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Holiday resorts in Spain

Adra

The delightful holiday resort town of Adra, the western-most coastal town in the province of Almeria, is surrounded by magnificent beaches and is rich in history, having been founded in the 8th cen... more

Alcudia

The resort of Port d'Alcudia is situated in the north of Mallorca at the top of a long curving bay with an endless white sandy beach. It is two miles (3km) south of the historical old town of Alcud... more

Alicante

Alicante, situated on a bay between two capes on the east coast of Spain, is the centre of the popular Costa Blanca holiday resort region. The city has a distinct African flavour with women clad in ... more

Altea

Away from the madding crowds of Benidorm, the peaceful town of Altea offers plenty of amenities for those who prefer a less frenetic beach holiday, without the glitz, glamour and gusto. Of all the ... more

Arenal d'en Castell

Arenal d'en Castell is a laid-back, peaceful resort popular with British families and is a far cry from the over-developed, bustling resorts of Mallorca. Situated on the northern coast of Minorca, ... more

Benidorm

Rows of shops selling beach buckets and flip-flops line the sea front of Benidorm, the Costa Blanca's largest and liveliest resort town where hordes of tourists throng the streets 24 hours a day. Of... more

Blanes

The most southerly resort on the Costa Brava, Blanes not only attracts international tourists but is also frequented by large numbers of Spanish holidaymakers. Like most coastal towns Blanes has gr... more

C'an Pastilla

Over 40 years ago, C'an Pastilla was one of the first Mallorcan resorts to gain popularity, particularly with British holidaymakers, and it has started to show its age somewhat. It is set on the is... more

C'an Picafort

C'an Picafort is a relatively large resort situated on the north east coast of Mallorca on the lovely Bay of Alcudia, about an hour away from Palma. Like El Arenal, C'an Picafort is highly popular ... more

Cadiz

Cadiz, founded in 1100 BC on a peninsula 76 miles (122km) south of Seville as a Phoenician trading post, is the oldest inhabited city in Europe. It had to wait, however, until the 16th century befo... more

Cala d'Or

Like most resorts in Mallorca, Cala d'Or (Golden Cove) evolved from a local fishing village after its charms and idyllic setting were 'discovered', in this instance, by a group of avant-garde artis... more

Cala Millor

Cala Millor is the liveliest and largest holiday resort on Mallorca's rugged north-east coast. The name means 'better bay', which is indicative of its main attraction: a mile or more long stretch o... more

Cala San Vincente

Cala San Vincente (also known as Cala Sant Vicenç) is a lovely, small resort set in what is still essentially a fishing village. Situated on the north eastern coast, about three miles (5km) ... more

Calas de Mallorca

The relaxed and quiet purpose-built resort of Calas de Mallorca is in the centre of the east coast of the island, close to the towns of Manacor and Felanitx. The resort is set on a cliff top and is... more

Caleta de Fuste

Fuerteventura's busiest holiday resort has been built up around the town of Caleta de Fuste, also known as Castillo, about six miles (10km) south of the island's airport. The resort's horseshoe-sha... more

Conil de la Frontera

Conil de la Frontera offers visitors a traditional Andalusian flavour, with cobbled streets, the whirl of flamenco dancing, authentic tapas bars and of course, glorious beaches. Popular with Spanis... more

Corralejo

Once just a tiny fishing village on the north coast of Fuerteventura, Corralejo's harbour now receives ferries full of day-trippers from Playa Blanca in Lanzarote every day and the town plays host ... more

Costa Ballena

The purpose built resort of Costa Ballena is conveniently located about an hour away from Seville, between Rota and Chipiona in the centre of the Costa de la Luz. Surrounded by fresh water lakes an... more

Costa del Silencio

Costa del Silencio (the Silent Coast), on the south shore of Tenerife, was one of the first resorts on the island to be purposefully built for tourism and is dominated by the ageing Ten Bel complex... more

Costa Teguise

The smallest and most recently developed of the island's three main resorts, Costa Teguise is situated on the southeast corner of Lanzarote and is a haven for families and sun-seekers. Although it ... more

El Arenal

Situated on the east coast of the Bay of Palma, El Arenal (also known as S'Arenal) is a lively and highly developed resort, popular with German travellers (many of whom have stayed) and is ideal not... more

Golf del Sur

Situated on the south coast of Tenerife and very close to the Reina Sofia airport, Golf del Sur, as its name suggests, is primarily a golfing resort. There are several world-class courses on offer,... more

Javea

Reflecting the tranquil ambience of Valencia coupled with the sun and fun atmosphere of Spain's popular Costa Blanca holiday coast, Javea is a pretty resort town set between the capes of San Antoni... more

L'Estartit

While equipped with all the infrastructure demanded by modern holidaymakers, the Costa Brava resort town of L’Estartit also allows visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural heritage. Coastal ... more

Las Caletillas

Las Caletillas is a quiet resort, more residential than commercial, set on Tenerife's north east coast. The resort is roughly nine miles (14km) from the island's capital, Santa Cruz, and is a stone... more

Las Palmas

The capital of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas is situated at the northeast tip of the island, between two long stretches of beach. The city was founded in 1478 and was the spot where Christopher Columbus... more

Lloret de Mar

History may have given way to high-rise hotels, and fishing to foam parties in this former Catalonian trading port, but the region’s fiery spirit is still evident, which is why Lloret de Mar ... more

Los Cristianos

The popular resort of Los Cristianos lies in a sheltered bay in the south-west corner of the island of Tenerife, merging into the more glitzy purpose-built resort of Playa de las Americas. Los Cris... more

Los Gigantes

Los Gigantes (The Giants) is aptly named after the Acantilados de los Gigantes; large, striking cliffs that surround this attractive resort. The resort is set on the west coast of Tenerife and is e... more

Magalluf

Anyone in the 18-30 age bracket whose holiday mission is fun, sun and soaking up sangria (or all manner of alcoholic beverages) will have the time of their lives in Mallorca's raucous premier party... more

Malaga

The lively city of Malaga, on the coast about 80 miles (129km) southeast of Seville, is the gateway to Spain’s popular Costa del Sol holiday resort region. The city was also the birthpla... more

Marbella

Situated 25 miles (40km) southwest of Malaga, the few miles of coast between Marbella and Puerto Banus, is Spain's answer to Monte Carlo. Spain's elite, and Britain's more successful felons, have f... more

Maspalomas

Maspalomas is a popular holiday resort on the southern tip of Gran Canaria, adjacent to the island's largest and most hectic package-tour resort, Playa del Ingles. Maspalomas though, is the quieter... more

Matagorda

Matagorda and its sister resort, Los Pocillos, lies just over a mile from Lanzarote's large, bustling holiday city of Puerto del Carmen. It is also connected to the larger, more brash resort by a p... more

Mojacar

Undoubtedly the most romantic and picturesque resort town in south-eastern Spain, the white-washed houses and cobbled streets of Mojacar are sprinkled atop a hill overlooking pristine sandy beaches... more

Moraira

Nestled in a pretty bay on the south-east coast of Spain, the small resort town of Moraira is an oasis of traditional charm on the busy Costa Blanca, a favoured holiday spot and retirement haven. M... more

Paguera

Paguera has been a favoured Mallorcan resort since the 1960s and is immensely popular with European visitors, particularly from Germany. Although not as frenetic as nearby Magalluf and Palma Nova, ... more

Palma de Mallorca

Palma, capital of the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands, is a lively, cosmopolitan city in true Spanish tradition, its city centre forming a bustling montage of shopping centres, a maze of ... more

Palma Nova

Together with its neighbour, Magalluf, the resort of Palma Nova on the south west coast of Mallorca makes up the most popular holiday area on the island, situated a few miles west of the capital, P... more

Playa Blanca

This quiet resort situated in the very south of the island is named after the surrounding white sandy beaches. Although Playa Blanca has grown considerably over the last few years the old fishing v... more

Playa de las Americas

Playa de las Americas is Tenerife's largest tourist playground, a purpose-built hedonistic haven for holidaymakers of all ages and stages who come here for fun in the sun from all over the world. T... more

Playa del Cura

Situated on the south west coast of Gran Canaria, about an hour's drive from the airport at Las Palmas, is the small, quiet resort of Playa Del Cura, built on the cliff sides lining the coast. This... more

Playa del Ingles

'The Englishman's beach' is how Playa del Ingles translates - those naming the resort had great foresight as today thousands of Brits flock here for sun, sea and San Miguels. Situated at the south ... more

Playa la Arena

Once a fishing village on the west coast of Tenerife, Playa la Arena is today one of three separate resorts (Los Gigantes, Puerto Santiago and Playa la Arena) that have to all intents and purposes ... more

Puerto de la Cruz

A cosmopolitan old colonial town known to tourists throughout Europe, Puerto de la Cruz is located on the north coast of Tenerife and is the principal tourist centre of the island. It was in the 18... more

Puerto del Carmen

Set beneath a range of steep hills on the south coast of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is the island's major resort. Its main feature is a spectacular two-mile (3km) golden beach, which is backed by... more

Puerto Morgan

Situated on the south west coast, nine miles (14km) west of Puerto Rico, Puerto Morgan is one of the more up-market resorts on Gran Canaria. The town is an old fishing village that has recently sta... more

Puerto Pollensa

The sedate resort of Puerto Pollensa stretches along a sheltered horseshoe-shaped bay lined with sandy beaches, set against the backdrop of the Boquer mountain range on the north coast of Mallorca.... more

Puerto Rico

The vibrant, modern resort of Puerto Rico, on the island of Gran Canaria, revels in excellent weather year-round, being situated on the island's southern tip just across the ocean from the Sahara. ... more

Puerto Santiago

Puerto Santiago is the central resort of three separate ones that have spread and essentially merged into each other on Tenerife's west coast, forming the area's largest tourist hub collectively kn... more

Roquetas de Mar

The popular tourist resort town of Roquetas de Mar was once a sleepy, picturesque fishing village, dating from Roman times, and it still retains its warren of Moorish alley-like streets and pretty ... more

Roses

The largest resort town on the north of the Costa Brava is the busy, crowded port of Roses, founded by the ancient Greeks but sporting few remnants today of its long history besides a crumbling cit... more

S'Illot

S'Illot is on the east coat of Mallorca and combines the larger resort town of Sa Coma and the smaller village of Cala Moreya, not far from Cala Millor and Porto Cristo. Cala Moreya is separated fr... more

Sa Coma

The purpose-built resort of Sa Coma lies in the heart of Mallorca's popular east coast, sandwiched between lively Cala Millor and the restaurant-strewn seafront of S'Illot. S'Illot can be reached o... more

Salou

Situated on the Costa Dorada's sun drenched coast, 50 miles (80km) west of Barcelona and six miles (10km) west of Tarragona, the popular resort town of Salou is hard to beat for a fun fam... more

San Antonio

Situated on the west coast, ten miles (16km) from the airport and the capital Ibiza, San Antonio is the largest and liveliest tourist resort on the island. Known as 'San An' to the thousands of Bri... more

Santa Ponsa

Santa Ponsa (or Santa Ponca) today bears little resemblance to the fishing village it once was. Just under half an hour away from Palma and about three miles (5km) south of Magalluf on the south we... more

Sitges

One of the most popular resort towns south of Barcelona is Sitges, 25 miles (40km) from the city. Renowned for its swinging nightlife, Sitges attracts thousands of visitors, including day-trippers ... more

Tarifa

Tarifa is ideally located on the border of the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz, near the Strait of Gibraltar and a short ferry ride away from the exotic Moroccan city of Tangier. The popular beac... more

Torremolinos

Southern Spain's answer to Benidorm, Torremolinos is a vast purpose-built resort situated 10 miles (16km) west of Malaga, on the road to Marbella. Holidaymakers looking for a cultural experience wi... more

Tossa de Mar

Once a haven for writers and artists, Tossa de Mar is now a favoured holiday destination for families, couples and people from all walks of life who are drawn to this attractive town on the Costa B... more
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