Spain

Certainly not short on charm or popularity, Spain has a wealth of amenities

for those who know how to enjoy life. Whether you are seeking a beachfront
resort, a city escape or a rural retreat, Spain has it all.

Costa Brava
FABULOUS SUNSHINE AND
BEACHES HAVE BEEN
ATTRACTING VISITORS TO
SPAIN FOR MANY YEARS BUT
SPAIN IS PERFECT FOR
MANY TYPES OF HOLIDAYS.
From luxurious marinas and breathtaking mountains to beautiful
resorts and exhilarating nightlife, Spain can be whatever you want
it to be.
GREEN SPAIN is the countryside by shore between the
Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Biscay. The Regions of Galicia, The COSTA CALIDA, or 'warm coast' is home to both the
Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country, in northern Spain, Mar Menor and La Manga Club. The 250km of coastline which
are home to some of most valuable and best-conserved ecological lies between the Costa Blanca and Costa Almeria is shared by
areas in Europe. These are landscapes full of contrasts, with salt- two seas: the Mar Menor, the biggest salt water lake in Europe
water rivers, endless greenery that can be discovered on and one of the best places in the world for watersports; and on
horseback, by boat, or following an old Roman road. A coastline the other side is the Mediterranean with the fine-sand beaches of
that stretches for more than 2,000 km, with cliffs, mountains, Punta del Estacio, Ensenada del Esparto and Galúa.
forests, rivers, beaches, deep gorges and valleys.
The COSTA DEL LA LUZ faces south-west into the sun
The COSTA BLANCA or 'white coast' is a land of many and the Atlantic and is aptly named the ‘Coast of Light’. Fine
contrasts with golden beaches, green valleys, mountains, golden sands, windsurfers’ winds, the historic cities of
quaint villages and over 150km of coastline Seville and Cadiz, and Jerez de la Frontera – the home
overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean sea with an Spain is a of sherry – are some of the reasons this region is so
irresistible promise of sun and sand. As you begin popular with the Spanish themselves.
to explore the Costa Blanca, its varied history golfing paradise
and culture will become evident – owing to with 313 courses The COSTA BRAVA is a rugged corner of
early settlements of Romans, Iberians and the Catalonia which has captivated artists such as
Carthaginians, you will come across spread across major Dalí, Chagall and Picasso; its attractions range
archeological sites, castles and stone-carved cities, mountain from resorts like Lloret de Mar and Platja d’Aro
churches. to the architecture of Girona and the scenic
areas and right on beauty of places such as Banyoles and Cadaqués.
The COSTA DEL SOL has built its success Catalonia’s distinctness is evident in the Catalan
on its warm air and sea and almost guaranteed the coast
language and traditional festivals.
sunshine. Resorts range from Marbella – with its
exclusive marina at Puerto Banús – to Torremolinos, add COSTA DE ALMERÍA is a popular, modern tourist
dramatic mountain scenery and the spectacular cave at Nerja and resort with natural areas where mankind has barely left its mark.
you have the perfect destination. There are 11 marinas on the Enjoy varied folklore and plenty of fiestas, as well as popular
Costa del Sol, offering sailing and watersports facilities and most handicrafts such as pottery, rugs and marble. Gastronomic
have magnificent nightlife and top restaurants, with many stylish specialities such as paprika, gurullos (stews), and seafood soup
boutiques and shops of all kinds. are also a legacy from the region's rich past.

Estepona, Costa del Sol

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 Fact file
Experience first-hand “SPANISH
EQUESTRIAN ART” at the Royal Andalusian
School of Equestrian Art in Jerez de la Frontera
(Cadiz), Andalusia. Visit this internationally-
renowned institution and tour its facilities, where
you will see that horses form part of the culture of
Andalusia. You will also be able to admire the way
they dance to the beat of traditional Spanish
music.
THE ALHAMBRA is a beautiful complex of
buildings and gardens in Granada. Its leafy tree-
lined walkways provide pleasant shade and
coolness, enhanced by the abundance of water
that flows in its streams. It was the largest
political and aristocratic centre of the Muslim
West. The Palace premises are made up of
beautiful rectangular courtyards and numerous Barcelona P. Güell ©Turespaña
fountains. The oldest building is the Alcazaba
(citadel). Tourist Office Did you know?
THE PYRENEES is the large mountain range www.spain.info/uk Spain has 14 National Parks, all are
which separates northern Spain from the rest of characterised by their variety,
Europe, and is fascinating for its stunning natural Official language Spanish
mountains and wetlands, beaches
landscapes. The range is 450 km long, reaching
from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean.
Average temperatures and forests, volcanos, lava and lakes.
Sports are an excellent medium by which to enjoy Alicante, Costa Blanca but above all, by their stunning
this extreme, abrupt countryside to the full. ecological wealth.
Dec–Feb 17°C Mar–May 20°C
Just north of ALICANTE, the 17th-century Jun–Aug 28°C Sep–Nov 24°C There are over 100 different cheeses
parish church and the Calvario, Santa Ana and
San Roque chapels make up the monumental Malaga, Costa del Sol in Spanish gastronomy ranging from
heritage of San Juan de Alicante. curd like Burgos, cream like Torta del
Dec–Feb 17°C Mar–May 21°C
Casar, blue like Cabrales, aged like
THE ROMAN THEATRE in Cartagena, Jun–Aug 29°C Sep–Nov 23°C
Murcia is now open to visitors. Hidden for Manchego, and smoked like Palmero.
centuries under other buildings, the remains of the Currency Euro
Roman Theatre were only discovered in 1988 and
Spain is the second most
since then a major project has been underway to Average flying time from UK 2–21/2 hours mountainous country in Europe.
carefully preserve and excavate the theatre.
Playa de Mijas, Costa del Sol ©Turespaña

Cala de Moraira, Costa Blanca ©Turespaña

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