Holidays in Spain

An introduction to Spain

Holidays to Spain aren't just all about siestas and fiestas, but if you were asked to sum up this colourful country in a nutshell, you can bet these would be high on your list. Along with castanets and the claps of flamenco dancers, of course! They capture the essence of Spain down to a T. Whether you want to discover buzzing cities or are seeking rustic Spain up close and personal, you'll fall in love in love with this lively, yet delightfully laid-back country.

When it comes to Spanish holidays on the mainland, you're spoilt for choice. For drenching yourself in sunshine, the glittering Costa's are the place to head. From sophisticated and chic Marbella to the shimmering sands of energetic Benidorm, you can't go wrong. Or perhaps it's to be a cultural quest in Spain's fascinating cities. Get the best of both worlds in beautiful Alicante slap bang on the coast. Tuck into tasty paella in cosmopolitan Valencia. Or behold the wonders of Gaudi's Avant-Garde Barcelona.

If you're seeking an island castaway though, go for Balearic summer holidays in Spain. Will it be Majorca with its cosmopolitan capital, Palma, and a mouth-watering mix of gorgeous beach resorts like lively Magaluf? Perhaps it'll be the peace and quiet of pretty Menorca where the stunning scenery is wrapped up in a great big warm welcome. Or maybe it'll be Ibiza's legendary nightlife and captivating beaches that'll get you booking.

For year round sun-drenched shores, it has to be holidays in the Canary Islands. Head for fun, sun and sizzling nightlife in Tenerife where you can take a cable car to the top of towering Mount Teide. Visit the sweeping beaches of Gran Canaria and pop to the capital Las Palmas, to get cultured up. Lanzarote will charm the flip-flops off you and no trip here's complete without seeing Timanfaya National Park, a huge area of dormant volcanoes. Or be dazzled on Fuerteventura, by the gleaming white dunes of Corralejo National Park. And then there's sleepy La Gomera and La Palma to think about, as well. Wherever you head, we've just got one thing to say. Be warned – holidays to Spain are highly infectious. You'll be going back again and again and again...

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