The ultimate variety destination in Europe
Low cost airlines and cheaper fares have made Spain into the popular European holiday getaway it is today, with a myriad of styles, there is something to suit everyone in Spain. There are sun-bleached beaches decorating the coasts with busy resort towns to fill them, small, but busy islands with notorious party atmopsheres or culture filled cities for beautiful architecture and an air of intrigue.
There are many very busy places such as the Canary Islands that have become very popular for package holidays, excellent for those with families that simply wish to enjoy a traditional 'bucket and spade' holiday, without too much fuss or expense. Tenerife, Lanzarote and Majorca are all popular destinations for this. They are filled with good beaches, evening entertainment and a packed timetable of activities for children. For those that are slightly older, there are the notorious party islands of Ibiza and Magalluf for a week of hardcore dancing, or even two if you're brave enough! Although these islands are centred towards nightlife and party holidays, holidaymakers will find many magical, unspoilt corners waiting to suprise them if they look hard enough, the old part of Ibiza is a quaint and picturesque area for visitors to relax and enjoy a real holiday between sore heads.
City style in Spain
A particularly popular style of Spanish holiday that is a world away from the cocktails and beach towels of Marbella, is the culture and intrigue of a traditional Spanish city such as Barcelona, Spain's showcase of unique architectural style, including Gaudi's bizarre turrets and balconies. Along with the historic capital city of Madrid For those that enjoy spicing things up when planning their holidays, there is a wonderful blend of both city and beach cultures in the beautiful coastal city of Cadiz. Visitors are often surprised when they travel from region to region how much things change, Spain is comprised of numerous autonomous regions, therefore creating great variations for holidays within one country.
Travelling to Spain
Flights to Spain are often cheap and very short, many low cost airlines provide frequent and direct flights to a large variety of Spanish airports. There are over 47 airports in Spain, the majority of which line the coasts, three of these are in land. Most popular tourist destinations have their own dedicated airport, particularly the Canary islands which have six between them. Flight times from the UK last round two and a half hours, making a trip to Spain a very attractive destination for holidays.
Spain's unique culture and heritage
This country's vibrant, unique cities, people and colourful festivals will amaze and delight even the most seasoned traveller. Visitors can enjoy the Spain of Dali, and Picasso and Velazquez - proudly displayed by the people in museums and galleries. For a more provincial experience, the town of Buñol in Valencia, that goes wild every year with the La Tomatina festival, a time when the region's surplus tomatoes - following the annual harvest - are pelted about in the streets, in a friendly riot. Spain is also a country rich in heritage and the historic cities of Seville promises a wealth of early Christian buildings and monuments, as well as the remains of some incredible medieval sites, to discover when on holiday. Spain boasts six cities that have been declared Unesco World Heritage sites, more than any other country in the world.
