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Look and choose! The best seaside resorts in Spain - for youth recreation, for children, for families - which one do you like?

"Mutuo amor" or "love that is mutual." This is how the Spaniards describe the attitude of Russian tourists to the country of bullfighting, endless beaches and resorts with the prefix "Costa".

Spain remains the long-term leader of the domestic tourist flow for a reason. Since 2016, more than three million tourists from Russia have visited its coast - a number comparable to statistics outbound tourism to Thailand, UAE, Vietnam and island China over the same period.

The climate in this country is milder than in Turkey or Tunisia, but the average water temperature in mid-July is slightly lower than in Rhodes besieged by tourists in Greece or in Larnaca in Cyprus - + 24 ° С ... + 26 ° С.

It is possible to open the swimming season on the east coast of Spain already in the first half of June, when the water temperature in the Mediterranean Sea warms up to +23°C. However, this does not happen at all resorts; in general, the Costa Blanca and the Costa Tropical are “warming up” faster. Since July, the rest have been catching up, incl. and the popular Costa Brava and Costa Dorada.

May cannot be called the full-fledged season beach holiday, but this month is perfect for active youth or budget travelers: before the official start of the European holiday season in 3 * hotels in Barcelona, ​​you can still grab rooms for 50 euros for two per night.

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Resorts of Catalonia (near Barcelona)

A high-quality beach holiday in Spain, in the view of many tourists, is a holiday on the Catalan coast. Thanks to the status of an autonomous commune, Catalonia was little affected by the spontaneous influx of migrants from North Africa, which began back in the 70s of the last century, so it is here that some of the most environmentally friendly resorts in the Mediterranean have survived.

Historically, wealthy French, Germans, British, Portuguese, and Spaniards from the northern regions of the country flocked to the resorts of the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. Until now, they come here not only for the warm sea and hotels with a high comfort rating, but also for cultural tourism, wine routes and the cleanest beaches in all of Spain.

The two most famous and best resorts in Catalonia are called Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. They are equidistant from the Catalan capital of Barcelona, ​​but differ greatly from each other in terms of the quality of the beaches and the price segment.

Located farther north on the map and closer to the French border, the Costa Brava lives up to its name of the Wild Coast. There are more lost beaches, rocky cliffs with pine trees, and in almost every bay you can see the remains of ancient outposts. The beaches of the Costa Brava are sandy, but the sand on them is more like crushed pebbles.

The most popular holiday destinations on the Costa Brava are:

• Bay of Lloret de Mar, which is famous for its beach parties for European youth aged 17-25. Rest here is centered around the beaches of Lloret, Fenals and Santa Cristina.
• City of Palamos, center of attraction for divers and fans active rest on the Costa Brava.
• Party center Playa de Aro, where in summer season gathering beginner yachtsmen from all over the world. An ideal place to rent a yacht for the whole family for a reasonable price (from €60 per hour).
• Roses wine region, the most northern resort Costa Brava, which is still little mastered by tourists from Russia. The city is quieter than its southern neighbors and is famous for its Michelin-starred restaurants serving fresh seafood.

Cultural must-visit for the Costa Brava - old center Girona, the botanical garden in Calella de Palafrugell and the photogenic fishing village in Blanes. A separate attraction is the house-museum of Salvador Dali in Figueres (entrance €14).

Gran Beach - there are many vacationers, but you can always find a place (Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava)

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Costa Dorada

Costa Dorada, or the Gold Coast of Spain, is located to the south, an hour and a half drive from Barcelona. This place got its name for a 200-kilometer strip of beaches with fine yellow sand and a gentle approach. Therefore, this part of the Catalan coast is more suitable for families with children than the neighboring resort of Costa Brava.

• Some of the quietest beaches on the Costa Dorada can be found in Cambrils and El Perello. All the conditions for a vacation from the metropolis are created here: well-groomed municipal beaches, golf courses, long promenades and dozens of bars with homemade wine.
• Another destination for a quiet holiday by the sea is the resort of Mont Roig del Camp with a beach strip of Miami Platja 12 kilometers long. The main attraction of the town is the Square of the Bulls, where you can watch the bullfight live.
• One of the youngest resorts on the Costa Dorada, La Pineda is ideal for a beach holiday in Spain. For kids, there is a huge town with animation and restaurants with a children's menu.
• The city of Salou is famous for its amusement park "Port Aventura", which is called the Spanish "Disneyland". A visit to the park is not cheap (€55 per person), but worth the money.
• A large proportion of the tourist flow here falls on the resort of Tarragona - an open-air museum city. The Roman forum of the 1st century and the ruins of the Roman amphitheater of the 2nd century AD, the architecture of the era of the Carthaginians and Visigoths survived here. The main sights of the city can be seen for free, the entrance to the city's cathedral and some museums - up to €3 per person.

Costa del Maresme

For those who are not going to rent a private car, but want to see as many sights as possible Eastern Spain, it makes sense to stay on the Costa del Maresme. This is a 50-kilometer stretch of beaches between the Costa Dorada and Costa Brava resorts, which starts less than 20 kilometers from Barcelona.

The advantage of this part is that the Costa del Maresme is the “golden” middle of the price segment of Catalonia: for example, in Malgrat de Mar you can book a 3 * hotel on the first line from the sea at a modest price for Spain.

• For family vacation Malgrat de Mar is considered the best resorts - there are good beaches with a gentle coast and there is a free transfer to the Marineland water park (adult ticket € 24, children and preferential tickets - € 15).
• The tourist suburb of Barcelona - Pineda de Mar - is more suitable for adult vacationers, because nudists sunbathe on the local beach without hesitation. sand strip it is wide here, but there is practically no shallow water, so for families with children it is better to choose neighboring cities, for example, Santa Susanna, one of the quietest Catalan cities. On the beach here, the sand is very fine, the entrance to the sea is gentle, the water is clean and transparent.
• For those who want to divide their vacation into city and beach holidays, Calella is suitable. It is located just an hour from Barcelona, ​​but boasts well-groomed beaches and inexpensive hotels.
• If you are planning to combine a holiday with a trip to Spain, you can stay in Premia de Mar, where along sea ​​coast laid Railway Mataro-Barcelona. This is the closest resort to the large water park Illa Fantasia with extreme slides for adults and an animation zone for children.
• Adults will be more interested in visiting Big city Mataro is a shrine for fans of budget shopping. Local outlets arrange sales in the middle of each season (June 10-26, October 15-30), so many tourists and the Spaniards themselves come there to devote the day to choosing new clothes.

Other resorts on the southeast coast

The next three Costas - Blanca, Tropical and del Sol - are located closer to the south of the country (and Africa) on the map. This means that it is hotter, drier and more “Spanish” here, because Catalonia, insisting on its individuality, is replaced by Valencia and Andalusia.

South of the Catalan borders, the "Gold" coast turns into the "White" - the strip of beaches belonging to the Costa Blanca begins.

Its resort capital, Benidorm, is the most sought-after place to buy property from Spaniards with above-average earnings, but it's not only the locals who have fallen in love with the coast of the Costa Blanca. On coastal resort Torrevieja foreigners from France, the Czech Republic, Great Britain and Germany make up almost half of the population, and it is here that the largest Russian-speaking community in Spain lives.

Those who are planning their trip to the Costa Blanca should remember that holidays in Benidorm and the resort of Alicante are typically urban. In search of solitude, you will have to travel outside the city limits:

• to the bay of Granadella (pebble beach with rocks, great for divers)
• Moraira bay to El Portet beach (350 meters of shallow beach, suitable for families with children)
• to the Santa Pola lagoon to the beaches of Lisa and Tamarit (the best beaches for windsurfing and kitesurfing on mainland Spain)
• or to the Guardamare lagoon (a 10-kilometer-long beach strip surrounded by coniferous forest).

Levante and Poniente are considered to be good city beaches of Benidorm, Alicante - San Juan and Postiguet beach, but it will not be easy to find a place on them in the high season. From the reviews of tourists it follows that you can also take a closer look at the Calpe area, where it is an order of magnitude calmer and more space.

Las Colinas Golf and Country Club (Costa Blanca)

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Costa Tropical

Costa Tropical is a resort little known to Russian tourists in southern Spain (because you have to go on your own), but popular with Europeans. Still, this is the warmest region in mainland Spain!

You can swim from the 10th of June until mid-October (+21°C…+24°C), and the air temperature all year round is not lower than +10°C. It is convenient to get from Malaga airport (which is in the Costa del Sol), and Tropical is the closest place to it with a guaranteed warm sea.

• Almuñécar and Salobreña are the main tourist destinations - with developed infrastructure, picturesque and hilly. Two hours by car - Granada and the Sierra Nevada National Park.

The only negative: the resort towns are not with sandy beaches, but with small pebbles. In addition, five-star hotels are not the strength of the Costa Tropical, they are not here at all. But there are decent and, most importantly, budget "triples" - from € 70 per night for two.

In general, the Costa Tropical is universal, it is chosen for both outdoor activities and beach holidays.

Costa del Sol

The Spanish coasts south of the Costa Blanca can only conditionally be called European.
Proximity to the African continent and a high mountain range have formed near the southernmost resorts of the country - Marbella and Malaga - a tropical microclimate. The sun shines here almost 300 days a year; water in the Alboran Sea warms up to + 25 ° C ... + 26 ° C by summer, but is periodically diluted with cold currents.

Marbella is considered one of the most expensive resorts: world celebrities live in the local quarter of the Golden Mile, so it makes sense for tourists with an average budget to look at apart-hotels and apartment rentals.

There are significantly fewer vacationers from Russia here than in the neighboring Costa Blanca and Costa del Maresme, but there are more visitors from the United States. The landscapes of this part of the coast are very reminiscent of California: long boardwalks, highways with palm trees, beaches with American music and themed parties (Bounty Beach, Nikki Beach and Playa Hermosa).

Between Malaga and Marbella there are dozens of settlements that 15 years ago were authentic fishing villages, and today they are bustling resorts:

• Torremolinos, where is it better to relax in the Carihuela area if you want a measured beach holiday, because. this is a typical party town where DJs and young people from all over Europe come every weekend
• the yacht port of Fuengirola is a more conservative resort for older vacationers, typically touristy, crammed with hotels and cafes
• finally, the most "family" of the resorts of the Costa del Sol - Benalmadena, where you can swim for almost deserted beach Benalmadena Costa and stroll through the colorful palaces of Castillo de Colomares and the Moorish Bil Bil Palace

If your plans do not include a car rental point, it will be more convenient to stay in Malaga itself, the transport hub of the province of Andalusia, where commuter trains run to Seville (adult ticket €8), Granada (€5) and Gibraltar (€12).

Length beach line in Malaga it is smaller than in Marbella (14 kilometers), so the municipal beaches are located more compactly to each other and run in a continuous line along the city promenade.

Resorts in the Balearic Islands

Few have heard of the Balearic Islands in general, but everyone knows their local names. Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza - yes, yes, this is the very corner in the Mediterranean Sea, where both the wild party, which gathers tourists from all over the world, and the best beaches for families with children are concentrated.

The island that never sleeps and will not let any of the tourists visiting it sleep is the Spanish Ibiza. The "club season" (May-August) on this island of the Balearic archipelago replaces the "velvet season" (September - October), a short lull comes in the winter, the time for divers and windsurfers, and in the spring everything starts anew.

Resort towns in Ibiza are located close to each other. The length of the island from north to south is only 40 kilometers, and you can move between them by public transport:

• The south coast is the noisiest part, where casinos, electronic music clubs and famous diving schools in Spain are based. In the suburbs of the eponymous city of Ibiza, the Talamanca area, there are also children's schools for teaching swimming, water sports and the Aqualandia water park (entrance € 12);
• The north coast is full of beaches with themed parties. For example, Benirass beach has received the fame of Mecca for all followers of the hippie culture.
• The resort of Santa Eulalia also hosts a hippie fair on Wednesdays and Fridays all year round. This place is one of the few on the island that is suitable for a quiet and even family vacation - within the city there are many performances, museums and family parties with children's animation.

Cala Bassa beach - the sea is as in the picture, azure blue, clear, you can see the fish (Ibiza)

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Majorca

East of Ibiza is the legendary island of Mallorca, whose name translates as "big island".

But the peace and quiet, with which we associate the word "Majorca", is not easy to find on the coast, because up to 8 million tourists visit the island every year. Unlike Ibiza, Mallorca is designed specifically for a comfortable family vacation - in August and September, the resorts resemble European kindergarten with animators on the promenades and parties for children.

Not surprisingly, the most expensive holiday item in Mallorca is accommodation. During the peak season, August, prices for hotels in Palma de Mallorca are two to three times higher than in mainland Spain. For renting an umbrella and a sun lounger on the city beach of Palma, Can Pere Antoni, you will have to pay €10 per day, compared to the price tag of €3-5 on the mainland.

• Mallorca's noisiest party town is Magaluf, a safe nightlife hub filled with visitors from the UK and Germany
• Less lively, with good sea and cultural attractions - Alcudia. This is the best resort for children - a gentle beach, clean sand, water parks, zoos and a scattering of all-inclusive hotels

Menorca

Despite its proximity to Mallorca, the second largest island of the Balearic archipelago, Menorca, is very different from its “big sister” both in terms of noise level and popularity among tourists. The reason is that the entire island is under the protection of UNESCO as a unique biosphere complex, therefore it is forbidden to build hotels and inns above three floors here, and the color of the walls of all buildings must fit into the overall color scheme of the landscape.

Menorca is chosen mainly by lovers of a quiet holiday and secluded resort towns, which are in abundance here, for example, Cala Galdana on the central coast, Cala en Porter in the south of the island.

The absolute must-visit of Menorca is the so-called bay with soaring boats Cala Macarella: the water there is so clear that the shadows that they cast on the bottom of the sea are visible from the yachts floating on it.

Canary Islands (Tenerife)

Finally, the main Spanish resort "from the picture" is the Canary Islands in Atlantic Ocean. Each of the seven islands of this chain deserves a separate description: if on the easternmost of them, Lanzarote, there are more than three hundred extinct volcanoes and few beaches available for swimming, then neighboring Gran Canaria and Tenerife are buried in hotels, greenery and photogenic beaches.

• For many visitors, culture shock is caused by black volcanic beaches Tenerife El Medano, Taganana, Socorro, Playa Arena
• On the islands of Lanzarote and Gran Canaria there are many natural "water parks" - pools with warm salt water, which the locals call the word "charcos"
• Fuerteventura boasts stretches of beach and golden sand, while La Palma is home to one of the most photographed lagoons in the world, the Charco Azul Blue Lagoon.

The holiday season in the Canary Islands is open here throughout the year, the most warm water in September and October (+23°С…+24°С), in January and February it cools down to +19°С.

Prices for tours to the Canary Islands

Interestingly, Gran Canaria and Tenerife are not the most expensive resorts in Spain.

• In 2019, the minimum price for a ticket to the Canary Islands in the summer is 95,000 rubles per week for two. It is cheaper to fly in April-May: a little cooler, but already from 75-80,000 rubles

Water Bay of Biscay here they warm up weaker than in the Mediterranean - up to + 22 ° C in July, so seasonal excitement, as in the resorts of the southern coast, is less common here. But for surfers, local waves and cool water are one of the most convenient locations on the entire Atlantic coast (the most surfing is done on the city beach of Playa de Zuriolla).

You can get to San Sebastian from Madrid - 5 hours by train for €12. Local hotels are considered expensive for accommodation, so most tourists prefer to stay in pensions on the second or third lines.

The sand in this part of the Spanish coast is fine, oceanic, 10-20 meters from the coastline at the bottom you can see large fragments of corals, which are brought here by the Gulf Stream. Of the city's most photogenic beaches, two can be distinguished: the crescent-shaped Playa de la Concha and the shallower Playa de Ondaretta, which is suitable for families with children.

Where is the best place to relax in Spain?

A lot has been said and written, it remains only to sum up and briefly and structured to go over the resort locations and their “purpose”.

So, the top places where it is better to relax in Spain, depending on the composition / goals:

Holidays in Spain with children

• With children on a budget - Costa Dorada (Salou, Cap Salou, Cambrils)
• medium - Costa Blanca (Calpe), Costa Tropical (Almuñécar)
• above average - Mallorca (Alcudia)

Youth rest

• budget - Costa Brava (Lloret de Mar, Blanes), Costa del Maresme (Calella)
• medium - Costa Blanca (Benidorm, Alicante), Barcelona, ​​Costa del Sol (Torremolinos, Malaga), Canaries (Tenerife)
• above average - Mallorca (Magaluf), Ibiza

beach holiday

• budget - Costa Dorada (Salou, La Pineda), Costa del Maresme (Santa Susanna), Costa Brava (Blanes)
• medium - Costa Blanca (Calpe, Benidorm), Costa Tropical (Almuñécar, Salobreña)
• above average - Mallorca

Last minute tours to Spain in 2019. Where to buy tickets?

By the way, cheap tours to the resorts of Spain are not even rare and are caught mainly in September-October and April-May. In summer - at the very high season- are less common, but there is a chance (and even more than to Turkey, because the direction is visa).

We always use online aggregators - we are satisfied with both prices (directly from tour operators), and the very concept of independently searching for a ticket, without imposing.



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Off the beaten track, with majestic mountain peaks, the emerald green east coast of Asturias is home to some of Spain's most exquisite beaches. Below the Picos de Europa mountain range are rocky bays, golden rows of buildings remote from civilization, modest coastal towns and roaring surf.

But this magnificent country is worth exploring as much as it is worth sunbathing and territories. unearthly beauty in the immediate vicinity of both the sea and the mountains - "the sea and the mountains." A superb way to explore it all is on a self-guided week trip, the personalized Asturian Hills and Coasts tour, which combines coastal adventures with mountain walks, from an amazing village base on the British route, to exploring the centennial farm of Posada Del Vale near Ariandas.

From £498 for two, including an apartment for seven nights, breakfast and car rental, excluding flights (contacts: 01653 617000, inntravel.co.uk).

Tucked away among the quiet villages of the Costa Trasmiera are the wild and secluded beaches of Langre, which are probably the most spectacular in Cantabria. Endless green meadows, limestone cliffs extending down to two golden lines of sand nestled by crashing waves, all these beauties make the place a favorite for surfers.

The area was originally discovered by naturists for its excellent seclusion and it is now hard to imagine that the vibrant capital of Santander is only 25km to the west. Enjoy peace and quiet at the comfortable and refined rustic style hotel La Posada in the Langre countryside, located approximately 500 meters from the beach.

Asturias is famous for the best beaches in Spain.

West coast of Cantabria

Cantabria's western beaches are more like Sydney than Spain, with a 50km coastline of pretty fishing villages, serene green hills beyond, full of cattle and centuries-old stone manors.

Many of the beaches are located in such a way that they are protected from the outside by a natural park that surrounds some of the most ancient beaches in the area. It's hard to pick a favorite, but the ones between Comillas and San Vicente de la Barquera can all be chosen.

Spain, Cantabria, Isla city, rock garden (video):

Brittany Ferries offers a wide range of transport and beach holiday apartments in the area. A great base among all is the simple but lively Hotel Joseín, with an ideal seafront location on the coast of Comillas.

From £754 for two including return transfer to Santander and three nights with breakfast at the Joseín Hotel (contacts: 0871 2441444; brittanyferries.com)

If you like the idea of ​​relaxing near secluded coves with wide fringes of golden sand, pine trees and pink coral rocks look no further, the Costa Brava has it all. Away from the bustling crowds of the big resorts, the coastline between Palamós is about an hour north of Barcelona and Cadaqués near the French border has the clearest waters in the Mediterranean.

There isn't too much a large number high-rise buildings, but many small bays spread over many miles still give the feel of the fishing villages they originally were.

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One of my favorite spots is the horseshoe bay in Tamariu, lined with fish food courts by the sea. The family-run Tamariu Hotel has simple, fresh rooms with a blue and white nautical theme. Beautiful place for a beach holiday.

Playa del Inglés and the Maspalomas sand ridge have been attracting sun worshipers since the roaring 1960s, for obvious reasons. Seven famous miles of honeyed beaches turn into enchanting sand dunes on the south end, catering for those who prefer privacy and lots of glitz.

In an attempt to bring back the excitement of the life-loving sixties in 2012, one hope original hotels, located right on the beach, have been redesigned beyond recognition to create a bohemian spa complex. Trendy retro design, a panoramic restaurant overlooking the dunes, and a pleasant combined spa residence that provides an excellent boutique hotel for "free-thinking" people and fans of Austin Powers.

Cala Mesquida, on the northeastern edge of the island, is stunning white sand beaches, lined with dunes and pine forests - with several hotel complexes in one line. If you need a great place to stay but want to explore quiet part Mallorca, Viva Cala Mesquida resort should match the costs.

Are you staying at large apartments– definitely worth booking a room with a sea view – and you can choose any combination from self-catering to all-inclusive. This remote bay was used as a smuggling site but is now a favorite haunt of windsurfers.

Though it's still enough wild place, on the beach there are several bars and restaurants, as well as beach lifeguards who keep a close eye on the rough seas.

The beaches of Cala Mesquida are surrounded by dunes and pine forests

The best beaches Balearic? You can argue about it all day, but Formentera, the small southern island of Ibiza, has some pretty compelling benefits that are easy to list. Here is the norm White sand and clear calm waters, which makes Formentera good choice for families with small children - the island, of course, is not a secluded place for a bohemian team.

People come here to go diving, kayaking or windsurfing, biking or walking around the island, or take part in birdwatching tours in the marshy area - a great alternative in the spring, when accommodation is available at reasonable prices.

The new Hotel Blanco Formentera is located a two-minute walk from Es Pujol Beach, where there are a handful of bars and restaurants. The style is still simple, the hotel matches the relaxing atmosphere of the island.

Less expensive resorts on Playa Blanca in the southern part of the island, surrounded by golden sandy beaches, are also great for families. The carefree beaches of Papagayo are within easy reach by car or boat, and for a quicker change of scene you can take the ferry across Fuerteventura.

Right next to the sea is a five-star hotel Princess Yaiza Suite. The resort is a neo-colonial complex with enough pools, restaurants, sports and children's activities to keep everyone happy.

Fuerteventura, with its endless beaches and well-established complexes, is an amazing place for a beach holiday with the whole family, but the infrastructure is growing rapidly and has a pretty cool purpose. It is worth noting that the place is completely unsuitable for surfing, windsurfing and kite boarding, just like diving or cycling.

If rest in big hotel this is not your goal, there are many unusual smaller hotels for every taste both on the island and on the coast. Hotel Vic Suite Risco del Gato is located near the beach and resort of Costa Calma in the south of the island. You stay in the mythical "pod" - an individual curved white building, each 110 square meters. m, including the area of ​​​​the outer courtyard - they are more like Vacation home than hotel rooms.

Marbella, Costa del Sol is famous for its sandy coastline, which is suitable for everyone, whether you want to hear the noise of the coastal beach clubs or sunbathe in a more relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Stay at the newly refurbished Hotel Puente Romano and you can get straight from the hotel to the beach - and maybe take some stand-up paddleboarding lessons. Or improve your skills by playing tennis at a prestigious hotel club, where you can easily embarrass a professional player in your next match.

Puente Romano is laid out like an Andalusian village, with low white buildings that are hidden by subtropical gardens, so you don't feel uncomfortable like in a huge complex.

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That's why we fell in love with Spain so much - seaside holidays, the best places, many attractions and, of course, unforgettable landscapes and uniquely beautiful nature. In addition to everything for the rest of 2018 Spain, the prices offer the best and at the same time comfortable living conditions. But in this country there are many good places for relaxation, so it is sometimes difficult to choose.

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Where is the best place to relax with children in Spain? Safari in Mallorca, "Children's Sea", a hotel in the trees in Catalonia, excursions to the caves, the healthiest aquarium in Europe, sandy beaches, attractions and water parks in the resorts of the country, which are suitable for families.

Spain is an excellent choice for a family holiday, because here you will find everything you need for a pleasant pastime:

• The rich history and amazing architecture of Spain will be carried away not only by adults, but also by small children;
• Hotels offer guests a European level of service and reasonable prices for accommodation;
• Locals adore kids, so they are treated very reverently. The Spaniards know how to have fun, and are cheerful, colorful holidays and carnivals with fireworks are very often held in cities;
• Spain has a warm mild climate, in summer it is not very hot here, and the sea warms up to the optimum temperature;
• You can relax on the islands - the Canaries or Mallorca, as well as on the mainland of Spain;
• There are a lot of entertainments for little tourists, for example, Port Aventura is practically the largest amusement park in all of Europe;
• Tourists with children are also attracted by hundreds of kilometers of golden sandy beaches and the unique nature of Spain.

And if a decision has already been made to go on vacation with children, then you need to choose the right place, time, and hotel.

Hotels for small family members

A complete vacation with the family is impossible to imagine without its smallest members. Most parents are just waiting for the moment when their baby grows up a little and reaches at least three years of age. However, even in this case, the trip will require preliminary and thorough preparation from the parents, where the most important thing is to choose a hotel complex, which, even for a while, will become their home.

In Spain, it is difficult to choose hotels for families with children, because they number in the hundreds, are located in different areas and have different stars, but it is not at all necessary to rent a room in a 5-star all-inclusive hotel, but also to check into a hotel less than 3 stars. not worth it. When preparing for your trip, be sure to check the following:

• Is there babysitting assistance;
• Is it possible to put a baby cot in the room;
• There is a pool for the baby;
• Is it provided children's menu in a restaurant;
• Availability of appropriate entertainment;
• The spaciousness of the room;
• Remoteness of the hotel from the coast and the city center;
• Is there a doctor.

In some hotels in Spain, accommodation is not cheap, but babysitting and cribs are provided as a free bonus. Also on their territory there are children's clubs, and the list of services includes animation programs and discos, both daytime and evening. The cost of living in a hotel depends on the list of services provided. For example, in a 4-star hotel in 2015, for 7 nights and 8 days, 2 people had to pay an average of 60,000 rubles without meals. It is not yet known how much accommodation will cost in 2018, however, tour operators have not raised prices for tours to date, what will happen in the summer - we'll see.

Relax on the best Spanish beaches

After the place of residence has been chosen, we will decide on a resort area that would ideally suit your family. The coastline in Spain stretches for many kilometers and represents more than 400 beaches awarded the Blue Flag for environmental friendliness and high quality. But best areas for swimming are:

1. Costa - Blanca - translated means "Rocky or White Coast" or "Wild". The coast boasts a huge number of clean beaches and plenty of entertainment for children.
2. Costa - Dorada - translated into Russian as "Gold Coast". Casta - Dorada got its name due to its golden sandy beaches, which stretch for 200 km. The Mediterranean Sea here attracts tourists with its gentle entrance and tranquility, and therefore a beach holiday in this direction is the most comfortable. Most tourists tend to buy tours in this region.
3. Mallorca and the Canary Islands with the beaches of Playa de Bolonia and Illetes. There are many rocky beaches, however, there is also a coast with volcanic dark sand. In Mallorca, choose the calm beaches of Santa Ponsa, Playa de Muro or Alcudia. Mallorca is famous for its cozy hotels and sandy beaches, and clean and warm water contributes to a pleasant children's holiday.
4. The Costa del Maresme is located a little south of the Costa Brava near Barcelona. The peculiarities of the beaches of this resort area include, first of all, a wide coastline with silvery clean sand. Many hotels here flaunt on the first line of the coast and offer low prices to their guests. This region is traditionally considered the most ideal option for a budget holiday. And the close location to Barcelona itself allows you to combine relaxation on the beach with educational excursions.
5. Costa Tropical - is in great demand among tourists, but especially among those who love water activities and water parks on the sandy coast. If you wish, you can go sailing, diving or rent a boat or yacht.

And although all the beaches in Spain are municipal, that is, local residents and guests of the country can swim on any coast without problems, even if there is a hotel on the coast itself, this does not mean that family vacations are just that. Many come here for all kinds of entertainment.

What are the best resorts in Spain to visit with children?

It is best to choose quiet resorts for a family vacation, as it will not be very comfortable with children in crowded places at the height of the season. There are a lot of resorts in Spain, however, for families with kids it is better to live in the south of the country.

If you are going to see the sights in mainland Spain, then it would be better to purchase tickets for bus tour, because when you travel on your own, you will not be able to enjoy all the beauty of this country.

Traveling in the south of Spain, look into the city of Rondo and go in search of various attractions: the bullfighter and bullfighting museum, the palace of the Marquis of Salvatierra and the Moorish king, and the church of St. Mary.

In Malaga, tourists will see the churches of St. Christ and John, Bishop's Palace and Gibralfaro Castle, visit the Picasso and Interactive Music Museum. With children, you can walk through the Botanical Garden, where subtropical and tropical plants, and the park of Malaga.

Surprise tourists and the islands of Spain

The Canary Islands are the most famous islands for Russian tourists, which are located in the Atlantic Ocean. Here you can relax all year round due to the unique features of the climate. There are no cool winters or sweltering heat. Many beaches are sandy, but there is also a coast with pebbles and volcanic ash. the Canary Islands have reserved places, water parks and medieval castles.

Ibiza Island - probably everyone has heard about it, the spirit of entertainment and fun reigns here. Popular singers, excellent DJs and party-goers gather here. In all of Spain, it is impossible to meet such parties anymore, which is why it is especially popular among young people and newlyweds. Now add in cheap hotel stays and you end up with perfect place for vacation.

The island of Mallorca is the leader in attendance by Russian tourists, where it is better to go on an independent trip. This is an expensive resort designed specifically for luxury:

• Outrageous parties;
• Visits to the Majorica pearl factory;
• Excursions to Pollentia - an ancient Roman city;
• Golf and yacht clubs.

Holidays in Mallorca will turn into a real kaleidoscope of pleasant surprises and bright events. There are no industrial facilities on the island, so tourists are guaranteed clean and fresh air.

Spain has both a beach holiday and a lot of entertainment. Coming here, you won't regret it!

Spain is one of the most popular destinations among Russian tourists who want to perfectly combine beach holidays and excursions. The swimming season here lasts from June to September, and at this moment the major tourist centers of Spain are literally filled with visitors from different parts of the world. There are several answers to the question of where it is better to relax in Spain, and it all depends on what goal you are pursuing.

Where is the best beach holiday in Spain?

If you want to come to the country for the purpose of a beach holiday, then it is best to choose the islands. On the mainland, of course, there are also resort areas, such as the Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada, but it should be remembered that the country is economically developed, urban. As a result, in the resorts one can encounter signs of civilization and technological progress. For example, there are railroad tracks along the coast.

In the same time Costa Brava offers several picturesque secluded beaches which are located in the northern part of the resort. And the coast Costa del Sol despite clean beaches and beautiful nature, has one drawback: due to the Atlantic undercurrent, the sea here is too cold.

So the best beach holiday in Spain - in the Canary Islands. It is worth saying that it is quite expensive here, but this is fully justified by a more than decent level of service. The weather is always pleasant, and the surroundings are very beautiful and clean. Nearby is the coast of Africa, thanks to which excursions to this continent are possible all year round.

Where is the best place to relax in Spain for young people?

The answer to this question is unambiguous - of course, in Ibiza! A noisy, festive atmosphere always reigns here, the island is built up with bars, restaurants, nightclubs, many open-air discos operate every night, including on the beaches. Grandiose shows are arranged, world-famous stars perform. In short, you won't be bored.

Spain with children

Many resorts in Spain offer good conditions for family holidays. Important criteria are the warm sea, clean beaches, gentle entry into the water and shallow depth, as well as a developed area of ​​entertainment for children. Based on this, we can offer the following resorts to choose from:

Mallorca is largest island Balearic archipelago. 7 km from administrative center- Palma de Mallorca - the resort is located Illetas. This is a fairly quiet place, the hotels are located right on the coast, there is a kids club, animation services are offered. The same list of services is presented at the resort. Magaluf, which, among other things, has the opportunity to go to Western Park.

- Costa Blanca

On the Costa Blanca, the resort offers the best conditions for families with children Calpe where it is quiet and peaceful. A special disco is organized for children, there is a swimming pool and a mini club.

- Tenerife

This is the largest of. There are several water parks, the Melia Jardines Del Teide 4 * and Mediterranean Palace 5 * hotels have a well-developed children's infrastructure.

- Costa Dorada

This part of the Spanish coast is the most attractive resort La Pineda with clean sandy beaches and a dolphinarium. In addition, the famous water park Port Aventura is within walking distance.

When going to Spain with children, you should remember one fact: at sea there is a chance of colliding with sea urchins and jellyfish. If this happens, you must immediately contact the medical center.

The best shopping in Spain

In general, Spain is one of the favorite countries for those who like to shop. Here you can find things from world brands, as well as democratic offers of Spanish designers, whose clothes are very stylish and of high quality.

IN Barcelona, which is considered the best place for shopping in Spain, it is worth heading to Carrer Pelai Street, where high-quality shoes and accessories are sold. There are also a lot of clothes and other goods in the capital of Catalonia. Madrid- one of the centers of world fashion, so it goes without saying that there are many boutiques and shopping centers.

A short distance from the major cities of Spain, there are shopping areas that are famous for their numerous discounts. In addition, there is two sales seasons- from July to August and during the Christmas holidays.

The best cultural holiday in Spain

Spain is a country with a rich past, and if you want to get acquainted with numerous sights, then it is better to choose the cities and resorts of the mainland. IN Madrid The best time to visit is during the off-season. The capital has many architectural monuments and museums, including the world-famous Prado.

The largest tourist center in Spain. Here you can combine beach and sightseeing vacation, go to neighboring countries- And . In the city itself, there are many medieval and modern buildings, as well as monuments of ancient times.

An excellent cultural heritage has been preserved in Valencia, Seville, Toledo and other cities in mainland Spain.

Where is the best place to relax in Spain in winter

In addition to beach resorts and large cultural centers In the country there is also the possibility of a ski holiday. Europe's southernmost winter resort active entertainment- . Although not very large, it is quite popular. The slopes are most suitable for professionals, although there are ski schools, so you can learn to ski here.

Sunny Spain was and remains a win-win option for a beach holiday. Yes, hotel prices are higher than in the "folk" resorts of Turkey and Egypt, but the quality of rest is European - with clean beaches, safe restaurants and good highways. You can go to Spain with children, with a loved one or with a cheerful company of friends - the main thing is to choose the right resort.

There are not so many places in our world where a person almost always feels comfortable. Spain is one of them. It has at its disposal several dozen of the cleanest beaches, a warm and dry climate.

The coastline of Spain stretches for many kilometers. The best beaches on the Mediterranean Sea in Spain are located in the Catalonia region (these are the Costa Brava, Costa del Maresme, Costa del Garraf and Costa Dorada). Valencia (Costa Blanca) and Andalusia (Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz) are also famous for their beaches. When choosing tours to Spain on the Mediterranean Sea, it is worth finding out how these regions differ from each other.

1. The best resorts of the Costa Brava

The name Costa Brava is translated into Russian as "Wild" or "Rocky Coast". This Mediterranean coast of mainland Spain owes its name to the amazing landscape of the region: beaches in picturesque bays are interspersed with rocky cliffs. beach season lasts here from June to October, when the air warms up to +25-28°C, and the water to +20-24°C.

Many Costa Brava hotels practice all-inclusive accommodation, which is favorably received by Russian tourists. At the same time, the hotels themselves are located at some distance from the sea, which is more than compensated by the developed tourist infrastructure and walking distance to everything you might need on vacation.


Transfers to hotels in the resort towns of the Costa Brava are organized from the airports of Girona and Barcelona. The most famous resorts of the Costa Brava from north to south are Palamos, Playa de Aro (Platja D "Aro), Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar, Blanes (Blanes) Palamos and Playa d'Aro are located 120 km north of Barcelona, ​​Blanes is only 62 km.

Nightlife lovers should pay attention to youth resort Lloret de Mar, and connoisseurs of a more relaxing holiday can be advised Tossa de Mar. At the same time, absolutely in all the resort towns of the Costa Brava there are enough shops, restaurants and bars. Three large water parks of the Costa Brava: in Playa de Aro, Roses and Lloret de Mar. Also in Lloret de Mar there is a children's amusement park and an aquarium. And in Blanes there are two world-famous botanical gardens. Almost all cities of the Costa Brava have historical sights: ancient churches, narrow old streets and even medieval castles!

2. The best resorts of the Costa del Maresme

The main resorts of the Costa del Maresme are Malgrat de Mar, Santa Susanna, Pineda de Mar and Calella. Hotels on the Costa del Maresme are mostly aimed at young people and families with children.


Among the largest places for entertainment with children, I note a huge water park and a zoo of marine animals, located near Malgrat de Mar. From any town on the Costa del Maresme, you can easily get there by bus.

3. The best resorts of the Costa Dorada

This resort is equally good for couples with children, and for young people, and for lovers. Here and quiet family hotels, and chic nightclubs, and many restaurants, and numerous types of sports entertainment, and incredibly clear sea with a gentle entrance. Due to the mountains, the Costa Dorada is much warmer than in other regions, and the coastal waters warm up quickly and are not very deep. average temperature air temperature in June-September stays here at +25-30°С, water usually warms up to +22-25°С.

In general, the coast of Spain is one of the best places for summer holidays in Europe, and the beaches of the Costa Dorada are the best on the entire Spanish coast mediterranean sea. Many seek to buy tours to Spain in this region.

Vacationers on the Costa Dorada tourists usually arrive at Barcelona airport, from where transfers are organized to hotels in charming Spanish resort towns. Among the most famous resorts in Spain on the Costa Dorada are cities such as Sitges, Tarragona, La Pineda, Salou, Cambrils. The advantages of this Mediterranean coast: excellent hotels with good service, developed tourism infrastructure and many places for recreation and entertainment. The resorts of the Costa Dorada are perfect for families with children; many hotels in this region are family-oriented. Catalonia is also famous for its amazing cuisine, hospitality local population And big amount holidays and traditions that exist only here.

From Salou literally every hour there are trains to Cambrils, Barcelona and Tarragona. But the railway is far from the hotels (except for a couple of hotels). The fare is about 6 EUR. You can go to nearby resorts for 2.5-3 EUR. You can also go to Barcelona by bus, which will cost 10 EUR. You can also take a taxi, it will cost about 125 EUR.

As for hotels, small coastal hotels are quickly replaced by high-rise centers. Large campsites located near the coast attract many motorists with trailers and tents. This is partly why the Costa Dorada is considered the center of cheap tourism. This place is especially popular with Russian tourists.

There are several main resorts on the Costa Dorada.


Sitges
Located just 40 km south of Barcelona, ​​Sitges is one of the most popular resorts on the Costa Dorada and throughout mainland Spain. The magnificent beaches of Sitges stretch for four kilometers within the city! The town itself attracts attention not only with the amazing atmosphere of the Middle Ages, which has preserved the narrow streets of the old town, but also with a huge number of trendy bars, clubs and restaurants. In summer, Sitges becomes the center of nightlife in Spain. Many Spaniards and tourists even consider this city a resort continuation of Barcelona, ​​others call it the gay capital of Spain. Life in Sitges is in full swing day and night, some events, festivals, carnivals, parades, exhibitions are constantly held here. This is an ideal place for active youth recreation.

Tarragona
The city of Tarragona is known for its attractions, including the Balcony of the Mediterranean. This is the elevation from which opens beautiful view on the sea and the old part of the city with the ruins of the Roman amphitheater. There are also several interesting museums here.

We can safely say that all the peoples of antiquity were in Tarragona: the Iberians, the Franks, the Celts, the merchants of Carthage, Ancient Greece, as well as the Romans, Franks, Visigoths, Arabs, who left memories of themselves in the local culture, customs of the inhabitants and architecture.
This resort can be recommended curious tourists who are not going to spend all the time on the beach. Not far from Tarragona is another large Spanish water park Aqualeon.

La Pineda
The city of La Pineda is located in the northern part of the Costa Dorada, 115 km from Barcelona. This resort actively attracts tourists not only with beaches that are magnificent on the entire Costa Dorada, but also with a large number of places for recreation and entertainment. Here is located big water park Aquapolis, tourist complex Eurosport and the famous network of restaurants, bars and cafes Pineda Drink. Hotels in La Pineda are designed for recreation of people of all ages, many hotels are focused on families with children.


Salou
The resort of Salou is the largest on the entire Costa Dorada. This city is located 120 km from Barcelona and is famous primarily for the world-famous Port Aventura amusement park. A huge number of rides, several thematic zones, theatrical shows, a giant water park and a large number of other surprises will not leave indifferent not only the children who got here, but also adults. It is not surprising that many families come here primarily to the Port Aventura park, and go to the sea in between visits to the attractions. Therefore, several hotels adjoin Port Aventura Park, offering their guests benefits when visiting an amusement park and a water park.

The resort of Salou is a great option for those who decide to combine a seaside holiday in Spain with vivid emotions from visiting an amusement park. Mostly families with children of different ages come here to relax. I note that the most beautiful thing here is the light and music fountain.

Cambrils
This old Spanish fishing port is located just south of Salou and has only been gaining popularity among tourists in recent years. Many accidentally buy a ticket to Spain in this town, and then return here again and again for a calm and measured rest. It has architecture in the colonial style, the Museum of Emeralds.

4. The best resorts of the Costa Blanca

5. The best resorts of the Costa del Sol (Costa Del Sol)

the most prestigious and expensive resort The Costa del Sol is considered Marbella, the most peaceful and suitable for families with children - Estepona, ideal for romantic and family holidays Fuengirola And benalmadena, and for active youth - Torremolinos. Malaga is the second largest city in Andalusia after Seville, it is from Malaga that flights are established with the Canary Islands (journey time is two and a half hours).

benalmadena
All supporters of quiet and more than homely resorts, where all visitors literally completely immerse themselves in the atmosphere of that time and become “local” residents for a while, should be in sunny and cheerful Spain in the town of Benalmadena. If you trace the etymology of this name, then it has Arabic roots and literally translates as “children of the mines” - the resort of Benalmadena itself comes second after the equally famous resort of Torremolinos.


It is comfortably located and very organically fit into the general atmosphere of the rather large and so attractive summer and bright coast of the Costa del Sol for a large number of tourists. In fact, these holiday destinations are quite difficult to distinguish, as they flow one into another, representing a unique synergy of non-stop celebration, fun, warm and gentle waves of the Atlantic Ocean and the Spanish sun, which bestows all tourists with a gorgeous bronze tan. The conditional border between the resorts is the marina (a port that is constantly used as a parking lot for pleasure and sports yachts). In short, this double resort can be conditionally called both “village” and “urbanized”.

The Benalmadena resort is divided into three zones, depending on what is closer to you: a beach or tourist vacation. The Benalmadena Costa zone is a coastal area in which the bulk of hotel complexes of any class are concentrated, as well as private apartments. In the area of ​​Benalmadena Pueblo (Benalmadena Pueblo) is located historical Center resort, which is presented in the form of a typical Andalusian residential area with charming narrow streets and amazing white houses.

It is organically located on the slope of the mountain Arroyo de la Miel (Arroyo de la Miel) and it is there that the commercial part of the resort is located. Initially, this place was an old village of fishermen, about which only written information has survived to this day. The beach of Benalmadena Costa has a total length of about nine kilometers and is interrupted in places by very picturesque rocky ledges. Its pearl is considered to be the marina, the total capacity of which is 1,100 seats. And from there you can already go to another beautiful Spanish city of Salou, worrying about housing in advance.

6. The best resorts of the Costa de la Luz (Costa-de-la-Luz)

7. The best resorts in Spain in the Balearic Islands

A direct flight from Moscow to Mallorca takes about four and a half hours. You can get from mainland Spain by domestic airlines or by ferry from Barcelona. Mallorca is famous for its first-class hotels and a large number of bohemian people who come here from all over the world. More democratic rest, youth parties and bright nightlife different resorts of the island of Ibiza.

8. The best resorts in Spain in the Canary Islands

Loro Park, located in Tenerife, is botanical park and at the same time a zoo with numerous varieties of parrots. Tenerife Zoo is a zoo with rare species of exotic animals. In Tenerife, you will be offered to make an amazing excursion to the Teide volcano, surrounded by a black desert, play golf, learn to surf, take a boat trip to whales and much, much more.


The flight from Moscow to the Canary Islands takes about seven hours. In Tenerife, you can find resorts both with a calm and measured rest (for example, Puerto de la Cruz), and with noisy fun (Los Cristianos and Las Americas). Gran Canaria is famous for its luxurious hotels and the opportunity expensive vacation on yachts. The most spacious beaches of the Canary Islands are located in Fuerteventura, and in Lanzarote you can relax in the bosom of nature, away from the noise of civilization.


The Canary Islands are the best place for a serene romantic getaway. It is not surprising that tours to the Canary Islands are often chosen in order to spend their honeymoon here. It is also an ideal place for a relaxing family holiday with children.

Features of resorts in Spain

Costa del Sol more for lovers of a relaxing holiday. This resort is one of the most fashionable, here you can easily meet some famous person or a star. Services of its hotels are at a high level. There are many medieval sights, masterpieces of architecture, historical monuments. However, don't be afraid high prices, in this fashionable resort you can completely relax for little money. In addition, costs can be reduced to a minimum if you use last-minute tours. In the Costa del Sol resort, you can relax and be very active: fashionable discos, nightclubs and bars are at the service of tourists.

Resort Costa Dorada famous for its amazing views, excellent service and excellent conditions for practicing various water sports: diving, surfing and others. This resort is able to satisfy all the needs of the vacationer. Those who are fond of extreme sensations will find something to do here; lovers of a relaxing holiday with the family will not be bored. I note that the Costa Dorada resort is respectable, so almost all the hotels located here are beyond praise in terms of service and comfort.

However, if you do not like representatives of sexual minorities, then it is better for you not to visit the city of Sitges, which is located on the Costa Dorada.

Well, for sure you have already looked after yourself one of the above resorts, and are already looking forward to your vacation.