Spain from A to Z

Sun & Sand

sunbathing and beach tourism in Andalusia: Costa de Almería, Costa Tropical and Costa del Sol. Across from the African coast, the Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean. Here we find a particularly impressive stretch of Andalusian coastline in Cádiz and Huelva, where the Costa de la Luz reaches as far as Ayamonte on the border with Portugal. To the northwest, the Atlantic waters on the Galician coast create marvellous formations with mountainous coasts, tiny beaches and fjord-like rivers. The Cantabrian Sea, with its mountain range parallel to the northern coast of Spain, has carved out another region of stunning beauty. Its elegant towns such as Gijón, Santander and San Sebastián, inextricably linked to the sea, also transform this area, which stretches across the Basque Country, Cantabria,

A Spanish coastline of over 7,000km offers a unique

Asturias and Galicia, into a sophisticated and desirable holiday paradise. In the heart of the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands archipelago boasts a variety of characteristic features: sloping rock faces, small coves, protected natural areas and beaches offer a variety of additional possibilities for recreation. Located off the West African coast, the Canary Islands are situated over 1,000 km away from the Spanish mainland. Their volcanic origins, pleasant year- round climate and substantially sized beaches make them an attractive destination where you can enjoy the benefits of the sea at any time of the year.

landscape, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the east and the south, the Cantabrian Sea to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the south. Spain enjoys over 300 days of sun per year and an extremely mild climate, with temperatures ranging between 18º and 30º C (~65 to 85º F). Its sun-drenched beaches receive millions of tourists from around the world every year. The waters of the Costa Brava on the Mediterranean seaboard lap the steeply sloping rock walls, dotted with small enchanting coves and long beaches. And to the south (Costa Dorada, Costa Azahar, Costa de Valencia, Costa Blanca or Costa Cálida), the Mediterranean is a calm sea with fine, golden sand. We can find several other highly popular destinations for

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