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We have selected for you 10 towns that are deservedly popular among tourists and locals.
An ideal place for lovers of quiet vacations and families with children: there are three large sandy beaches and few noisy discos. However, the sea may not be warm enough for kids, as the Costa Brava is the coolest coast of Spain.
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Those who prioritize swimming and sunbathing will find Mar Gran, Mar Menuda and El Codolar beaches. During the season, all of them are full of vacationers, but you can rent a boat and move to one of the secluded bays, which are abundant in the vicinity of the resort.
The main attraction of Tossa is the fortress Vila Vella, built in the XII century for protection from pirates. Inside is the Museu Municipal, one of the best art museums in Spain. The collection is diverse: from Roman mosaics to Chagall paintings.
How to get there? The resort is located 105 kilometers from Barcelona airport. The only way to cover this distance quickly is to take a cab (about €100), to save money you can first get to Barça, from there take a train to Blanes and then take a bus through Lloret de Mar.
Lloret de Mar is a universal resort, families with children, party people and elderly people are equally happy to vacation here. One of the reasons for its popularity is its excellent beaches. The longest of them is Lloret (1.5 kilometers), the calmest sea is Santa Cristina, protected by two hills, the most picturesque is Boadella.
You can book a hotel in Lloret de Mar with a discount of up to -65% on the website.
The best place to stroll is the Gardens of Sant Clotilde, designed in the Italian Renaissance style. Other interesting sights include Sant Joan Castle, the former Benedictine monastery of Sant Pere del Bosc, the Church of St. Roman and the Maritime Museum.
How to get there. The resort is located 90 kilometers from Barcelona airport. The economical option is a bus (ticket price from €20), but you should take into account that it does not run at night. The fastest way to get to Lloret is to take a cab, but it costs about €150).
Suitable for vacations with children, marked Family Tourism Destination. Local beaches meet international standards of cleanliness, equipped with everything you need, have playgrounds and clubs for kids. Salou 's main city beach is Llevant, with Ponent and Capellans also close to the center and Llarga a little further away. If you are traveling without small children, it is worth getting out of the city and visiting one of the wild beaches located in the coves.
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Be sure to make time to visit the PortAventura World complex, which is considered one of the best amusement parks in Europe: PortAventura Park with rides, Caribe Aquatic Park and Ferrari Land theme park. Another interesting attraction is the lighthouse, on the way to which there are 3 observation decks.
How to get there? The resort is located 110 kilometers from Barcelona. From the airport to Salou you can get there in 2-2.5 hours by bus, the ticket costs about €20 one-way. The second option is to come to Barcelona Sants train station and take a high-speed train to Salou.
Tarragona was the capital of Tarraconian Spain, and there are many interesting architectural sights that have been preserved as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The resort is famous for its golden sand beaches, its festivals and national celebrations, and its delicious Catalan cuisine.
You can book a hotel in Tarragona with a discount of up to -65% on the website.
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The best beaches in Tarragona are Del Miracle, De L'arrabassada and Dels Capellans, while nudists relax at De La Savinosa, Fonda and De La Roca Plana.
An excellent vantage point overlooking the sea, the city and the ancient amphitheater is called Balcó del Mediterrani (Mediterranean Balcony). Other interesting sights: Roman Forum, Cathedral, archaeological promenade, Castellarnau Palace, Canals Mansion, Balsells House - can be seen in 3 hours. The Poblet Monastery, Castell de Tamarit Castle and Les Ferreres Aqueduct, nicknamed the Devil's Bridge by locals, are worth seeing in the city's outskirts.
How to get there? The resort is located 100 kilometers from Barcelona. From El Prat airport you can get to Tarragona in an hour by bus (€20). There are high-speed trains from Barcelona Sants station that will get you there in half an hour (€40).
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Great beaches + a lot of interesting sights - that's the secret of Alicante's popularity.
The best beaches are Urbanova and Postiguet. And here's what you should leave them for a while and go for a walk: Santa Barbara Fortress, MACA Museum of Modern Art, which collection includes paintings by Dali and Picasso, Explanada de España alley, Mercado Central market, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Gothic Basilica of St. Mary, City Hall.
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How to get there? The most convenient option is to buy air tickets directly to Alicante, without having to fly to Barcelona or other cities with train or bus connections.
Among the permanent residents of Torrevieja there are about 3000 of our former compatriots (this is the largest diaspora in Spain).
The climate of Torrevieja is also attractive: it is never too hot (average summer temperature +25 °C). The sun shines 320 days a year, and it never rains for more than two days in a row.
The main beach of the resort is La Cura. It is small, only 375 meters long and 20 meters wide, so in season it is difficult to find a free place here. Los Naufragos is another popular sandy beach, awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness. It is ideal for a vacation with children: under the palm trees you can hide from the sun, there is a water park. In the southern part of the resort there are small picturesque beaches Ferris and Piteras, which are chosen by snorkeling lovers.
On the outskirts of the city is the famous lake Salada de Torrevieja, whose water turns pink in the sunset sun. It is similar to the Dead Sea in Israel in terms of therapeutic properties of water and mud. Not far from Torrevieja there is an interesting National Park Molino del Agua.
How to get there? The nearest international airport is in Alicante. There are buses from there that will get you there in 50 minutes and €11.
The most partying of the beach resorts and the most beachy of the party resorts in Spain! It is often called "Spain's Las Vegas" for its abundance of clubs, bars, casinos and discos. There is also the name "Spanish New York" - there are many skyscrapers in the city (the record holder is Gran Bali, which is 210 meters high).
You can book a hotel in Benidorm with a discount of up to -65% on the website.
Benidorm's beaches are recognized as some of the best not only in the country, but also on the entire Mediterranean coast. Levante and Poniente are the two most popular, located in the central part of the resort, with the small Malpas lurking between them in a quiet cove. There is a viewing platform on the cliff separating the two largest beaches.
Benidorm is called a Mecca not only by fans of noisy parties, but also by fans of water sports. In particular, the resort is considered one of the leading diving destinations in the country: in addition to clear water and a wide variety of its inhabitants, this is facilitated by the abundance of schools of all levels and equipment rental shops.
The most interesting sights in the Old Town are the Church of St. Jaime, the Iberian settlement of Tossal de Cala, and the ruins of the Torre Morales Escaletes tower. Discos and nightclubs are concentrated on the seafront and outside the resort - on Avenida Comunidad Valenciana. There are many similar establishments in the vicinity of Levante Beach.
How to get there? The nearest international airport is just outside Alicante. A cab from the airport to Benidorm will cost you about €75, a bus ticket costs about €10.
This town has retained the spirit of the typical fishing village it was not so long ago. A quarter of Fuengirola's population is foreigners, most of whom come from Argentina, Morocco and Scandinavia. The resort attracts lovers of comfortable beach vacations, hiking and picturesque landscapes.
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Fuengirola's beaches are considered to be among the best in Spain and are constantly awarded the "Blue Flag" for cleanliness. The coastline of the resort stretches for 7 kilometers and bears the proud title of "king of the Spanish sea promenade". The seven main beaches are El Ejido, Santa Amalia, San Francisco, Los Boliches, Torreblanca, Las Gaviotas and Carvajal.
Families with children are recommended to visit the biopark, Costa Water Park or Sould Park amusement park. While strolling around the city, check out the Plaza de la Constitución (a favorite meeting place for locals) and the Arab fortress of Sohail, where various events are held in the summer.
How to get there? The closest airport to the resort is Málaga Airport. Every 20-35 minutes there is a comfortable train from there to Fuengirola, which will take you there in half an hour, the ticket costs about €6. From 00:00 to 5:30 there are no trains, during this time you can only get there by cab.
A paradise for beach lovers - in Marbella and its surroundings there are 23 beaches with a total length of 27 kilometers! 5-6 of them every year receive the "Blue Flag" for cleanliness. Bounty Beach, Playa de Rio Real, Playa de Alicate, Playa Hermosa, Playa Real de Zaragoza - these are just a few of the most popular sandy beaches located near the center of the resort.
The heart of the resort is Plaza de los Naranjos in the Old Town. Here you will find the two most important sights: the Town Hall and the parish church of Ermita de Santiago (the oldest in Marbella). Not far away is the church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, built in the XVI century. It is also worth visiting the harbor of Puerto Banús to admire expensive yachts, have a delicious lunch or buy fashionable novelties in one of the luxury boutiques. Other interesting sights: Mezquita del Rey Abdul Aziz al Saud Mosque (XV century), Paseo del Alameda Park (XVIII century), ruins of Moorish Fortress.
How to get there? The resort is located 45 kilometers from Malaga airport. You can take a cab (about €60) or take a bus that leaves every 2 hours (ticket costs about €10).
According to many tourists, this is a sleepy town where nothing happens, and for longer than a day, there is no reason to stay in Nerja. Yes, it will be boring for fans of dancing till morning and noisy companies, but those who prefer to rest in silence, will hardly exchange this resort for any other. There are no modern hotel complexes here, so tourists stay in apartments.
There are 15 beaches along 16 kilometers of coastline. The most visited are Torrecilla and Burriana. Nudists rest on Alberquillas, hidden from prying eyes in the greenery of trees.
During a walk around the city it is worth looking at the observation deck with the loud name "Balcony of Europe". A few minutes away from it there is a museum, the exposition of which is devoted to the history of Nerja from the Paleolithic times to the present day. Other interesting sights include the Aguila Aqueduct (19th century) and the Cueva de Nerja cave, which is famous for its rock paintings and huge scale formations.
How to get there? The most convenient way is from Málaga. There is a direct bus from the bus station to the resort once an hour. You will spend about an hour and a half on the way, spending about €8 on tickets. A cab from the airport will cost around €100.
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