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Luxury Surf & Dive Holidays from Spain
Warm water, island lifestyle and premium escapes.
For Spanish travellers
Planning an ocean holiday from Spain
With the Canary Islands at home and a strong surf culture in the north, Spanish travellers are well placed for ocean holidays. Going further brings warm water and reef: Costa Rica and Mexico’s Pacific coast share a language and a relaxed rhythm, while Indonesia and the Maldives offer full tropical immersion.
We never quote flight times or prices, because routes and fares change constantly. Use these notes to shortlist by season and travel style, then check current connections from your nearest airport.
Seasonal intent
When to travel
- Winter
- The Canaries for short trips; Costa Rica’s dry season for long-haul.
- Semana Santa
- The Maldives, Bali and Fiji.
- Summer
- Bali, Fiji and the Azores.
- Autumn
- Portugal and Madeira for returning Atlantic swell.
Months to start with:
- January: Winter sun
- March: Shoulder season
- April: Spring escape
- August: Peak summer
- October: Autumn surf + warm water
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