Paradise Islands of Spain

The Balearic Islands are home to well-known party islands such as Ibiza, where world-renowned DJs rip up the decks every summer in clubs like Pacha, Es Paradis, Amensia and Space. Not only about dancing until dawn, Ibiza is part of the Balearic archipelago in the western Mediterranean Sea, where Majorca, Menorca and Formentera are the other larger islands that have unique Catalan and Spanish communities.

In addition, there has been a drive towards conserving the unique landscapes (beaches, peninsulas and coves) found in these islands. Aside from the crystal clear waters that lap their clean beaches, the islands are home to birds, wild rabbits, partridges and deer that live in the islands’ pine forests.

Closer to Africa than to Spain, the Canary Islands are also autonomous communities of Spain and prime holiday destinations for visitors from all over the world. More diverse in their plant and marine life, holidaymakers increasingly visit the Canaries to view widespread birds such as the red-billed chough and blue chaffinch.

The largest island, Tenerife, is the most populated island of Spain and also the location of the spectacular Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Filling the streets with festivity, colourful costumes and dancing festivalgoers every February, this carnival is not one to be missed and it is the reason why Rio de Janeiro is twinned with Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Book package holidays to Tenerife today with Holiday Hypermarket to attend this once-in-a-lifetime festival.

Golden, Sunny and Rugged: Coasts of Spain

Opting to visit mainland Spain is a great choice, particularly for people not content to laze on the beach every day. With so many coasts (Mediterranean, Cantabrian and the Atlantic) – all with excellent weather, enticing seas and wide beaches, you might feel tempted to spend all of your time sunbathing. But there are also an overwhelming number of things to see and do in Spain, from golf and wine tasting to casinos, parks, Roman amphitheatres and of course, excellent restaurants. The following are a selection of popular coasts in Spain:

Costa Brava is located in the northeast of the country in Catalonia, comprising miles of “wild” coastline that stretches from just north of Barcelona to the French border. Owing to its significant natural beauty, it attracts artists, celebrities, golf enthusiasts and yachtsmen, particularly to Girona, Sant Feliu de Giuxols and Tossa de Mar, where local facilities are excellent.

The “Coast of the Sun” is in the south in Andalusia. Once a string of rustic fishing settlements, it is now a world-class tourist destination for international visitors and the city of Málaga is a prime hotspot for British tourists.

The Costa Blanca or ‘White Coast’ is in the province of Alicante in the south east of the country. Home to tourist classics like Benidorm, Alicante and Dénia, the Costa Blanca has been a British and German hotspot for decades (and for good reason!). Visit Spain for more than a Laid-Back Beach Holiday

Holidays to Spain aren't only about siestas and fiestas, although they’re a big part of it. From wandering around the Casco Antiguo (Old Quarter) in Marbella to cabaret in Benidorm, paella in Valencia and Gaudi in Barcelona; Spain is a great place for the young, old and everyone in-between. Fill in your dates to book a holiday to Spain today with HolidayHypermarket.