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Spain is more than bullfights and crowded beaches. This spectacular and diverse country makes a great destination for any trip. Spain is a beautiful country with green hills, fantastic landscapes and modern architecture. Its friendly inhabitants, relaxed lifestyle, traditional cuisine, vibrant nightlife and world famous festivities, make this country a popular and much loved destination for all holiday makers. This exotic country is rich in natural beauty and history with more than its fair share of sunshine all year round, perfect for the adventure seeker or the laid back vacationer.

Beach holidays in Spain

With long golden stretches of soft sand and crystal blue waters, Spain has some of the most fantastic beaches in the world. With warm calm waters and nonstop sunshine, the Mediterranean coast is a top destination for visitors looking to relax and top up their tan. The Atlantic coastline offers unspoiled beaches, with natural sand dunes, cooler water and bigger waves, with a beautiful vivid green backdrop. Spain has been voted to have some of the most spectacular beaches in the world and many have been given the Blue Flag award. Whether you're a making the most of a family holiday, a romantic getaway or a wild time away with friends, everyone will enjoy the superb beaches.

Nightlife

Spain offers some of the best nightlife in the world, with a wide variety of bars and clubs. If you're looking for a wild holiday, full of drinking and partying until dawn, then Spain offers a phenomenal range of nightclubs which are open throughout the night. Spain has much to offer in the form of entertainment, and caters for every preference, age and nationality. If you're looking for a night of light entertainment, then most hotels offer a variety of karaoke, dancing, comedy shows and much more, for a fun filled evening. Some Spanish locals like to have a late evening meal with their families, then go for a coffee or sangria, so why not join in this tradition and enjoy an evening of fine wine and food.

Historical sightseeing

Spain is a land of extraordinary geographical and cultural diversity full of many unique monuments and landmarks. With hidden villages and unexpected castles cropping up, Spain is a great place for touring. There are numerous museums and historical sites and the streets are full of keen sightseers marvelling over historic landmarks. Spain is a lively, thriving city, rich with historical treasures, and unique cultural features, making Spain an attractive country to all visitors.

Food & drink

Food in Spain is often cheap and substantial, and is heavily influenced by seafood available from the waters surrounding the country. Spanish meals consist of a variety of dishes, ranging from cheese and olives to squid or meat delicacies. Spain is much loved for its varied cuisine, however, there are some dishes that are considered common to most of Spain's regions, such as Paella, a saffron rice full of prawns, shrimp, squid, clams, mussels and many more. Generally speaking, the Spanish people tend to eat at later times than those we are used to in the UK. It is normal for lunch to be served between 1.30 and 3.30pm and dinner any time between 9.30 and midnight. If you can't find any restaurants to serve you early enough then why not try a snack bar that has plenty of snacks to tempt you. The rich cooking in Spain, with its Mediterranean ingredients, will certainly impress any visitor.

Sports and activities

Sport facilities in Spain vary considerably depending on the town or area and are usually excellent in major cities and resort areas. Many towns have all weather sports complexes and there are a range of private country clubs, sports centres and gymnasiums which are available within the cities and resort areas. The majority of hotels and resorts have swimming pools and many also have communal tennis courts and other sports facilities. Spain is a fantastic country to visit for all water sports enthusiasts, with greatly improved facilities, making water skiing and wind surfing more and more popular. A range of sports are available to all visitors, such as golf, cycling, swimming, handball, fishing, hiking and athletics in general. The beach is often a good place for some more gentle sports, making the most of the beautiful sands, the sun and the wonderful atmosphere. Football is the national sport and top teams such as Real Madrid and Barcelona and greatly supported throughout Spain.