Feel the passion of Spain with its vibrating cities, fascinating people and its long history...
Mediterranean beaches, sangria in the sun and paella by the plateful. Old mixes with new in cities such as Toledo, Barcelona, Salamanca and the capital, Madrid, as celebrated museums, galleries and baroque churches rub shoulders with blaring bars and thumping discos. Snack on tapas as you skip from bar to bar, before heading off to enjoy Spain's infamous nightlife. Then revitalise the senses - Spain's cultural heritage brims with flamenco, painting, opera, literature, sport and flamboyant, colourful fiestas. Winter along the southern and south-eastern Mediterranean coasts is mild, while in the height of summer you can retreat to the northwest, to beaches or high mountains anywhere to escape excessive heat.
Local time: GMT/UTC +1 Currency: Euro
Climate: Due to Spain's geographical situation and conditions, the climate is extremely diverse. Barcelona for example provides a Mediterranean climate while Marbella can be cold during the winter times
Language: Spanish but English is widely spoken
Best time to visit: Spain can be enjoyable any time of year but the ideal months to visit are May, June and September (plus April and October in the south)
Things to do: Beside Golf, Skiing and Hiking Spain is also famous for its beautiful arts and culture. Decide if you like to visit the coast for a relaxing beach holiday or make an exciting city break
Things to know: Avoid the extreme heat of July and August
Insider tip: The best festivals are mostly concentrated between Semana Santa (the week leading up to Easter Sunday) and September to October
