The little coves and undiscovered beaches of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza. Hire a boat for the day and head to Cala Deia - the water is pure turquoise and it’s perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
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Spain Holidays: An Overview
Sometimes overshadowed by the charms of France and Italy, and weighed down by a persistent package holiday image problem, Spain remains an all time Original Travel favourite for its scintillating cities, complex cultural history and island hangouts.
Why we think you’ll love it
- Fiestas and festivals! No other country does fiestas better, and there are so many to choose from - Las Fallas in Valencia, Feria De Abril in Seville, Carnival in Sitges, and Semana Santa, to name just a few. They're vibrant and colourful: flags and decorations line the streets, and all the locals and visitors gather together for music and dancing.
- Relaxed social gatherings in traditional tapas bars are at the heart of Spanish culture and lifestyle, and Granada is still the Spanish capital for free tapas with a round of drinks
- The picturesque villages of Andalucia, which are made up of sparkling white houses and churches, are beautiful. Stroll around the pretty narrow streets admiring the views, stopping for the occasional cerveza
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Luxury Spanish Holidays: The Detail
Spain, or España, as the locals say is an old time favourite of Original Travel's. Despite its mega deal - package holiday, no carbs before marbs persona, we really are very fond of the country's diverse regions and cultural vibe, okay, and the food.
Did you know
- The name Spain diverged from the word 'Ispania', which means 'land of rabbits'
- Spain is the largest country in Europe and is five times bigger than the UK
- It was one of the world's most powerful empires during the 16th century
- Spain produces 45% of all the olive oil in the world
- The most controversial sport in Spain is bullfighting, which represents tradition, art and history
- There is no tooth fairy in Spain but a tooth mouse, called Ratoncito Perez
For a truly fabulous luxury Spanish holiday, add in some extraordinary festivals (in particular Las Fallas in Valencia and the Carnival in Santa Cruz in Tenerife) and some of the best food in the world - most true in the Basque Country - there is something for everyone here. Several of the Original Travel team were brought up or have lived in Spain, so we feel confident we know the most secret haunts and family-run haciendas to make your luxury Spanish holiday a memorable one.
Fear not, we have the inside track on where to go and what to do, whether its flamenco in Seville, sightseeing in Granada, eating tapas in Barcelona, drinking fresh sumo de naranja in Valencia or visiting vineyards in Rioja. We also wouldn't advise luxury holidayers to shy away from the likes of coastal Andalucía's Costa del Sol and Marbella, because the beaches are brilliant and we know just the right places to stay.
Our super Europe team are here to help with every detail of your trip, from where to avoid the crowds to where to dance amongst the crowds. Want to surf in Bilbao? Or sunbathe in The Canary islands? The Original team are pretty passionate about the places they sell, and are keen to make your luxury Spanish holiday a good one. So ultimately whether you want to fiesta or siesta, nada problema, we can tailor make the right trip for you.
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A note on price
A weekend getaway to Barcelona or Seville can usually be organised for around £400 per person (including flights). A week-long luxury Spanish holiday staying in some of the best hotels in the country, including guided cultural visits, cooking lessons and horse-riding in the countryside, will cost in the region of £3,000 per person. Learn more about our pricing
Weather in January
- Average Temp. — 6°C / 42°F
- Rainfall — 4cm / 1.7 inches
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Currency
Euro
Visa Requirements
Not required
Religion
Catholic
Food & Drink
Paella, Tapas and Sangria
What to pack
Dancing shoes because no one parties like the Spaniards
Flight from London
2:15 hrs
Time Difference
GMT +1 hr
Best visit months
Year Round
Top picks for Spain
Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao, San Sebastian and Rioja
The most striking symbol of Bilbao’s transformation from decaying industrial backwater to hip international metropolis is the Guggenheim Museum.
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Can Simoneta
Mallorca
Set out over expansive lawns with breathtaking views over the bay Canyamel, Can Simoneta combines space, views and privacy in incredible style.
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Casa No 7
Seville
Situated in the heart of the former Jewish quarter of Santa Cruz, Casa Nº 7 is an award-winning boutique hotel of historic character and refined simplicity.
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Canary Islands
Spain
Yes, that's right. The Canary Islands. Cast aside those preconceptions and head to one of Europe's most pleasant surprises.
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Running in Mallorca
Mallorca
‘Running’ and ‘mountains’ might not be two words you want featured in the same sentence, but the island of Mallorca has some of the finest mountain scenery, and trails on which to explore them, anywhere in the Mediterranean region.
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Hotel Cort
Mallorca
Hotel Cort is the almost perfect distillation of everything a boutique city hotel should be – intimate, fun, well located and with great rooms (mainly suites in this case) and restaurant. The fact that all this sits pretty in the middle of one of the most fashionable cities in Europe – Palma – makes the whole Hotel Cort package even more alluring.
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Photography Courses at Hacienda San Rafael
Inland Andalucia
Want a relaxing holiday and to learn a skill while you're at it? We can't think of many better combos than a stay at one of our all time favourites - Hacienda San Rafael in Andalucia - with a superb photography course thrown in to boot.
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City Tour of Seville
Seville
Seville is a showcase of the era of Muslim domination in Spain, with La Giralda - the tower of the stunning cathedral - the best-known of the remaining Islamic monuments.
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Bilbao, San Sebastian and Rioja
Spain
The Basque Country and Rioja offer world class wine, award-winning gastronomy, outstanding contemporary art and architecture, culture, surfing, beaches and charming cities. Not a bad little combination.
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Son Brull
Mallorca
It is hard to fault this lovely hotel close to the bay of Pollenca in the North East of Mallorca. It is also very hard to haul yourself away from the hotel's grounds to sample the delights of this stunning part of Mallorca.
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Seville
Spain
Andalucia's largest city has enough attractions to last weeks; tapas, sunshine and delightful architecture and hotels.
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Puro
Mallorca
Located in the neighbourhood of La Lonja, right in the heart of the historic old town, Puro is Palma’s hippest boutique hotel.
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Climb Mount Teide
Canary Islands
Closer to Africa than Europe, Tenerife is dominated by the Teide volcano, Spain’s highest mountain, whose lunar landscapes are fascinating to explore.
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Corral Del Rey
Seville
The hotel's original 17th century building has been meticulously restored and incorporates an atrium patio, Roman marble columns and original carved wooden beams, with the bedrooms situated around the galleries of the central courtyard.
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Inland Andalucia
Spain
Moorish towns of Granada, Seville and Cordoba combine with beautiful rugged scenery and coastline.
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Belmond La Residencia
Mallorca
Set in the attractive hilltop village of Deià, between the sea and the rugged Sierra Tramuntana, La Residencia is one of the best hotels in the Mediterranean.
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Mallorca
Spain
The best the Balearics has to offer, Mallorca is fast becoming one of the most sophisticated holiday hangouts in the Mediterranean.
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Gourmet Tasting Tour
Bilbao, San Sebastian and Rioja
It was a tough job, but someone had to trawl all the pintxos (Basque for tapas) bars in San Sebastian to let you know which were the best.
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Gran Hotel Son Net
Mallorca
The Gran Hotel Son Net is a converted 17th century finca in a beautiful rural setting in the foothills of the Tramuntana Mountains.
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Surfing
Bilbao, San Sebastian and Rioja
There’s something innately sophisticated about surfing on a beach break slap bang in the centre of a city.
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Flamenco
Seville
Whether you want to learn the history of this most Spanish of dances, or indulge in a little yourself, we can arrange it.
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