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Summer holidays Spain

A great destination for your summer holidays, Spain has it all – plenty of sunshine, fine sandy beaches, great resorts, cultural heritage and spectacular countryside.

Andalucia is a heady mix of guitars and flamenco, matadors and fiestas, where whitewashed hill villages contrast with grand Moorish palaces. Catalonia is picturesque and wonderfully diverse, with a rugged coastline and roving green interior. Here you will discover the flamboyant architecture of Barcelona, a cultural hotspot. Madrid, Europe's highest capital city, is found in the heart of Spain - a land of castles, mountains and rich rolling plains.

With over 5000 miles of coastline Spain is world-renowned for its beaches. Whether you go to the mainland – to the Costa Dorada, Costa Blanca, Almeria, Costa del Sol - or one of the islands - the Balearics or the Canary Islands - the beaches are stunning.

Your taste buds will tingle with 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. You must also try tapas – a selection of small snacks shared over wine. Vegetable sobrasada is a speciality of the Balearic Islands, as are the wines from the Aragon and Murcia regions.

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Andalusia

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.

Andalucia  

Benalmadena

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.

Arcoiris  

Dehesilla de Algar

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.

Ruta del Toro  

El Angel

Less than three miles from the glamorous tourist hotspot Marbella, El Angel is a tranquil escape in the heart of the Costa del Sol.

La Concha, Marbella, CONTEST 1010  

Estepona

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.

La Concha, Marbella, CONTEST 1010  

Fuengirola

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.

Mediterranean atmosphere  

Whether you want to stretch out and relax, try a number of exciting activities or fancy dipping into some incredible nightlife, book one of the Thomas Cook’s Spain summer holidays and you’ll have the time of your life. Choose a Spain summer holiday and get packing for an unforgettable trip.

 

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