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With miles and miles of beaches, plenty of colourful cities and fun-filled waterparks galore, Spain holidays have something for everyone. You’ll find year-round sunshine just a short flight away from the UK, whether you’re heading for bustling mainland Spain or the gorgeous islands off the coast. When you arrive on your holidays to Spain, you’ll discover a country brimming with charm, from the mountain villages and Moorish castles to the bustling resorts and delightful tapas restaurants.
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Spain has 25 international airports, with dozens of flights every day from departure points all over the UK
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The volcanic peaks of the Canary Islands are among the most breath-taking natural attractions in Spain. In Tenerife, you can ride the cable car up to the country’s tallest mountain, Mount Teide. Over in Lanzarote, you can discover dramatic landscapes in Timanfaya National Park. Menorca’s lush wetlands are rich in wildlife, and you’ll find lots of underwater caves to explore. Or you could take a drive through Majorca’s beautiful mountain range, Serra de Tramuntana,
You’ll find an abundance of kid-friendly attractions across the country to keep the kids entertained. Whoosh down the slides at Benidorm’s Aqualandia (it’s home to Europe’s highest water chute). Just next door is the Mundomar marine park, where children can meet the cheeky sea lions. Children and grown-ups alike will be amazed by the swashbuckling shows at Pirates Adventure in Majorca. Or you could treat the little ones to a cowboy show in Gran Canaria’s Sioux City. And of course, you’ll discover a wealth of family-friendly beach resorts to choose from, too.
If you’re looking for legendary nightlife, you won’t want to miss out on Ibiza’s iconic clubs and bustling bars. But if you’re after a more laid-back evening out on your Spanish holidays, why not savour the flavours of Spain at a local restaurant instead? Try a chilled glass of sparkling cava or a dry fino sherry with tapas in Barcelona; spicy Padrón peppers and luscious serrano ham are well worth sampling. Tuck into a plate of paella in its home city of Valencia; here they make this famous saffron-flavoured rice dish with meat and vegetables rather than seafood. You’ll find beachside restaurants in Málaga serving up tasty plate of fritura malagueña (delicately fried fish). Over in Menorca, you’ll get to sample caldereta de langosta (lobster), while Lanzarote’s lunar-like vineyards are the home of Malvasía and Moscatel vintages.
Couples: With a wealth of beautiful beaches and pretty cities galore, many Spain destinations are perfect for two. Why not wander through Barcelona’s bustling streets before riding the cable car to Montjuïc?
Families: Find your favourite spot on the Costa’s golden sandy Costas. When you fancy a change of scenery, you’ll find all kinds of waterparks and theme parks to keep the kids entertained.
Night owls: Whether you want laze away an evening in a traditional tapas restaurant in Madrid, or dance all night in Ibiza’s top clubs, you’ll find something to keep you entertained when the sun goes down.
Overview, Things to do, Weather, Useful phrases, Currency
Language: Spanish, although English is widely spoken across Spain, especially in the tourist hotspots and resorts. If you’re heading off the usual visitor trails, pack a phrasebook or download our essential language app.
Currency: Euro (€).
Local time: Spain is 1 hour ahead of GMT/UK time.
Fly to: Alicante Airport for Benidorm, Girona Airport for Costa Brava, Reus Airport for Costa Dorada and Malaga Airport for Costa del Sol. Transfer times are 30–90 minutes.
Flight time from UK: The flight time to Spain is around 2.5 hours.
Tourist information: Find further information about various Spain destinations over at www.spain.info
Visa & health: British citizens don’t need a visa to for Spain holidays but you do need a valid passport. Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain for up-to-date visa and health recommendations and advice.
Temperatures: Expect a mild Mediterranean virtually climate all year round
Best time to visit: Visit outside of peak summer months for cheap holidays to Spain.
The climate in Spain varies from region to region, but you can generally expect hot and dry summers, with temperatures hitting the high-20s (°C) wherever you are. Over in the Balearic Islands, things start to heat up in May, with highs in the mid-20s. Enjoy peak temperatures of 30°C in July and August. Things are similar over on mainland Spain, with sunny summers in the mid-20s, and mild spring and autumns seasons, too. Down south, the Canary Islands (or the ‘Islands of Eternal Spring’) enjoy warm, sub-tropical weather. It hardly ever drops below 20°C in winter, with highs of around 25°C the summer months. The western islands have the most rain, but it's only the occasional shower during summer.
By train: High-speed trains run between the major cities in mainland Spain.
By metro: There are metro systems in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Bilbao.
By boat: Ferries and catamarans connect the Canary Islands with each other, which you’ll also find in the Balearic Islands.
By hire car: Hiring a car is a convenient way of exploring at your own pace, and getting to hard-to-reach places.
Tenerife carnival: Escape the cold winter in the UK and head to Tenerife in February to experience one of the biggest carnival celebrations in Europe.
Semana Santa: Easter brings celebrations all over Spain during Semana Santa (or Holy Week).
Clubbing season: Nightclubs in the Balearic Islands reopen for the summer from May onwards, finishing with huge closing parties in October.
Menorca Fiesta: Kick off the fiesta season in Menorca from 23–25 June, during the festival of Sant Joan.
La Tomatina: You’ll be seeing red during Buñol’s annual tomato frenzy, La Tomatina, in late August.
Sónar and Benicàssim: Music fans will want to book Spain holidays for June and July, when two of Europe’s biggest festivals take centre stage.
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