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Spain Accommodation Information

With millions of tourists holidaying in Spain each year to soak up the sun, enjoy the food and sample the local wines, the scenery and culture of this most passionate of Mediterranean countries is also infectious.

The Costas, the Canary Islands and the Balearics all offer good value, guaranteed sunshine, safe beaches and welcoming hotels and restaurants — in fact, everything most of us want in a holiday. For the more adventurous, there is ample opportunity to hike up mountains, stay in castles, and watch the whales and dolphins off the coast. Children may enjoy the opportunity to go dinosaur hunting in the fossil beds of La Rioja, or learn to cook, play golf, or ride the Spanish range.

Spain is also a top short break destination, thanks to low-cost flights to stylish cities such as Madrid, Barcelona or Valencia. In terms of popularity, the Balearic Islands welcome the largest number of British holiday makers. Mallorca offers a tranquil cocktail of sun, sea and beautiful scenery and a holiday that can be as laid back, lively or as cultural as you like.

Minorca has more sandy coves than all the other Balearic Islands put together and is perfect for families with young children. Andalusia has long been a favourite, too, offering all the sizzle of the Costa del Sol, backed by mountains dotted with white villages.

Stretching right along the southern coast of Spain are other famous holiday regions, each with their own character but all offering golden sands, water-sports and family-friendly hotels. Good value all-inclusive deals abound. Or go self-catering and eat out on local specialities such as tapas, paella and fresh fish.

Many of the more tired 1960s hotels have now been replaced by smart new ones, with spas, lagoon pools and the chance to try new sports and activities.

And there is a great choice of family days out too, from water-parks to theme parks such as Port Aventura on the Costa Dorada, Terra Mitica at Benidorm, Isla Magica in Seville and Warner Brothers Movie World at Madrid. So, when is the best time to go?

Canaries offer warm sunshine year-round. In July and August temperatures soar into the 90s in all Spain's resorts. And May and September offer pleasant warmth that's perfect for young families.

Whenever you want to go, now is a good time to book a Spanish bargain!