Mainland Spain has been one of the more popular destinations for British holidaymakers for decades.
In the popularity stakes the coastline of Almeria competes with Blanca, Brava, Daurada and the famous Costa Del Sol.
Beach sports, water sports, sailing and sunbathing are key attractions during the day on the miles of sandy beaches. Large resorts like Benidorm and Torremolinos offer lots of pubs and discos, restaurants and cafe bars. Major cities like Barcelona and Madrid offer their own cosmopolitan attractions.
With its elegant boulevard, great shops, and miles of award-winning beaches its one of the treasures of the Costa Blanca.
Benalmadena Costa consists of several beautiful beaches, decent nightlife and a busy marina equipped for over 1,000 vessels.
Cobbled streets of the old town combine with funky new bars, energetic nightlife and gorgeous Costa Blanca beaches.
This up and coming resort is centred around an old fishing village and benefits from a nice sandy beach and plenty of shops and restaurants.
With its exquisite old town and famous shopping area - the Rambla - and some good beaches and unspoilt bays Gerona offers a taste of old and new Spain.
The bustling major port Malaga is the capital of the Costa Del Sol and offers super nightlife, historical sights and adventure parks for the kids.
Marbella is a luxury resort famous for its sophisticated marina. Its nightlife and shopping boutiques are legendary but it also offers fine beaches and golf courses.
The birthplace of famous architect Gaudi this large historical town in the Costa Darauda is known for its impressive buildings. An increasingly popular tourist destination.
The biggest and brashest resort in the Costa del Sol. Torremelinos has two fine beaches and a multitude of bars, clubs and restaurants.
Capital of Catalonia famous for Gaudis witty ultra modern architecture and its wide range of cultural facilities.
Spains capital is a charming historical city which offers a cosmopolitan taste of Spain. You will be spoilt for choice with galleries, museums and other attractions.
Mainland Spain also has a great landscape to explore inland with lush forests, rich plains and beautiful river valleys. National Parks of astounding beauty and significance are aplenty including Ordesa National Park in the Pyrenees, La Montaqa de Covadonga on the Atlantic coast and Dogana bird sanctuary in the South.
Other Mainland National Parks:
Unique interior wetlands and bird reserve.
Breathtaking natural beauty in the Pyrenean highlands.
Spectacular Volcanic highlands.
Spectacular volcanic landscape on the island of Lanzarote.
Set in a giant crater in the centre of La Palma. Covers 50 km².
Important and rare sub tropical Laurel forests in the Canary Islands.
The largest non-populated island in the Mediterranean.