Spain - All that you want... and more.

Spain is a perfect location for countless reasons... the laid back healthy lifestyle, the beautiful beaches, the rich cuisine, the fascinating history, the mountainous landscapes, the abundance of activities, the wonderful wine, the frenetic nightlife and let's not forget the wonderful weather.

Its Mediterranean shores harbour spectacular scenery, brilliant beaches, numerous marinas that offer everything from sailing lessons to kitesurfing and jet skiing. Its interior hosts a multitude of medieval Moorish castles, marvellous mountains, hiking opportunities, wineries and idyllic villages.

Another massive benefit of Spain is a little taste of home too (only if you want it!) - dotting the coast are vibrant expat communities, such as those in Torrevieja and Benidorm. That said, you can still hole up in a wee village that is Spanish through and through. It's all up to you.

Spain quick facts

Location & Access

The Costa Blanca lounges across Spain's south-eastern Mediterranean coast and is well connected to continental Europe and the UK by Alicante's El Altet Airport and Murcia's San Javier Airport. Both airports are served by several low-cost carriers on a daily basis and flight times to the UK are less than 2-1/2 hours. The extensive road and rail network seamlessly links the Costa Blanca with the rest of Spain. Find out how to easy it is to get here.

Weather

The South-Eastern coasts bathe in around 2950 hours of sunshine a year (between 300 and 320 days!) and receive a pittance of the UK's rainfall. Their winter temperatures continue to make England's spring blush with envy.

Attractions

Spain's cities and villages are laden with historical architecture, fine museums and Spanish culture, while the surrounding hills proffer stunning scenery, grand castles of old and fascinating archaeological sites. And let's not forget the coast, which hosts some of the nation's finest beaches.

Activities

While sailing, swimming, scuba diving, windsurfing, waterskiing and kitesurfing may all leap to mind when thinking of Spain's Mediterranean waters, there are just as many amazing activities inland. The Costa Blanca hosts a bevy of beautiful golf courses, several nature reserves and parks perfect bird watching, walking and horseback riding, and numerous mountains primed for hiking, cycling and even rock climbing.