Description

Rich in variety and drama, Spain has a lively and cosmopolitan mix of cultures.

Whether you come to marvel at Gaudi's extravagant follies in Barcelona, to revel in the temperate year-round climate of the Canary Islands, or to relax in the balmy waters of the Costa del Sol, you can expect late nights and long siestas in a nation that insists, with a flirtatious flick of the fan, on enjoying life to the full.

Madrid

Cosmopolitan Madrid sits on a lofty plateau, befitting its position as Spain's capital. Alongside excellent restaurants are many stunning museums, including the world-famous Prado.

Catalonia

Catalonia offer the visitor strong contracts: the amazing Art Nouveau architectural extravagances of Gaudi in Barcelona, the fine sandy beaches and rugged coastline of the Costa Brava and the sophisticated pleasures of Gerona.

Andalucia

Heart of the Moorish empire in Spain, Andalucia is justly famed not only for its wonderful beach resorts such as Estepona on the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz, but also for its enchantingly magical cities of Seville, Granada and Cordoba. Also here are places such as Loja with wildly beautiful landscapes of mountains, rolling hills and plains.

The Balearic Islands

Mallorca, largest of the Balearic Islands, is a beautiful land with a fascinating past. Alongside the renowned beaches and vibrant nightlife is the historic capital, Palma, and beautiful landscapes of limestone cliffs and quaint hill towns.

Canary Islands

Closer to Africa than Europe, the volcanic Canary Islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria lie 70 miles off the coast of southern Morocco, which assures them a glorious year round climate and the perfect destination for an infusion of winter warmth. The Canaries may be European, but their strong spiritual link with Latin America creates a distinctly fiesta atmosphere.