Turkey more popular than Spain among Britons

While Spain has long been seen as the primary holiday destination for Britons looking for sun and beaches, a recent study indicates that Turkey is now well in the process of overtaking Spanish resorts when it comes to attracting visitors from the United Kingdom. This change, however, has a lot to do with concerns about the economy in Britain and the relatively low value of the British pound agains the euro. As such, Britons are increasingly looking for holiday destinations outside of the eurozone. While Budapest and Prague may top the list when it comes to weekend city breaks in East/Central Europe, Turkey is one of the few remaining sun destinations where Britons can enjoy better value for money, thanks to the existence of national currencies.

According to a report by the Co-operative Travel Company, a “seismic shift” is unfolding when it comes to the travel and vacation practices of Britons. The organization pointed out that for the past four decades, Spain was clearly the favourite sun destination for UK residents. This, however, is no longer the case, as Turkey appears to have overtaken this western European country, especially when it comes to travellers seeking package deals. Going on holiday in Turkey is now cheaper than travelling to Spain. In fact, a British tourist may save as much as £100 by choosing Turkey, where the average cost of a vacation stands at £357, compared to a Spanish holiday, which is priced at around £465.

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