The reasons to visit Spain are endless, from incredible landscapes, blue flag beaches, rich history, and world-famous cuisine. Spain has over five thousand miles of coastline and thousands of beaches, from undiscovered hidden coves to popular tourist resorts; with over three hundred days of sunshine, you are almost guaranteed the weather to enjoy them.
One of the highlights of Spain is its amazing cuisine known for being delicious, healthy, and full of flavour; paella, seafood stew and chorizo are traditional dishes. If you are a foodie, a visit to Costa Brava is a must.
Spain is home to some of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe; Costa Del Sol, Costa Blanca and the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona. Add to this the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, the variety of holiday types are endless; cheap holidays, adult only holidays, LGBTQ+ holidays, self-catering holidays and more.
Singles, couples, groups, whatever you are looking for in your next holiday, whether it be a chilled out relaxed affair, a family activity-based getaway, an adventure holiday, or an opportunity to do some serious partying, Spain has a destination to suit everyone.
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Mainland Spain
Mainland Spain offers a variation of Spanish Holiday experiences; in the north where the Catalan culture is more prevalent, Costa Dorada and Costa Brava holidays have more relaxed atmosphere, with beautiful architecture in the main cities and chilled out beach resorts. In contrast, the more popular southern stretch of coast where you will find Costa Blanca and Costa Del Sol Holidays made famous by the beaches and nightlife. Costa Almeria is the quietest of the coastal districts delivering idyllic beaches without the crowds.
The Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands floating just off the Spanish mainland in the Mediterranean, the main trio of islands Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza have their own unique appeal, but all come with wonderful beaches, spectacular scenery and friendly locals making the Balearic Islands one of the most popular holiday destinations with the British. Choose family friendly Majorca, laid-back Menorca or head to trendy Ibiza, there is a piece of Balearics magic to suit everyone.
Just off of the coast of Morocco, the Canary Islands all year-round near perfect temperatures, beach hugging resorts, dramatic landscapes, Sahara-style dune beaches that makes Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura a unique and fabulous holiday favourite.
Take a look at some of our fun facts about Spain. We have some interesting facts on Spain, did you know the first known stapler came from Spain or their tooth fairy is a mouse? Find out more facts about Spain.
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