Most people travelling abroad during the school half-term chose to visit Spain, according to new figures.
Gatwick Airport stated that between Friday 19th to Monday 22nd October, almost 500,000 people passed through its terminals to enjoy a foreign holiday.
The facility added that four of the ten most popular destinations for families were in Spain.
Research showed that Malaga attracted the largest proportion of visitors from Gatwick Airport, followed by Alicante and Palma de Mallorca.
The Canary Islands, Tenerife in particular, also saw a surge in tourism for the half-term holidays.
This highlights the continuing appeal of established holiday destinations among British leisure travellers, which in turn can make it a good option for overseas flats & houses buyers.
14 per cent of those who were thinking of buying a second home abroad had considered the Spanish market.
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