World-famous art, Mediterranean cuisine, and centuries of culture. Come join the fiesta.
The image of Spain as the land of straw donkeys and sombreros
is long gone. Today travellers flock to its shores to experience its passion,
excitement and vibrancy typified by bullfights and flamenco.
As a country, Spain has everything. Throbbing cosmopolitan
cities such as Madrid, Barcelona,
Valencia and Seville are home to some of Europe’s finest museums, galleries,
bars and restaurants. History and romanticism are ever present in Andalucia home
to the Moorish Alhambra palace. And superb coastal resorts such as Alicante, Benidorm, Marbella, Malaga, Costa Brava and Costa Dorada offer beach holidays to remember.
Away from the mainland, the Balearic Islands offer thousands
of tourists each year a paradise retreat. This archipelago of holiday islands
comprises of Mallorca, Ibiza,
Formentera and Menorca.
The beaches of Spain often conjure images of overcrowded
resorts, however quiet beaches can be found near Malaga, Huelva and Almeria as
well as near La Manga, Galicia, Cantabria and Euskadi.
But Spain is not all about sun, sea and sand. Spain’s
countryside should not be ignored, dotted with charming villages and towns.
From the lush greenery of Galicia and Asturias, to the peaks of the Sierra
Nevada and the Pyrenees, there is much to offer the tourist wanting to
experience the true Spain.
The currency in Spain is the Euro. Credit cards are widely
accepted (American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa) and ATMs can be
found almost everywhere. Therefore access to your money won’t be a problem
during your visit.
A Great night in Barcelona
Before travelling to Spain you should check the Visa and Passport requirements at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
