Where to go on the south coast of Spain. Resorts in Spain by the sea

What awaits tourists in Spain?

​In summer there are endless sandy beaches, the azure Mediterranean Sea and amusement parks for the whole family. In winter and in the off-season - walks around Barcelona and Madrid, exploring provincial cities, traveling around the sunny island of Tenerife.

At any time of the year - incredible Spanish cuisine, festivals, museums, ancient fortresses and, of course, passionate flamenco. Come on holiday to Spain and see for yourself how hospitable and sunny this country can be!

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Climate

The weather in Spain in the spring is conducive to walks and excursions: there are many clear days, and already in March the air warms up to 16-20 degrees. In April you can see the first sunbathers on the beaches, although the swimming season on the mainland coast opens at the end of May. Summer is hot and sunny, so the resorts of Spain are invariably popular with tourists from different countries. Comfortable warm weather lasts until the beginning of November. In the winter months there are also many clear days, and temperatures below zero occur only in the central and northern regions. In the rest of the country in winter, on average, from +10 to +17.

​An ideal place for a family holiday all year round is the island of Tenerife. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean and delights guests with stable and warm weather - about 25-26 ºС in summer and 18-22 ºС in winter. The water temperature here, even in winter, is about 19-20 ºС.

Tips

In Spain there is no strictly defined tip size. If you ordered pastries and coffee for breakfast, it will be enough to leave 20-40 cents or simply round up the amount in euros - for example, instead of 7.50 euros, pay 8 euros. When dining at a restaurant, if you liked the food and service, you can leave a tip of 5-10% of the bill. However, this is not at all mandatory! You can thank the staff at the hotel restaurant by leaving a few euros in a jar labeled Tips.

Souvenirs and shopping

No information about Spain would be complete without mentioning shopping! The best shopping centers and boutiques of famous brands are located in large cities - Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Malaga. After making purchases, do not forget to apply for a VAT refund, especially since the minimum amount to receive it has been removed. Tours Holidays in Spain can be supplemented with trips to outlets. One of them, La Roca Village, is just 40 minutes from Barcelona.

​As a souvenir, you can bring a fan, postcards and photos of Spain, a national costume, castanets, or a football uniform from one of the Spanish teams. A great surprise for loved ones - Spanish jamon, wine, olives, cheese and olive oil. It is most profitable to buy these products in regular grocery stores.

Kitchen

What to try first? Start your meal with tapas and a glass of wine or cool sangria. In hot weather, be sure to order the local cold gazpacho soup. Paella with seafood is also ideal for lunch with the whole family: this dish is prepared for 2-3 people at once and served in a large frying pan. And if the kids want a snack, offer them the Spanish pastry churros, which are usually sold with a cup of rich chocolate.

​Many hotels in Spain offer a glass of local sparkling wine - cava - for breakfast. We recommend that you visit local markets and try jamon, traditional sweets, fruits and seafood. One of the most colorful markets - La Boqueria - is located in the center of Barcelona.

Beach

The beach season at resorts in Spain lasts from late May to mid-September. All beaches in the country are public and free. Beach equipment rental - 7-10 euros per day for an umbrella and a sun lounger.

Wide sandy beaches can be found on the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada near Barcelona. Costa Dorada is ideal for families with children: all the beaches here have a smooth, gentle entrance to the sea.

​The island of Mallorca, with its romantic bays and spacious golden beaches, is another win-win option for youth holidays and traveling with children. More than 30 beaches in Mallorca have been awarded UNESCO Blue Flags for their impeccable environmental cleanliness. If you like lively and party places, come to Magaluf and Areanal. And the resorts of Cala d'Or and Alcudia will appeal to those who prefer a relaxing family holiday in Spain. Well, for exotic lovers, the beaches of Tenerife with black volcanic sand await you.

Transport

You can travel between cities and regions of the country by buses, trains and planes. Inexpensive flights within the country are offered by low-cost airlines - for example, Vueling airline. You can save on buying bus and train tickets if you buy them in advance and online. All rail transportation in the country is provided by one company - RENFE.

How to get from one city to another in Spain? If you want to travel within one region, trains are convenient. They often have common stations with the metro. For example, they run electrically along the Costa de Barcelona and connect resort towns with the capital of Catalonia. This is a great opportunity to alternate a beach holiday with travel and see the sights of Spain!

Transport in major cities is convenient for tourists. The cost of one trip on the metro and bus is 1.5-2.2 euros. To save money, buy a multi-trip pass. In Barcelona you can buy a ticket for the Hop On Hop Off tourist bus for 1-2 days. It runs along designated routes and stops near major attractions. You can get off the bus and then return to the route again at any stop. Ticket price is 27-30 euros for one day for an adult and 16 euros for children.

Currency

The country's currency is the euro. Large stores, hotels and popular cafes accept bank cards. However, small shops and restaurants may only accept cash transactions. Some places are wary of large bills, so make sure you have some change.

There are ATMs in almost every locality. The best place to change currency is at banks. This can be done on weekdays from 9.00 to 14.00 and on Saturday from 9.00 to 12.00.

Resorts in Spain:

Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is an island in spring. The mild climate and diverse landscapes will captivate the most discerning tourists. The island's capital, Las Palmas, is the largest city in the archipelago. It is quite noisy, crowded and rich in historical attractions.

Ibiza

Ibiza is the third largest island of the Balearic archipelago and is known as a destination for exceptional clubbing. Back in the 60s of the 20th century, the island was proclaimed the center of counterculture and somewhat isolated from other European resorts. Times change, so do tastes and styles, but you can be sure that a holiday in Ibiza has been and remains incredibly attractive for lovers of youthful, noisy and riotous holidays.

Costa Blanca

Alicante is one of the most popular holiday areas on the Costa Blanca. Its center (the city of the same name) was founded thousands of years ago by the ancient Greeks and was called Lucentum. Today it is a thriving resort, attracting travelers with magnificent beaches, modern hotels and stunning ancient and medieval architecture.

Costa Brava

The coolest coast of Spain, the Costa Brava, has a particularly mild climate throughout the year. The coast includes several resorts stretching all the way to the border of France, the most famous of which are the towns of Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar, Blanes.

Costa de Barcelona

The Costa de Barcelona stretches 100 km north and south of the capital of Catalonia. This area is loved by tourists of all ages and interests, and it is not surprising: there is beautiful nature, warm sea, well-groomed beaches, many historical places and a full range of pleasures for every taste.

Costa de Almeria, Costa Azahar.

Location of the coasts of Spain

Costa Brava

This is the northern part of the Mediterranean coast of Spain, which begins 60 kilometers north of Barcelona (from the city of Blanes) to the border with France.

Costa Brava literally means “Brave, Wild Coast”, sometimes it is translated as “Sheer, Rocky, Steep Coast”. Costa Brava is rightfully considered one of the most picturesque places on the coast. Here the mountains descend to the sea, and the sea, with narrow bays, cuts the coast into several small cozy beaches.

The recognized capital of the resort is Lloret de Mar, a pretty seaside town located 80 km from the city of Barcelona and 39 km from the city of Girona.

Blanes- one of the most famous seaside resorts on the Costa Brava. Over the past decades, it has turned into a major tourist center with a relatively quiet and cozy atmosphere, which does not prevent it from remaining a city of eternal celebration.

Tossa de Mar is rightfully considered the most beautiful and green part of the Costa Brava. The extensive city beach is bordered on one side by rocky shores, where sea cliffs form deep grottoes, narrow straits and secluded coves. On the other hand, from the city beach is one of the most famous national monuments of the Costa Brava - the medieval fortified city of Vila Vella ("Old Village").

Climate

The climate in the Costa Brava is mild throughout the year. Rain in the Costa Brava, both in winter and summer, is not uncommon, and this may explain the abundance of greenery. The highest rainfall in the Costa Brava occurs in September and October. The swimming season begins at the very end of May; in October there is no swimming in the Costa Brava. Snow is a common occurrence in winter. The best months for a holiday on the Costa Brava are from May to mid-September.

Average daily air temperature in the Costa Brava resort: April +18°C, May +21°C, June +25°C, July, August +28°C, September +25°C, October +21°C.

Average daily water temperature in the Costa Brava resort: April +14°C, May +17°C, June +20°C, July, August, September +23°C, October +20°C.

Main types of entertainment

Children's water park, Marineland theme park, Aqualeon mini-zoo and a real knight's tournament. On this coast is the Aiguamolls bird sanctuary and the first marine nature reserve in Spain - the Medes Islands, which is home to several dozen interesting species of fish, marine animals and waterfowl.

Thanks to the gentle sea conditions and mild climate, the Costa Brava is a real paradise for lovers of sailing and other water sports.

How to get there

Thanks to a well-developed transport system from Tossa de Mar, you can easily visit the neighboring coastal resorts by using shuttle buses or taking a boat trip.

In the center of Lloret de Mar there is a terminal from where buses depart to the cities of Tossa de Mar and Blanes, where it is most convenient to change trains and get to other resort towns on the coast or Barcelona.

Costa Blanca

Levante Beach, Benidorm

Along the Mediterranean coast of the province of Alicante, the “white coast” of Spain stretches for 212 kilometers - Costa Blanca- one of the main tourist centers of the country. And about half - 101 kilometers - is a strip of fine sandy beaches.

White Beach - this is how the name of the Costa Blanca is translated from Spanish. The coast extends approximately 500 km from Valencia in the north to Almeria in the south and covers the territory of three regions: Valencia, Murcia and Andalusia.

The Costa Blanca is divided into two areas: the northern coast - Costa del Norte and the southern coast - Costa del Sur.

Climate

The Costa Blanca has 305 sunny days a year, the average air temperature in January is not lower than +10°C, and in July and August the air warms up to an average of +26°C, the sea up to +24°C. Rains are quite rare and occur mainly in the northern part of the coast.

Major resorts

Gandia, Denia, Javea/Xabia, Calpe, Altea, Benidorm, Villajoysa, Alicante, Torrevieja.

Main types of entertainment

In the center of Benidorm there is a huge water park called Aqualandia, the largest water park in Spain, with swimming pools, water slides and caves. Nearby is a park with marine and exotic animals, Mundomar. In the summer of 2000, an amusement park called Terra Mitica opened near Benidorm, dedicated to the history and culture of ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean.

How to get there

Flight to Alicante from Moscow - 4.5 hours

Along the Costa Blanca coastline, between all resorts, there is a regular bus service. From Benidorm to Alicante (50 km) you can get for 3 €, to Valencia (160 km) for about 15 €. By taxi - for 50 and 150 €.

Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol, translated from Spanish as "Sunny Coast", is the southernmost Mediterranean coast of Spain, stretching from Malaga to the Strait of Gibraltar.

The resorts of the Costa dnl Sol enjoy a worldwide reputation as the most prestigious and fashionable holiday destinations on the Spanish coast.

The mountains protect the coast from northern winds, so the Costa del Sol is not cold in winter. And in summer there is no sweltering heat, as in the central regions of Andalusia: the Costa del Sol is cooled by the breeze blowing from the sea. The coastal climate is considered the best in continental Spain.

Capital of the coast- city of Malaga. The informal capital and chic resort is Marbella.

Climate

The “summer season” on the Costa del Sol lasts from June to September. The hottest days occur in July and August: during the day in the sun the air usually warms up to 31°C. At night, the temperature does not drop below 20°C. The Mediterranean Sea in summer near the Costa del Sol may seem somewhat cold (+20-24°C).

Winter, in our understanding, does not exist on the Costa del Sol. From December to February, the weather resembles the fine days of early autumn: in the sun it is warm (up to 20°C, and sometimes higher), in the shade it is also not particularly cold (17°C).

Major resorts

Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Marbella, Estepona.

Main types of entertainment

Activities here include water skiing, windsurfing, swimming, horse riding, tennis, squash and golf. For children there are two wonderful water parks: in Torremolinos and Fuengirola and the Tivoli Adventure Park (Benalmadena).

Marbella, Del Faro Beach

How to get there

From Moscow, on Saturdays there are charter flights to the Costa del Sol.

You can view the schedule, type of aircraft, departure airport and air ticket prices. Travel time is a little over 5 hours. On the Costa del Sol, planes arrive at Malaga Airport (www.aena.es).

It is easy to get to the center of Malaga from the airport by regular bus (route No. 19) or train. Electric trains also run from the airport to Fuengirola, and buses along the coast to Estepona.

There are daily flights between Malaga and the Canary Islands. Travel time to the island of Tenerife is 2 hours 30 minutes.

The main transport hub of the Costa del Sol is the bus station in Malaga. From here buses depart to all corners of Spain, as well as to Portugal, France and other European countries.

The cost of a trip within one locality is about 1 €. On suburban lines, the price depends on the distance. Tickets can be purchased at ticket offices at bus stations, and when boarding at intermediate stops and on city routes, directly from the driver.

All bus routes within the city of Malaga are operated by EMT (www.emtsam.es). The cost of a trip around the city is 0.95 €, but this is when paying the fare in cash to the driver. By purchasing a card for 10 trips in advance for €5.90, you will save 40%.

Buses follow a schedule, which can be found at the bus stop. The schedule is divided into three blocks: Laborables - weekdays, Sabados - Saturday, Domingos y Festivos - Sunday and holidays.

Taxis on the Costa del Sol are white cars with an identification sign on the roof and a sign “Libre” (free) or “Ocupado” (occupied)

A distinctive feature of the local taxi fleet is the absence of meters: the price must be agreed upon in advance. The cost of 1 km of travel is approximately 1 €, a little cheaper during the day, and a little more expensive at night and on weekends.

The cost of renting a car on the Costa del Sol is 25-30 € per day. For one liter of 95 (Sin Plomo 95) they ask for about 1.10 €.

Two railway lines connect Malaga with Fuengirola (line C1) and Alora (line C2). Tourists are primarily interested in the C1 line, which runs along the coast with intermediate stops at the airport, Torremolinos, Benalmadena and other points. The fare depends on the zone and is 1.10 €.

Ferry service to Tangier is also carried out from the port of Tarifa: the high-speed vessels “Tarifa Jet” and “Thundercat 1” of the FRS company (http://www.frs.es) cross the Strait of Gibraltar several times a day in just 45 minutes. Ticket price: 52 € round trip.

Costa de la Luz

In the extreme southwest of Spain, on the coast washed by the Atlantic Ocean, in the provinces of Cadiz and Huelva, there is a resort area.

On the streets of Cadiz you can feel the breath of the sea - after all, the city is located on a peninsula, which is connected to the coast only by a narrow strip of land. Cadiz is strictly divided into two parts. The new city moves away from the sea inland, and the Old City is located at the end of a long nine-kilometer spit protruding into the sea. In Cadiz, the baroque splendor of churches coexists with a bustling port quarter, and spacious neoclassical squares coexist with ancient castles and a fortress. There are magnificent promenades and excellent beaches right within the city. By the way, picturesque beaches, bordered by pine trees and sand dunes, stretch along the entire Costa de la Luz.

Climate

The climate of the Costa de la Luz is very mild. The average annual temperature on the coast is approximately 18°C. Thanks to the refreshing breezes blowing from the ocean, the summer here is not swelteringly hot, although there are very few rainy days a year.

Major resorts

Ensenada de Bologna, Saarade los Atunes, Caños de Meca, Conil de la Frontera.

Main types of entertainment

Children will appreciate the water park in Cadiz and the Isla Magica (Magic Island) amusement park in Seville. Here, in the vastness of the Atlantic, it is good to windsurf or sail. Coast (260 km) Costa de La Luz is a real Mecca for scuba divers.

How to get there

There are two ways to get to the Costa de la Luz:

1. Flight to Malaga airport, the flight will take about 5 hours;
2. Flight to the city of Cadiz which connects the Costa de la Luz with the main centers of Spain.

Costa del Garraf

The Costa del Garraf stretches from Barcelona to Cubellas. Charming with its beautiful nature and excellent climate, the Costa del Garraf has a lot to offer travelers. Here the rich past is perfectly combined with the achievements of the modern resort industry, special conditions have been created for both mass and elite recreation.

In the center of the Costa del Garraf, stretching south of Barcelona, ​​lies its most popular seaside resort - Sitges— (35 km south of Barcelona) is an ancient Catalan city and the most popular seaside resort on the coast.

In Sitges, the main beach is considered, stretching along the entire city limits and the adjacent resort area in the direction of Tarragona. In the direction from Sitges to Barcelona, ​​the nature of the coastline changes, and sandy stripes of sea beaches alternate with rocky areas of the coast.

Throughout the year, Sitges hosts many cultural and sports festivals of international importance and economic forums.

Sitget is also considered the Blue Capital of Europe. Gay tourists come here from North America and Australia.

Climate

The climate in Costa Del Garraf is typical of a Mediterranean resort: mild, wet winters and long, warm and sunny summers.

Main types of entertainment

Family entertainment center Barnasud (Gava): cinema, bowling alley, billiards, children's playground, commercial center, Olympic Canal (kayaking, rowing, boating, golf), many tennis clubs, golf club and yacht club.

How to get there

The main means of transport are commuter trains that stop in Sitges and depart to Barcelona and towards Tarragona several times an hour (services stop at night). The cost of a one-way ticket to Barcelona is about 2.2 €.

Barcelona can also be reached by buses, departing from Sitges to Barcelona and back several times a day. The cost of a one-way ticket is about 2.4 €.

Taxi services (one way): Sitges - Barcelona: approximately 42.1 €; Sitges - Tarragona: approximately 60.1 €; Sitges - Salou: approximately 72.2 €.

During the summer season, pleasure boats make small cruises several times a day: Sitges - Vilanova - Sitges. A one-way ticket costs approximately 7.51 €.

Costa del Maresme

Costa del Maresme is the name of the part of the Catalan coast that runs south from the town of Malgrat de Mar almost to Barcelona. This area is distinguished by magnificent beaches, developed tourist infrastructure and a favorable climate. From the city of Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona itself, the coast is built up in an almost continuous line: old villages, new resorts and entire blocks of beautiful villas alternate at the edge of the surf - this is a very popular place among Catalans. The Catalans themselves call the Costa del Maresme the coast of fruits - three harvests are harvested here a year, and even from the highway you can see that the mountain slopes are covered with strawberry plantations and orchards.

Climate

Thanks to its geographical position and proximity to the mountains, the Costa del Maresme has a favorable Mediterranean climate, clear skies and 275 sunny days a year.

Major resorts

Malgrat de Mar, Santa Susanna, Pineda de Mar, Calella and Sant Pol de Mar

Main types of entertainment

Children will love Marineland with its water rides, mini zoo and dolphin and parrot shows. For lovers of active recreation, diving clubs and equipment rentals for water sports are open.

How to get there

Flight to Barcelona; Flight duration from Moscow is 4 hours 15 minutes.

Buses run to the resort from all resort centers. Along the entire coast, parallel to the beach, there is a kind of railway with small and neat electric trains, each of which pulls only three cars. Trains run every 30 minutes and are very convenient for getting to Barcelona. There is no traffic on this highway at night.

During the tourist season, pleasure boats operate between the resort towns of the Costa del Maresme and Costa Brava, departing several times a day from the beach piers. The cost of a one-way ticket is 4-12 € depending on the distance.

Costa Dorada

Costa Dorada- the southernmost coast of Catalonia. The resort is located 100 km south of Barcelona. The name of the coast translates as “golden coast”, which is associated with the peculiar golden hue of the sand on the beaches of the coast. The wonderful golden sandy beaches of the Costa Dorada are very wide and the sea is shallow, which creates excellent conditions for a family holiday with children. The Mediterranean coast is well protected from winds and cyclones from the north and west, first by the Pyrenees and then by the Catalan Mountains. Thanks to the mountains, the Costa Dorada has good weather from March to October, and therefore tourists flock here to relax almost all year round.

Average air and water temperatures

Main types of entertainment

There are ideal conditions for water sports such as sailing and windsurfing, and there are tennis courts, golf courses and riding clubs. Thanks to the warm, shallow sea, and most importantly, the presence of the famous Port Aventura, a grandiose theme park, near Salou, the resort has become the best place for families with children. In addition, there are two large modern water parks in the vicinity: Aquopolis in La Pineda and Aqualeon in El Vendrell.

How to get there

You can get to Barcelona by bus. The fare will be 4 - 6 € one way, depending on the distance of the resort from Barcelona. The price of travel between coastal cities varies from 1 to 3 €. An express bus runs on the route Salou - Tarragona - Barcelona 5-7 times a day, the fare on which averages 7 - 8.5 € one way. A cheaper way to travel between cities is by regular bus.

This area covers 200 km of coastline: stunning beaches, often hidden from prying eyes by nature itself, majestic mountains, pine forests and the famous Mar Menor lagoon. Here is one of the most fashionable, prestigious and promising resorts in Spain - La Manga del Mar Menor.

La Manga is a long (24 km) and narrow sand spit that separates a huge lagoon with an area of ​​almost 180 square meters from the Mediterranean Sea. km - the so-called Small Sea (Mar Mepo). The average depth of this bay is 1.7 meters, the maximum is 7 meters; it is almost completely cut off from the Mediterranean Sea, and due to this, there are no high waves on the Small Sea, the water warms up well and has a high concentration of salt and iodine, which explains its healing properties. Maloe More is often called the largest swimming pool in the world. Recently, La Manga has become one of the most fashionable, prestigious and promising resorts in Spain.

Climate

On average, the Costa Cálida has 322 sunny days a year. The minimum temperature in winter is + 11°C, the maximum temperature in summer is +40°C (sea +27°C). It rains very rarely, several times a year

Basic types of entertainment

Thanks to its unique climatic conditions, the Mar Menor is an ideal place to practice almost any water sport. Numerous rental stations and yacht clubs have been built along the entire coast at the service of active recreation lovers. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are especially popular among tourists. For fans of scuba diving, there are several diving centers where you can take training courses, and more experienced scuba divers can go to the wrecks of the Hormigas Islands.

Spain is a place where you can truly drown in the warm rays of the dazzling sun and the gentle sea sand of numerous and varied beaches. Choose for yourself!

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“Mutuo amor,” or “love that is mutual.” This is how the Spaniards describe the attitude of Russian tourists to the country of bullfighting, endless beaches and resorts with the prefix “Costa”.

It is not without reason that Spain remains the long-term leader in domestic tourist flow. Since 2016, more than three million vacationers from Russia have visited its coast - a number comparable to the statistics of outbound tourism to Thailand, the UAE, Vietnam and island China for the same period.

The climate in this country is milder than in Turkey or Tunisia, but the average water temperature at the height of July is slightly lower than in Rhodes in Greece, besieged by tourists, or Larnaca in Cyprus - +24°С...+26°С.

The swimming season on the east coast of Spain can open as early as the first half of June, when the water temperature in the Mediterranean Sea warms up to +23°C. However, this does not happen at all resorts; Basically, the Costa Blanca and Costa Tropical “warm” faster. Since July, others have been catching up, incl. and the popular Costa Brava and Costa Dorada.

May cannot be called the season of a full-fledged beach holiday, but this month is perfect for active young people or budget travelers: before the official start of the European holiday season in 3* hotels in Barcelona you can still grab rooms for 50 euros for two per night.

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Resorts of Catalonia (near Barcelona)

A quality beach holiday in Spain, in the minds of many tourists, is a holiday on the Catalan coast. Thanks to its status as an autonomous commune, Catalonia was little affected by the spontaneous influx of migrants from North Africa, which began in the 70s of the last century, which is why some of the most environmentally friendly resorts on the Mediterranean have survived here.

Historically, wealthy French, Germans, English, Portuguese, and Spaniards themselves from the northern regions of the country flocked to the resorts of the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. Until now, they come here not only for the warm sea and hotels with a high comfort rating, but also for cultural tourism, wine routes and the cleanest beaches in all of Spain.

The two most famous and best resorts in Catalonia are called Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. They are equidistant from the Catalan capital of Barcelona, ​​but differ greatly from each other in the quality of beaches and price segment.

Located further north on the map and closer to the French border, the Costa Brava lives up to its name "The Wild Coast". There are more hidden beaches, rocky cliffs with pine trees, and in almost every bay you can see the remains of ancient outposts. The beaches of the Costa Brava are sandy, but the sand on them is more like crushed pebbles.

The most popular holiday destinations on the Costa Brava are:

• Lloret de Mar Bay, which is famous for its beach parties for European youth 17-25 years old. Holidays here are centered around the beaches of Lloret, Fenals and Santa Cristina.
• The city of Palamos, a center of attraction for divers and fans of outdoor activities on the Costa Brava.

• The party center of Playa de Aro, where novice yachtsmen from all over the world gather in the summer season. An ideal place to rent a yacht for the whole family at an affordable price (from €60 per hour).
• The wine-growing region of Roses, the northernmost resort of the Costa Brava, which is still little explored by tourists from Russia. The city is quieter than its neighbors to the south and is famous for its Michelin-starred restaurants serving fresh seafood.

A cultural must-visit for the Costa Brava is the old center of Girona, the botanical garden in Calella de Palafrugell and the photogenic fishing village of Blanes. A separate attraction is the house-museum of Salvador Dali in Figueres (entry €14).

Gran Beach - there are a lot of vacationers, but you can always find a place (Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava)

(Photo courtesy of traveler Rodomaster - tripadvisor.ru)

Costa Dorada

The Costa Dorada, or the Gold Coast of Spain, is located further south, an hour and a half drive from Barcelona. This place got its name for the 200-kilometer strip of beaches with fine yellow sand and a gentle slope. Therefore, this part of the Catalan coast is more suitable for holidays with children than the neighboring Costa Brava resort.

• Some of the quietest beaches on the Costa Dorada can be found in the towns of Cambrils and El Perello. All conditions for a break from the metropolis are created here: well-groomed municipal beaches, golf courses, long promenades and dozens of bars with homemade wine.
• Another destination for a quiet holiday by the sea is the Mont Roig del Camp resort with a 12-kilometer-long Miami Platja beach. The main attraction of the town is the Bull Square, where you can watch live bullfights.
• One of the youngest resorts on the Costa Dorada, La Pineda is ideal for a beach holiday in Spain. For kids there is a huge town with animation and restaurants with children's menus.
• The city of Salou is famous for its amusement park "Port Aventura", which is called the Spanish "Disneyland". A visit to the park is not cheap (€55 per person), but it’s a pleasure worth the money.
• A considerable share of the tourist flow here falls on the resort of Tarragona - an open-air museum city. The Roman forum of the 1st century and the ruins of a Roman amphitheater of the 2nd century AD, the architecture of the era of the Carthaginians and Visigoths, have survived here. The main attractions of the city can be seen for free; entrance to the city cathedral and some museums costs up to €3 per person.

Costa del Maresme

For those who are not going to rent a personal car, but want to see as many of the sights of eastern Spain as possible, it makes sense to stay on the Costa del Maresme. This is a 50-kilometer stretch of beaches between the Costa Dorada and Costa Brava resorts, which begins less than 20 kilometers from Barcelona.

The advantage of this part is that Costa del Maresme is the “golden” middle of the price segment of Catalonia: for example, in Malgrat de Mar you can book a 3* hotel on the first line from the sea at a modest price for Spain.

• For a family holiday, the best resorts are Malgrat de Mar - there are good beaches with a gentle shore and there is a free transfer to the Marineland water park (adult ticket €24, children and discounted ticket - €15).
• The tourist suburb of Barcelona - Pineda de Mar - is more suitable for adult holidaymakers, because nudists sunbathe on the local beach without hesitation. The sandy strip here is wide, but there are practically no shallow waters, so for a holiday with children it is better to choose neighboring cities, for example, Santa Susanna, one of the quietest Catalan cities. The sand on the beach here is very fine, the entrance to the sea is gentle, the water is clean and transparent.
• For those who want to divide their vacation into city and beach, Calella is suitable. Located just an hour's drive from Barcelona, ​​it boasts well-kept beaches and affordable hotels.
• If you are planning to combine a resort holiday with travel around Spain, you can stay in the city of Premia de Mar, where the Mataro-Barcelona railway runs along the sea coast. This is the closest resort to the large Illa Fantasia water park with extreme slides for adults and an animation area for children.
• Adults will be more interested in visiting the big city of Mataro, a shrine for fans of budget shopping. Local outlets have sales in the middle of each season (June 10-26, October 15-30), so many tourists and the Spaniards themselves come there to spend the day choosing new items.

Other resorts on the southeast coast

The next three Costas - Blanca, Tropical and del Sol - are located closer to the south of the country (and Africa) on the map. This means that it is hotter, drier and more “Spanish”, because Catalonia, which insists on its individuality, is replaced by Valencia and Andalusia.

To the south of the Catalan borders, the “Golden” coast turns into the “White” - a strip of beaches belonging to the Costa Blanca begins.

Its resort capital, Benidorm, is the most popular place to buy property from Spaniards with above-average earnings, but the shores of the Costa Blanca are loved not only by locals. In the coastal resort of Torrevieja, foreigners from France, the Czech Republic, Britain and Germany make up almost half the population, and it is home to Spain's largest Russian-speaking community.

Those planning their trip to the Costa Blanca should remember that holidays in Benidorm and the resort of Alicante are typically urban. In search of solitude, you will have to travel outside the city limits:

• to Granadella Bay (pebble beach with rocks, great for divers)
• Moraira bay to El Portet beach (shallow beach 350 meters long, suitable for families with children)
• to the Santa Pola lagoon to the beaches of Lisa and Tamarit (the best beaches for windsurfing and kitesurfing on mainland Spain)
• or to the Guardamar Lagoon (a 10-kilometer stretch of beach surrounded by pine forest).

Levante and Poniente are considered good city beaches in Benidorm, Alicante - San Juan beach and Postiguet, but finding a place on them at the height of the season will not be easy. From the reviews of tourists it follows that you can also take a closer look at the Calpe area, where it is much calmer and has more space.

Las Colinas Golf and Country Club (Costa Blanca)

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Costa Tropical

Costa Tropical is a little-known resort among Russian tourists in the south of Spain (because you have to travel on your own), but popular among Europeans. Indeed, this is the warmest region in mainland Spain!

You can swim from the 10th of June until mid-October (+21°C...+24°C), and the air temperature all year round is not lower than +10°C. It is convenient to get to Malaga airport (on the Costa del Sol), and Tropical is the closest place with a guaranteed warm sea.

• Almunecar and Salobreña are the main tourist destinations - with developed infrastructure, picturesque and hilly. Two hours by car - Granada and the Sierra Nevada National Park.

The only negative: resort towns do not have sandy beaches, but small pebbles. In addition, five-star hotels are not the strong point of the Costa Tropical; they are not here at all. But there are decent and, most importantly, budget “triples” - from €70 per night for two.

In general, Costa Tropical is universal, it is chosen for both active and beach holidays.

Costa del Sol

The Spanish coasts south of the Costa Blanca can only conditionally be called European.
The proximity to the African continent and the high mountain range have created a tropical microclimate near the southernmost resorts of the country - Marbella and Malaga. The sun shines here almost 300 days a year; The water in the Alboran Sea warms up to +25°C...+26°C by summer, but is periodically diluted by cold currents.

Marbella is considered one of the most expensive resorts: world celebrities live in the local Golden Mile quarter, so for tourists with an average budget it makes sense to take a closer look at apart-hotels and apartment rentals.

There are significantly fewer vacationers from Russia here than in the neighboring Costa Blanca and Costa del Maresme, but there are more visitors from the United States. The landscapes of this part of the coast are very reminiscent of California: long boardwalks, highways with palm trees, beaches with American music and themed parties (Bounty Beach, Nikki Beach and Playa Hermosa).

Between Malaga and Marbella there are dozens of settlements that 15 years ago were authentic fishing villages, and today they are bustling resorts:

• Torremolinos, where it is better to relax in the Carihuela area if you want a relaxed beach holiday, because... this is a typical party town, where DJs and young people from all over Europe come every weekend
• Fuengirola yacht port is a more conservative resort for older holidaymakers, typically touristy, crowded with hotels and cafes
• finally, the most “family” of the Costa del Sol resorts is Benalmadena, where you can swim on the almost deserted Benalmadena Costa beach and stroll through the colorful palaces of Castillo de Colomares and the Moorish palace of Bil-Bil

If your plans do not include a car rental point, it will be more convenient to stay in Malaga itself, the transport hub of the province of Andalusia, where commuter trains run to Seville (adult ticket €8), Granada (€5) and Gibraltar (€12).

The length of the beach line in Malaga is less than in Marbella (14 kilometers), so the municipal beaches are located more compactly to each other and run in a continuous line along the city promenade.

Resorts in the Balearic Islands

Few people have heard about the Balearic Islands in general, but everyone knows their local names. Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza - yes, yes, this is the very corner of the Mediterranean Sea where both the wild party that gathers tourists from all over the world and the best beaches for families with children are concentrated.

The island that never sleeps and will not let any of the tourists visiting it sleep is Spanish Ibiza. The “club season” (May-August) on this island of the Balearic archipelago is replaced by the “velvet season” (September - October), a short lull begins in winter, the time for divers and windsurfers, and in the spring everything starts all over again.

Resort towns in Ibiza are located close to each other. The length of the island from north to south is only 40 kilometers, and you can move between them by public transport:

• The southern coast is the noisiest part, home to casinos, electronic music clubs and Spain's famous diving schools. In the suburb of the city of the same name in Ibiza, the Talamanca district, there are also schools for children to learn swimming, water sports and the Aqualandia water park (entrance €12);
• The northern coast is full of beaches with themed parties. For example, Benirass beach has gained the fame of Mecca for all followers of hippie culture.
• The resort of Santa Eulalia also hosts a hippie fair on Wednesdays and Fridays all year round. This place is one of the few on the island that is suitable for a quiet and even family holiday - within the city there are many performances, museums and family parties with children's animation.

Cala Bassa beach - the sea is like in the picture, azure blue, clean, you can see fish (Ibiza)

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Majorca

East of Ibiza is the legendary island of Mallorca, whose name translates as “big island”.

But the peace and quiet with which we associate the word “Mallorca” is not easy to find on the coast, because up to 8 million tourists visit the island every year. Unlike Ibiza, Mallorca is designed specifically for a comfortable family holiday - in August and September, the resorts resemble a European kindergarten with animators on the boardwalks and parties for children.

It is not surprising that the most expensive item on a holiday in Mallorca is accommodation. During the peak season, August, hotel prices in Palma de Mallorca are two to three times higher than in mainland Spain. To rent an umbrella and a sun lounger on the city beach of Palma Can Pere Antoni you will have to pay €10 per day, compared to a price tag of €3-5 on the mainland.

• Mallorca's busiest party town is Magaluf, a hub of safe nightlife with many visitors from the UK and Germany
• Less busy, with good sea and cultural attractions - Alcudia. This is the best resort for children - a gentle beach, clean sand, water parks, zoos and a scattering of all-inclusive hotels

Menorca

Despite its proximity to Mallorca, the second largest island of the Balearic archipelago, Menorca, is very different from its “big sister” both in noise levels and in popularity with tourists. The reason is that the entire island is under the protection of UNESCO as a unique biosphere complex, therefore it is prohibited to build hotels above three floors here, and the color of the walls of all buildings must fit into the overall color scheme of the landscape.

Menorca is chosen mainly by lovers of a quiet holiday and secluded resort towns, of which there are plenty here, for example, Cala Galdana on the central coast, Cala en Porter in the south of the island.

An absolute must-visit of Menorca is the so-called hovering boat bay of Cala Macarella: the water there is so clear that the shadows that they cast on the bottom of the sea can be seen from the yachts sailing on it.

Canary Islands (Tenerife)

Finally, the main Spanish resort “from the picture” is the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Each of the seven islands in this chain deserves a separate description: if the easternmost of them, Lanzarote, has more than three hundred extinct volcanoes and few beaches available for swimming, then neighboring Gran Canaria and Tenerife are buried in hotels, green areas and photogenic beaches.

• For many visitors, culture shock is caused by the black volcanic beaches of Tenerife El Medano, Taganana, Socorro, Playa Arena
• The islands of Lanzarote and Gran Canaria have many natural “water parks” - pools with warm salt water, which locals call “charcos”
• Fuerteventura boasts beaches and golden sand, while La Palma is home to one of the most photographed lagoons in the world, the blue lagoon of Charco Azul.

The holiday season in the Canary Islands is open here throughout the year, the warmest water is in September and October (+23°C...+24°C), in January and February it cools down to +19°C.

Prices for tours to the Canary Islands

Interestingly, Gran Canaria and Tenerife are not the most expensive resorts in Spain.

• In 2019, the minimum price for a trip to the Canary Islands in the summer is 95,000 rubles per week for two. It’s cheaper to fly in April-May: a little cooler, but already from 75-80,000 rubles
• For comparison, in May a 3* hotel for two costs from €240/week (≈19,000 rubles), and a flight costs from 18,000 rubles for one round trip. Do you feel the benefits of independence? 🙂

San Sebastian

We didn’t manage to visit San Sebastian, but we were in Bilbao (only 100 km away)

One of the few resorts in Spain that is not located in the Mediterranean Sea, but on the Atlantic Ocean, and just 18 kilometers from the French border, on the northwestern coast of Spain.

The waters of the Bay of Biscay here warm up less than in the Mediterranean - up to +22°C in July, so the seasonal rush, as in the resorts of the southern coast, is less common here. But for surfers, the local waves and cool water are one of the most convenient locations on the entire Atlantic coast (most surfing occurs on the city beach of Playa de Zuriolla).

You can get to San Sebastian from Madrid – 5 hours by train for €12. Local hotels are considered expensive for accommodation, so most tourists prefer to stay in guesthouses on the second or third lines.

The sand in this part of the Spanish coast is fine, oceanic; 10-20 meters from the shoreline at the bottom you can see large fragments of corals, which are carried here by the Gulf Stream. Of the city's most photogenic beaches, two can be distinguished: the crescent-shaped Playa de la Concha bay and the shallower Playa de Ondaretta beach, which is suitable for families with children.

Where is the best place to relax in Spain?

A lot has been said and written, all that remains is to summarize and briefly and structuredly go over the resort locations and their “purpose”.

Spain is surrounded by two seas: the Balearic and Alboran, as well as the Bay of Biscay. With such a favorable location, the country is the tourist's best choice for a beach holiday in Europe. Travelers are attracted by the large coastline and the large number of colorful islands in this country. Spain is blessed with secluded beaches, a high level of culture and stunning scenery.

Here is a list of the best areas for a holiday in beach Spain, which will help you plan your holiday route accordingly.

Nerja

Nerja is located close to the bustling Malaga coastline on the Costa del Sol. This amazing place is located in front of the mountains in the Sierra Almijara Mountain Range. In ancient times, Nerja was a fishermen's village, but now it has grown and become the best destination for travelers, while maintaining the true atmosphere of Spain.

The most magnificent landscape can be seen from the Balcony of Europe, from where the vast expanses of the sea and the ruins of an old castle on the shore open up. If you add up the entire length of the beaches in Nerja, it will be about 8 kilometers, and the most famous of them is the sandy Beach Del Salon. The beach is perfect for families with children, as it is clear and shallow.

Sitges

Along the Mediterranean coast, not far from Barcelona, ​​Sitges is a popular seaside resort in Spain. Many city dwellers flock to Sitges during the day to soak up the sun, but it is also a worthy destination for a full-on holiday and beach holiday. Along the coastline of Sitges, called the Costa Dorada, you can count as many as 17 beaches. What makes Sitges so unique is the diversity of each of its beaches.

Here you can find some of the best beaches in Spain, tiny coves, family-friendly spots and huge sandy beaches where you can have a great time with plenty of activities available. Many beaches are easily accessible on foot, which is also a big advantage for beach lovers in Spain.

Santander

Along the Costa de Cantabria coastline in Northern Spain lies the city of Santander. Among its outstanding attractions are the historic city center and the Magdalena Palace, which was once the summer residence of the Spanish king. Despite these historical monuments, Santander is best known for its beaches.

Magdalena Beach is just one example of popular coastal spots. Playa Sardinero is the most crowded in Santander, while Virgen Del Mar beach is a quieter, isolated spot. Enjoy views of the sea as you stroll along the long promenade of Santander Bay.

Costa Brava

North of Barcelona, ​​near the French border, lies the coastal region of the Costa Brava. There are many seaside resorts, historic fishing villages and the largest coastal hotels concentrated here. For beautiful scenery and traditional Spanish flair, head to Tossa de Mar beach, which is the perfect destination for a beach holiday in Spain. For lovers of nightlife and sunbathing on the beach, Lloret de Mar is the place to be. In Lloret de Mar, you can soak up the sun on Lloret beach, go diving, or party the night away at the beachside bars.

Benidorm

Along the Costa Blanca you will find the vibrant resort of Benidorm. Popular with both Spaniards and tourists from all over Europe, Benidorm is a bustling place with countless hotels, shopping centers and all kinds of amenities. But it is its beautiful beaches that are considered the main advantage of the resort. The two largest beaches in Benidorm are the most popular: Levante and Pontiente. Levante is always crowded with tourists who come here for the excellent restaurants, shops and bars. Pontiente is more popular with locals and families with children who want to avoid noise and crowds.

Corralejo

Corralejo is a beach town on the northern tip of Fuerteventura, the second largest of the Canary Islands. The island has many beautiful beaches, making it a favorite destination for water sports enthusiasts. Thanks to regular winds, surfing is also popular here. Among the attractions of Spain it is worth noting the Dunes National Park near Corralejo.

This stunning corner is practically untouched by humans, giving everyone the chance to enjoy the beauty of nature. You can go on a dune safari in special dune buggies, also exploring the most beautiful sights. In Corralejo itself there are four main beaches with all the infrastructure, cafes and restaurants.

Marbella

Marbella on the Costa el Sol was once a tiny fishing village with a couple of hundred inhabitants. Today it is one of the most famous beach holiday destinations in Spain. Marbella's Old Town is rich in historical architecture, but the real appeal of this city lies in its warm weather, stunning beaches and nightlife. Most of Marbella's beaches have excellent infrastructure, lifeguard towers, and many shops and bars. Playa de Alicate, with its clean white sand, is considered the main beach in Marbella, while Nikki Beach attracts nightlife lovers.

Tenerife

The largest of the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa is Tenerife. Visitors come here throughout the year to enjoy warm weather, world-class nightlife and exceptional beaches. In addition to excellent beach holidays, Tenerife also offers all types of water sports. El Medano, for example, is considered one of the best windsurfing destinations in the world.

In Los Gigantes you can go fishing in the open sea or watch whales. For a unique experience, head to Las Galletas Beach, where you can feed stingrays in their natural habitat.

Tariff

At the southernmost tip of Spain along the Costa de la Luz lies the small town of Tarifa. Phenomenal beaches make Tarifa a stunning beach holiday destination in Spain. Across the Strait of Gibraltar, on a clear day you can easily see the coast of Africa. If you love beach sports, then head to Los Lances Beach. About 10 kilometers of pure white sand and dunes await you here, and the constant wind makes Los Lances ideal for kitesurfing and windsurfing. On the beach there is the Rio Yara lagoon, which fills with water at high tide.

Ibiza

Ibiza is a Balearic island known for its non-stop nightlife. And although Ibiza comes alive at night, days at the beach still attract many visitors. If you're visiting Ibiza, be sure to head to Cala Salada in the San Antonio area. The rocky coast rises above the bright turquoise waters, forming an idyllic landscape.

For a cold cocktail and a sun lounger, head to Cala Jondal, a lively beach with beautiful white sand. For privacy, you should choose the small bay of Cala Xuclar, where you can take a break from the noisy crowds and snorkel.

Maspalomas

Gran Canaria is one of the most popular Canary Islands located off the coast of Western Sahara in Africa. The Spanish island has many attractive holiday destinations, but one of the best is Maspalomas. Stunning dunes and bright blue seas make Maspalomas the perfect beach holiday in Spain. Maspalomas is divided into four areas.

Families with small children can stay in the first of them, while the other sections will be of interest to partygoers, nudists and water sports enthusiasts. Maspalomas Beach is located near the city center, where you can always grab a snack and drink.

Majorca

Mallorca is the largest of the Spanish Balearic Islands. With countless beaches, white sand and clear waters, Mallorca is a fantastic destination for a beach holiday in Spain. Magaluf Beach is one of the most popular on the island, where you can not only swim and sunbathe, but also have fun with shopping and nightlife.

Many visitors to Mallorca stay in oceanfront hotels on the most crowded stretch of coastline, but there are also some isolated spots where you can find solitude. Cala Figuera Beach, for example, is located between the mountains in a quiet bay. Here you will find stunning untouched nature and peaceful silence.

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Spain has excellent resorts, which are located both on the continent and on the islands.

• Balearic - in the Mediterranean Sea: Ibiza Island, island Minorca.
• Canary - in the Atlantic Ocean(all year): Island Tenerife, Gran Canaria island, La Palma island, Lanzarote island, Fuerteventura island.
• Resorts of mainland Spain: Costa del Sol, Costa Tropical, , Costa Dorada, Costa Blanca, Resort San Sebastian.

Map of Spain with resorts and cities.

Costa del Sol or “Coast of the Sun”.

Costa del Sol- the largest tourist area in the south of Spain, occupying more than 300 km of sandy beaches, where the swimming season lasts six months.
Costa del Sol is the southernmost resort of Spanish Andalusia on the Mediterranean coast, located in the province of Malaga.

Malaga city– the region’s air gateway and seaport, the second largest in Spain (after Barcelona). The province of Malaga stretches along the coastline from Nerja in the east to Marbella and the Strait of Gibraltar in the west. Diving clubs, yacht clubs, golf clubs, Flamenco festivals, traditional local festivals (ferias), bullfights, grandiose fireworks - all this will offer tourists "Sunny Beach" of Spain.

Sights of Malaga:

• House-museum of the famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.
• Gibralfaro Castle (10th century).
• Alcazaba fortress with a Roman amphitheater (1st century BC).
• Cathedral.
• Larios Street is the central shopping area of ​​the city.
• Botanical Garden of La Concepcion (Jardines de La Concepcion).

City of Marbella – fashionable luxury resort on the Costa del Sol. It is located 60 km from Malaga. Near the old part of the city, with the development of tourism, modern white-stone new buildings and comfortable hotels have sprung up. In the suburbs of Marbella, stretching for 28 km along the coast, there are three sports ports and one fishing port.

Port of Puerto Banus- a symbol of luxury on the Mediterranean Sea, where snow-white yachts and their owners compete with each other in delights. Seven kilometer marble Passo Maritimo promenade, where the life of a seaside town is in full swing at the famous discos; luxurious villas and Avenida del Mar, where unique sculptures by Salvador Dali are collected; El Corta Eglas shopping complex; beautiful gardens and parks; sea ​​cruises attract vacationers and tourists here like a magnet.

New Golden Mile- this is part of the coast of the Costa del Sol tourist area, which stretches from the harbor of Puerto Banus in Marbella to the town of Estepona and is on the same list as the best resorts in the world, the Cote d'Azur of France and Florida. Here are located private villas and apartment complexes of the wealthy aristocratic and business elite of the planet.

Marbella celebrates June 11th Saint Barnabas's Day- patron saint of the city. All week the city is decorated with festive illuminations, flags and balloons. Mass celebrations and concerts are held here with the obligatory colorful fireworks display - a real feria (Feria de Marbella).

City of Estepona famous for its unique year-round adventure theme park ( Selwo Park), where giraffes, elephants, rhinoceroses, lions, birds and reptiles live in natural conditions on an area of ​​100 hectares.

Not far from the Costa del Sol resort are the cities of Andalusia with their famous attractions: Seville, Granada, Cordoba. It is especially worth visiting, which has gained worldwide fame!

Costa Tropical or Tropical Coast.

Costa Tropical is located in the province of Granada in southern Spain. The Sierra Nevada mountains protect the resort from cold northern winds. And the subtropical microclimate and the proximity of Africa contribute to the fact that there are 320 sunny days a year, almost no rain, and the average annual air temperature reaches + 20 C. The water temperature in the summer months is + 24.

Cultivation of vegetables and tropical fruits almost all year round, fishing and tourism form the basis of the economy of this region.

Holidays in Costa Tropical complemented by: excellent hotel infrastructure; sandy beaches for every taste; cliffs and cozy bays; water parks and all types of water activities; nature reserves; excellent national cuisine with famous “tapas”, grilled meat and fish; sports ports in Motril; numerous restaurants and cafes; a varied evening program for young people in the form of concerts and discos; inexpensive by Spanish standards the prices of this coast.

Sights of the Costa Tropical:

• The Alhambra Palace is the pearl of the Arab Granada in Spain.
• Almunecar and its Roman ruins.

Almunecar is a seaside resort town in southern Spain, which is the unofficial border of two coasts: the Costa del Sol and the Costa Tropical. It is located on a hill at the mouth of the Rio Verde River.

Sights of Almunecar:

• Moorish castle.
• Botanical-architectural park El Majuelo.
• Palm Park.
• Pena Escrita Nature Reserve.
• Bird park Loro Sexi.

Airports in Granada and Malaga will make your holiday more comfortable.

Costa Blanca or White Coast.

Costa Blanca or the White Coast is a tourist region on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. It stretches for 212 kilometers along the coastline of the Alicante province of the Valencian Community.

Costa Blanca Spain

Costa Blanca It is famous for its clean fine sandy beaches, mountain ranges and white cliffs that protect the coast on the continental side from the northern winds, the emerald gentle sea in the summer with a water temperature of + 28 C, the abundance of sunny days a year with a maximum temperature in August of + 32 C.

Costa Blanca has the largest number of beaches in Spain, marked with the Blue Flag of the European Union for the development of infrastructure and cleanliness of the coast.

Alicante is the capital of the province of Alicante and the entire tourist region, divided into two zones: North and South. The city with its airport is the air gateway of the White Coast. He is the first to greet his guests!

Sights of Alicante:

• Castle Castillo de Santa Barbara. It rises on the Benacantil cliff (height 166 m). Taking the elevator to the observation deck of the castle, you can see the entire panorama of the surrounding area.
• Castle Castillo de San Femando. It is located above the municipal park.
• Museum of 20th Century Art. Here are collections of works by Spanish artists of the 50s: Alfaro, Viola, Canogar, Mompo, Sabel.
• La Rambia street is the heart of the city. It is the site of parades and celebrations.
• The Paseo Maritimo embankment is an alley of palm trees and a tourist recreation center.

In June, Alicante hosts the Nit del Foe (Night of Fire) festival.

Benidorm- the second most important city on the Costa Blanca and a famous resort.

It especially attracts young people with night parties and discos, as well as lovers of active sports recreation.

Attractions of the resort of Benidorm:

• Rincon de Loches cliff above Levant beach. Observation deck.
• Aqualandia water park with caves, water slides, and a swimming pool.
• Mindomar is a park of exotic and marine animals.
• Terra "Natura" is a zoo.
• Plaza de Toros is a bullfighting arena.
• Amusement park "Terra Mitica" - Mythical Land. This gigantic amusement complex has been delighting visitors since 2000. The theme park unites on its territory 5 zones of the ancient and medieval Mediterranean: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Iberia, and the islands of the Mediterranean Sea. More than 80 costume shows are held here every day.

Costa Dorada - "Golden Coast".

Costa Dorada- a resort in South-Eastern Spain, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. He is at the very south of Catalonia and occupies 216 kilometers of coastline of the Balearic Sea (part of the Mediterranean Sea). The resort is comfortably located 100 kilometers from the international airport and the most beautiful city of Spain - Barcelona.

Costa Dorada - coast of Spain

The Catalan Mountains protect the coast of the Gold Coast from the winds. The flat bottom and shallow depth of the sea near the coastal zone, and therefore a warm, gentle sea, clean fine golden sand, an abundance of sunny days (300 per year), a mild climate with an air temperature in the summer months not higher than +32 and a water temperature of +23 make the resorts of Costa Dorada is a paradise for lovers of both active and family recreation.

Resort area of ​​the Costa Dorada includes several small coastal towns: Salou, Tarragona, La Paneda, Cambrils, Reus.

Resort San Sebastian. Bay of Biscay.

The city of San Sebastian (Spanish for "Paris"), with the majestic landmark in its center - the Buen Pastor Cathedral, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the Basque country. The city is divided into two parts by the Urumea River. A wonderful panorama opens from the Kursal Bridge and the Maria Cristina Bridge, connecting the two parts of the city. The City Hall of San Sebastian, built in 1887, the theater and hotel called "Maria Cristina", the architect of which was the Frenchman Charles Meves, the Royal Palace of Miramar, built in 1893 by the English architect Selden Warnum, which served as the summer residence of the royal couple, are the main attractions and the most valuable historical monuments of the city. Celebrities staying at the Maria Cristina Hotel participate in the film festival that takes place every year in San Sebastian.

The main street of the city – Avenue Libertad, where boutiques, shops, and small shops coexist with reputable banks in Spain. Lovers of shopping tours can stroll and relax here. San Sebastian is famous for its special beach line, consisting of separate shell-beaches with snow-white sand, where each beach has its own name. A huge aquarium was erected in the oldest part of the city. Here tourists, walking under the glass roof of the tunnel, can admire the inhabitants of the deep sea and swimming sharks. In the port there is an oceanography museum, a tour of which will tell you about the maritime secrets of Spain. The San Telmo Museum will interest art lovers, displaying works and unique frescoes by artist José Maria Serta from Catalonia. On the mountainside of Igueldo, near the city of San Sebastian, there is a magnificent amusement park. From the platform of the funicular, which takes tourists to the park, there are tempting views of the park, bay, beaches, turquoise sea and picturesque resort scenery.

Resorts of the Balearic Islands of the Mediterranean Sea. Spain.

Ibiza island (ibiza) Spain.

Island and town of Ibiza included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is located in the Balearic archipelago, in the Mediterranean Sea. Here in the subtropical climate The beach resort is open from May to October, where there is never any heat, as a cool breeze blows from the sea; where the azure sea, white sand, gentle sun, proud palm trees, olives and picturesque landscapes attract tourists from all over the world. On Ibiza island There are 58 beaches that have captivated tourists with their ecologically clean, white sand. There are well-equipped beaches with all kinds of services, and wild beaches where it is calm at any time of the day. The most famous are Ses Salines (the first nudist beach in Spain), Fieretas, Talamanca, En Bossa and Cavallet. The main thing in Ibiza is the party. This island is the best resort in the world for young people with unprecedented and fantastic entertainment. Exotic shows, fashion shows, clowneries, and colorful masquerades are held here.

Ibiza(island - brand) - the main club capital of the world. Seven main megaclubs outshine all others and attract lovers of riotous recreation. The island hosts the most famous discos in the world: Privilege, Pacha and Space. Benirras– the most visited Ibiza beach, located in the north of the island, overlooks the “Finger of God” - a part of the rock protruding from the sea. Santa Eulalia– a resort area where the famous “hippie” market takes place in the suburbs. Talamanca– the long sandy beach of Talamanca Bay – the northern outskirts of the capital of Ibiza with a beautiful curve of the coast. The Agualandia water park is located on Cape Martinet.

Island of Mallorca. Spain.

Mallorca Island- the largest and most developed in terms of tourism of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea.

Majorca attracts tourists with 80 stunning beaches with white sand, rocky cliffs, mountain ranges, nature reserves, convenient bays, pine forests and palm trees, orange valleys, Mediterranean climate with air temperatures: in spring +19C, in summer +27C, in autumn +20C, in winter + 15C. Charter flights from Moscow will comfortably take you to this wonderful island in four hours.

City of Palma de Mallorca- the capital of the Balearic Islands and the air gateway of the region. It is located in a convenient bay and is proud of its mansions, Gothic cathedrals, ancient streets and modern boulevards.

Sights of Palma de Mallorca:

• Bellver Castle is a white stone round fortress-prison (XV century).
• Arab palace-fortress Almudaina.
• Ancient palace and museum Bruhl.
• Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin (XIII-XVI centuries).

Illetas - a prestigious resort. Marivent Palace is the summer residence of the Spanish kings.

Sights of the island of Mallorca:

• Dragon Caves. Underground Lake Martel.
• Cape Formentor.
• Marineland is a park of sea animals and birds.
• Humaika Tropical Park - tropical paradise.

An excursion to the Orange Valley of the port of Soller from Palma de Mallorca on a vintage electric train, which has been in use since 1929, through the entire island and several tunnels will bring a lot of impressions to adults and children.

Mallorca will offer its guests:

• Hot Air Balloon Travel;
• Excursion "NEMO" - an overview of the underwater kingdom;
• Exotic - a park with parrots and cacti;
• Cabrera Nature Reserve;
• Galatuo Natural Park;
• Auto - safari;
• Visit to the Pearl Factory in Manacor.

And a souvenir brought from your trip in the form of pearl jewelry or an item made from olive wood will remind you of Spain and the fabulous island of Mallorca!
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Canary Islands. Atlantic Ocean. Tenerife Island.

Canary Islands is an autonomous province of Spain. They are located in the Atlantic Ocean, 100 km from the coast of Africa and 1200 km from Spain.

The Canaries are an important segment of European tourism. The natural conditions here are unique: you can swim in the ocean all year round, as the water temperature in the coastal zone is +21C; winter air temperatures are +21C, and summer temperatures are +28C and there is no sweltering heat. Tourism flourished in the 70s of the 20th century.

Canary Islands - Tenerife

Tenerife - “The Island with Two Faces”.

Tenerife Island- This is the most popular island among tourists, the largest island in the Canary archipelago in terms of area and population. Direct flight from Moscow today there is only access to Tenerife at Reina Sofia airport, which has been in operation since 1978.

There are two climatic zones in Tenerife, separated by a mountain range:

• North – humid with lush vegetation;
• The south is sunny and dry, without rain.

Majority beaches in the resorts of Tenerife– sandy ones with golden sand, but there are very healing ones with black volcanic sand and “wild” pebble ones.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife- the capital of the island, where the month of carnivals takes place in February. The city is located in a convenient bay on the northeast coast.

The main attractions of Tenerife:

• Teide National Park is the heart of the island. It is located in a volcanic bowl with a diameter of 48 km;
• Volcano Teide is the highest point in Spain (3718 meters). “Moonscapes” of the Teide volcano made of solidified lava and ash at an altitude of 1400 m. Inspection of the surrounding area from the height of the funicular platform (3555 meters);
• Loro Park - a collection of penguins, a show of parrots, dolphins, a glass tunnel of an aquarium, exotic plants and animals;
• Orlov Park - a botanical garden, a zoo and its original show of birds of prey;
• Ethnographic Park "Pyramid of Guimar" with six stone pyramids;
• Castle of San Miguel – the era of the Middle Ages and knightly tournaments;
• Exotic park - Dragon tree, Canarian fig palm, quince and another 1200 species of plants.

Playa de las Americas is the main resort town of the island of Tenerife, which is located in the south, 17 km from the airport. This paradise was built specifically for tourists with all the developed infrastructure. There are 8 sandy beaches along the six-kilometer ocean coast of the resort.

All state beaches are free. Only infrastructure is paid!

The Puerto Colon sports port is a place for ocean trips on yachts, catamarans, and “underwater motorcycles.”

Here the Columbus Statue, towering on the globe, points its finger towards America.

Attractions of the resort Playa de las Americas:

• Siam Park water park is a fabulous atmosphere of the exotic kingdom of Siam, where all the attractions and entertainment are presented in Thai style;
• Water park Kvadrat A7 – 15 types of water slides;
• The six-kilometer embankment is a walking area of ​​the resort;
• Pyramid of Arona;
- resort on the Costa Dorada.