Spain: 5 Best Holiday Destinations

by Shabana Adam | 7 March 2013

Holidays to Spain are a great option, with low-cost flights, affordable accommodation and wonderful weather; it's a marvellous destination. Here are five of the best places to holiday in sunny Spain.

MajorcaAlso known as Mallorca, this sunny island is located in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, and is the largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, in Spain. Forever famous with holidaymakers, including families and couples, it is Majorca’s great weather and great sights that draws millions to the island every year. Alcudia Old Town and the caves at Coves de Campanet are definitely worth a visit.

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BarcelonaVisitors to the Catalan capital have an overwhelming selection of exciting things to see and do while there. Whether they’re after a sun soaked beach holiday or a bustling city break, Barcelona has it all on offer. One of the best sights to visit is the world-famous Sagrada Familia which boasts an architectural mix of modern art with gothic styles.

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Costa BlancaCosta Blanca is a stunning 200km stretch of Mediterranean coastline in Alicante, Spain. It has the beautiful beaches, crystal waters, delicious food and lots of great activities that you would want from an affordable holiday. The region is extremely popular with UK visitors due to its wonderful weather, sandy shoreline, family-friendly resorts and great sports and sites, like golfing and museums.

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Tenerife

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Probably the most popular of all Spanish destinations, Tenerife is the largest and most populous of the seven Canary Islands. Tenerife offers UK visitors a short-haul holiday with long-haul benefits; the weather is fabulous, the beaches breathtaking and the island is also home to great natural wonders like Mount Teide, Spain's tallest peak.

The island plays host to one of the world's most popular festivals - Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife - and is also home to the opera house, Auditorio de Tenerife, which is often celebrated as the most modern building in the Canary Islands.

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Costa Del Sol Full of quaint small towns and villages, picturesque country homes and stunning sea and mountainous landscapes, the Costa Del Sol is located in the south of Spain and is one of the country's most beautiful regions. The main tourist destination here is the province of Málaga which boasts great lively resorts for party-lovers as well as some lovely quieter areas for those looking to relax and catch some sun.