With over fifty million tourers visiting Spain each year, this general West European country must have something remarkable which appeals the visitor. What exactly is it ...?



The great beauty of this stunning land can be summed up in just one word - variety - and, as you all well know, variety is the spice of life!

Whether you are referring to its mood, geography, history, culture or cuisine ... there is something to appeal to all tastes, ages and pockets.

The tourer blowup which took place in the 60s was in the beginning due to its tremendous beaches. And, with good reason, for the Introduction for Environmental Education states that "Spanish beaches are the most environmentally healthy in Europe" and has granted the much-coveted Blue Flag to 450 of the countrys beaches - more than any other engaged country.

Maybe you lust for the peace and smooth of a retreat hotel in an good village? Then rural Spain is for you: full of unmarked villages, splitting at the seams with gone castling, and offering prolific flora and fauna, it is mastered for walking holidays, painting, photography or just plain "get away from it all" holidays. Not to remark ski-ing chances for the more active amongst Spains snow-capped peaks.

Should you fancy a mix of all three - beach, city and country-style - then that is also easy to arrange. Although Spain is the greatest country in Western Europe after France, it is certainly no problem to get around. Rambling with airports - both national and international - it also offers a good train service, though the meanest and most convenient method of internal travel is by using the national bus/coach system.

For those who are a little drawn of the stereo-typed hotel chains, Spain has a specific choice on offer in its state-established "paradores". In these, you will find accommodation in exchanged castles, palaces, forts, monasteries, convents ...

The propose of the "paradores" is to offer high standards at reasonable prices in a deserving constructing or location and to help preserve the customs of territorial cooking by serving the best of local cuisine in the "parador" restaurants.

Which works us on to yet another enchant that Spain has to offer - its rich and departed cuisine. Whichever region of Spain you settle to visit, you will surely encounter rich Spanish food!

Whats more, the traditional Spanish diet, with the smooth gold of its olive oil, its rich supply of wine (in easing!), its wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, plus an teemingness of seafood, all mean that it is exceedingly good for the heart. On top of that, it is low-budget!

Tapas start from the tremendous, southerly region of Andalucia and it is this region that we also have to thank for flamenco and the Spanish guitar. Which holiday would be complete without inspecting an authentic flamenco show or dancing the night away to the beat of affectionate Spanish music?

So ... come up see this land where the affectionateness of its climate is only passed by the warmth of its people. You are bound to have a great time!