One of the advantages of investing in property in Spain, or taking an extended break in the country, is for many the opening up of further travel opportunities in Mediterranean climes.

At the gateway of the Mediterranean and at the southern border of the European continent, destinations across Spain offer a great springboard for further travel, with Morocco hailed by the Sunday Times as a destination now in easy reach.

While cautioning that travellers can be stung by high costs on direct flights between the south of Spain and destinations like Casablanca, the Times suggested the savvy use of budget flight routes departing from other Spanish destinations.

Travel expert at the newspaper, Richard Green, advised travellers looking for as two-part trip divided between Spain and Morroco to look to Easyjet and Ryanair routes from east coast Spanish airports to the heart of bustling and historical city Marrakech.

Encouraging the use of flights from Gerona and Barcelona, Mr Green said: "With these connections, you could fly to Gerona (for the Costa Blanca), or to Barcelona or Madrid, then book a one-way flight to get you down to Marrakech (from about £55)."

He added that subsequently heading back home on a further one-way fare could mean a fantastic two-part holiday at a very affordable price: "All three flights, including taxes and fees, could be yours for less than £150."