Holidays in Spain
Holiday in Spain and dip into world-class art galleries and buzzing bars in Madrid and Barcelona. Or choose the northern Asturias region's verdant mountains, dusty Rioja vineyards or the Costas' sun-blessed sandy beaches. Wherever you take holidays in Spain, you'll find a welcoming tolerance, late-night attitude and a deliciously rich mix of food.
Holidays in Spain: regions
You'll get a different feel in each of mainland Spain's 15 regions. For Renaissance grandeur on your holiday in Spain, head north-west to Castille and Léon. South-east in Valencia, enjoy orange groves and long golden beaches. Spend winter holidays braving northern Spain's snow-capped Pyrenees mountains in Aragón. Hop between Moorish hilltop villages and golden sands on a holiday in southern Spain's sun-bleached Andalusia.
City holidays in Spain
You've got some tough choices on your holiday to Spain, from stunning architecture in avant-garde Barcelona to wild nightlife and art treasures in Madrid. Don't forget vibrant Valencia with its festivals, and Spain's iconic Guggenheim Museum of art in northern Bilbao. On holidays to hot, sensual Seville, discover flamenco music and Spain's colourful Islamic past.
Outdoor holidays in Spain
Swim or snorkel in clear Mediterranean waters in holiday hotspots like the Costa Brava and Costa del Sol. For surfing holidays in Spain, wander the dune-backed Costa de la Luz. Hike through Andalusia's snowy Sierra Nevada mountains and stroll Catalonia's alpine meadows. Holiday in Spain's wilder reaches along Celtic Galicia's windswept Costa da Morte.
Foodie holidays in Spain
Savour late, leisurely meals on your holiday in Spain. Try Galician octopus or seafood-and-rice paella in Valencia. On holidays in Spain's Andalusia region, drink ice-cold fino dry sherry with olives and jamón serrano cured ham, and rich Rioja wine with meaty stews in Madrid. Visit markets everywhere in Spain, spilling over with fresh fruit for a holiday treat.
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