Spain is a country that comes to life every time you visit the country, whether for a beach holiday on the cost or an all season city break; you’ll stumble across a fiesta or be captivated by staggering architecture.

2. WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?
Spain is a country that comes to life every time you visit the country, whether for
a beach holiday on the cost or an all season city break; you’ll stumble across
a fiesta or be captivated by staggering architecture.
Officially the Kingdom of Spain, the sovereign state is in south-western Europe
and has both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, so is therefore littered
with beautiful beaches from Ibiza to Majorca.
Sun worshippers will love the 7 glorious miles of Playa del Inglés or you can
escape the tourist traps by travelling to the cliff-top coastline of Asturias. One
of the most famous urban beaches in the country and Europe is La Concha in
San Sebastian with crystal clear waters and powder soft sand.
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3. TOP PLACES TO VISIT
Shas many amazing cities to visit and here are some of the top picks:
Barcelona: Spain’s second largest city is Barcelona is well worth exploring on
foot with a guided tour, to view all the impressive architecture including Casa
Batlló and Gaudi’s famous Park Güell.
Ibiza: The famous White Isle is considered the party capital of Europe with its
overflowing list of superclubs. The main clubbing resorts are Playa d'en Bossa
with a beautiful long beach and home to Space and Ushuaïa, while San Antonio
plays host to Ibiza Rocks and Café Del Mar, the chilled out treasure of the sunset
strip.
Malaga: Located in southern Spain, Malaga is popular for its sanding beaches
and sunny climate. If you can drag yourself away from the sun loungers, visit the
Museo Picasso with over 204 original pieces of artwork or Malaga’s gothic 16th
century cathedral.

4. WEATHER
Spain has three different climate zones due to the large area it covers but visitors
generally experience a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild,
rainy winters. Central Spain encounters hot and dry weather, with rainfall
limited to spring and autumn with higher levels in the surrounding mountains.
Areas north of the Cantabrian Mountains, including the Basque Country and
Galicia have a maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters. The
weather is mostly cloudy with frequent rainfall throughout the year.
Spain’s Mediterranean coastline experiences a moderate climate with rain in
spring and autumn, while on the Atlantic coast the summers are cool with
heavy rainfall during winter.
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5. CULTURE
Spain is a very traditional country and there is a strong sense of regional
identity in many areas of the country. In particular, the Basque
Country and Catalonia have their own cultures which have
contributed greatly to aspects of mainstream culture.
It’s important to note that while 72% of the populations speak Spanish,
there are many dialects which have official regional status so don’t
be surprised if the language varies wherever you travel to. The most
popular minority languages are Galician and Catalan.

6. IDEAL FOR…?
Spain is an ideal destination for a wide variety of different travellers: the cities of
Madrid and Barcelona are superb for fans of history and architecture, as well
as groups of friends looking for a city break of shopping and dining.
Families can take advantage of the expansive coastline on mainland Spain and
the islands, as there are loads of water sport activities to keep children of all
ages entertained.
Couples can equally enjoy beach holidays and city breaks, or alternatively, relax
in smaller Spanish towns by enjoying traditional culture and the glorious
weather.

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