THE LITTLE TRAVELLER
IN SPAIN

Spain has long been the
major destination for the
British holidaymaker and
although its popularity
has declined a little in
the last few years giving
way to Greece,Cyprus and
Florida in the popularity
stakes, it still remains
high on the list of places
that the British public
holiday in.

Package tours have been
heading for the Costas
since the lates '50s and
by the mid to late 70's
had climbed into the
millions.

The major destinations
are:

COSTA BLANCA - main
resort is Benidorm.
Airport - Alicante

COSTA BRAVA/DORADA
Main resorts -
Lloret de Mar
Calella
Tossa de Mar
Sitges
Salou

Airports:
Reus
Barcelona
Gerona


COSTA DEL SOL:
Resorts -
Torremolinos
Marbela
Benelmedena
Malaga
Fuengirola
Mijas

Airport:
Malaga

COSTA ALMERIA:
Main reorts:
Mojocar
Roquetas de Mar

Airport:
Almeria

COSTA DE LA LUZ:
Algeciras

Airport:
Malaga

Capital: Madrid

Pop:39,417,220

Currency:Peseta

Status:Monarchy

THE BALEARICS
These Spanish islands
set in the Med are
also a major draw to
the UK tourist.The
largest and most
popular is Majorca
(Capital and airport
is Palma)
Majorca appeals to all
tastes and has a vast
range of resorts from
the brash and noisy
Magalluf to the more
tranquil resorts of the
east coast such as
Cala Bona.

Ibiza (Capital and
airport Ibiza Town)
The major resort in
Ibiza is the bustling
San Antonio which is
a Mecca for the Club
holiday brigade.However
farther afield,Ibiza
has many more up-market
areas.

The quitest island is
Menorca with its capital
Mahon also being its
airport. Menorca is
the most expensive of the
Balearics and suits
couples,the over 50's
etc.

Spain is still good value
for money and travel in the
Spanish hinterland either
by coach or car is a
rewarding experience.
Areas to see include:
Andalucia
Granada
Pyrenees
Sierra Nevada

Main airports:
(Mainland)

Madrid
Barcelona
Alicante
Malaga
Seville
Valencia

CLIMATE:
Very warm and long
dry summers
Mild winters on
the coast whilst colder
inland.