. "
Prices for 7-day tours to Spain in October 2021 from Moscow:
| Resort | Price for two | Example |
| Barcelona | from 60,000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Valencia | from 63000₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Madrid | from 67000₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Majorca | from 56000₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Tenerife | from 65,000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Costa Brava | from 47000₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Ibiza | from 57000₽ | Find a tour >> |
Weather in Spain in October
The map of the country shows that it is divided into two regions - Mediterranean and Atlantic Spain. In the southern part of the Atlantic coast - Cadiz and Huelva - you can rest, cool currents lower the water temperature to + 18 ° C. It's already cold to swim in October!
In the north of the Atlantic coast of Spain, things are even worse. From Pontevedra to Bilbao, it is not at all comfortable to enter the sea in October. The water temperature in the Bay of Biscay is only + 16 ... + 17 ° С.
The situation is quite different on the Mediterranean coast. In Spain, from the resort area near Lloret de Mar to Gibraltar, the weather is warm and mild in October. Sea water temperature + 20 ... + 22 ° С. Cool but bearable! In the southern resorts, in Mallorca and the Canary Islands, the velvet season lasts the whole month.
In Spain, in October, the average daytime temperature drops to + 22 ° С. It gets colder at night up to + 15 ° С. The sky is often overcast, but there is still little rain. Rainfall on the Atlantic coast is twice as much as on the Mediterranean. Sometimes there are storms with strong winds.
Weather in the resorts of Spain in October:
| Resort | t air | t water |
| Barcelona | + 23 ° C | + 22 ° C |
| Costa Brava | + 22 ° C | + 20 ° C |
| Valencia | + 23 ° C | + 21 ° C |
| Majorca | + 25 ° C | + 24 ° C |
| Salou | + 22 ° C | + 20 ° C |
| Tenerife | + 24 ° C | + 24 ° C |
| Malaga | + 23 ° C | + 20 ° C |
| Santa cruz | + 26 ° C | + 23 ° C |
| Ibiza | + 23 ° C | + 23 ° C |
Advice... For a trip to Spain in October, bring warm clothing - a windproof jacket and a sweater. A light scarf, umbrella, raincoat and waterproof shoes will come in handy.
Gena: "Last year in October we visited Tenerife. The weather is autumn, but warm. Winds blow, sometimes it rains. You can swim, but not for long, because the water is cool."
Vasilisa Vorobyova: "I advise you to fly at the beginning of the month. From the middle it starts to get colder, more precipitation falls, after 10 numbers it rained, the winds blew. It's real to swim, the water did not have time to cool down."
Prices for hotels in Spain in October - 2021
| City | Price per day | Example |
| Barcelona | from 47 $ | See hotels >> |
| Valencia | from 28 $ | See hotels >> |
| Madrid | from 33 $ | See hotels >> |
| Majorca | from 29 $ | See hotels >> |
| Tenerife | from 15 $ | See hotels >> |
| Costa Brava | from 29 $ | See hotels >> |
| Ibiza | from 36 $ | See hotels >> |
Where is the best place to relax in October
To meet your expectations in Spain in October 2021, choose a suitable resort. Where can you swim and sunbathe? According to tourists' reviews, Tenerife, Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada are best suited for beach entertainment.
It's quite warm in Valencia in October. At the beginning of the month, the air in the seaside town warms up to + 30 ° С, and the sea to + 24 ° С. There is little rainfall in autumn and the sky is rarely cloudy.
Alina: "In Barcelona, I was ready to enjoy the atmosphere, admire the Gothic buildings and just breathe in the sea air. There is something to see in this wonderful city, it is nice to take a walk, looking at restaurants for paella, gazpacho and tapas."
Nadezhda Vetrova: "There are few visitors to Salou in October. Every day there are fewer vacationers on the beaches, and the number of fans of excursion programs is increasing."
Map of Spain resorts for holidays in October
Holidays with children in October
Summer in Spain is too hot for children, which is why many parents try to travel to this country during the velvet season. For a seaside holiday in Spain in October, head to the Balearic Islands or the Canary Islands. You can swim in the resorts near Barcelona in the first half of the month, while the sea is warmed up to + 23 ... + 24 ° С. Then it gets colder.
According to tourists, Mallorca wins compared to Tenerife. Although it is warm on both islands, fresh winds blow along the coast of Tenerife in autumn, so it is cold to get out of the water.
With older children, choose resorts near historical and natural attractions so that you can travel on excursions. Lloret de Mar, Barcelona, La Pineda, Tarragona and Salou are ideal for a holiday in Spain in October 2021 according to the weather.
Advice... If you're heading to Spain in October, book a hotel with an indoor heated pool. The child will be able to swim in any weather and will be satisfied.
What to do on vacation in October
In Spain, you can still relax by the sea in October, but swimming and tanning are not the main goals of those planning a trip this month. In the middle of autumn, beach activities become a bonus to an interesting excursion program.
It is not hot in Spain during the velvet season, and traveling through the cities and national parks is a pleasure! The architectural heritage of Spain is unique. Ancient monasteries, medieval palaces and temples can be seen everywhere. Take a walk in the Spanish botanical gardens and parks, go to the mountains and spend a pleasant time tasting the dishes of the national cuisine.
