Spain Holidays

Spain’s holiday destinations are like a chocolate selection box. There are the mainland Spain faves in Valencia, Andalucia and Catalonia. But you’ve also got bundles of islands – the Canaries and the Balearics – providing even more options. Wherever you drop your suitcase, you can expect second-to-none sandy beaches, oodles of attractions and tasty tapas.

This country’s got countless Costas to its name. Some of the big shots include the family-friendly Costa del Sol and Costa Dorada – home to Blue Flag beaches and theme parks. City breaks to Barcelona and Girona aren’t off the cards, either – they’re daytripping distance from the Costa Brava. Then you’ve got the chilled Costa de Almeria, Costa de la Luz and Costa Blanca, where you can stroll around twee fishing villages or nod off on a people-free beach.

Another thing Spain’s not short of is islands. This place has stockpiled two archipelagos. First up, there are the Canary Islands, where Lanzarote, Tenerife and Gran Canaria do most of the talking. The year-round toasty temperatures mean they’re sunbathing hotspots, but biking, hiking and watersports are in good supply, too. The Balearic Islands top up the beach count. Menorca’s got the cute coves, Majorca’s capital brings the culture and Ibiza’s clubs are attractions in their own right.