Book a weekend break to Spain from Flight Centre.. A weekend break in Spain is a great way to sample the cultural delights of the Iberian peninsular with its history, culture and language. When to visit? When you are planning a weekend break in Spain, remember the weather tends to be milder on the coast and hotter in summer and colder in winter inland. The Spanish themselves take their holidays in the heat of August and there are numerous festivals to enjoy up and down the country that month. What are the must-see attractions? Wherever you decide to enjoy a weekend break in Spain, you’ll find fascinating history, great monuments and breath-taking architecture. Visit Andalusia where the Moors built their kingdom and Columbus set sail for the New World. In Toledo, you’ll see remains of the Gothic civilization and the fine swords made by its skilled artisans. Santiago in the north is a place of pilgrimage and a UNESCO world heritage site. Barcelona and Madrid are the cities of culture, with fine museums, nightlife and buildings – plenty for a great weekend break in Spain. What else is there to do? Made famous by Ernest Hemingway, Pamplona’s running of the bulls fiesta in August attracts visitors from all over the world. Why not drink in the astonishing spectacle on a weekend break in Spain? Be warned, though, it’s not for the faint-hearted.