Spain offers a wide range of holiday destinations and possibilities, from exciting city breaks in the spectacular cities of Madrid or Barcelona to a selection of excellent beach resorts. Spain is surrounded by some of the most beautiful and contrasting coastlines and the main problem could be, which to pick.
The Costa del Sol is probably one of the most well-known of the Spanish seaside resorts with nearly 100 miles of sun kissed sandy beach. On the Mediterranean coast, this resort is located in the Andalusian area of the country and is rich in history. On the odd day when you can tear yourself away from the beach or hotel pool there are a number of ancient ruins and towns to be explored. This is a great place for a family holiday with plenty of theme parks and places for fun days out.
Also on the east coast of Spain is Costa Blanca (or White Coast). With miles of white sandy beaches which stretch from the town of Denia in the north to Torrevieja in the south this is a particularly good region for water sports such as snorkeling or scuba diving. Just a short trip inland will lead you to an assortment of unspoiled mediaeval towns and villages many with their surrounding walls and fortresses still intact. Costa Blanca is another great place for a family holiday with many theme parks and other activities available. It is also popular with those looking for some nightlife and there are many late night clubs to cater for this type of holiday too.
Costa Dorada (Golden Coast) in South Catalonia is truly spectacular. Located just to the south of Barcelona, the region stretches over 150 miles with alternating sandy and rocky coastline set against the backdrop of the spectacular Pyrenees Mountains. As well as beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters there are a number of mediaeval monasteries and other picturesque towns and villages to be explored. Costa Dorada is also home to a Universal Studios theme park called Universal Mediterranea.
Stretching from the French/Spanish border to the Portugal/Spanish border the Costa Verde (Green Coast) is over 900 miles long. In contrast to the Mediterranean coast resorts which tend to be sun baked, the Costa Verde is lush and green with dense green forests and foliage. Mile upon mile of sandy beaches and many quaint villages make this a great holiday destination which also tends to be a little quieter than the other coastal areas.
Spain has so much to offer, the list of holiday destinations and opportunities seems almost endless and that is before you take in to account the Spanish Island resorts. Majorca is possibly the most well-known of these and a holiday in Magalluf, one of the island`s main holiday resorts is yet another fantastic option for a family vacation.
