There are many things you could look for in a holiday; adventure, sports, culture, architecture or maybe great shopping. Sometimes however the best thing about going on holiday is swapping the grey pavements and cloudy skies for a stunningly beautiful beach, the kind with turquoise sea, azure skies and soft white sand underfoot. If that`s the most important aspect of your holiday (and why wouldn`t it be?) then take a look at some of Europe’s best beaches before you choose this year`s holiday destination. All around the coastline of Europe there are plenty of outstanding beaches to choose from.

Let`s start with San Vito Lo Capo in Sicily, Italy. San Vito Lo Capo can be found on the northwest coast of Sicily and this small town is blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches you will ever see and to top it all off they are surrounded by some stunning mountain landscapes. This is what Sicilian dreams are made of. The town has not been too commercialised so retains its authentic feel and the opportunity to relax away from more crowded places. If you explore the area you will undoubtedly find some little used coves and deserted beaches for a true desert island feel.

Oludeniz is a small resort on the Turkish Riviera, along the south west coast overlooking the Aegean Sea. This place is one of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean and regularly polls as one of the top five beaches in the world and it is not hard to see why. It is a scrupulously clean Blue Flag beach with a blue lagoon and sandy bay. The water promises those much sought after sparkling shades of turquoise and aquamarine and it is a great place to go paragliding because of the spectacular views on offer.

Another top beach in Europe can be found in Biarritz in France. Biarritz is located in the south of France and is part of the Basque region. It will not be as crowded as the French Riviera and it is a luxurious destination, perfect for surfing and soaking up the sun in beautiful surroundings. This part of France is renowned for its surfing and its annual competitions such as the Quicksilver/ Roxy Jam surfing tournament. It is also a popular gambling location, with two casinos located along the beach front.

Spain of course is always a popular tourist destination and there are always Low Cost Holidays voucher codes to be found for Spain. Next time you are going to Spain, give the most popular Balearic Islands like Ibiza and Majorca a miss and try the often overlooked Menorca because it is here you will find Cala de Algaiarens. This underused area contains two gorgeous beaches with golden sands and crystal clear water. As they are located on private land there is a small charge (about 4 Euro) to access them but this is more than worth it. These beaches are in an area of natural interest and surrounded by pine trees, rugged cliffs and rock formations.

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Best Beaches Of Spain

Costa del Sol
The beaches in Spain enjoy year-round sunshine, hence there are many visitors flocking to the Spanish beaches. Costa del Sol presents lovely sand that you will enjoy, and the calm Mediterranean Sea will give you the experience of extraordinary warmth. The beaches here can get quite crowded due to the brilliant manmade and natural scenery all-around and the beautiful Mediterranean Sea coast. You will watch breathtakingly beautiful women in attractive bikinis, wandering joyously on these beaches in full sunshine! This area also presents many top-quality resorts like Málaga, Marbella, Nerja, and Torremolinos.

Costa Blanca
The city of Valencia is in close proximity of this lovely and sunny beach. You will find plenty of Europeans who are away from the cold winters and enjoying the beautiful sunny weather. It has good quality resorts, namely Benidorm and Alicante.

Costa Brava
Costa Brava has extremely beautiful rocky serpentine beaches. The coast here is cliff-edged where plenty of sand-bottomed coves will be found.

Costa Verde and the Balearic islands are worth visiting too. The Mediterranean climate is moderate in the former while hotter in the latter. Costa Verde has beautiful medieval pilgrimage sites and ancient Romanesque architecture to please you. On the contrary, the Balearic Islands will have many exhibitionists enjoying the Sun.

 Top-rated Attractions in Spain

For your kids, Spain offers many top-rated attractions. Madrid and Barcelona, and especially the Disney-like town of Toledo, have all the amusements that any kid will simply love! Seville is also top place to find accommodation for your Spanish vacation.

In Madrid, capital of Spain, begin your travel with visit to Museo del Prado, which has museum and an excellent art gallery.  The museum of fine arts presents works by renowned Picasso, Goya, Bosch, Dali, Sorolla, and others. This majestic piece of architecture hosts more than 9,000 works of beautiful art.

Parque de Retiro, a children’s amusement park, has fantastic fountains and beautiful statues. It also has a large lake. Parque de Atracciones has Disney-like amusement park with attractions like pony rides, an “outer space” adventure, and even a carousel. It has fine restaurants for you to enjoy delicious meals. Madrid’s Royal Palace, Palacio Real, has more than 2,000 rooms. The attractions here are the change of guards, beautifully maintained gardens, weapons and armors, and the magnificent architecture. The Zoo Aquarium de la Casa de Campo has more than 3,000 animals. This entire ride will be enjoyed by the kids and adults alike!

Toledo is about half an hour’s train ride from Madrid. It was Spain’s ancient capital, so you will find historic places and attractions here. The Gothic-style Cathedral de Toledo is one of the most beautiful architectures of the world. The town itself is quite beautiful with twisting roads and beautiful houses. The picturesque town of Toledo situated on a hill is a marvelous sight.

You can read the second part of Spain Perfect European Family Vacation article at this page.

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First and foremost, with its warm Mediterranean climate, Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands. Mallorca is just the mixture of stunning scenery, the warm hospitality of the islanders and the richness of its food and drink. To add, Mallorca offer shore excursions that either includes a tour of Palma de Mallorca, the capital city, or a trip to other parts of the island. No doubt, not only has Mallorca got so many things to do, they also have some of the best beaches you have ever seen. Mallorca beaches are Port Andratx, Camp de Mar, Cala Fornels, Peguera, Santa Ponca, Port Adriano, Portals Vells, Playa Mago, Magaluf, Palmanova, Costa del Blanes, Portals Nous, Illetas, Cala Mayor, Can Pere Antoni, Es Molinar, Ciudad Jardin, Can Pastilla, Playa de Palma, and Arenal.

Secondly, famous Canary Islands are the other destinations should be visited. Canary Islands beaches are very extended and wonderful, with blue crystal clear water. The coasts are blessed with vast sandy beaches full of outstanding reefs, capes and bays. The Canary Islands consists of 7 islands.  Fuerteventura has golden beaches which are among the best in the world. Tenerife beaches have soft and clean sand; also, it is appropriate for water sports. The other beach islands are Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro.

Lastly, Galicia is the other natural wonder of Spain. Galicia makes Spain a true paradise with its fine sand and turquoise waters. Flanked by high cliffs and fishing ports and sheltered harbours, the coastline has tiny coves, beautiful sandy beaches. Galicia is home to spectacular, golden beaches. The beaches in La Coruna are Carballo, Ferrol, Finisterre, Laxe, Noia, and Santa Marina. Balea O Grove and San Vincente O Grove are the beaches located in O Grove. And, Sanxenxo is the beach in Pontevedra.

Seville is a nice base from which to discover Spain. A car hire Seville might be woth considering if you are starting your trip here.

To sum up, visiting the golden beaches of Spain should be in your to do list. As all known, they are preferred beaches worldwide. So, you are contented with the stunning beaches of Spain. 

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Spain is one of the cultural centers of Europe; it has been for thousands of years. So what’s attracting so much people to visit it? Let’s find out.

Spain is composed of coastlines, World Heritage cities, National Parks and cultural spots. Fiestas, events, arts and culture, food, nature, sports, and wine routes are just some of the things you can do to enjoy Spain and its heritage. But first things first, plan your trip.

The best time to visit Spain is May, June, August and September. You’ll expect good weather and avoid extreme heat. The best time is the Seaman Santa (or Holy Week) just before Easter. Pack lightly extreme heat can really be a minus for anyone. Bring light linen, short-sleeved tops and avoid the woolies. Now that we’ve identified when to go and what to wear, next on the list is where should we go visit?

Spanish heritage includes cultural events mostly celebrated year round. In January, Festividad in San Sebastian is celebrated when the whole town dress up in costumes and just go crazy. Carnaval is celebrated all throughout the country in late February, go to Sitges it goes really wild up there. March marks Las Fallas with all night dancing, drinking, fireworks displays and processions. Try to book a reservation in Seville if you intend to visit during Semana Santa, which is also perfect place to be come April to enjoy Feria de Abril which is a week-long party.

In July, The Running of the Bulls (Sanfermines) in Pamplona is unleashed. It is the most famous festival not only in Spain but around the world as well. Another famous event falls on the last Wednesday of August in a Valencian town of Bunol, where they celebrate the bounty of the tomato harvest, by filling up the streets with tomato! La Tomatina is an event that involves the throwing and sploshing of tomatoes everywhere and to anyone, unless they don’t do it to you first, that is, in a friendly riot. August also marks Semana Grande, which is simply a big party with a lot of drinking.

Spain hosts a lot of great parties and great food and usually they celebrate it with reason and tradition. So if you’re thinking of dropping-by make sure your pocket is as ready as your stomach. Ole!

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