The summer holidays are right around the corner now, and people will be looking forward to setting of for a couple of weeks in the sun with family and friends. And while you may be put of by pricy package holidays breaking the bank, there's a way to explore foreign soil for a couple of nights without spending a small fortune. For example, a quick SkyScanner search for flights from Newcastle to Madrid next month brings up flights from Ryanair and Vueling for £40 on June 17 .
The kicker is that you'll have a bit of a layover in Barcelona, but you unfortunately cannot fly direct from Newcastle to the stunning sunny city. Skyscanner compares flights from the likes of TUI, Jet2, Ryanair, British Airways and much more, before showing you the cheapest - so it's certainly worth checking before you book up. Read more: The vibrant Polish city a £19 flight from Newcastle with a colourful market square Keep up to date with all the latest news in and around Newcastle with our free newsletter And if Madrid sounds like a bit of you, we've compiled some of the best things you can do in the Spanish hotspot this summer.
Chill in a surreal park - One of the most beautiful aspects of Madrid is its abundance of greenery and parks that can be explored. The main attraction comes in the form of the Parque del Retiro, with its gorgeous statues and tree-lined pathways - but you'll also find inner beauty at the Parque Madrid Rio, the Plaza de Santa Ana, the Parque de El Capricho, the Casa de Campo an.