Spanish Suntraps: Barcelona To Torremolinos

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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There is no denying that the Brits love Spain. Every year, when the summer holidays arrive, we flock en masse in search of sunnier climbs and cheaper beer. Luckily, Spain provides both, frequently in copious and almost overwhelming amounts. Luckily, also, it is a large enough country to house us all for the summer and provide a great deal of diversity to keep us coming back for more.

Whether you fancy a summer trip to Spain or you simply want to hear about the best of the Spanish holiday destinations, read on to find out more about what''s hot in Spain this summer:

When it comes to Barcelona it is hard to know just where to begin. It''s beautiful, for starters. Backing onto a long stretch of beach, narrow medieval streets lined with boutiques, bars, caf?s and restaurants give the city its unique vibe. Culture simply oozes from the walls in the form of art, architecture and live music. And, of course, the beer isn''t bad either.

If live music is your passion and you love a good festival, give up Glastonbury, reject Reading, forget about the Fringe and head to Benecassim festival. This enormous modern music ...
... event takes place in Spain, somewhere in between Barcelona and Valencia, each July, and attracts hundreds and thousands of live music enthusiasts, dancing, drinking and camping in the heart of the beautiful Spanish countryside.

Torremolinos, in the well known region of Malaga, is a hotspot for young travellers looking to party. The beaches here are long, spacious and golden and the nightlife is buzzing well into the day after the night before. Looking for escapism? This is it.

Madrid boasts that infectious spirit common to so many European capitals. The cosmopolitan, multicultural aura that simply makes you feel like here, you could do anything. Madrid offers up fabulous dining opportunities, great nightlife, fantastic shopping, tonnes of culture, all washed down with a carafe or two of freshly concocted sangria.

If you love your wine there''s no better place in Spain for you than the Rioja region. Tasting tours are available in abundance to educate visitors about the wine making processes and how to match your Spanish wines with the finest Spanish cuisine.

As is swiftly apparent, Spain has something for everyone. From beautiful beaches to cosmopolitan culture and fabulous fashion, this is a destination to suit families, young people, couples and solo travellers alike. Long term travel and leisure enthusiast Bonny Kominek has over 10 years of globetrotting experience, and would recommend sites such as octopustravel.com when searching for Torremolinos hotels.