| | Go on, add a bit more pink to your life. Fun loving? Thrill seeking? Or simply in need of an affordable break? A holiday in Spain has all the answers. With festivals galore and too many beaches to choose from, it’s no wonder that Spain is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations. | | |
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Costa del Sol - for sun | | The clue’s in the name with the Costa del Sol. This stretch of Malaga coastline has long been a favourite with sun-seeking holidaymakers, offering warm temperatures throughout the year. |
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| Marbella | Hotel Spa Marbella Hills + flights | ★ ★ ★ ★ | from £289 pp. | |
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Costa Blanca - for fun | | Stretching over 200km, the Costa Blanca is home to some classic Spanish beach resorts, including Alicante and Benidorm. Around these towns you’ll find bars and nightlife, and themeparks and waterparks, making the Costa Blanca a great destination for family holidays. |
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| Benidorm | Sandos Benidorm Suites + flights | ★ ★ ★ ★ | from £419 pp. | |
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| Benidorm | Dynastic Hotel & Spa + flights | ★ ★ ★ ★ | from £349 pp. | |
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Costa Dorada - for history | | Just to the southwest of Barcelona, Costa Dorada (aka the Costa Daurada) translates as the Golden Coast, named after the area’s sparkling sandy beaches. In addition to welcoming resort towns like Salou and Cambrils, the Costa Dorada is also worth visiting for its historic sights, such as the Roman ruins of the city of Tarragona and the Les Ferreres Aqueduct. |
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| Salou | PortAventura Hotel El Paso + flights | ★ ★ ★ ★ | from £249 pp. | |
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| Cambrils | Sol Port Cambrils + flights | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | from £239 pp. | |
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| Salou | Hotel California Palace + flights | ★ ★ ★ ★ | from £229 pp. | |
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Costa Brava - for scenery | | Translating as the “Wild Coast”, the Costa Brava is found in the northeast of Spain, close to the French border and the Pyrenees. Stretching from Blanes to Barcelona, the Costa Brava has several buzzing resort towns, like Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar. |
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| S'Agaro | Illunion Caleta Park + flights | ★ ★ ★ ★ | from £219 pp. | |
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