FORGET shivering in the Cotswolds rain and paying top price for a warm Guinness — savvy punters are swapping the grandstand for the sand.

Racing fans are already booking up for the but they aren’t heading to Gloucestershire.

Benidorm beats CheltenhamCheltenham fans are flocking to Benidorm to save moneyCredit: Simon Jones People Swimming BeachEnjoy the sunshine on the beach in Benidorm and then watch the fun at CheltenhamCredit: Getty

They’re jetting off to the “Costa del ” — .

With the 2026 festival set for March Tuesday 10 to Friday 13, you can guarantee yourself a front-row seat in the sun for a fraction of the price of a train ticket to the races.

Join the Cheltenham week party in Benidorm from just £153pp or all-inclusive deal at 4-star hotel for £467pp.

While the crowds at battle the mud, the is becoming legendary.

is cementing itself as the new number one ­hotspot for racing enthusiasts.

While a pint of at Prestbury Park now costs £7.80, you can get the same bevvy in Benidorm for just £1.70.

But why settle for one when a bucket of five bottles of chilled beers at most bars here will set you back £10.50?

And the best bit? You can secure your spot right now with these absolute belters of a bargain.

Prices start from as low as just £153pp – based on four people sharing an apartment and catering for themselves.

Sun, sangria and the sport of kings – what’s not to love?

Our travel partners have come up with these sure-fire winners.

The No-Brainer Deal

If you want more cash for your flutter, this is the one. On the Beach is offering a 7-night stay at the Benibeach Apartments (Self-catering) flying from London Luton on 7 March 2026.

The Damage: A wildly low £153pp (based on four sharing).

The All-In Winner

Fancy unlimited food and drink while you study the form?

On the Beach has 7 nights at the 4⭐️ Dynastic Hotel (All-Inclusive), flying from Stansted on 8 March 2026.

The Damage: All inclusive from £495pp.

The Regional Runners

Fly from Birmingham for a full-board week at the 4⭐️ Hotel Rio Park from £467pp, or jet out from Glasgow to the 4⭐️ Voramar Hotel (B&B) from just £382pp.

Bet on Jet2

Prefer Jet2 Holidays? Grab a Half-Board stay at the 4⭐️ Medplaya Hotel Regente from Luton (7 March) for £468pp.

* Prices correct at time of writing but are subject to change.

A man dressed as a horse, with goggles, smiling at the camera on a street in Benidorm.Cheltenham fans have made Benidorm their second homeCredit: Simon Jones The Benidorm skyline in Spain, with hotels and apartment buildings along the coast.Benidorm is one of the biggest party venues in EuropeCredit: Getty Horse ridden by Mark Walsh jumping a fence at the Cheltenham Gold Cup.Inothewayurthinkin jumps a fence on the way to winning the Gold Cup in 2025Credit: Sunday Times

These deals give you the best of all worlds – the Cheltenham roar in the Spanish sunshine, for a bargain price.

Grab your spot on the sun lounger before they all get snapped up.

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