Things to Do on Holiday in Spain

HOLIDAYS IN SPAIN are among the most popular family holidays in Europe. Spain has all the necessary ingredients for a perfect holiday destination: breathtaking landscapes, unspoiled nature, Mediterranean beaches, sangria, paella, relaxation under the sun and much more.

Spain is a treasure for lovers of culture, nature lovers and adventurers. Many families come to Spain and stay in rented accommodation rented directly from the owners. Things to do on holiday in Spain are plentiful and include colourful festivals, flamenco, opera, arts, literature, painting, sports, skiing, bullfighting, nightlife, adventure activities and water sports.

You will see three world-renowned museums in Madrid, the capital of Spain, including the Thyssen-Bornemisza, Sofia and the Prado. In the buildings you get the chance to see the paintings of famous artists such masters as Picasso, Dali, Miro and Juan Gris. The Royal Palace of Madrid is also a tourist attraction and its landmark exhibitions are breathtaking. Madrid is home to other impressive historic sites such as Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, Botanical Garden and the Casa de Campo.

You can go for excursions away from Madrid to see other places of tourist interest in Spain. Many tourists rent a villa and visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Alcala de Henares, Aranjuez Summer Palace and Gardens, Seville Cathedral, the Great Mosque of Cordoba, the Alhambra in Granada and the Castle of Santa Catalina Jaen. You can enjoy soaking in the sun at the seaside resorts of the Mediterranean coasts. Relax by the sea on the beaches of the Costa Brava, Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol. Families come here to enjoy the sunny beaches and rent a holiday villa with pool even if near to the beach.

Spain has much to offer to tourists who love the outdoors; they can count on a number of conifer and deciduous forests, salt marshes, rocky coves and bays, fertile river valleys, peaks and mountain streams to explore. You can enjoy the natural sight of national parks in Spain and enjoy the rich wildlife. The famous national parks in Spain are the Tablas de Daimiel, Ordesa, Coto de Donana, Montana de Covadonga and Aigues Tortes. Close to all these beautiful park are holiday cottages and villas.

You can enjoy the nightlife too. There are numerous bars, discos and clubs in Puerta del Sol, Madrid's nightlife centre. This place is also known for its shops. Enjoy recreational activities such as tennis, swimming and jogging at Casa de Campo and Parque de Atracciones. Many tourists want to stay apartments and enjoy the nightlife and local culture in full. You can see the typical white washed Spanish villages in Andalucia and the whitewashed houses of charm that dot the narrow, cobbled streets, in addition to ancient churches of the amazing sites. If you are lucky enough, you will even be able to rent one of these beautiful homes.

Spain has world class facilities for golf in the Canary Islands, such as in Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Golfers can look forward to excellent golf courses in many other places like La Manga, Costa del Sol and Valderrama in Spain. Spain is famous for skiing and ski resorts have plenty of world class facilities. Skiers can enjoy the beautiful slopes, the blue sky and hot sun. The Pyrenees region is most suitable for nature walks, hiking and climbing. You can also explore the region on horseback, go water skiing on the beach and white water kayaking can be enjoyed in the north of Spain.

HOLIDAYS IN SPAIN are ideal and there are some of the best holiday homes in Europe to be found.

About the Author

Porsche is an avid traveller throughout the holiday region of Spain. She loves writing about all of those special hideaways we all would love to find so keep reading about all of her travels and things to do in this lovely country. At present she is travelling and writing for Akilar.com and telling you just why you should book your dream holiday home from the Owners Direct.