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Advertising Feature In fact, it’s never too late for a trip to Alicante.  This beautiful coastal city, situated on the Spanish Costa Blanca, has a lot to do and see during any time of the year.  Add to that the fact that the weather is nearly perfect for most of the year, and you will begin to understand why Alicante is so popular among tourists. Getting There From the United   Read More ...

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It’s a truth universally acknowledged that many Brits struggle to differentiate between Spain’s beautiful Balearic islands – Menorca and Mallorca (especially when Mallorca is also known as ‘Majorca’…) Names aside, both islands boast identical Mediterranean climates, as well as similarly stunning beaches and delicious cuisine, which also gives cause for confusion. Menorca may be smaller in size, but that doesn’t hinder it in competing with its bigger neighbour for tourism.   Read More ...

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Benidorm has beautiful picturesque beaches and a vibrant party culture but there is much more to it than just what the eye can see. Those looking for a different side of Benidrom,  need to head to the Old Town area of this popular coastal resort giving you a big contrast the chaos of the colorful center of the resort. Arriving to Old Town is easy since public buses service the   Read More ...

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Charming and tranquil by day and cool and sultry by night, San Sebastian or Donostia in Basque, is everything Bilbao is not and it is next to impossible not to fall in love with it. Summer at the beach is the best of times and Playa de la Concha is as good as any city beach in all of Europe. Lest we forget Playa de Gros full of surfers and   Read More ...

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The ideal Summer destination is Benidorm, if you are anywhere from eighteen to thirty. Benidorm, mainland Spain’s party centre, is situated forty-five minutes by car from the airport in Alicante, on the Northern Costa Blanca. Depending on what kind of time you want to spend, you will either like Benidorm or Calpe and Altea. Benidorm is the perfect place to party all night long and sleep on the beach all   Read More ...

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Mijas is a beautiful village in Southern Spain. It is a classic example of the pueblos blancos, whitewashed towns, in the Analucia region. The streets are narrow and the houses, the gorgeous white that stands perfect against any backdrop. In this case, the background is pine trees. However, the pueblo hosts some of the most amazing views of the Mediterranean, since it stands only 400 metres above the sea. Most   Read More ...

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When you are on holiday in Spain, it’s important to enjoy all the pleasures of this fantastic country. This means the local culture, the weather, the beaches and the food, especially the food. Indeed, Spanish cuisine is amazing and anywhere you go will have great food. So whether you are planning on heading to Madrid, or are a fan of Gran Canaria holidays, you will need to be ready for   Read More ...

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Lanzarote’s climate is defined as subtropical in regard to their temperatures and dry and sub-desert on rainfall. Temperatures little variation both between the different seasons and between day and night, thanks to the moderator of the ocean. The average temperature of the coldest month (January), at sea level is 17 º C and the average warmest month (August) is 24 º C. The temperatures rarely drop below 14 º C in   Read More ...

Holidays in Spain

Spain offers plenty of different types of holiday retreats for all types of holiday goers.  From club nights that last for nights and days on end, to sandy peaceful retreats to snow lined caps you can find pretty much everything in Spain for your holidays.  This is just one of the many reasons that so many people flock to Spain every year to get away from the daily stains of   Read More ...

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With so many wonderful beaches on offer in Spain, selecting the top five was difficult. But we’ve tried to include something for everyone – those seeking quiet seclusion, those who prefer the tourist experience, and those who want to go where the locals go.  So let’s get started: presenting our selection for top five beaches in Spain. 5: Es Trenc, Majorca – a wind surfer’s dream If you are looking   Read More ...

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