The three new holiday destinations British Airways is launching to this year from affordable capitals to Spanish cities
The airline has revealed it will be flying from London to Rabat in Morocco, Graz in
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Rabat is the capital of Morocco but hasn't been plagued by over tourism
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Rabat is a coastal city with two main beaches for swimming and sunbathing
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Morocco is a popular spot for Brits seeking winter sun as temperatures remain between 18C and 20C throughout the colder season.
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It's often described as being Morocco's 'understated coastal capital' because it isn't quite as popular as other places in the country like
Rabat has two main beaches, Rabat Beach and Oudayas Beach.
Rabat Beach is the more popular spot for swimming and sunbathing, while Oudayas Beach is much quieter.
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Currently there are no other flights that fly directly between London and Graz.
The southern city has historical sites and is surrounded by farms and
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Graz is full of historical sites and vineyards too
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The famous clock tower in the centre of the city is 49 feet tall
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Graz is home to the
What was once a historical attraction has been turned into a winding slide.
The slide is set across a 175-metre track which can reach speeds of up to 25km/h, and visitors go through Schlossbergstollen caves in 40 seconds.
The city has a huge clock tower called Grazer Uhrturm, it's 94 foot tall tower holds three bells.
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The temperature in November has highs of eight and lows of one.
There are
Graz-Umgebung district.
The resorts are small, but can be more affordable than the larger more well-known resorts.
British Airways is adding more services to Madrid, this time from
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These will leave 11 times a week and bring the weekly total up to 44 alongside the existing London Heathrow flights.
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