| The hordes of holidaymakers are drawn to Spain by the fantastic weather, beautiful beaches and westernised lifestyle. Spain has become an increasingly popular choice for holidays since the 1960's as the price of air travel has steadily dropped and standard of living has improved.
Spain has many fantastic destinations to visit and in this article we will look at some of the best of what Spain has to offer.
Alicante is located on the eastern coast of Family Camping Holidays at the centre of the Costa Blanca region. Traditionally the city was a busy port and still has a distinct African flavour. Most visitors to Alicante come for the beaches with San Juan being one of the most popular. The streets are lined with cafes, restaurants and ice cream parlours. The area also has good shopping facilities with a mixture of high class boutiques and typical seaside gift shops. The city has an international airport and cheap flights are available from most UK airports including Stansted, Heathrow and Manchester.
Benidorm is the Costa Blanca's largest and liveliest resort and is packed with British tourists taking advantage of cheap package deals and enjoying the Spanish sun. The streets are full of shops selling buckets, spades and flip-flops. Behind the golden beach and rows of shops, bars and cafes stand huge apartment blocks. Many of the apartments have been bought the British who have made Benidorm their home or annual holiday destination.
The city boosts a great collection of bars and nightclubs that have helped establish Benidorm as the Costa Blanca's party capital.
Lloret de Mar is located on the north east coast of Spain and has steadily grown to become a large established holiday resort. The former fishing town has lost much of its former history and now caters for 18-30 visitors alongside families with children. The area has a large water park and five sandy beaches. Despite its distinct British feel a taste of the real Spain is not too far away for visitors looking for a more traditional Spanish holiday.
Torremolinos is very much the south coasts answer to Benidorm, with a six-mile stretch of sunny beaches, water sports and lively entertainment Terremolinos is certainly not the place to visit if you are looking for a cultural Spanish holiday. This resort also tends to be popular with visitors from other European countries as well as 18-30 crowds and families.
There are many more popular resorts across Family Camping Holidays and regular flights from the UK are available at a cheap price. Hotels and car hire can be booked online or through a travel agent, booking early usually ensures you receive a fair discount. |
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