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The best resorts in Spain. Holidays in the summer of 2018

Spain is a country of resorts. There are a lot of them and it is simply created for beach and sightseeing holidays. Sometimes it is very difficult for a traveling tourist to decide on a resort in Spain. Resorts in the country are present both on the mainland and on the islands. But, wherever the vacationer is, he will be met everywhere by the beautiful ocean and sea, magnificent beaches and fresh seafood. Depending on the territory of the country, it is divided into the Atlantic coast and the Mediterranean.

How to get there

The most convenient and fastest way to get to Spain is by plane. On average, the cost of a round-trip flight will cost $ 340-650 if you plan to fly to Madrid and $ 200-480 for a ticket to Barcelona.

To save on vacation, you can book a tour. A week to rest in the Costa Bravo with accommodation in a 3-star hotel is possible for 350-390 euros. The cost of the flight is already included in the price of the tour.

Cost of housing

The cost of housing traditionally depends on the resort and the level of comfort. The average cost of living in Barcelona and Madrid is as follows:

for a night in a hostel you will be asked for 10-20 dollars;
a room in a cheap hotel (2-3 stars) costs from $ 30 per day;
The cost of rooms in hotels of 3 or more stars starts from $ 45 per night.

Food prices

Hotels that operate on an all-inclusive system in Spain, you will almost not find. Therefore, you have to independently look for a place to eat. Average cost of food in an average Spanish cafe:

breakfast - from 8 euros;
lunch - from 12-13 euros;
dinner - from 20 euros.

About the same set of dishes in a restaurant will cost:

breakfast - from 10 euros;
lunch from 17-18 euros;
dinner - from 30 euros per person.

You also need to consider that in many catering establishments in Spain, the cost of the dish may depend on the place where the order was accepted. For example, if you make an order at the counter, then on average your check will be 15% cheaper. But lunch or dinner on the terrace will cost you more than in the common room.

Popular resorts

Spain boasts a number of resorts with any other country in the world. Moreover, each of them has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Let's consider them in more detail.

Costa Brava

A wonderful stretch of coast stretches from the French border to Barcelona. Cozy beaches that adorn rocky shores with coniferous groves. This is a favorite place for French vacationers - the nature is the same as in France, and the prices for everything are about 2 times lower. Costa Brava is the northernmost resort in Spain, so the water in the sea, even in summer, is cool here - about 23 degrees.

You can get to Barcelona by plane. For example, a flight from Moscow will take about 4 hours.

This resort area is diverse. There are places where young people can have fun for days at nightclubs, where parents with children can spend their holidays in a relaxed atmosphere.

Advantages:

beautiful nature;
many excursions;
reasonable prices;
proximity to Barcelona.

Disadvantages:

short bathing season due to the northern location of the resort;
many vacationers in July and August.

Costa del Maresme

South of the Costa Brava is the Costa del Maresme, which is located 60 km from Barcelona. This place is even more picturesque than the previous resort, with fruit plantations and long beaches. This resort combines the elements of antiquity - many ancient buildings and churches, and at the same time modernity - schools for teaching windsurfing, surfing, discos, bars.

Advantages:

an abundance of inexpensive fruits;
close to Barcelona;
low prices for accommodation;
many attractions and entertainment.

Disadvantages:

a lot of vacationers on the beaches;
picturesque and beautiful place.

Costa del Garraf

This part of the coast is located south of Barcelona. Its length is approximately 50 km. Picturesque bays and sandy beaches are framed by high cliffs. The capital of the Costa del Garraf is Sitges. This is the venue for bohemian parties, colorful festivals of international level. Sitges is the gay capital of Europe.

Costa del Garraf houses the first Buddhist monastery in Catalonia. The monks conduct yoga classes, tai chi meditation, and give lectures on the philosophy of Buddhism. In this part of the coast there are many attractions, ancient castles.

Advantages:

there are many cultural events in any season;
close to Barcelona;
beautiful beaches.

Disadvantages:

the presence of representatives of sexual minorities.

Costa darada

A little further beyond the Costa Brava, south of Barcelona, is the Costa Darada. In this coastal zone are many kilometers of sandy beaches. This territory was created by nature itself for a beach holiday. In the tourist capital, the city of Salou, there is a famous amusement park called Port Aventura. The city of Tarragona, which is considered the center of medieval architecture, has a huge number of historical and architectural attractions.

Advantages:

gentle beaches;
a lot of entertainment for children;
proximity to Barcelona;
clean beaches.

Disadvantages:

a lot of vacationers;
remoteness of sights.

Costa del Asaar

The resort called Costa del Asaar is a continuation of the Costa Darada coastal zone and stretches for 120 km. Sunny weather at this resort is present 300 days a year. It has a very magnificent climate with air filled with the aroma of many flowers and beautiful sandy beaches. The basis of the Costa del Asaar cuisine is seafood.

The center of this coast is the city of Piniscola. This historic city combines historical monuments with modern hotels and entertainment centers. The city has a majestic medieval castle-fortress.

The city of Benicassim is famous for its modern Aquarama amusement park and water park, as well as for the annual festival of contemporary cinema and music. Creative youth from Europe come to this city for the guitar festival, which was named Francisco Tarrega.

Advantages:

a lot of entertainment for children;
gentle entry into the water;
few vacationers on the beaches, since the resort is still young;
many historical sights.

Disadvantages:

to get from Russia you need to make several transfers.

Costa de Valencia

This part of the coast is located near Valencia. There are amazing beaches, a mild and warm climate, and the average temperature even in the coldest months is not lower than +18 degrees, while in summer it is kept at + 30- +35 degrees. The beaches here are mostly sandy.

The city of Valencia is the capital of the Costa de Valencia. The city was founded in 138 BC and competes with Barcelona and Madrid for the unusual buildings and their beauty. The Holy Grail is located in the Cathedral located in this city. A lot of tourists from all over the world go to Costa de Valencia to admire the most ancient sights and the best creations of modern architecture. A very beautiful place is Cape Cullera. Its worth a visit. For recreation with children, the Aquopolis Cullera water park is suitable.

The climate of Costa de Valencia is warm and soft. In summer, the temperature is 30-35 degrees, in winter does not drop below 17 degrees. The beaches are beautiful everywhere with clear yellow sand.

Advantages:

a lot of natural and cultural attractions;
clean and wide sandy beaches;
excursions are cheaper than in the Barcelona area.

Disadvantages:

relatively difficult to get from Russia.

Costa blanca

The Costa Blanca has the maximum number of beaches in Spain that have received awards for the cleanliness of the beaches called the Blue Flag.A very good climate, beautiful beaches, citrus plantations, salt lakes - all this is the Costa Blanca.

The city of Benidorm has become the tourist capital of the Costa Blanca. The second name of this city is Spanish Rio de Janeiro. Here is a very large amusement park "Terra Mitica" with incredible mechanical and water rides.

Advantages:

warm sea;
many beautiful, clean beaches.

Disadvantages:

few local attractions.

The remaining parts of the Mediterranean coast are no less colorful, exciting and beautiful than those already described.

Costa de la luz

A resort called Costa de la Luz is located south of Portugal on the Atlantic coast. Exhausting heat does not happen here due to the prevailing cool Atlantic winds. For yachtsmen and kitesurfers, this resort is a true paradise. One of the oldest historical cities in Spain is located in this part of the country. This city is called Cadiz. It was from this city that Christopher Columbus sailed to discover America.

Advantages:

excellent local cuisine;
calm resort;
the opportunity to visit Portugal, Morocco and Gibraltar because of their proximity.

Disadvantages:

few local attractions, and the nearest interesting ones are far away;
high waves, cold currents.

Rias Baixas

Rias Baixas borders in the southeast with Rias Altas, and in the north with Portugal. Rather than in northern Spain, the climate here is much milder. The nature in this part of the country is amazing. Every year millions of travelers and even seasoned people come here. Those who like to spend time alone with nature should visit Rias Baixas. There are many reserves, including the Atlantic Islands Park.