Ten Reasons To Visit Spain

The attractions of Spain are obvious – sun, sandcheck out are the San Fermin Bull Running Festival of
and sea. But there is more to Spain than just endlessPamplona, La Tomatino (tomato throwing festival in
days relaxing on a beach – although there isBunol), The Valencia Fireworks Festival, The Moors
nothing wrong with that either! Whatever you wantand Christian Festival Alicante, Las Hogueras de San
to take from your holiday in Spain, you will find thatJuan (St John's Bonfires Festival) and La Féria de
there is always plenty to see and do wherever youMalaga, which commemorates the Christian victory
go. We have put together a guide to the top tenover the Muslims in Malaga.
reasons why you should take a holiday in Spain, soStylish City Breaks
read on for more…Experience the buzz and total enjoyment by taking a
Wonderful Tourist AttractionsSpain City Break – both the Capital City Madrid
Spain is home to some of the most outstandingand Barcelona, home of the 1992 Olympics, have
tourist attractions in Europe, if not the world. Thetheir own attractions to the visitor ranging from chic
legacy of the Moors who ruled Spain for nearly 700shopping streets, arts and cultural attractions, and
years has left a legacy of wonderful touristwonderful eateries to select from. Some of the
attractions. Check out the outstanding Alhambraemerging city locations to check out are Valencia,
Palace in Granada for possibly the lasting testamentSeville and Murcia.
to Arab rule in Spain. It truly is magnificent. AnotherFind Your Own Spain On A Driving Tour
example is the Alcazaba in Almería. Spain is alsoWhy not hire a car and discover ‘The Real Spain'
home to wonderful Gothic architecture in the cities ofby checking out the fishing villages in Malaga and
Barcelona and Madrid. The Santa Barbara Castle inAlicante or along the coastline of Gran Canaria. If you
Alicante is another example of Moorish Spain. Checkare based in Malaga, a suggested driving tour would
out these for yourself!be going to the mountain region of Ronda,
Excellent Food and DrinkBenalmadena, or taking day trips to Marbella and
Spain is renowned for its marvellous food and drinkTarifa, where you can see the coast of North Africa
that will suit every palette – a visit to a Spanishacross the water.
tapas bar will clarify this for you for sure! Home toAlmería is another region where you can get back
some of the tastiest wines in the world, Spain'sto basics and escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
culinary delights include wonderful seafood, paella andOne of the most memorable driving tours of Spain is
rice dishes – so you are spoilt for choice! La Riojaa visit to the ‘Pueblos Blancos' (White Towns
is one of the top wine growing regions in Spain, andand Villages of Andalucia) in the regions of Cadíz
Jérez is the home of sherry!and Alicante.
Fantastic Beach ResortsGolfing In Spain
Wherever you go in Spain you are not far from aIf you are fan of golf, then Spain is ideal for you.
beach. Spain boasts 300 days of sunshine a year andYou have a fantastic choice of world-class golf
beautiful beaches front the long Spanish coastlines tocourses that serve the public all year round. The
the west, east and south. And don't forget the islandMalaga region is probably the most popular place to
resorts – take your pick from the Canaries tocheck out, you have a choice of different golf
the Balearic Islands. If you are after secluded covescourses to suit players of all levels. Valderrama, Rio
check out the Costa Brava, and if you seek hugeReal, Santa Maria and the Alcaidesa links course are
acres of sand check out the island resorts! Fromsome of the most popular places to check out in
Alicante to Lanzarote and Gran Canaria there areMalaga. The only problem you will have is choosing
beaches to suit everyone.which one to tee off from!
Spain's WildlifeArts and Culture
If you are looking for tourist experiences of SpainSpain is the homeland of some of the most
that are off the beaten track, why not head tocelebrated artists in world art history – from
the Spanish wilds to see the flora and fauna of thisGoya, Velazquez, César Manrique to the weird and
exciting and diverse country in their natural habitats.wonderful work of Pablo Picasso. Some of the most
If you are taking a road trip around Spain you willalluring art museums in the world are located in Madrid
see the wild horses abound in Andalucia and the wild– El Museo del Prado, which has over 8,000
brown bears of the Asturias region. Spain is home toworks of art on display!
some wonderful natural parks - where the naturalVibrant Nightlife
animals and plants are protected - Parque NaturalIf you caught the television coverage of the Spanish
Cabo de Gata in Almería as is the terrific Mountpeople welcoming home the triumphant Spanish
Teide National Park on Tenerife, home to the highestfootball team after their outstanding victory in South
mountain in mainland and offshore Spain, and the thirdAfrica, you will have noticed the carnival atmosphere
hightest volcano in the world. The Sierra Nevadaon the streets of Spain – this is not an isolated
National Park is in the Granada Region and anotherincident – nightlife in Spain is always like this! Why
prominent national park is the Doñana National Parknot check it out yourself while you are on holiday
in the Seville area.– enjoy the real flavour of traditional Spanish
Fiestas and Flamenco Dancingculture by sampling a flamenco show or grind to the
If you are looking for a party, then you have comelatest beats on the island paradise of Ibiza!
to the right country. Spain is home to some of theWell, have we tempted you to book a flight, secure
most colourful, vibrant and joyous festivals in thethat car rental and enjoy a terrific fun packed holiday
whole world. Experience the passion of a Fiestain Spain? For the best car hire deals available, check
Espãna – some of the popular ones in Spain toout our Car Hire Spain page.