Ideas for vacations Spain for travellers of all profiles
Trips with friends, as a couple, as a family, for seniors, for singles... your ideal destinations can be very different depending on the type of traveller profile you have at any given time. So here are some ideas to make sure that your vacation in Spain is in the perfect place for you, depending on your personal situation. You will find that you have at your fingertips a country where it's virtually impossible not to find your ideal place.
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Culture, adventure and sunset toast with friends
Planning your next vacation with friends? First, define the main motivation for your trip. Fun, adventure, culture and unwinding are four keys that can serve as a great guide. It's even possible to find destinations in Spain where you can combine several of these goals! There are provinces in Andalusia with great options for making your trip a true tribute to friendship. One example is Granada. Imagine enjoying a great day of skiing on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada National Park, or climbing Mulhacén, the highest peak of the Iberian Peninsula, and another day visiting the Alhambra and watching the sunset in the Albaicín neighbourhood, from the idyllic viewpoint of San Nicolás. If you choose Málaga, you will have the option of visiting notable museums in the city such as Picasso's Birthplace House-Museum, the Pompidou Centre, the Carmen Thyssen Museum or the Centre for Contemporary Art, in the alternative neighborhood of Soho. After walking through its lively streets and sharing some espetos or grilled sardines on the beachfront, you may want to delve into the inner tranquility you can breathe in its white towns. For golf fans, Marbella is a true paradise, and its exclusive Puerto Banús an ideal place to enjoy leisure and shopping. In Seville, you can take a pleasant group ride in a horse-drawn carriage through emblematic corners such as its monumental Plaza de España or María Luisa Park, for then let yourself be carried away by the art of tapas that permeates legendary neighborhoods of the city such as Triana, Alameda or La Macarena. There are multiple plans for foodies, such as tablaos, where you can enjoy flamenco while you dine or have a drink. The Andalusian capital also has two highly recommended festivals of international tourist interest: the Feria de Abril and Easter Week. If you are itching to get on a surfboard, or to windsurf or kitesurf for the first time, the coast of the province of Cadiz, with towns such as Tarifa, Barbate, Conil and Chiclana de la Frontera, is your place to go. How about sharing spectacular sunsets and relaxing after-dinner conversations by the sea in one of the numerous beach bars and chill-out areas? If you decide to visit the city of Cadiz in February, check the dates of its famous carnival – it is an authentic extravaganza of fun if you are travelling in a group.
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Urban and nature family vacations
You can seldom go wrong with a mix of nature and the city for a family vacation with children. The excellent road and train connections in Spain allow for urban day trips even if you have opted for rural accommodation, or vice versa.If you land with your family in Madrid, a spectacular city where you have countless plans for children, you should know that less than an hour away, in the mountains of Toledo, there is a one-of-a-kind theme park that will dazzle children and adults alike. It's called Puy du Fou – a 30-hectare space that recreates historic towns and immersive shows where you can discover the history of Spain in an exciting way that blends leisure and culture. In the region of Castile-La Mancha, you have other fascinating adventures to experience as a family.There is also the region of Valencia, a place with its own trademark for family tourism. Another must-see is the contemporary cultural icon of the City of Arts and Sciences, in the capital, Valencia. In the neighboring province of Castellón, in addition to enjoying the Sierra de Irta Natural Park, with family destinations par excellence such as Peñíscola and Alcalà de Xivert-Alcossebre, you can plan other unique experiences. One of them is getting to know the spectacular Cueva de San José, in the Vall d'Uixó. Get ready to explore the crystal-clear waters of one of the longest navigable underground rivers in Europe by boat or kayak (for ages 8 and up) and take in the impressive geological formations that surround it.
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The north of Spain with just your five senses
Traveling alone can facilitate a deeper immersion into the culture and geography of the destination you are visiting. Exploring the landscape and talking with the locals are exciting learning experiences. Once again, the purpose you are seeking (inspiration, relaxation, sport, etc.) will determine your ideal solo routes that Spain can offer so you return home with a suitcase full of experiences.Green Spain, in the north of the country, is perhaps one of those places where going on vacations alone can be very enriching. You will have the opportunity to visit regions with identities as diverse as the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia, but which share an idyllic natural environment that combines sea and mountains. One of these experiences is the northern route of the Camino de Santiago, with its finish line in the Galician capital of Santiago de Compostela, a route you can do on foot or by bicycle.If you are travelling alone and enjoy driving, the region of Aragón has designed 16 road routes that combine history, culture, nature and adventure. These routes are known as Slow Driving routes, and they have names as suggestive as 'Savage Pyrenees', 'Magic Corners of Teruel' or 'Aragonese Tuscany', among others.
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The heart of the Iberian Peninsula, from East to West
Surprise your partner with a last-minute getaway and fulfill that shared dream of taking a trip together that leaves a lasting impression. Spain has attractions that will meet both of your expectations, with room for romance in all four cardinal points of Spain's geography. There are several types of ideal destinations when it comes to vacations for couples: from urban, to mountain, from sun and beach to inland…Among the endless options is the city of Salamanca. This is one of those places to travel as a couple that invites you to relive young love. Soak up the university atmosphere, stroll through its impressive historic centre, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and discover legendary places such as the Huerto de Calixto y Melibea, where it is said that the lovers of 'La Celestina', one of the icons of 15th century Spanish literature, met – and that's just scratching the surface.To the east of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Costa Brava, the province of Girona will make you fall in love with medieval towns such as Besalú; the beauty of the cobblestone streets and almost intact wall of Tossa del Mar; or the coves with crystal clear waters of Calella de Palafrugell. There are destinations to discover the romantic inspiration captured by artists, such as Salvador Dalí in the castle that he gave to his muse, Gala, which you can visit in Púbol.
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Spain in comfort for senior tourism
Every age brings its own rewards and, without a doubt, being older, as well as the wisdom it brings, gives you the freedom to plan a holiday at any time, without the constraints that work or studies often entail. Spain's pleasant weather and diverse landscape make the country an ideal destination for senior travellers.Both the whole of the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Menorca, as well as regions such as Alicante, with the popular town of Benidorm, have a long tradition and many services aimed at the most veteran travellers. That's not to mention the extensive network of spa resorts and Tourism Paradors spread throughout the country for planning a wellness vacation.One way to travel through different areas of Spain on a kind of journey through time, but with an unrivalled level of elegance and comfort, is to opt for one of the luxury trains, such as the Transcantábrico Train that runs through the north, or its express version, Costa Verde; the La Robla Express that connects Bilbao and León; or the Al Andalus Train to get to know Andalusia in depth.
Whatever type of tourist you are, connecting with some Spanish customs can be a true passport to that happiness that we seek on every trip. Spain awaits you with open arms to build unforgettable memories with you.
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