Holidays to Spain

Spain is a treasure containing a wide and deep mixture of cultures, art, music, history, architecture, sports, cinema, cuisine and life. The predictable weather, summer sun and fantastic atmosphere have attracted holiday seekers from Europe for decades. Yet Spain has much more to it than holiday resorts and tourist havens. It is entrenched with the history of past empires, significant Muslim influences, the artistic heritage of Goya, Picasso, and Dali and in the romanticism's of Don Quixote, Hemingway and the National Brigades.

Spain, the second largest West- European nation, has a changing geographical landscape that ranges from the Almer’a deserts to the green swamps of Galicia. From the sunny plains of La Mancha to the jagged, snow capped ranges of Picos de Europa. Most of the tourists come to enjoy Spain in the summer months of July and August, when temperatures can soar to well above 30 all across the nation. In the winter the rainy north gives way to snow in the Galicia and Pyreneans, creating some fantastic ski resorts. The best seasons for visiting the north are in the Summer, Andalusia is best experienced in the spring and the central and southern coasts of the country are most pleasant in the fall.

Whether you are looking for an urban experience, a natural heaven, a secluded beach or to be the life of the party, Spain will offer something that will accommodate any taste and whim. Madrid, the capital, is one of the largest and busiest cities in Europe. The huge metropolitan includes some of the world’s best museums, including the Prado which focuses on Spanish, Flemish and Italian art from the 15th- through the 19th centuries. In the summer the city is practically abandoned by its local inhabitants, all looking for vacations of their own, so accommodation is available and is relatively cheap.

If you visit just one city on a holiday to Spain, it should be Barcelona. This sophisticated, glamorous, romantic city has some of the best cultural, architectural and historical offerings in the world. The magnificent gothic architecture merges with the Gaudi masterpieces that are spread throughout. The La Rambla Boulevard and the surrounding squares offer some of the most exciting urban pulse found in Europe. Other fascinating cities include Toledo, Valencia, Granada and Seville.

The Balearic isles along the Mediterranean have some of the most famous resorts in the world and have become synonymous with summer getaways for all Europeans. In addition to the insane nightlife and the endless beaches, the local population has managed to maintain its heritage and customs, creating an interesting mix of authenticity and tourism based culture. Other resort style destinations include the Canary Islands off the Atlantic coast which offer similar resort style destinations and are heaving with tourism in the summer months.

Spain has many international airports including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Seville, Malaga, Valencia and the islands of Majorca, Ibiza and more. Domestic transportation within the cities is easy and renting a car is a fantastic way to get around. Public transportation is available pretty much everywhere and trains and busses are always available to take you to whatever destination you wish outside of the cities.

Flights to Spain are available in abundance and prices depend on time of the year, destination and availability. Many travel sites will offer package deals that include airfare, accommodation and car rental. These will significantly reduce the cost of your holiday and help you plan an itinerary well in advance.

Spain is the perfect destination for your holiday, whether you are in search of rest, relaxation, activity, excitement, culture or history. Whether you are out for a family vacation, a romantic getaway or a lifetime experience of fun in the sun, you are sure to find your perfect destination in Spain.