Vacations in Spain

Where to go on holiday in Spain

Holidaying in Spain

For decades people from all over the World have flocked to Spain to take advantage of one of the best climates in Europe. Originally, the most popular area for tourists was the popular coastline of the Costa del Sol. Nowadays there are many areas to choose from for a relaxing and affordable holiday in Spain.

With summer temperatures in excess of 30 degrees, the weather in Spain together with the low cost of living has placed Spain as one of the most popular choices for many Europeans as their holiday destination. There are holiday resorts to suit virtually everyone. Some resorts offer peace and tranquilty for a relaxing holiday in the sun whereas others are renowned for their fast paced and upbeat night life. This makes Spain ideal for either families, couples of groups of friends who want to get the maximum benefit from their chosen destination.

The main holiday destinations

It totally depends on what you want to achieve from your holiday in Spain but there are literally hundreds of resorts to choose from. All offer a choice of self catering holidays or hotel accommodation with either bed and breakfast, half board or full board. You can choose from a beach holiday to a quiet holiday in one of the small villages, or pueblos as they are known in Spain. Some of the more popular destinations in Spain are the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca and the Costa Brava. However, there are many more Costa's to choose from around the coastline of Spain which are becoming ever more popular.

Package holidays in Spain

For many years Spain has been the home of the "package holiday". Many tour operators offer holiday accommodation and flights as a complete package, which usually includes transfer to and from the hotel or self catering property and the airport. Some hotels also offer "all inclusive" holiday packages which tends to include flights, accommodation, food and selected drinks. This is great for those holiday makers that want to keep a check of their budget and pretty much stay within their chosen resort.

Book your own holiday in Spain

Due to the success of the Internet many holiday makers now choose their own hotel or holiday accommodation. With the popularity of low cost airlines who now fly to most of the major airports in Spain and the many websites offering low cost accommodation, a large number of holiday makers carefully research their chosen area and make online reservations. It is now simple to book a flight, book holiday accommodation and even book car rentals, all from the comfort of home.

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What do you need for a holiday in Spain

The services and infrastructure in Spain has progressed rapidly over the last few years. If you are travelling from an EU country then all you need is an up to date passport. For peace of mind if travelling from the UK we would recommend that you bring the replacement to the old E111 form which is now called The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This will allow you emergency healthcare in Spain without incurring any costs.

It is always worthwhile taking out some form of travel insurance to cover loss of luggage or repatriation should you be unlucky enough to have a serious accident.

The Currency

The peseta is no longer legal tender in Spain so you will need to obtain euros. The rate obviously fluctuates but it is generally around the 1.40 / 1.45 euros to the pound rate.

Click the following links for more information on holiday destinations in Spain:

General holiday resorts in Spain, Holidays on the Costa Brava, Holidays on the Costa Blanca, Holidays on the Costa del Sol