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Enjoy the vibrant nightlife and varied cuisine of the Spanish Costas on a Spanish Costa holiday

Golden beaches, clear water and sunshine make Spain a holiday favourite with the Brits. Whether you're looking for the entertainment and nightlife of Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol or the calm beauty of Costa de Almeria or Costa de la Luz, you'll find what you're looking for on the Spanish Costas.

Andalucia holidays

Andalucia holidays

Andalucía: here originate the most passionate fiestas and pilgrimages, and under the burning Andalucían sun lie the magnificent remains of the civilisation of Moorish 'Al Andaluz'. One of Andalucía's main distinctions is its astonishing diversity of landscapes.The windswept, sandy beaches of the unspoilt Atlantic coast are amongst the best in all of Europe and are backed by the important wildlife sanctuary of Coto Doñana National Park, whilst the Mediterranean coastline is set against the imposing mountain backdrop of the Sierras.The snowcapped peaks of the majestic Sierra Nevada are only an hour's drive or so from the coast and beyond lie vast open plains, where the terrain serves as a reminder of the proximity of the African continent. Throughout the province, the landscape is punctuated with picture-book white villages and graceful Renaissance towns, whilst some of the most mesmerising cities in Spain act as a further incentive not to spend too much time in one place. Seville pulsates with romance, imbued with the images of Figaro, Don Juan and Carmen.The glimpse of tinkling fountains and greenery in secret patios make Seville as mysterious as she is scintillating. Córdoba, the most hauntingly Moorish town in Andalucía, is centred on the serene Mezquita, the biggest mosque after Mecca, transformed into a Christian cathedral. In Granada, the celebrated Alhambra is a masterpiece of interior design.
Costa Blanca holidays

Costa Blanca holidays

Costa Blanca's famed 'white coast' is the tourism capital of Spain, and for good reason: its most popular resort, Benidorm, is a haven of entertainment, nightlife, glitzy shows and holiday excess. You're sure to have a ball in this, the ultimate fun holiday setting.

On Spain's east coast, the sunny Costa Blanca faces the sunny Balearic Islands.

Costa Brava holidays

Costa Brava holidays

It's no wonder these sun-kissed coasts bring holidaymakers back year after year. A cocktail of great beaches, traditional towns and frothy resorts, one visit here has you hooked. There's Costa de Barcelona which snakes up from the big city its named after. And, a little further up the map, is the Costa Brava, Spain's original sunshine strip. In fact, this is where Britain's love affair with Spain began. Ever since Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra first visited Tossa de Mar in the 1950s, its small fishing villages morphed into bright, bustling resorts. Now what you find is a marriage of old and new – neon lights and Brit pubs sharing space with cobbles and tapas bars. The big hitters here are Platja d'Aro, Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar and Estartit. Whichever you choose, golden sands come as standard. Beach resorts aside, you've got the Spanish titan of Barcelona. With eye-popping architecture and seriously good shopping, the Catalan capital's a must. So if you're torn between beach and city, this corner of Spain delivers on both fronts.
Costa de Almeria holidays

Costa de Almeria holidays

Once a location for spaghetti westerns, Costa de Almeria's wild, rugged scenery and golden beaches give you a taste of old Spanish life. Its twisting streets, pink flamingoes and beautiful coastline make this a holiday destination you'll never forget.

Located in Spain's sunny south, Costa de Almeria faces Morocco and Algeria.

Costa de la Luz holidays

Costa de la Luz holidays

With its rolling olive fields, picturesque villages and rugged sandy coves, the Costa de la Luz is a stunning spot for leaving the world behind. With some of the most idyllic beaches in the province, it's a paradise for windsurfers and sun worshippers alike.

In southern Spain, the Costa de la Luz lies next to Portugal and opposite Morocco.

Costa del Sol holidays

Costa del Sol holidays

The Costa del Sol's beauty will take your breath away, with its rolling green hills, delicate vineyards, tiny Spanish towns and friendly tapas bars. Blending traditional culture with popular holiday resorts, you'll soon see why Brits flock to these pale shores.

On Spain's southernmost point, the Costa del Sol sits along the Mediterranean, opposite north Africa.

Costa Dorada holidays

Costa Dorada holidays

You'll find the sun-drenched shores of Costa Dorada, where there's some fabulous family-friendly resorts, the world class PortAventura theme park and two splashtastic waterparks, all just an hour south of fabulous Barcelona and two hours' flight from the UK. For a holiday in the sun, the choice is simple.

Costa Dorada is just an hour south of Barcelona, one of Spain's most cosmopolitan cities.

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