Spain is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, with Spanish resorts drawing sun-seekers from all over the globe. Getting there is easy, given the country’s central location in the Eastern Hemisphere, and travel within the country convenient as well. Spain’s climate, with its normally Mediterranean dry and sunny in the summer months, is a main attraction, as humidity is relatively low along the country’s coastal areas. While beaches are what make Spain irresistible to globetrotters, its rich cultural and historical destination draws are just as important. Take in a bullfight, admire the flamenco dancers, explore the Moorish heritage, or walk through fascinating cathedrals. There’s no end to what you can see and do in a country that has the second largest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world, at 41.
Spain’s Mediterranean beaches, paella by the plateful and glasses of sangrias by the pool are just a few of the things visitors think about when they contemplate a holiday there. Booking hotels in Spain is easy a multitude of different choices and places to go. Spanish resorts offer a good value for every pocketbook. The country offers amazing scenery, gasp-inducing views, beautiful languid rivers, colourful mountains and architectural treasures. Needless to say, water sports and outdoor activities are limitless in Spain, enjoyed with weather that is some consider the best in the world.
Spain’s cities include Toledo, Barcelona, Salamanca, and, of course, the capital, Madrid. Famous museums, galleries and Baroque churches compete with glittering bars, thumping discos, wonderful cafes, shops and hotels. Whatever you’re looking for in a holiday destination, Spain has it all.
Besides the mainland areas on the continent, Spanish territories include the Mediterranean Balearic Islands, the Canary Archipelago (in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa) and the Moroccan coastal jewels of Ceuta and Melilla. No trip to Spain need be restricted to just its peninsula, as you can find a multitude of different aquatic environs available throughout her possessions in the waters that surround her. For more details about where to go and what to do in Spain, visit our Travel Guides.