As summer fast approaches, many of us will be looking for the perfect destination overseas to escape to.
There's plenty of places to catch the sun and warm weather in the coming weeks- and we think this city break from Liverpool John Lennon Airport also has a lot to offer. The airport, in Speke, serves major tourist destinations, alongside some hidden gems well worth seeking out.
Among them are Europe's "wine" towns - Bergerac in France, Cork in Ireland, with its palm trees and Titanic links just over an hour away from Liverpool and Porto, Europe's 'number one city break' destination.
Beautiful island with idyllic beaches and underground maze an hour away from Liverpool
Bustling village with 'country-esque feel about it' that's growing in popularity by the day
From Liverpool, you can also head to Milan, voted "one of the best" city breaks you can fly to, as well as Valetta in Malta which boasts "300 days of sunshine" a year and the port city with 16 beaches, Malaga. But a trip to Barcelona is also worth having on your radar - whether you love a city break or you're a football fan.
LJLA connects our city to destinations right across Europe, with easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz, Aer Lingus and now Jet2 among the airlines flying to and from Liverpool. Each of them offers plenty of reasons to visit, with many options for a city break or longer trip.
A popular destination for a city break, Barcelona has something for everybody. There are a number of must-see attractions, from stunning landmarks to football stadium tours and popular events throughout the year.
Barcelona's main attractions include the famous Sagrada Familia, which has been under construction since 1882. It may not yet be
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