Spain Holidays

Things To Do on Spain Holidays

A Spain holiday really does have it all. A variety show of activities and respite, it’s not difficult to see why this European gem is where the original package holidays first stemmed from. Famous in the 50s for being the country where the British began to holiday, Benidorm soon made a name for itself as the party capital of the country, right up until the late 80s, when the Spanish islands of Ibiza, Majorca and Lanzarote started gaining in popularity amongst those looking for a faultless beachside break.

Continuing to attract all age groups from nine to ninety, today thrill-seekers will be kept quiet thanks to the copious amounts of water sports and skiing pastimes on offer, beach buffs can loll in the sun all day at one of the many beaches dotted around the coastline, whilst party animals have the pick of the bunch thanks to the bigger, built-up resorts and their selection of pubs and clubs blasting out mixes from midnight until morning.

Further inland you’ll find the crux of Spanish culture - a great starting point if you’ve never visited the country before. From mosques in Madrid to Castilian cathedrals and Cordoba castles to Barcelona’s ruins, why not delve into our collection of cheap city breaks and book yourself a bargain holiday so you can wise up on each region’s roots before you hit the beach.

Culture

As a result of the British invasion in the 50s, most Spanish inhabitants speak fluent English and are at ease with the influx of tourists that grace their shores 365 days a year. Not all deeply religious, the dominant faith in Spain is Roman Catholic and when they’re not tending to tourists wants and needs, Sundays are spent at church and with the family.

Made up of different latitudes between north and south, most holiday hotspots in Spain have a unique topography, and whether you’re discovering the barren plains of the south, the flourishing forests in the north, the rolling mountain ranges or the sweeping sandy beaches, there’s a terrain for every tourist to enjoy.

Nightlife

The Spanish way of life is slow, laid-back and the polar opposite of the way most Brits live. Family and good food comes first, making meal times a focal point every day of the week, and because of afternoon siestas, most Spaniards don’t tend to eat until later in the day, so if you go out looking for restaurants, don’t be surprised if some of them don’t start opening their doors until 8.30 / 9pm.

Throughout Spain holidays, you’ll find everything from burger shacks to Italian offerings but for a traditional trip, make sure you search out a Spanish eatery. Cheaper than most foreign chains, Spaniards eat out on a regular basis so prices will remain competitive. Although the food across Spain and it’s multitude of islands has regional variations, the staple Spanish cuisine revolves around fresh fish, tapas, ham, cheese and olives, as well as Chorizo sausage and chilled Gazpacho soup. Just make sure you order a bottle of Rioja to keep the locals happy. Their famed Spanish wine, and the natives’ drink of choice, the gluggable wine goes well with any and every Spanish dish you’ll find on the menu.