May is one of the best times to explore Spain: it's warm but not sweltering, the landscapes are in bloom, and there are fewer crowds before the summer rush. It's the perfect time for beach breaks, cultural city trips and outdoor adventures. With Jump2spain.com, you can secure the best hotel deals in Spain for May and experience the country at its most charming.
Thanks to our partnerships with Buscounchollo.com and Amimir.com, we can offer you exclusive deals on hotels, apartments and campsites across the country. Our team based in the Costa Dorada personally visits and reviews properties to ensure you get the comfort, location and quality you deserve.
Whether you want a boutique hotel in Seville during the Feria, a seafront resort in the Balearic Islands, or a countryside retreat in wine country, our May offers have you covered. Transportation is not included, so you can choose the best flights or ferries from the Netherlands or Ireland.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Galicia, Spain
May is the perfect time to combine sunshine with culture. Here are our top destinations for May in Spain:
- Seville and Córdoba: immerse yourself in Andalusian flair during the Feria de Abril (which sometimes spills into May) or the Córdoba Patio Festival, when courtyards are filled with flowers.
- The Canary Islands: ideal for those who want beach weather without summer crowds, with subtropical warmth in Tenerife or Lanzarote.
- The Basque Coast: Try San Sebastián for gourmet dining or Zarautz for surfing and coastal walks.
- Mallorca's Tramuntana villages: such as Sóller or Deià, to enjoy mountain views, orange groves and Mediterranean charm.
- Extremadura: an underrated inland gem offering birdwatching, medieval towns and hearty regional cuisine.
Cordoba jewish quarter. Andalusia, Spain.
- Córdoba Patio Festival: courtyards filled with colourful blooms, music and open-house hospitality.
- Romería del Rocío (Huelva): Spain’s most famous pilgrimage, featuring traditional dress, music and dancing.
- The San Isidro Festival in Madrid is a week-long celebration featuring concerts, dancing and traditional chotis performances.
- Girona's Temps de Flors festival sees streets, monuments and gardens adorned with stunning floral displays.
May is a showcase of fresh produce and regional delicacies.
- Spring seafood: clams and hake in Galicia; red prawns in Dénia.
- Market freshness: white asparagus in Navarre and artichokes in the Ebro Valley.
- Light bites: tapas with seasonal vegetables, paired with chilled Albariño or Verdejo wines.
- Sweet treats: try torrijas (Spanish-style French toast), lingering from the Easter season.
- Hiking and cycling – The mild weather makes the Camino de Santiago, the Picos de Europa and Montserrat ideal for active travellers.
- Kayaking and paddleboarding – The crystal-clear waters of the Costa Brava and Menorca are warm enough for fun activities.
- Nature in bloom – Visit the Doñana National Park or the Alpujarras to see the wildflower-dotted landscapes.
Our local holiday experts recommend these hotels to visit in May:
- Barcelona: Hotel Best Autohogar
- Calella (Costa Barcelona): Hotel Oasis Park Splash
- Blanes (Costa Brava): Hotel Beverly Park
- Santiago de Compostela (Galicia): Faranda de los Tilos
- Tossa de Mar (Costa Brava): Hotel Don Juan Tossa
- Benidorm (Costa Blanca): Hotel Clopy Rocamar Benidorm
Barcelona is an excellent destination for a May city break
