Two Mediterranean heavyweights, both brilliant — but they suit different travellers. Here’s how they stack up.
Flight time & convenience
Spain wins on proximity: most resorts are around two and a half hours from the UK, versus three and a half for Greece. The Canary Islands also give Spain a year-round winter-sun option Greece can’t match.
Beaches & scenery
Greece edges the scenery — those dramatic coves and white-and-blue villages are hard to beat. Spain counters with consistently excellent, well-equipped family beaches.
Value
Both offer strong all-inclusive value; Greece’s lead-in prices have crept up as demand rises, while Spain’s sheer volume of resorts keeps competition — and deals — fierce.
The verdict
Choose Spain for short flights, winter sun and easy family logistics; choose Greece for scenery, island character and food. Honestly? Both deserve a place on your list.
Ready to pick a side?
For Greece, our Athens and Santorini escape gives you the classical half and the island half in one short trip. For Spain, the Balearics and the Canaries pull in different directions — Ibiza and Mallorca for a summer week, Tenerife when you want winter sun that actually works. Our full range of beach holidays sits in one place.