Southern Europe

Spain

Moorish palaces, Gaudi's fantasies, tapas bars until midnight, Atlantic and Mediterranean beaches, and volcanic islands: Spain packs several countries into one.

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Capital
Madrid
Languages
Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Best time to go
April to June and September to October for pleasant weather; July and August are very hot inland, while the Canary Islands suit winter sun.

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La Concha Beach

San Sebastián, Spain

A curved city beach in a shell-shaped bay, with a classic seafront promenade.

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Maspalomas Dunes

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

A sweeping field of golden sand dunes beside the sea in the south of Gran Canaria.

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Playa de Las Canteras

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

A three-kilometre urban beach, protected by a natural reef, with a lively promenade.

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Barceloneta Beach

Barcelona, Spain

The city's main beach, a short walk from the old town, lined with seafood restaurants.

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Cala Comte

Ibiza Town, Spain

A west-coast beach with clear water, rocky coves and famous sunsets.

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Es Trenc Beach

Palma, Spain

A long, wild sandy beach on Mallorca's south coast with clear turquoise water.

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Las Teresitas Beach

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

A long golden beach beside Anaga, made with sand from the Sahara.

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Malvarrosa Beach

Valencia, Spain

Valencia's wide, sandy city beach with seafront restaurants serving paella.

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Zurriola Beach

San Sebastián, Spain

The city's surf beach, with a younger, more relaxed vibe than La Concha.

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