With its fantastic coastline Spain offers plenty of top beach holidays. You will find an abundance of sunshine, watersports, aqua parks and natural attractions. A diverse holiday destination, it offers everything from a non-stop party vibe, to a family-friendly, active holiday.
Spain is world-famous for its beaches and has over 5000 miles of coastline. Some of the most popular include the beaches in Costa del Sol - La Malagueta, Caleta, Puente Romano and Torreguadiario. However, whether you choose to visit the mainland - Costa Dorada, Costa Blanca, Almeria, Costa del Sol - or the islands - the Balearics or the Canary Islands – you will find some absolutely stunning beaches. In addition to the beautiful beaches, there is some spectacular countryside and mountain ranges that you can explore.
Spain also has a rich cultural heritage and history. Sample some of the Spanish cuisine, which is rich in seafood and cured meats, such as chorizo and Serrano hams. Paella is one of the most common dishes , as is cocido, a meat and chick-pea stew. Dining out on tapas – a selection of small snacks shared over drinks – is another typically Spanish tradition. More particularly, the Balearic Islands are famous for their vegetable sobrasada and wines from the Aragon and Murcia regions, while the Sherries of Jerez and the Riojas of northern Spain are also renowned.
A fantastic mix of idyllic, sandy shores, white-washed mountain villages and grand Moorish palaces, bubbling tapas bars, passionate flamenco dancing and busy markets, Andalusia offers a taste of authentic Spain.
Benalmadena is a mix of authentic Andalusia and top-tourist-getaway. From white-stone, sleepy plazas to the glitzy nightlife, the picturesque harbour to the amusement parks, there is something for everyone.
Nestled in the heart of the Andalusian countryside, Deshesilla de Algar is a great base from which to explore rural Cádiz. It is only a stone’s throw from the dramatic mountains of the Sierra of Cádiz.
Less than three miles from the glamorous tourist hotspot Marbella, El Angel is a tranquil escape in the heart of the Costa del Sol.
Blessed with year-round sunshine and 21km of enviable coastline, Estepona is a popular part of Costa del Sol. A quiet town that has retained its authentic Spanish charm, it is the ideal alternative to the commercialised resorts.
Once a tiny fishing village, Fuengirola has burgeoned into a holiday hotspot. It is only 25km from the airport and boasts 5km of idyllic sandy shores and a picturesque town centre.
Book a Thomas Cook Spain beach holiday if you want to dive into turquoise blue waters and soak up the sun on sandy coasts. Choose from a range of great value accommodation in Spain and start packing for the sunshine. Get a beach holiday deal to suit every budget.
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