Spain
Why go?
You can have 101 different types of holiday in Spain. Forget
long-haul flights or the '80s Costa Brava associations; dig a
little deeper and you'll discover culture, art, history and
fantastic food on your European doorstep in sunny, friendly
Spain.
History buffs will be in their element, touring Granada’s
Alhambra palace, Seville's lofty Giralda cathedral and museums,
Carmona’s necropolis, Cordoba’s Mezquita mosque or
Ronda’s bullring. Art lovers will be intoxicated by the
'Paseo del Arte' in Madrid (the Golden Triangle of Art,
encompassing the Paseo del Prado, Reina Sofia and
Thyssen-Bornemisza museums) or the Picasso museum in Barcelona.
Foodies will be torn between visiting Valencia for its fresh
paella, Seville for its myriad tapas bars, and the top-notch
international restaurants of Madrid. Night owls will thrive in
Ibiza's infamous clubs, Barcelona's happening bars, or the Fallas
celebrations in Valencia.
Prefer to escape the city bustle? Let Mallorca's natural scenery
seduce you or hike the craggy coastline of Tenerife. Or try the
remote Sierra Nevada, where you can canter on horseback through
beautiful green foothills or whizz down snowy pistes in the
winter.
Active types can windsurf in gusty Tarifa, go wreck diving in Gran
Canaria or surf 6ft waves off the Atlantic coast. Those wanting to
relax can take chugging trains through the spectacular hilltop
villages of Andalucia, or laze on golden beaches in Lanzarote.
What's where?
- Andalucia: From hiking up in the Sierra Nevada to windsurfing down in Tarifa, plus Granada's Alhambra, Cordoba's Mezquita and a wealth of seafood and sherry Read More >>
- Aragon: The surprisingly green interior of northern Spain is a hiker's paradise with rocky mountains, medieval castles and foaming rivers to cool off in Read More >>
- Barcelona: Gothic architecture, Gaudi's masterpieces, artist-strewn Las Ramblas, hip boutiques, happening bars and a beautiful beach waterfront Read More >>
- Canary Islands: The hype: winter sun. The hidden? Wonderful wine, dramatic lava fields and volcanoes, rugged hiking, craggy gorges, golden beaches, lush green hills Read More >>
- Catalonia: For coastal chic, boutique vineyards, crusader castles and fantastic food Read More >>
- Ibiza: Parties and pills are passe; we love rural landscapes with pretty almond and olive trees, lush green countryside and tranquil hidden beaches Read More >>
- Madrid: A blend of glorious old architecture and modern style with fabulous art galleries, bull-fighting and flamenco and a buzzy, open-all-hours atmosphere Read More >>
- Mallorca: An unsung hero just 2.5 hours from London with spectacular hiking amongst the Tramuntana mountains, secluded coves and picturesque villages Read More >>
- Navarre: Ancient towns and villages, the bull run in Pamplona, and a wealth of beautiful green scenery to hike, bike and wander through Read More >>
- The Basque Country: Magical San Sebastián, Bilbao's Guggenheim, lovely beaches, delicious pinxtos, rolling green countryside, and the proud identity of the people Read More >>
- Valencia: A vibrant blend of Baroque and dazzlingly modern architecture. Grab a paella and chilled vino then dance to the Fallas beat or bask on the beaches Read More >>