| Spain is a country steeped in heritage and rich in | | | | Further south, down the motorway, Murcia is one of |
| culture. From Picasso to Paella, the delights of Spain | | | | the best 'all-rounders' in Spain. Featuring a |
| are innumerable, which is the reason why over 50 | | | | mountainous backdrop, a lively city with some |
| million holidaymakers flock to this nation each year. | | | | fabulous architecture, not to mention the Costa |
| As more and more airports open and destinations | | | | Blancan' sunshine, Murcia has something to offer |
| become more accessible, it can be difficult to choose | | | | everyone. The area surrounding Murcia such as Mar |
| just exactly where to go to experience what the | | | | Menor and its fabulous lagoon, is picturesque and |
| Iberian Peninsula has to offer. | | | | offers some of the best sunsets seen anywhere. |
| A good place to start would be one of the country's | | | | The port city of Almeria is also incredibly popular due |
| most famous cities. Situated on the edge of the | | | | to it's notoriety of being in one of the driest and |
| Mediterranean, Barcelona, which was founded as a | | | | warmest regions in Europe, averaging 330 days of |
| Roman city, has a monumental amount of sights and | | | | sunshine per year! History buffs can visit the Moorish |
| sounds to offer the discerning holidaymaker. Aside | | | | castle, Alcazaba, while movie experts can visit the |
| from the astounding architecture, including the Gothic | | | | desert of Tabernas, where numerous Hollywood |
| cathedral of Santa Eulalia and Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, | | | | westerns have been filmed. If that's not enough, |
| there are beaches, shops and restaurants galore. | | | | then you could always make your way to the Cabo |
| Perfect for a day or a long weekend, Barcelona is | | | | de Gata-Nijar Natural Park which offers some |
| sure to excite and delight. | | | | exceptional geological features and some of the best |
| Down the coast from Barcelona, is the | | | | diving sites in Spain. |
| sun-worshippers paradise of Alicante. Perfect for | | | | Another favourite with tourists is Malaga which, due |
| relaxing on one of the many beaches or strolling | | | | to its proximity to the Costa del Sol, is easily |
| around the narrow streets of the old town, Alicante | | | | accessible and offers plenty in its own right. Here you |
| is one of the top Spanish destinations, and it's easy | | | | can experience a bull-fight, visit the Picasso Museum |
| to see why. If you'd prefer something a little less | | | | and go skydiving, all in the same day! The towns near |
| sedate then you could always take a boat trip to the | | | | to Malaga are extremely popular, but if you think that |
| former pirates' haven of Tabarca, or get on the train | | | | it's all British tourists who enjoy the Costa del Sol |
| to see the Palmeral of Elche-a World Heritage site, | | | | then think again, as the majority of visitors are |
| and one of the largest palm groves in the world. | | | | Spanish. |