Holiday in Spain

Spain can be enjoyable at any time of the year, but especially so in the Costa del Sol, where the sun shines 320 days of the year. A popular international tourist destination, Spain has something to offer everyone.

The Spanish gave the world the novel and the guitar, not to mention flamenco, Picasso and some of the world’s most fabulously out-there architecture. Their influence on 20th-century art and design has been inestimable and they have a real knack for knowing how to enjoy life.

It is therefore no surprise that food and drink are relatively cheap compared to other European countries.

Food and Drink

The local “tapas” or “snacks” are the best way to sample the local cuisine and are usually served at any time, especially in smaller bars. Tapas include seafood, meat and vegetables and an ideal way of an evening out sampling different ones in different bars.

A speciality of Spain is Serrano Ham, available on its own or in a sandwich. In the coastal areas, Spain is an excellent place for fish and fresh Mediterranean sea food. And of course, no mention Spanish food would be complete without Paella, which is based on meat and seafood.

No matter which region in Spain you visit, you will find that each has its own specialities.

Spain is very much a Wine drinking country with each region producing its own special Wine. The main table wines are “Riojas” and “Valdepenas” which take their names from the regions in which they are produced.

There are also several large breweries within Spain producing the light, lager-like beers or “Cervasas” that are popular everywhere.

Fiestas

As well as the national holidays such as Christmas, Easter etc, every Spanish town and city has its own celebrations known as Fiestas. The Spanish come to life in the streets and the atmosphere is especially vibrant around Fiesta time. Most evenings are warm and the street cafes and Bar / Restaurants are full with people sitting and relaxing.

The nightclubs of Spain, especially in the big cities and islands are some of the best in Europe, if not the world. Most clubs open late at night and remain open until late the following day.

To the tourist, the Spanish way of life seems somewhat slower than the rest of Europe, especially in the south around the Costa del Sol. This is sometimes interpreted as laziness but when the Spanish need to adapt to their Weather so that when they work, they work very hard.

The Spanish love music, dance and food.