If there’s one thing that most of the population spend their time doing, it’s daydreaming about vacations. Far-flung destinations full of fruity cocktails and beaches with sand as soft as icing sugar. Craggy mountains covered in a thick layer of snow and ice to ski down and get your heart pumping. There is something for everyone in this world, and planning out your vacation is part of the fun of the vacation itself. When you want a vacation destination that’s dripping with culture, oozing with sunshine and drenched in delicious food, Spain tops the charts.
There are many countries and cities to be visited, but Spain is all about the beaches, the nightlife and fresh food and when people search for a European escape, Spain is the place to be. We’d love to tell you that there are better places to visit, but we simply cannot. Funding a vacation is the first step in your planning process, and if you need to get a loan because you just can’t wait and save, there are plenty of places willing to help! Once you’ve got your funding together for your next adventure, it’s time to look at where you want to start. You may want to trek around Europe and see some sights before heading west, but we’ve got 7 reasons you should drop absolutely everything right now, and head to Spain.
Sunshine. Let’s not beat around the bush here – we all go on holiday for warmth and sunshine. Birds don’t flock south for the winter because they have a good sense of direction; it’s all about the heat! The Mediterranean has around 300 days a year of pure, beautiful sunshine and Spain is top of the list of the sunniest countries in Europe. If you’ve got a preference for ice and snow, you’ll be heading the wrong way if you head to Spain.
Beaches. Long, sandy beaches that border the Atlantic and secretive Mediterranean coves are famed throughout the western world. Lovers of sun, sea and sand can flock to the shorelines and spend lazy days enjoying the lull of the water against the heat of the sand. The beaches don’t disappoint in Spain, so plan some days of exploring them.
Mountains. On the flip side of the beautiful beaches in Spain are the mountains. Tall, towering mountains that rival those that can be found in Switzerland are right on the doorstep. You can get from the hot and sandy coast to the cool mountains in just over an hour, which is fab when you want a change of climate for a few hours!
Annual Fun. You can’t possibly head to Spain and miss out on the festivals. Check out some information on the Tomatina Festival, which draws the crowds from far and wide. Each city, village and town celebrate fiesta’s in their own way and each is totally unique. You can guarantee, though, that you will have fun!
Culture. If you are interested in architecture, then the Alhambra Palace in Granada is a place you need to visit. Exquisite Moorish architecture to be immersed in is something every traveller should aim for when they visit Spain. Gaudi’s ‘La Sagrada Familia’ is a modern masterpiece that cannot be missed.
Food. One of the best things about visiting Spain has to be the food on offer. Paella, tapas and serrano hams to die for are just some of the options for you. Fresh food is high on the agenda in Spain and whether you have a hankering for seafood or you want to try new local grilled fare, it’s all on offer.
Wine. Spain produces some of the best wine in the world, this is no secret. The region of La Rioja is famed for the most delicious wine on offer for those who want to try something delicious. Delicious and affordable, it’s perfect for those on a bit of a budget.
Traveling the world is one of life’s many pleasures with so many things to see and do wherever you go. Spain is one of the jewels in the crown of the planet and that’s why it’s a popular place to visit for those who seek fun, relaxation and decent weather. There are so many more reasons you should visit Spain at least once in life, and when you do you should plan it so your visit coincides with events on in the area. Want to run with the bulls in Pamplona? Go for it!
