Spain cruises

Spain and its islands

In mainland Spain, you can stroll through the streets of big-hitting cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Cadiz and Malaga. And at the lesser-known end of the scale, sample country’s traditional side in Cartagena and Tarragona. Then, you’ve got the Balearic Islands – Ibiza and Majorca are the main players here, while Menorca flaunts a historic capital and pretty cove beaches. Weather-wise, you can expect hot summers and cooler winters.

Big helping of beaches

Barcelona and Malaga also score highly in the beach department, so you can pair city sights with sea and sand. Elsewhere in mainland Spain, the beaches come with Blue Flag credentials. Nerja, for example, has a double helping, and Marbella boasts seven award-winners. In the Balearic Islands, long scoops of sand unravel either side of Majorca’s capital, Palma. Ibiza, meanwhile, lines up pristine sweeps like Playa d’en Bossa.

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Facts about Spain

Capital

Madrid

Currency

Euro

(EUR)

Population

46,081,574

Language

Spanish

Time zone

GMT +1

Flight duration

2 hours to 4 hours 15 minutes from Gatwick

Port of call in Spain

Ibiza Town

Ibiza’s capital is the antidote to wild resorts like San Antonio and Playa D’en Bossa. Its old quarter has earned a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and it’s haloed by Medieval stone walls and topped by a fairytale-looking fortress. Down on the waterfront, meanwhile, you’ll find chic seafood restaurants and one-off boutiques.

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