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As I have already talked about Lloret de Mar, this city with thousands of tourists every year, especially in summer ist the most popular destination, at which people come to enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches, the weather at the Costa Brava and their hotel in Lloret de Mar.

But the city also attracts many young people for its festive atmosphere during the nights. So have you thought about to go out in Lloret de mar this summer? On the site of the tourist board of Lloret de Mar, you will find the complete list of bars, nightclubs and other dance clubs (for all ages).

For more information of the upcoming parties in Lloret de Mar, those that should not be missed, you better check out before leaving and make your decisive choice

You can refresh with a cocktail with having spent the day sunbathing on the beach, or in a themed bar to find local drinks or rather exotic. After that why not continue the evening in a nightclub, there surely be something for everyone!

In Lloret de Mar more than 25 nightclubs exist, which make you dance, and also many music bars, to make you vibrate to the rhythms of Spanish music.

If you want to get some sleep during your stay, there are a lot of hotels by the sea, but you can also find a holiday rental in Lloret de Mar to be in a more intimate atmosphere.

The Costa Brava, often translated as the „wild coast", is something for those who are simply looking for something a little out of the ordinary. It has something to suit everyone: fun parties, exciting water adventures or just sunbathing at the beach- all to satisfy the needs of couples, singles and families, of all ages. Costa Brava holidays offer the best of modern nightlife, any kinds of sport activities like football, squash and tennis for the conservative parasailing, diving and surfing for those in search of action and adventure.

There are beautiful cities along the Costa Brava. One of them is called Tossa de Mar. It provides 3 sand beaches and a beautiful promenade. Consider staying in a hotel Tossa de Mar in order to take the most of the surroundings. Near to Tossa de Mar is the city LLoret de Mar. It is also very  famous and a favorite tourist destination in Spain. Lloret de Mar is situated in a convenience distance of approx. 60 km from Barcelona. Altogether 5 beaches lie in this nice coastal city with a total length of 7 km. Beautiful Lloret de Mar beach hotels are located in Costa Brava.

Costa Brava holidays are best in the summer when the weather is warm and sunny with slightly cooler evenings. The wild coast offers modern resorts on the shoreline, traditional Spanish villages, colorful annual fiestas, and a variety of architecture and numerous bars, cafés, museums and art galleries. All are made accessible by good transport links.

Tossa de Mar is a popular city located at the Costa Brava, about 103 kilometers to Barcelona and very near to the Girona Airport. It is a historic city with beautiful beaches and historical monuments. Furthermore it is popular as it is a traditional fishing town.

The landscape is set by beach promenades and rocks and provides numerous hotels and restaurants. If you want to spend your holiday in a hotel in Tossa de Mar, you have plenty of possibilities to do activities. For those of you who like to enjoy silent atmosphere, they can take a trip to one of the beautiful bays right around Tossa de Mar. From the harbour in Tossa de Mar you can take boat trips to explore the fascinating landscape.

Calella is a popular destination at the Costa Brava coast and is only 55 km from Barcelona. It not only provides a beautiful beach and landscape but also a family friendly environment.

As a plus, the city is awarded with the certificate for family destination by the Official Tourism Office of Catalonia. It there for provides its visitors with plenty family friendly accommodation, such as apartments in Calella or hotels in Callela. The resort is approximately 60 kilometers from Barcelona´s International Airport and 45 kilometers from Girona´s Airport.

Calella offers an excellent range of activities, such as beach entertainment, nice restaurants and an vibrant nightlife. This holiday destination will appeal to any kind of person but teenagers, families, young children will particularly attract. The beaches of Callela are sandy and pure as cristall water, due to the fact that it is kept spotlessly clean by local council workers. The beaches are not overcrowded, because they have 50,000 square meters of sand between them. During summer times beach games, activities for children, plenty of water sports, dancing, and fiestas are arranged.

Calella is surrounded by a beautiful landscape. In addition to the great the beautiful beaches which are worth visiting (and by the way awarded for cleanness by the European Union) there is also Montenegro Nature Park. For adventurous visitors Calella offers a great landscape for mountain bike tours, spa and wellness centers, boat trips, museums and many more.

Marbella, situated in Andalusia and in the province of Malaga, is a favorite location of the rich and famous, as well as for ordinary folk who are willing to pay a bit extra. Marbella and the nearby marina Puerto Banus are important tourist resorts on the Costa del Sol. Marbella is famous for its luxury cruise ships and yachts which are docked in its harbor. Those who like Golf will also find plenty of golf places around Marbella.

The closest airport to Marbella is in Malaga in a distance of 50 kilometers; you can reach the luxurious city by transfers and shuttle bus in around 40 minutes. The area is served by the A7 autovia also called Autovia del Mediterráneo.

But Marbella has a down to earth side as well, an air of individuality which can be best appreciated by exploring back streets in the old part of town. One of the prettiest places is the fabled 'Orange Square' which is located just off the main street in the older district and is also home to the 16th century town hall and tourist office where you can pick up a detailed map and visitor information.

If you prefer, stroll on towards the sea along the Avenida del Mar. This is arguably one of the most delightful promenades on the Costa, flanked by classy restaurants and bars.  

Back to Orange Square, or "La Plaza de los Naranjos", as it is called in Spanish. There you will meet stately buildings, small shops, art galleries, bars and bistros have the possibility to do a lot of activity day and night. 

  Be aware of this charming place, after your visit, you might be inspired by its beautiful landscape and start to consider living there. But by now, you should consider booking a Costa del Sol accommodation. With the help of Perfect Sun Travel, finding a charming Marbella Hotel or a luxurious as well as an authentic Costa del Sol Beach Hotels has never been easier!

You want to spend your Easter Holiday under the sun, Canary Islands with a temperature of 20° in April is the perfect destination to spend your Easter holiday.

Canary Islands are composed of principally 7 islands. The Canary Islands are renowned for their microclimate and the beauty of their volcanic landscapes. That is why a lot of tourists choose to spend their holidays in Canary Islands.

What to do for your Easter holiday in Canary Islands?

If you like water sports, besides its wonderful beaches of fine sand, Canary Islands propose to go scuba diving in the cities of La Palma and Tenerife. You can also do windsurf and surf in Lanzarote, Tenerife and Fuerteventura. Fishing is also very spread in Canary Islands.

If you prefer onshore activities, you can do VTT or hiking. The ways in Canary Islands are well indicated thus you can walk safe. We suggest you to hike on the volcanic island of Lanzarote which is called the "Montagna del Fuego", the mountain of the fire in Lanzarote.

To spend an unforgettable moment for your Easter holidays in Canary Islands in family with your children, we suggest you to go on the Gran Canaria. Indeed the Canary Island Gran Canaria proposes an extraordinary activity; you can go in the dauphin's paradise by boat. Several excursions by boat are organized and enable you to see the dauphins. You can do your holiday in Canary Islands unforgettable.

Easter in Canary Islands

As all Spain, Canary Islands celebrate Easter from the 18^th to the 24^th of April. Habitants of the Canary Islands celebrate the resurrection of the Christ with impressive processions. Take as a tip the processions in the Laguna on the Canary Island of Tenerife to enjoy Easter.

How to get to the Canary Islands?

To book your flight for the Canary Islands no matter if you have booked your Tenerife hotel or an apartment in another place, you have to know that you that the Canary Islands have 7 airports: El Hierro, Fuertaventura, Gran Canarian La Gomera, Lanzarote, La Palma, Tenerife Nord and South. Be careful with El Hierro and La Gomera airports which have liaisons just to Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

Where to sleep in holiday in Canaries Islands?

Canary Islands propose several accommodations, hotel in Canary Islands or an apartment on one of the islands. You can book your accommodation for your Easter holiday in Canary Islands with PerfectSunTravel which proposes a wide choice.

 Spend your Easter holiday in Port Aventura will enable you to take part to the Tarragona processions. Spain is a catholic country, thus the Easter processions are a main event on the Spanish calendar. The processions will take place this year from the 17th to the 24th of April 2011. These processions celebrate the resurrection of the Christ.

Spend your Easter holiday in Port Aventura hotel to enjoy the attraction Park. If you book now you can have until 50% of discounts on your Port Aventura stay. You can also enjoy the offer 2x1 Port Aventura, for one day paid you get one day free.

For family vacation, Port Aventura is the place to go to make your children happy.  Take your Port Aventura tickets now to travel all around the world from one place. The Port Aventura Park is full of activities. You can travel through China with the boat at the Drassana Port for your Easter in Port Aventura. You can also do a trip through the Far West from the Estacio del Nord by train.

If you come for Easter in Port Aventura, we suggest you to spend some days in the Park and then enjoy the Easter processions. Easter processions are an impressive manifestation in Spain. You can attend to the processions in all the Spanish cities. However Tarragona is a suggested destination to spend Easter, especially on Holy Friday, the Friday's procession is even renowned general interest.

Even with children processions are distracting because it is an attractive manifestation with dances and parades. Thus spend Easter in Port Aventura and you will enjoy both the processions and the Port Aventura Park.

How to get to the Port Aventura Park?

- By car: Take the AP-7 or the E-15 and take the exit number 35 to go directly to Port Aventura Park

- By plane: The Port Aventura Park is served by 3 airports, Barcelona Reus and Girona. Reus airport is at 15 minutes from Port Aventura Park, Girona is at 2 hours and Barcelona at 1h15 from Port Aventura Park. From each airports you can choose to take a bus, rent a car or take a taxi.

- By train: Take a train with the RENFE and stop at Port Aventura station.

Where to sleep for your Easter holiday in Port Aventura?

You can choose a hotel in the Park to have free access to the Park. The Park proposes four hotels in the Park. The price of the hotel will be more expensive but then, you don't have to pay Port Aventura tickets. Or to spend your Easter holiday you can book now your tickets online to have discounts and take a hotel in Salou.

Book now your Port Aventura hotel and also your Port Aventura tickets online to have a chance to spend Easter in Port Aventura.

Cheap holidays Salou are really famous. For families or to party, you will enjoy your cheap holidays Salou. With a lot of Salou accomodation, you find yours to spend cheap holidays Salou in Spain, from the Salou apartment to the Salou accomodation in hotel, a lot of cheap offers.

Salou, its beaches, its wonderful weather is the paradise of the party animals. When it's getting dusk, your cheap holidays Salou become a celebration. The Paseo de Les Palmeres, one of the main avenues of the city is the meeting point of all the visitors and party animals. Clubs and bars in the avenue get animated until the morning. Buses are even organised to bring the party animals to the clubs in Salou.

If you party for your cheap Salou holidays, you will be happy to have a confortable Salou apartment. Book early your Salou apartment and make the good choice, from the studio to the Salou villa for cheap prices.

If you come to Salou to relax and spend family holidays, we advise you to book a Salou apartment outside the city center where you could find peace and quiet.

Tourists and party animals in cheap Salou holidays have heard about Portaventura for sure.  If you come exclusively for the attraction Park Portaventura you can book a Portaventura hotel directly in the Park, it's more expensive but you have free access to the Park or you can book a Portaventura apartment Salou, in this case it's cheaper but you have to buy Portaventura tickets.

Cheap holidays Salou are not only a city of fine sand, nice weather, Salou also proposes cultural activities and interesting expositions. Salou spain is a Unesco world heritage site. Its gastronomy is also to discover for your cheap Salou holidays in apartment Salou. The two famous products of Salou Spain are the shellfish of Cambrils and the big prawns of San Carlos de la Rápita.

How to get to Salou for your cheap Salou holidays ?

Girona, Reus and Barcelona airports can lead you to Salou. You can find cheap flights with Ryanair.

From the airports, you can take the train with RENFE. If you want you can also do the transfer by bus.

Do not hesitate to book now your Salou accomodation in hotel or Salou apartment to spend wonderful holidays between friends or in family.

If you come to spend your holidays in Benidorm, activities are various. Its wonderful beaches are undoubtedly an incomparable advantage for you Benidorm holidays. You can even choose a Benidorm apartment facing the sea to take your breakfast the feet in water.

With its 5 km of beaches, water lovers will be happy in Benidorm. You will get out of your Benidorm apartment to walk on the beaches, swim in the small "criques" and enjoy the water sports.  Enjoy your Benidorm holidays to relax on the sun.

Benidorm holidays can be something different than relax. Of course if you have chosen a Benidorm apartment facing the sea, you will want to stay to enjoy the sun and relax on terrace. But if you want to discover the Costa Blanca for your Benidorm holidays, you can visit the Aigüera Park in the city center of Benidorm.

You will admire the wonderful sight from the belvedere of Benidorm overhanging the city called the belvedere of the Mediterranean Sea.

Get lost in the old small lanes of Benidorm is worthwhile. You will find undoubtedly the church of San Jaime. The village of Benidorm in Costa Blanca is an old fishing village. Walk on the Benidorm Port for your Benidorm Holidays and stop in terrace in one of the several restaurants to eat Benidorm specialties. The typical ingredients are fish and riz which is explained by the origins of Benidorm. The Paella in Benidorm is a main specialty of the city. The most of the dishes are served with aioli. For the desserts, it is the turron (specialty of Christmas in Barcelona), the amends cake and the ice creams are the most renowned.

Why not spend one day in excursion in Alicante which is apparoximatly at 35 minutes from Benidorm, you can drive along the coast and admire wonderful wilderness landscapes in the Costa Blanca.  

The evening, Benidorm becomes lively in order you spend unforgettable Benidorm holidays. The beach of Levante, on the North of the Port, has 2 km of fine sand and which is one of the beautiful beaches of the city, is really lively the night. Its maritime promenade offers several restaurants and places to have dinner and party for your holidays in Benidorm apartment.

So, enjoy your Benidorm holidays and even you want to stay at the terrace of your Benidorm apartment to take the sun, you should go in excursion in Benidorm and its surroundings, it is worthwhile.

Tarragona capital of Costa Dorada has an incomparable heritage. Come to visit the romaine city for your holiday in Costa Dorada apartment in Tarragona. If you want to discover the history of the city; you will have to book a Costa Dorada apartment because to visit Tarragona one day is not enough.

Tarragona offers beautiful Costa Dorada apartments, a Costa Dorada apartment playa to wake in front of the Tarragona Sea or a Costa Dorada apartment in Tarragona in the heart of the history of the city.

Since 2000, Tarragona was declared by Unesco as a world heritage for its roman archaeological complex. To discover the city for your holiday in Costa Dorada apartment, my advice is to do the guided tour of two hours started from the tourism office. Indeed, there is a lot to see in Tarragona that a guide will be really useful for your holiday in Costa Dorada apartment.

To do not spend too much money and to be able to book a beautiful Costa Dorada apartment or degust in the several Tarragona restaurants, you can buy the Tarragona Card to enjoy plenty of Tarragona discounts. The Tarragona card costs 15 euros and is available 48 hours. With the Tarragona card you will have access to museums for free and even guided tours! You will also have the transport for free and a lot of discounts in the Tarragona restaurants and Tarragona bars and shops. Therefore we can say that the Tarragona Card is necessary for your holiday in Costa Dorada apartment.

Tarragona activities & Tarragona gastronomy:

For culture, Tarragona offers several theatric representations all the year along and music concerts as well. You can visit Tarragona heritage, its museums and its monuments.

But you come maybe for Tarragona beaches, you won't be disappointed, Tarragona has wonderful beaches of fine sand. With its weather, you can swim and enjoy Tarragona beaches from June.

Tarragona and its gastronomy are as rich as Tarragona and its heritage. Indeed the city of Tarragona is a port-city. So even if you can cook in your Costa Dorada apartment, you should try the cassola de romesco. Several small restaurants are in historical edifices given to your Costa Dorada holiday an authenticity.

You will have understood, Tarragona is the ideal place for those who want authentic Costa Dorada holiday. Book a Costa Dorada apartment in Tarragona to be sure to spend a good holiday in Spain.

You have chosen a wonderful Costa Brava hotel, a hotel in Lloret de Mar or a hotel in Tossa de Mar? You want to visit the Costa Brava in some days. Even in winter there are plenty activities for your Costa Brava Holiday.

If you prefer relaxing, you will find a lot of Costa Brava hotels with spa and you will be able to discover the calanques of Costa Brava and wonderful sights.

If you like walking and taking the fresh air and you want active holiday, you can walk from Lloret de Mar to Tossa de Mar. Walking is allowed during all the year in Costa Brava!

You will walk along the sea and discover the beautiful landscapes of the Costa Brava. This walk from Lloret de Mar to Tossa de Mar is quite easy and will take 3 to 4 hours. For more information, please consult the website of the tourism office of the Costa Brava region.

If you also want to visit during your holiday in a wonderful Costa Brava hotel, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar have a rich heritage. In Lloret de Mar you can visit the Santa Clothilde gardens, Saint Joan castle, the monuments of the city such as the Canaletes Fountain. In Tossa de Mar you should go to the municipal museum. Tossa de Mar is a typical city of Costa Brava. It is surrounded with ramparts.

For the gastronomy part, we suggest you the Tapas del Mar restaurant and the Minerva restaurant as well which propose a delicious Mediterranean cooking

You will find soon other suggestions for your Costa Brava holiday.

Like every year in the week before 19th March, the city of Valencia becomes witness to one of the most interesting festivals in Spain, when the Fallas Valencia 2011 will take place. From 15th until 19th March the city dresses up in costumes to celebrate Saint Joseph, designed and building huge statues called falla and eventually burning them at the end of the Fallas Valencia 2011.

Mentioned in this entry before, Valencia attractions are abundant and there are a lot of sights to explore during Valencia holidays in Spain. But there are at least as many Valencia festivals and Valencia events as there are sights in Valencia! If you decide to visit the Fallas Valencia 2011, you can expect to spend a wonderful time with an unique atmosphere. Booking a Valencia hotel or an apartment for your holidays is recommended, because the city can get crowded during the Fallas Valencia 2011. There are costumes, fireworks, street discos, concerts, parades, paellas cooked on the streets, dances, music and much more events during this time, with the city celebrating the Valencia culture and traditions.

Preparations for this event usually take place throughout the whole year before, when the different neighbourhood groups of Valencia, also called casal faller or comissió fallera, prepare dinners, costumes and of course the famous figures fallas. The puppets are made of papier-mâché and decorated with a lot of detail and care. Starting with the 15th March of the Fallas Valencia 2011, each group is parading with their puppets through the streets. If you are lucky enough to spend your holiday in a Valencia hotel or an apartment in Valencia near one of the streets, you have the perfect position to see and enjoy the incredible event during your Valencia holidays.

Usually the falla puppets are intended as a satirical pun on different persons, from all over the world or even fictional characters. During the falla parade in Valencia the city is celebrating on the streets, adding to the party colorful fireworks and enjoyable music. Also the people cook Paella on the streets, which is an excellent opportunity for you to try this traditional dish, if you stay in your Valencia hotel or apartment in Valencia.

The Paella is often seen as Spain's national dish, but did you know that it originated from Valencia? The original recipe includes rabbit and chicken, sometimes also duck and snails in a special kind of pan, the paellera or also paella. Later the recipe was adapted to the region it was made in; the Mediterranean coast offered plenty of seafood and fish which was added to the paella.

So after enjoying the delicious paella during the Fallas Valencia 2011, you can return to your hotel or apartment in Valencia to replenish your health during your Valencia holidays, because the celebrations and parties continue until the 19th March. Also typical for the Fallas Valencia are the medieval styled costumes the people wear, although other costumes are also allowed.

The queen of the fallas is also elected, reigning for one year and called fallera mayor. Of course this position has a high reputation in Valencia, and a lot of effort and money is put into the detailed costumes. Besides the fallera mayor of the festival, there are also falleras mayores for each of the falla parades.

On the Plaza de la Virgen in Valencia the people of Valencia build a huge wooden statue resembling the Holy Virgin, which is decorated with a lot of flowers, marking the beginning of spring an creating a wonderful picture.

On 19th March, the last day of the Fallas Valencia 2011, all the wonderful fallas will be burned. This process is called crema and symbolizes the end of old things and beginning of new things. This event should you absolutely see during your Valencia holidays, but it is important to stay a few meters away due to safety reasons.

Staying in a Valencia hotel or an apartment in Valencia gives you the perfect opportunity to experience this incredible event, so make sure to not miss the Fallas Valencia 2011 during your Valencia holidays!

Galicia is a province in the very north of Spain and Galicia holidays in an apartment in A Coruna offer you an experience that can be described with one word: green!

The lush mountains, fields and valleys of Galicia are so full of an incredible plant world, that during your Galicia holidays in an apartment in A Coruna you might think you are in Ireland! With booking an apartment in A Coruna you can be sure to spend a Galicia holiday in a wonderful city. Another option is to book a hotel in Santiago de Compostela, which is also the goal destination for the camino de Santiago de Compostela, or Way of St. James, a pilgrimage route along the north of Spain.

As a main sight in Santiago de Compostela, the  Catedral de Santiago de Compostela, or Santiago de Compostela Cathedral gives you the chance to see one of the oldest cathedrals in Spain, which is said to be resting place of the apostle St. James, originally only a small tomb but later expanded to the Cathedral Santiago de Compostela. The architecture of the different façades is incredibly detailled and this is reflected in the floor plan of the cathedral itself, too: the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral has the form of a cross.

Other interesting sights in Santiago de Compostela include the Casa Gotica, or Gothic House, which dates from the 14th century and houses also a museum dedicated to the pilgrimage way, the Pilgrimage Museum. But besides imposant monuments and museums, Santiago de Compostela also has a lot of parks to offer, one of the best ones is the Alameda Park. If you need to rest in a natural surrounding during your Galicia holidays in a hotel in Santiago de Compostela, the Alameda Park in Santiago de Compostela gives you shelter and impresses you with beautiful pavillons and large oak trees.

But of course, your Galicia holidays will be incomplete without discovering the amazing nature of the surrounding! Galicia is located at the Atlantic Ocean, with beautiful coastlines and capes, and is surrounded by mountains. Very interesting natural sights in Galicia are the many rivers flowing through the province, which add to the green feeling of this region.

Wonderful Galicia holidays can also be spend at A Coruna, the capital of the province and second largest city, with the Torre de Hércules, or Tower of Hercules near the city. The Tower of Hercules is around 2000 years old and was used as a lighthouse, and still is today. There is a legend that the famous Hercules battled with an enemy here, which gives the lighthouse its name.

In the province of Galicia are also different natural parks, each worth a visit during your Galicia holidays: The Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park, the River Eume Natural Park and the Dunes of Corrubedo Natural Park. You can walk along the coasts and capes and discover the rich green nature of Spain's north, which differs a lot from the rest of Spain.

If you decide to spend your Galicia holidays in Spain, you will not be disappointed if you want to see a different face of Spain. The green and lush nature is a unique site in the north of the country, and especially booking an apartment in A Coruna will give you pleasure in discovering the culture and history of the region.

Galicia holidays are also easily reachable thanks to the two airports in Galicia; Lavacolla airport in Santiago de Compostela and Alvedro airport in A Coruna.

Spend unforgettable Galicia holidays in Spain!

In Valencia at the Costa del Azahar, which means coast of the orange flowers, is located a wonderful sight in Spain: the Albufera Park in Valencia. Albufera means lagoon and this is also the name of the lake who gives his name to the Albufera Park in Valencia.

The Albufera Park in Valencia is a natural park with around 21.000 hectares, an incredible sanctuary of the plant and waterworld of the lake, a must see sight during your Valencia holidays. It is a wetland area of incredible worth and beauty, because it gives shelter to many different species and plants. The Albufera Park is located only 10 km from Valencia, so it is easily accessible during your Valencia holidays in an apartment in Valencia. You can visit and admire the park as a day tour, or even spend more days in this unique wetland region.

Especially holiday makers who enjoy observing the nature will have a pleasure wandering around the Albufera Park in Valencia. It is attractive throughout the year. The history of this natural park is also very interesting, as this lake and wetlands have always lived from fishing. Therefore, the fishermen moved near to the lake in order to live their lives.

Another important product of the Albufera region, and logical result of the wetland surrounding, is the rice from Valencia, which is especially delicious and grows well in the wet Albufera area. It was introduced around 800 years ago and is now a staple food in the area.

 And what comes to your mind when you think about rice in connection with Valencia? Of course the paella! In the region of the Albufera lake the fishermen created the paella, a dish made from rice of the Albufera rice fields. The original paella was a "poor man's dish", like many other popular dishes today, and the original recipe from the Albufera fishermen in Valencia contains rabbit and snails. But today the seafood paella is also very popular, with fish or gambas giving a unique flavor to the rice dish.

If you want to visit the wonderful Albufera Natural Park in Valencia during your Valencia holidays, you will experience a wonderful time there and can truly enjoy the nature of the wetlands. It is however important to keep in mind that this a natural protected area, so respect the environment if you decide to visit the Albufera from your apartment in Valencia. By helping to preserve this wonderful region at the Costa del Azahar, you will make sure to continue enjoying this sight in Valencia for future visits, too.

 The Albufera Park in Valencia is one of the most importants sights and natural parks of the area, so add a special experience to your Valencia holidays by visiting this park!

Artists and art interested of you will have heard from the art gallery and museum in Spain's capital without a doubt: the Prado Museum in Madrid, or Museo del Prado. Not only exhibiting one of the best collections of painting art in Europe, but also displaying sculptures, coins, medals and different objects, the Prado Museum in Madrid is a must see sight not only for artists during a stay in Madrid holiday rentals for vacation.

The Prado Museum in Madrid is located at the Paseo del Prado in Spain's capital and was founded in 1785, originally being the Natural History Cabinet. The first visitors came in 1819, when the museum was opened for the public people, and soon it gained a reputation as one of Europe's finest galleries of art, attracting almost 3 million visitors per year today.

The collection exhibited at the Prado Museum in Madrid is wide ranged, pieces of art from the 12^th century until the 19^th century are exhibited in the museum, with different temporary exhibitions during the seasons. Because of this fact, it is wise to plan in a whole day for the Prado Museum in Madrid when spending your holidays in Madrid holiday rentals. This way, you have time enough to explore all of the museum's treasures without having to hurry from one exhibition to another.

The tour through the Prado Museum in Madrid during your Spain holidays in the capital city will not only show you incredible art pieces, whether painting or sculpture, it will also take you to a journey through time and space.  With art and paintings from the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance or famous works from all over the world, like Goya, Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt, Rigaud or Dürer, you will truly be astonished when seeing their famous works in person.

The painting "Las Meninas" by Diego Velázquez showing the Infanta Margarita is regarded as the most famous work in the Prado Museum in Madrid and should not be missed in any case if you are staying in a Madrid hotel! Also Picasso has a rich amount of work exhibited in the museum, and did you know that he actually has a work inspired by "Las Meninas" de Velazquez? This connection is explored in the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, if you are interested spending your holidays there.

But also the incredible sculptures are interesting sights during your holidays in Madrid; ranging from Greek to Roman to Iberian, the Prado Museum in Madrid does not leave your heart unsatisfied.

Current exhibitions at the Prado Museum in Madrid include Dürer's famous "Adam and Eve" until the 20^th March 2011 and a exhibition dedicated to Rubens until the 23^rd January 2011.

Opening times for the Prado Madrid are:

Tuesday until Sunday from 09:00 to 20:00.

On Mondays the Prado is closed, also on 1^st January, 1^st May and 25^th December.

On 6^th January, 24^th and 31^st December there will be reduced opening hours, from 09:00 until 14:00.

If you decide to spend your holidays in Madrid to visit the world known Prado Museum, it is recommended to book a Madrid hotel in advance to ensure you a stress free holiday in Spain's capital. Go on a journey of art with the Prado Museum in Madrid!

When visiting Salamanca in Spain to spend holidays, there are plenty of sights in this student city, known to teach the best Spanish in Spain. But besides the Salamanca University, you should the Salamanca Cathedrals during your holidays in Salamanca.

The two Cathedrals of Salamanca, the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral, were built in the 15^th and 12^th century respectively, and are located in the city centre, not far away from each other. Near the University of Salamanca you can the these two wonderful pieces of art and architecture standing next to each other, towering over the city like huge statues.

The Old Cathedral of Salamanca was founded by Jerome of Périgod, a bishop, and is over 700 hundred years old. Filled and decorated with Romanesque styles as well as Gothic inspirations, the Old Cathedral or Catedral Vieja combines these two styles with ease, due to the fact that it was founded in 1140 and a lot of time to be finished.

On the Old Cathedral in Salamanca is also the famous Torre del Gallo, which you should see during your Salamanca holidays. Benefit from the unique experience in Salamanca, enjoy the Salamanca weather and sights and visit this old cathedral.

However, to enter the Salamanca Old Cathedral, you have to enter through the New Cathedral of Salamanca, so if you are staying in a Salamanca Hotel, keep in mind to prepare for visiting two cathedrals in a row.

With the construction starting in 1513, the Salamanca New Cathedral or Catedral Nueva is the newer one of the two, but nevertheless old and impressing. From baroque to gothic style you can find elements on this breathtaking sight in Spain. Now this monument is directly next to the Old Cathedral of Salamanca, which is handy and practical if you want to see both of them.

Unfortunately the Salamanca New Cathedral was affected by an earthquake in 1755, the effects of which can be seen still today. But nevertheless, the majestic impression of this famous sight in Spain is something that you have to visit during your holidays in Salamanca, especially if you are in a near Salamanca Hotel and can walk towards it.

Also famous is the astronaut on the façade of the New Cathedral of Salamanca, which was designed during restorational workings a few years ago. It is now part of the cathedral that combines so many different styles and epochs, and therefore fits with the overall impression of Salamanca. So take a picture of the Salamanca Cathedral astronaut while visiting this place!

So if you want to learn Spanish and have a fondness for impressing old monuments, especially cathedrals, spend your holidays in Salamanca and visit the famous Salamanca Cathedrals!

Lying close to the Alicante airport, it could be a good decision to spend your Costa Blanca holidays in Elche or Elx, if you are fond of history and palm trees. The city of Elche or Elx is located at the Costa Blanca in Spain and a perfect holiday destinations thanks to the Elche weather and the good quality Elche hotels in Spain.

Elche is only about 23 km away from Alicante, so it is also possible to stay in Alicante and plan one or two day tours to this wonderful historical city. But of course, it is also recommended to stay in a Costa Blanca hotel in Elche to fully enjoy your holidays in Spain.

The palm tree filled city offers a lot of sights, thanks to the interesting history of the town. Originally Elche was located about 10 km away from its actual position when it was established around 600 B.C and was originally called Helike, resembling its status as Greek colony.

After being conquered and reconquered by Romans, Moors, Carthaginians, Goths and the Spanish Kingdom again, the city survived and presents its diverse history in the Elche museums: the Archaeology and History Museum or Museo Arqueológico y de Historia de Elche, the Elche Palaeontological Museum, the Elche Municipal Festa Museum and the Palm Groves Museum.

If you have the chance to visit any of the Elche museums during your stay in a hotel in Elche, make sure not to miss it, as they offer the most interesting exhibitions and history.

Adding to Elches reputation of being a palm tree city and at the same time being  UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the Elche Palm Grove or Palmeral de Elche. In case you are not staying in one of the Elche hotels in Spain, but in the near Alicante and planning a day trip to Elche, make sure to visit this jewel of Elche first.

For those of you enjoying history and exotic recreation during their Costa Blanca holidays in Elche it is a good possibility to relax while walking along the immense palm trees, which exist since around 500 BC.

Of course this is not the only sight you can visit during your stay in a hotel in Elche. Near the original location of Elche an ancient statue was found, the image of a woman with ornaments in her hair. This statue, the Lady of Elche or also Dama de Elche, is today exhibited in Madrid, but there is a replica in the museum in Elche. The bust of the Lady of Elche dates from around 400 BC and was discovered in 1897.

Sightseeing in Elche still comes to no end, because there is still the Mystery Play of Elche, which is a play dedicated to Mary and takes place yearly in the middle of August. The Mystery Play of Elche is impressing, and if you have the chance to see it during your Costa Blanca holidays in Elche, definitely see it.

The palm tree city of Elche is, thanks to the close location to the Alicante airport, a perfect holiday destination for all those interested in Spain's early history, as well as people in search of recreation who can walk around the Palm Tree Grove of Elche or along the beaches of the Costa Blanca, which are not too far away (about 20 km). Elche or Elx has interesting sights to discover, so book your hotel in Elche in advance to fully enjoy your Spain holidays!

Not only sweet toothed people may have heard of Turrón, a Spanish sweet traditionally made and eaten around Christmas. But did you already know that the best Turron is from Alicante?

So if you are planning a Spain holiday soon, you should spend it in an Alicante hotel to try the delicious Turron! For those who do not know what it is: Turron is a sweet made usually from honay, sugar, egg white and almonds. But there are a lot of different versions you will encounter during your Spain holiday, e.g. with hazelnuts, chocolate or candied fruits.

Turron from Alicante is verifiably made since the 16^th century, with the two most famous cities for that being Alicante itself and Jijona, or also called Xixona. The difference between the two kinds of Turrón lies in the consistency; Turron from Alicante is hard with whole pieces of almonds, Turron from Jijona additionally contains oil and the almonds are fabricated to a creamy dough, which makes them softer and stickier.

Turron is also called Torró in Valencia and Alicante and is a delicious treat, so famous and traditional that it is now under Protected Geographical Status. Should you spend your Spain holiday in one of the hotels in Alicante, you can bring some Turron from Alicante to your family and friends!

Although Turron is usually cut into long pieces, there are other forms as well, depending on the decoration. Another popular form is a circle, similar to a cake or a pizza the Turron is cut in pieces and shared. As traditional Christmas specialty Turron from Alicante is popular with young and old, so don't miss a piece if something is offered to you in your Alicante hotel.

But also outside of your Alicante hotel you can discover a lot of this sweet, if you are on a discovery tour during your Spain holiday. The local manufacture is a sight and a must see during a stay in the city. But not only Turron from Alicante is good for sightseeing, there are a lot of other sights in Alicante (read here my article about family holidays in Alicante).

What are you waiting for? Plan your Spain holiday and try the delicious Turron from Alicante!

The Costa Blanca in Spain offers a lot of sights and popular holiday destinations, thanks to the sun and the mild weather throughout the year. Because of this reason, Valencia holidays in Spain are a good choice to enjoy the weather and spend a comfortable holiday time at the coast of Spain!

If you want to spend your Valencia holidays in Spain in one of the hotels in Valencia or in an apartment in Valencia, the city offers something for every taste; art and culture as well as relaxation and adventure.

The city of Valencia has its own airport, which makes it an easily accessible holiday destination for holidays at the Costa Blanca. The airport of Valencia is also called Manises and is one of the most important in Spain, approached by Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet, Transavia, Wondair and Air Nostrum. The location of the Valencia airport only a few kilometers from the city centre also make good connections possible.

Valencia is the capital of the same named autonomous community of Valencia and at the same time third biggest city of Spain, regarded as "second Barcelona". The city has a rich history, which was exposed to different influences since its foundation ca. 200 BC, and what is still visible today, resulting in a lot of sights in Valencia. Vacationers in Spain being fond of architecture will discover a lot of treasures in Valencia.

Some of the sights in Valencia are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, like the antique Silk Exchange La Lonja de la Seda, one of the most important sectors of Valencia in the past.

Another example for early Valencian gothic and also one of the most impressing sights is the Cathedral of Valencia, also called Seu in the city. The Valencia Cathedral dates from the 13.-15. century, but over the years there have always been further works and additions. Today the cathedral stands proudly in the Barrio Carmen, where also a lot of hotels are situated. If you want to be close to the Cathedral of Valencia, one of the Hotels in Valencia in Spain the Carmen quarter is recommended.

Offerings for culture, art, history and nightlife in Valencia are plenty. Most of them take place in and around one of the most famous sights of Valencia, which is part of the 12 treasures of Spain: The City of Arts and Sciences, or also Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias.

Directly located at the Costa Blanca and therefore always worth a visit during a holiday, this architectural masterpiece offers everything the heart wants. This complex in Valencia was started in 1996 and finished two years later, and the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia contains important museums, a large Imax cinema, a planetary, opera house and theatre.

Art and culture, whether opera or concert, are held in this beautiful recreation complex. Because of this, a Valencia holiday in Spain is not only recommended for single persons or friends who want to see one of the 12 treasures of Spain, but also for families. Thanks to the City of Arts and Sciences, family holidays in Valencia in Spain are undoubtedly an unforgettable event.

To find a suitable accommodation for families, an apartment in Valencia close to the City of Arts and Science is recommended. From this apartment in Valencia you don't have a long way to the old riverbed of Turia to take a walk, which is a park today and is pulsing like a green vein in the popular holiday destination. The Turia garden also contains a playground for children and sport areas, so visit this garden during your family holidays in Valencia!

As you can see, Valencia holidays in Spain are worth it throughout the year, because there are many possibilities for recreation and every taste should be pleased. In an apartment in Valencia or one of the hotels in Valencia you are close to every events, can enjoy the relaxation of the park and the Valencia weather or explore the sights in Valencia.

So why don't you plan Valencia holidays in Spain?

The famous Christmas in Port Aventura will be entertaining its visitors with special Christmas shows and events, so prepare yourself and your children for spending the best time of the year in Port Aventura! (Read here about general information about Christmas Holidays in Port Aventura).

Port Aventura tickets are not too expensive, as they offer a lot of promotions and discounts. But what is important to know about accommodation in Port Aventura, is that you have different options. You can either book a hotel inside Port Aventura itself; which is easy and simple and you have access to the park, but you can also book a hotel in the different surroundings at the Costa Dorada, for example a Salou Hotel PortAventura which includes the tickets to Port Aventura.

PortAventura is well-known for family holidays or family vacation in Spain. It offers fun and entertainment for the whole family, especially with the new shows they offer during Christmas time.

Here I present you a summary list of the best shows in PortAventura:

Christmas Present

This is your chance to know the toy's factory of Santa Claus, in an acrobatic show with gnomos and reindeers dancing with the typical Christmas carols.

Where? In the Great Imperial Theatre in China.

Christmas Dream

A tender and moving show where Catherine, who didn't want to celebrate Christmas, recovers the illusion and the will to share Christmas magic.

At the Saloon.

Port Aventura on Ice

Great skaters on ice will performe a magnificent artistic exhibition. In Polynesia.

Great Christmas Party

Live Christmas as if you were in Mexico, funny and colourful. In the Cantina.

Woody on Christmas Tour

Join the tenderest parade, where the little ones will be able to share incredible moments with Woody and other famous characters.

In Mediterrània and Far West.

The Enchanted Forest

You will find Mörla witch who'll show incredible tricks, you'll meet the fairies ice palace and the toys' factory of Santa Claus. In Mexico.

The Arrival of the Royal Emissaries

The 3 Kings assistants arrive on floating chariots to pick up the children's letters, to end with a great show of music and fireworks. In Mediterrània.

The 3 Kings Ride

¡Just don't miss this important event, especially for the littlest ones!

In Far West and Mediterrània.

The Big Small Show

The small children will particularly enjoy this special show with puppets.

In the Tarima of the Far West Station.

The Christmas Stop

The most tender Christmas characters take every corner in Port Aventura, and they are waiting for you followed by artists and dancers... In Mediterrània.

La Posada de los Gnomos

For an authentic Christmas meal, in the Gnomos Inn the naughtiest Gnomos will help you a very special banquet of typical homemade American food, Cesar salad, Ribs and Brownies.

In The Iron Horse Hotel - Emma's House, in front of the Silver River Flum.

When spending Christmas Holidays in Port Aventura, keep in mind that the Christmas offers and specials apply from the 27^th November 2010 until the 8^th January 2011, and the park is closed on the 24^th, 25^th and 31^st December.

Now I wish you a merry Christmas in PortAventura during your holidays at the Costa Dorada!

The Costa Blanca of Spain is known for wonderful locations and beaches, and not only Alicante is a renowned city for holiday - you can also spend enjoyable and cheap holidays in Benidorm!

Located at the western Mediterranean Sea, Benidorm has a mild climate and sunny weather even in the colder months and is divided into the Poniente and Levante. The corresponding Poniente beach and Levante beach give you access to swim in the Costa Blanca, a pleasure you should not miss during your cheap holidays in Benidorm.

Benidorm is about one hour away from the Alicante airport and therefore easily accessible if you want to spend your holidays at the Costa Blanca. Due to its fame, Benidorm is a touristic place, but differs notably from other resorts in Spain. Famous in Benidorm are the cabaret acts, which are popular and take place all night long. This along with the many bars and discos offer a good nightlife in Benidorm.

Benidorm Hotels are also widely spread and popular, especially Benidorm Playa Levante Hotels or Poniente Hotels. But not only people who want to enjoy the Benidorm nightlife could spend fun and cheap holidays in Benidorm, also families benefit from the wonderful city at the Costa Blanca. During summer, you can enjoy the beach and participate in many water sports. The Benidorm beaches also have blue flag status, which is a certificate for their quality.

In the Mediterranean Sea lies also the Benidorm Island, a small island inhabited mostly by peafowls. This is of course a wonderful option for a boat tour during your Benidorm holidays, so you should definitely visit the peacock island of Benidorm.

A popular destination for family holidays in Benidorm is also the Terra Mitica Park, located only 10 minutes away from Benidorm. The Terra Mitica Theme Park is divided into different ancient sections, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and the Isles, with corresponding sights, rides and attractions.

With Terra Mitica tickets you have the option to book a Hotel in Benidorm with the tickets included, which is easy and you can avoid unnecessary stress during your cheap holidays in Benidorm. There are also a lot of specials and promotion offers for Terra Mitica, at the moment you can buy a 2x1 ticket to have access to Terra Mitica for two days, but pay only for one day.

To get to Terra Mitica Benidorm, you can take the train, who stops at Terra Mitica Station, or a bus (line 21 and 22) and step out at Terra Mitica.

With the Benidorm Hotels and sights in this beautiful city at the Costa Blanca, you can see that it is easy to spend perfect cheap holidays here, whether you want to enjoy the Benidorm nightlife and weather or plan your family holidays at the beach of Benidorm. Cheap holidays in Benidorm is enjoyable in all seasons.

In Andalusia, the south of Spain is a city so rich in history and culture that it is absolutely a must to visit this wonderful piece of architecture and science - Seville or Sevilla in Spanish. As the capital of Andalusia, you can be sure to experience unique and exciting holidays in Seville Spain.

Why don't you book already now one of the many wonderful Seville holiday rentals in the city and plan your exploring tour in the capital of Andalusia? There is a lot to discover for sure.

The history and culture of Seville is rich and ancient, as part of the Moorish empire in Andalusia you can be sure to find tracks and traces of this past of Seville, which are alive throughout the city today. Seville has also UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are the Cathedral, the Alcázar and the Archivo de Indias.

Of course, as a more southern region in Europe, Seville also can boast with its climate, resulting in wonderful weather. Seville weather in winter is usually mild and hot in summers. If you want to escape the colder weather in winter, a stay in Seville in a holiday rental is a good solution for this problem!

Seville is also easily accessible having its own Airport. The Seville airport has connections throughout Europe and therefore you should always find a good flight, international or national.

Like mentioned earlier, Seville has a lot of sights, most important the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Cathedral of Seville is part of the 12 Treasures of Spain (The Sagrada Familia Barcelona and the Alhambra Granada also belong to that). The Cathedral of Seville is located at the Plaza del Triunfo at the Avenida de la Constitutición in Seville and you can get there easily by Tram (T1).

  In front of the Cathedral is also the next UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Alcazar of Seville. It is a breathtaking palace and you should not miss it. The best idea is to first visit the Cathedral of Sevilla and then the Alcázar or vice versa, because the two sights are directly next to each other.

The third World Heritage Site that you should visit during your holidays in Spain in Seville is the Archivo General de Indias. It is a historical place which houses the most ancient documents about the Spain and the Spanish Empire in Americas and a must see sight in Seville during your vacation. It is conveniently located directly next to the Cathedral and Alcazar, so kill two birds with one stone and visit all three Seville sights while you are there.

During your stay in a Seville holiday rental you should also see the golden tower of Seville, the Torre del Oro. After you visited the three World Heritage Sites in Seville, just head towards the river Guadalquivir and you should see the tower immediately.

From the Torre del Oro in Seville, head towards the park Maria Luisa in Seville and you will have two other sights. The Parque de Maria Luisa and the Plaza de Espana de Seville, perfect for enjoying the architecture and experiencing unforgettable holidays in Seville Spain.

Besides this sights, Seville also has a lot of Museums you should not miss, not only because the interesting cultural pieces they exhibit, but also because of the architecture of the museums itself. If you are in a Seville holiday rental near the Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares (Traditional Arts and Customs Museum), definitely take a picture from the museum in front of the pond.

As you can see, Seville offers a lot to its visitors, not only sunny and mild climate and weather, but also a lot of sights, perfectly suited for sightseeing because most of them are located in the same place.

Book one of the nice Seville holiday rentals today and experience unique holidays in Spain.

Located in Granada in the the province Andalucia in Spain is the famous sight Alhambra Granada. It is a wonderful piece of culture and architecture and you should absolutely visit the Alhambra Granada during your Spain holidays!

When thinking about famous sights in Spain, you immediately think about this wonderful palace which was built in the 14^th century under the Moorish empire of Andalusia. It is the first sight you have to visit! And although this sight was constructed without a certain plan for the site and has due to this a slightly unorganized structure, it is still captivating and wonderful.

When you spend your holidays in Spain or directly in Granada, make sure to see this beautiful building and be astonished when you observe all the details. Also accommodation in Granada allows you to admire the architecture, so why don't you book a hotel in Granada?

Alhambra tickets differ a lot, you can buy tickets for a daily visit or even for a visit by night, only the gardens or the whole complex. It is also wise to book Alhambra tickets in advance as there are only limited entries available (if you manage to visit in the morning, there are usually more entries). Usually the price is around 13€, children under 8 years are free. But it is absolutely worth it!

Because of the Granada airport and train and bus stations, you also have good transportation, giving you the possibility to plan trips in and around the city. The location at the Costa Tropical also makes it a perfect holiday destination for families.

The culture of Spain is very diversified, as you can see. Especially Andalusia, the country of flamenco, can provide with interesting sights and traditions.  And Granada, the capital of the same named community is a pearl.

The city offers a lot more than the Alhambra, sunny Granada weather and wonderful sights  along the windy streets: it has a rich history and culture as a site of a fight in the past, the Battle of Granada. But what could be of special interest for you is that tapas in Granada are usually free when you buy a drink. This is typical for the south of Spain and you should absolutely try the local Granada cuisine!

If you like to enjoy wonderful parks and gardens during your Spain holidays in Granada, there are also a lot of them in Granada. The most famous of course is the garden of Alhambra and Generalife in Granada, but also the garden Carmen de los Mártires is worth a visit.

And last but not least, the garden of the University of Granada is also a sight in Spain that shouldn't be missed (and is by the way regarded as one of the best student cities), as it offers a time for recreation and relaxation and you can easily access it from your hotel in Granada.

You see that this city is beautiful and rich in culture and has one of the most famous and wonderful sights in Spain, so the next time you are in Andalusia, make sure to visit the Alhambra Granada during your Spain holidays!

The sunny province of Alicante in the community of Valencia offers interesting history and a perfect location at the Mediterranean coast and is therefore a good solution for family holidays in Alicante Spain!

Alicante is located directly at the Costa Blanca in Spain, and has a rich history and ancient sites to visit. So besides the sunny Alicante weather you can also enjoy visiting the sites and exploring Alicante's history, including Greek and Phonician settlements.

The Alicante airport also makes the city perfect for holidays in Spain, with easy arrivals possible and a lot of good Alicante hotels where you can enjoy your stay. There are also ferries available bringing you to the Balearic Islands if you wish to and a good transportation network throughout the city. Families also benefit from unique family holidays in Alicante, because the City of Lights (the meaning of Alicante or Alacant) offers you plenty of choices.

So let's focus on the attractions in the city, besides the Alicante weather and the Costa Blanca of course!

Alicante itself has a historical city centre you can explore, starting from the Rambla de Alicante working your way through the streets decorated with palm trees. The old quarter of Alicante is very stunning to wander around in; there are a lot of traditional bars and pubs hidden in the small and winding streets.

The squares in Alicante are also wonderful to see, so remember to visit the Plaza de Quijano and the Plaza de la Santisima Faz. There is also a museum, the Nativity Scene Museum Alicante, where you can see and observe Christmas themed objects from all over the world.

For the history interested, there is also the Ermita de San Roque, an hermitage which was built in the 16^th century. Of course, probably the most famous sight of Alicante is the Castillo de Santa Bárbara, the famous castle on the mount Benacantil. Usually you can see it from your Alicante hotel in the city pretty well! Situated in an height of 166 m, the medieval Santa Barbara Castle in the Mediterranean region gives you an impressing view over the City of Lights. In the castle itself you can see different rooms and halls, each of them has its own history to tell.

Of course you should not miss Alicante parks during your holidays in Spain! There are a lot of gardens and parks in Alicante, offering you shelter and recreation from an adventurous day. The most famous parks include the Canalejas near the Explanada de España and the Palmeral Park close to the Castle of Santa Barbara, Alicante.

For fun family holidays in Alicante, you should see the wonderful Alicante beaches, which with the lovely Alicante weather and climate offer you a unforgettable experience. Because the city is directly located at the Costa Blanca, you don't have to search too long for the white sand beaches in the city.

The most known beach is probably El Postiguet, directly in the city with a Blue Flag status. You can benefit from numerous water sports and activities here and of course just enjoying the sun shining in Alicante. There is also another Blue Flag beach, La Albufereta beach, where you can also explore the sands of Alicante and swim and enjoy the Mediterranean sea.

You see, everyone's taste should be pleased if you decide to spend your family holidays in Alicante, Spain. Enjoy your stay with your family and visit the city of lights at the Costa Blanca!

Like I mentioned on Christmas in Salou before, lovers of adventurous holidays in Spain will love Christmas in Port Aventura 2010! Starting from 27^th November 2010 until 9^th January 2011 the Port Aventura Christmas Event will take place in the famous theme park near Salou. Be sure to spend your Christmas holidays in Port Aventura 2010!

Port Aventura Theme Park offers every year its visitors different events, designed after certain themes and seasons.  And Port Aventura holidays in Spain are always unforgettable for a family!

After the Halloween in Port Aventura event (don't forget to visit that as well!), during Christmas in Spain Port Aventura decorates the whole park with snow and wonderful lights. The decorations are very detailed and there are also a lot of ornaments on the park's grounds, which you should see and admire.

If you want to spend your Christmas holidays 2010 in Port Aventura Park, you can also be sure to expect a lot of different shows that perfectly fit to the best time in year. Tickets for Port Aventura holidays can be bought easily online, combined with a hotel if you wish, so try to book something now to enjoy the various benefits a stay in Port Aventura Park during Christmas 2010 has! By the way, that would also be a perfect Christmas present for your children.

So besides the shows, you can also enjoy special Christmas dinners in the many restaurants in Port Aventura during your holidays there. At the moment, Port Aventura tickets are cheaper, because to celebrate their 15th birthday, the park offers you a 15% discount on its tickets. So I suggest you combining your wonderful Port Aventura Holidays in Spain during Christmas with your family with taking advantage of the current discount.

Family holidays during Christmas are especially suitable, enjoying your time together and appreciating holidays that suit every taste and preferences. During Christmas, the cold Port Aventura weather will make you enjoy a cup of hot chocolade and watch the dazzling lights on trees and buildings, while experiencing wonderful Christmas food in the Port Aventura Restaurants.

During the family holidays in Port Aventura, you can enjoy the different rides, which please courageous people as well as also enjoy the numerous other attractions of the park. Your children can see Santa Claus coming to town, tell him about their wishes and hope they behaved well!

So what do you think about this Christmas present for your perfect family holidays? Spend your Christmas holidays in Port Aventura 2010!

Christmas in Salou Costa Dorada can be a good suggestion for you, because with the majority of tourists having left, you will experience more traditional holidays in Salou!

Catalonia's location directly at the Mediterranean sea thanks you with many sunshine hours even in winter. And maybe you prefer sunshine on Christmas in Salou rather than snowy weather? During Christmas time, the Costa Dorada will be mostly visited by locals who want to take a day off and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere Salou offers.

And remember, to experience the best from a culture or region during your Spain holidays, you should always let yourself guided by locals, because they have insider knowledge! So what to do during Christmas in Salou Hotels or other parts of the Costa Dorada?

Well, the good thing is that you have a lot of possibilities. Depending on your personal taste, you could visit the tourist areas in Salou during your Christmas vacation in Spain. At that time, they are much less crowded because usually tourists are gone. In bars and restaurants it is however vice versa, now that many locals enjoy the delicious Salou food and Mediterranean cuisine in general and due to the fact that also many other bars and restaurants are closed during winter. But that shouldn't distract you from enjoying your Chistmas holidays in Spain! Especially because Salou hotels are now calm and not crowded.

How about visiting a traditional bar or restaurant in Salou, enjoying the Catalan atmosphere and dishes and later walking with nice weather in Salou during the soft rays of sunlight in winter? In any case, Christmas in Salou is a good solution if you like calm holidays, so you should book a nice Salou hotel already now!

But also those who want to enjoy more active holidays find in Salou a perfect place to spend their Christmas holidays, because the Port Aventura Theme Park is still open during that time.

Port Aventura holidays are very popular with families and also couples, not only because of the many rides and attractions, but also because the different events that take place regularly in the park near Salou. And during Christmas, Port Aventura has an event especially for that! PortAventura Christmas is going to be a pleasure to take part in, with special Christmas shows and performances. Port Aventura Christmas takes place from November 27^th 2010 until January 9^th 2011.

You see, if you want to spend in Salou cheap holidays during Christmas, this might be the chance for you!

Have you already heard from Toroella de Montgri, Costa Brava? This small town lies directly at the foot of the Montgri Massif, the so-called sleeping bishop, and should be visited if you want to admire beautiful Costa Brava weather in one of the many nice Toroella de Montgri Hotels!

Toroella de Montgri is not very far away from L'Estartit, which makes daily visits possible if you like. But of course has Toroella de Montgri in Spain its own history and charm. In fact, Toroella is known for its rich historical traces and also for the Toroella festival during the summer. But holiday in Toroella is also perfect during the other seasons, so let's concentrate on that!

The oldtown of Toroella is filled with interesting and old buildings, there are many streets to take a walk on and admire the architecture. Lovers of history and cultural heritage will admire the old San Caterina gate during their holiday in Costa Brava and also the slightly scary Torre de les Bruixes, which means Tower of the Witches.

But the most important monument to visit during your holiday in Costa Brava is the symbol of Toroella, the Toroella de Montgri Castle on the earlier mentioned Montgri Massif. The Toroella de Montgri Castle dates back to the 12^th century and absolutely worth a visit.

If you like to see a museum besides enjoying the wonderful Costa Brava weather in Toroella de Montgri, there are two Toroella de Montgri museums. The Can Quintana and Palau Solterra are two equally interesting museums and give you a good impression of history as well as contemporary art.

The wild nature of the Costa Brava is also perfectly suited for wanderings around Toroella de Montgri and nearby places. If you stay in one of the Toroella de Montgri hotels or other Toroella accommodation, I suggest planning a day or two just wandering and exploring the nature.

You should be prepared and take enough water and food with you, so that you can take a rest and maybe organize a picnic to benefit from the wonderful Toroella de Montgri weather, which is usually very mild. In case you like to explore caves, there are plenty of them. But you should speak with a professional in advance before you explore the Toroella caves on your own!

There are also different restaurants in Toroella de Montgri you should check out, it's the best way to experience the local cuisine of Costa Brava. Eating traditional dishes is one of the best parts while spending your holiday in Costa Brava, so book now one of the Toroella de Montgri hotels to experience this wonderful town at the coast of Spain!

Planning your Costa Dorada holiday in November proves to be a good idea, because on 7^th November in Salou, the Sardana Festival of San Marti is held! Salou is located in Tarragona at the Costa Dorada.

As you probably know by now, the sardana is the traditional dance of Katalonia. Sardana is a quite relaxing dance as it has a slower rhythm and simple, but beautiful steps. It is also a nice group activity because sardana is danced in a circle with many people holding their hands above their heads while dancing. Sometimes more than 20 people dance in a circle! But smaller circles are also possible of course.

If you are interested to join this cultural dance during your Spain holidays, don't hesitate to join! As a sign for mutual respect the dancers, or sardanistas, put something in the middle of the circle, usually their handbags or other belongings. This way, you can have a look at your belongings while dancing at the same time! There are also professional sardana groups that wear special costumes and study performances.

So expect a wonderful Sardana Festival in Salou with music and sardanistas! Salou apartments should also be no problem, because there are many beautiful Salou holiday rentals to choose from.

Most people know Salou because of its near main attraction, the Port Aventura park with its adventurous attractions and events. And of course this is also a huge plus for planning your Spain holiday in Salou! Especially if you have children, because they will love the attractions and roller coasters.

You can enjoy the park and later visit the Sardana Festival de San Marti to engage in a more calm activity. It depends on you if you want to book hotels directly in the Port Aventura Park or a Salou hotel that is near to Port Aventura.

But the park is not the only beautiful thing about Salou. The town at the Costa Dorada is beautiful itself, too. Salou has a lot of exciting beaches were you can relax, walk around or just admire the beautiful sea. Maybe you would like a hotel directly at a beach to enjoy the sea and coves and later experience the Sardana Festival San Marti? You can also try different sport activities, for example golfing at the Costa Dorada or many watersports.

But don't forget to use your Spain holiday in Salou to visit the Sardana Festival de San Marti!

Starting from 7^th October to 17^th October it is time to plan your Sitges holidays, because the Sitges Film Festival 2010 ist held again in the small coastal town next to Barcelona!

The Sitges Film Festival is known to be specialized in fantasy and horror movies, and this year it is held for the 43^rd time! It is an annual event that shouldn't be missed if you plan your Sitges Barcelona holidays in October.

As an advice, you should search for a Sitges property early enough; if it's a Sitges Hotel or apartment in Sitges is up to you. But be sure to be scared and entertained all the time! The Sitges Film Festival 2010 was originally founded in 1967, by now it is one of the most recognized and renowned film festivals in Europe and offers its visitors perfect entertainment, showing different movies and choosing winners of special categories.

But the Sitges Film Festival 2010 is not only known for the films! A very special event is the Sitges Zombie walk, held every year (this year on the first Sunday during the festival). People who want to participate can find their way to the Miramar Building around 2 pm (you should be there early as its very popular), to get dressed up and styled as a zombie for free. Then, at 20:30 pm the big Zombie Walk 2010 in Sitges starts! You can also get yourself dressed up in your Sitges Hotel and then enter the city to spend an evening full of zombie fun.

But of course, during the Sitges Film Festival 2010 the movies are important, too! Many different films are going to be shown during the film festival in Sitges, to have a overview you should visit the official Sitges Film Festival 2010 website. Besides the wonderful Sitges weather, you can enjoy foreign movies from various countries such as Japan, China or Korea, but also European countries and more Asian countries. The prices for the tickets range from 8€ to 295€ depending on your needs, so everyone should be pleased.

Prepare for horrific fun during your Sitges holidays at the Sitges Film Festival 2010!

Located not very far away from the French boarder, is a popular destination for you to spend your Costa Brava holidays in: L'Estartit.

L'Estartit is a small town with not many inhabitants, but this makes it an excellent place for holidays in Costa Brava. Like many villages and towns along the Costa Brava, L'Estartit has been originally mainly a fishing village. But now tourism is its main sector, although fishing is still important.

The surrounding is beautiful; you can sail; windsurf or even dive near the port of L'Estartit or simply walk along the famous beaches (15 km) and enjoy the sight. There is also a mountain range which offers you a wonderful sight over the sea. You have a lot of Costa Brava hotels in L'Estartit that are close to the harbor, so I suggest booking one to wake up and immediately enjoy the sea.

One thing you have to see and admire are the Medes Islands or Islas Medas, a group of seven small islands that are protected by the Catalonian government. The islands were inhabited in the past, but nowadays they are not inhabited. The only building on the biggest Islet La Meda Gran, a lighthouse, was inhabited until 1930 but today is it automatic.

Molinet is the closest point to the Medes Islands, so you can walk towards this spot and observe the islands from there. But usually you can also see the islands from whole L'Estartit, so if you have a nice Costa Brava apartment in L'Estartit you can watch the islands from your room's window. 

If you wish to dive and explore the Medes Islands underwater, please be aware that there are strict regulations and special licences required. This is due to the need to protect this area and its plants and animals. So check the L'Estartit site to inform you about the regulations! And please respect the rules.

Golf in L'Estartit is also very popular, so you can use your Costa Brava holiday for that, too! Places for golf are the golf clubs Mont-Pla and Jocs, which offer you a beautiful location combined with your favorite sport during your holiday in Costa Brava.

Whether you like more sport activities or calm holidays, Costa Brava holidays in L'Estartit are always a good solution!

A perfect Costa Dorada holiday is not the same without visiting Cambrils.

Cambrils is a town directly located at the Costa Dorada, Spain. It lies in the Catalonia region of Spain.
Deciding to book a Costa Dorada hotel in Cambrils means experiencing a wonderful holiday time in one of the most popular locations along the coast.

Cambrils is a city with Roman origin and because of this there are still some signs showing the heritage, such as the architecture. But the city is still growing today, mainly due to the increasing tourism.

Family holiday is also a good reason to book accommodation in Cambrils, because it is not very far away from PortAventura Salou, so you can book the tickets for that in advance. If you think Salou is too active, Cambrils offers you a calm and relaxing location where you can replenish your health and soak up the sun!

The port of Cambrils is interesting to visit; if you like seeing boats and yachts you should absolutely see them at night or in the evening when it's dark. The harbor is illuminated and this makes an absolutely impressing sight!

Furthermore you have to visit one of the two parks in Cambrils, or if you can both. They are the Parc del Pescador (Fisher's park) and the Parc del Pinaret. Both parks are really huge and act as an oasis to enjoy your visit, to take a break from everything and to take a walk along the beautiful structure of the park. In the Parc del Pescador, Cambrils, there are many different types of plants and trees and a wonderful pond where you can stay.

Sometimes there are also musical events and festivals you shouldn't miss. The park del Pinaret is also stunning, it has also a lot of different trees and plants and many places where you can just sit down and relax.

For vacationers who are interested in Cambrils history, there is an archaeological site with ruins of an ancient Roman villa. Propably around 2000 years old, this ruin is like a portal that connects the past with today. Don't miss this! History-interested people should also visit the museums in Cambrils. There is the Museu Molí de les Tres Eres and the Museu Agrícola de Cambrils, which are both part of the Museu d'Història de Cambrils.

If you have a Cambrils holiday rental that is close to the sanctuary of the Virgin Mary (Ermita de la Mare), you should also see that. Next to the hermitage there is a tower which is a Cultural Asset of National Interest. Another tower in Cambril that you should visit during you Cambrils holiday is the watch tower Torre del Port. It was originally build to watch out for pirates (which was a large risk for towns around the coast). It is the characteristic of Cambrils.

You see, you have a lot of possibilities in Cambrils, for families as well as for couples or friends. Families who want to avoid the fuller location of Salou can book Costa Dorada hotels in Cambrils and the tickets Port Aventura, which is close.

Couples can also book a Cambrils hotel and enjoy their time together in the many romantic spots Cambrils offers. And friends can of course also have a good time at the Cambrils beach and bars and clubs along the city at night.

During you holidays Costa Brava in a Lloret de Mar hotel, I'm sure you do a lot of tanning on the beach but did you know that you could also take part in some beach activities? Indeed, during the summer season (June 21st-September 12th) Lloret de Mar offers to all its visitors to do some sport for free.

The program begins at 9:00 am in Roca d'en Maig with activities like aerobic, aqua gym and others sports that will wake you up and give you some energy to start your day.
The activities let you time to relax to start again at 3:00 pm in the sport zone on Playa de Fenals. In the afternoon, you will be able to enjoy sports in group like soccer, beach volley or if you prefer more individual as tennis.

And if doing some sport activities on Lloret de Mar beaches isn't enough for you, don't worry: you have plenty of other sports you will be able to enjoy in Lloret de Mar. In fact, Lloret de Mar is as ideal to relax as to have sportive holidays: you can explore the area doing Nordic walking or go hiking in the beautiful mountains to admire the landscapes or even go diving to explore Costa Brava 's ocean.

Whatever you choose to do, enjoy your holidays in Lloret de Mar!

It's not too late to search for hotels Benalmadena or apartments Benalmadena for the end of summer! Located on the Costa del Sol, this town of approximately 53,000 residents and its beaches, architecture and clubs is a famous destination for tourists of all ages.

To please everybody, the Benalmadena is divided in 3 main areas:

-Benalmadena Pueblo: the original part of Benalmadena where you can see what an Andalusia village looks like and visit the archaeological museum.

- Benalmadena Costa: the most urban part where you will find discos, beaches and hotels. You can also find a theme park (Selwo Marina), and an aquarium (SeaLife) to entertain the youngest.

-Arroyo de la Miel: the residential area. You will also find there an amusement Park (Tivoli World) and a cable car to admire a panoramic view of the Sierra Nevada and the coast.

The choice is now up to you!

To continue with the beautiful Costa del Sol, a few kilometres away from Fuengirola, you will find Mijas Costa. Also located just on the sea front, Mijas Costa has a temperate climate and no excessive temperatures which is enjoyable to have relaxing holidays. One of the interesting facts of this city is that a lot of nationalities are represented within the inhabitants, who, for a major part of them, have a second home in Mijas Costa. But don't worry if you can't afford a second home yet, you can still rent a Mijas Costa apartment or book a Mijas Costa Hotel.

Even if the place knew a tourist boom, Mijas Costa didn't turn into an ugly resort and still offers beautiful views and a very nice old town. One of the specificity of the city you have to try is the "burros-taxi" : a taxi but on a donkey's back! You will also be able to visit the famous and particular bullring of Mijas Costa built in 1900.

And of course, you will be able to relax somewhere on the 12km of nice beaches!