Spanish Area Guides

We have written area guides to Spain for the regions where the airports are situated.

The guides are intended to give you some tips on where the best beaches, golf courses, restaurants, shops and markets are.

We have also provided general information on the area and the main attractions for you to visit.

If you are travelling with the family, then you will find information on where to go for family days out on some of the guides, together with contact details and opening hours.

Hopefully they will save you some time finding your way around when you arrive at your destination in mainland Spain, the Canary or Balearic Islands.

Alicante is the second largest town in the region of Valencia and is full of colour with its many park areas and some beautiful beaches.

To help you find your way around Alicante we provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Alicante which includes an Alicante Area Guide detailing Alicante Shopping Areas, Alicante Markets, Golf Courses in Alicante, the different types of Alicante Beaches, recommended Restaurants in Alicante, details of Alicante Amusement Parks for family days out and Alicante Local Attractions.

Almería is both a historic and modern city on the east coast of Spain with some spectacular medieval buildings alongside some very futuristic ones.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Almeria including an Almeria Area Guide, the best Shopping Areas in Almeria, Markets in Almeria, Almeria Golf Courses, the different types of Beaches in Almeria, recommended Almeria Restaurants andLocal Attractions in Almeria.

 

In a wonderful location between the Bay of Biscay and the Cantabrian Mountains, Asturias is a spectacular place to explore with the Picos de Europa attracting ramblers and hikers from all over the world.

We provide information and guides on sporting and leisure amenities in Asturias including an Asturias Area Guide which includes the best Asturias Shopping Areas, Asturias Golf Courses, the different types of beaches in Asturias, recommended Asturias Restaurants and Asturias Local Attractions.

Barcelona offers so much it is very difficult to precis it into a mini guide, but we have tried to do this to make life easier for you (especially if you are only there for a few days).

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Barcelona including a Barcelona Area Guide, Barcelona shops , Barcelona Markets, Golf Courses in Barcelona, the different types of Beaches in Barcelona, Barcelona Amusement Parks for family days out, recommended Restaurants in Barcelona and Barcelona Local Attractions

 

Bilbao is the largest and liveliest city in the Basque region of northern Spain with a backdrop of rolling green hills yet close to the coast and nearby beaches. It is a historic city with a rich legacy of old buildings in the Old Town and Casco Viejo area.

We live in Spain and therefore have local knowledge to provide detailed information on sporting and leisure amenities in Bilbao including an Area Guide which includes the best Bilbao Shopping, Bilbao Markets, Bilbao Golf Courses, the different types of Bilbao Beaches, recommended Bilbao Restaurants and Local Attractions in Bilbao

 

Fuerteventura is one of the least spoiled Canary Islands with more miles of sandy beaches and sand dunes than its neighbours.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Fuerteventura with a Fuerteventura Area Guide which includes information on the best Shopping Areas in Fuerteventura, Markets in Fuerteventura Fuerteventura Golf Courses, the different types of Fuerteventura Beaches, recommended Fuerteventura Restaurants, details of Amusement Parks in Fuerteventura and Fuerteventura Local Attractions.

We live and work in Spain and therefore have good local knowledge. With this in mind we have written a Gibraltar Area Guide which includes the best Shops in Gibraltar, Gibraltar Golf Courses, the different types of Gibraltar Beaches, recommended Gibraltar Restaurants, details of Amusements in Gibraltar for family days out and Gibraltar Local Attractions.

 

Girona is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, offering some spectacular architectural styles which mix modern and classical with medieval.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Girona which includes a Girona Area Guide, the best Girona Shops, Girona Markets, Girona Golf Courses, where to find Girona Beaches, recommended Girona Restaurants and Girona Local Attractions

 

The historic city of Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and is considered one of the Ten Historic Wonders of the World, with its amazing palaces and architecture which includes the famous Alhambra.

We have written a guide to sporting and leisure amenities in Granada including a Granada Area Guide which includes the best Granada Shops, Granada Markets, Golf Courses in Granada, the beautiful Villages of Granada, recommended Granada Restaurants and Granada Local Attractions.

 

Gran Canaria is the third largest of the Canary Islands and is like a miniature continent with the dry south contrasting with the green pine forests and mountainous interior.

Our guides provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Gran Canaria which includes a Gran Canaria Area Guide with the best Gran Canaria Shops, Gran Canaria Markets, Gran Canaria Golf Courses, where to find Gran Canaria Beaches, recommended Gran Canaria Restaurants, Gran Canaria Amusement Parks for great family days out and Gran Canaria Local Attractions.

 

To make sure you get the most from your visit to the Balearics, we have written an Ibiza Area Guide which includes information on the best Ibiza Shops, Local Markets in Ibiza, Ibiza Golf Courses, the different types of Beaches in Ibiza and recommended Ibiza Restaurants. If you are looking for things to keep you occupied and if you want to find out something about the local culture and history of the island, visit our Ibiza Local Attractions Guide

 

 

Jerez occupies a great location half way between the sea and the mountains and offers a great number of tourist attractions

We have written a Jerez Area Guide detailing the best Shops in Jerez as well as Jerez Local Markets and Golf Courses in Jerez.. There is detailed information on the Jerez Beaches and recommended Restaurants in Jerez. If you want to find out something about the local culture and history of the area then visit our Jerez Local Attractions Guide

 

The province of La Coruna offers spectacular inland scenery, beautiful beaches and coves with seaside towns and the historic city centre

We provide information on La Coruna including an Area Guide to La Coruna which contains information on La Coruna local attractions, golf courses in La Coruna, good places to shop in La Coruna and where the best La Coruna beaches are and a list of recommended La Coruna restaurants.

 

We have lived in Spain for a number of years and to make life easier for you we have provided information on Lanzarote including a Lanzarote Area Guide which covers the best Lanzarote Shops, Local Attractions in Lanzarote, Lanzarote Markets, Lanzarote Golf Courses, the different types of Beaches in Lanzarote, recommended Lanzarote Restaurants, details of Lanzarote Amusement Parks

 

La Palma is known as the "Isla Bonita" (Pretty Isle) with its lush vegetation, exceptional flora and fauna, volcanic scenery, , valleys and bright blue skies

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in La Palma which includes an Area Guide to La Palma with information on the best La Palma Shopping Areas,, where to find the best La Palma Beaches, recommended La Palma Restaurants La Palma Local Attractions and La Palma Amusement Parks for great family days out.

Madrid is the capital of Spain and a very cosmopolitan city with an important cultural and artistic heritage.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Madrid including a Madrid Area Guide which contains information on Madrid local attractions, golf courses in Madrid, the best places for shops in Madrid and which are the Madrid market days. We have also included some recommended restaurants in Madrid and amusement parks for great family days out in Madrid.

 

Malaga is a historic city with some fabulous shops and great attractions to visit.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Malaga including a Malaga Area Guide which includes the best Shopping Areas in Malaga, Markets in Malaga, Malaga Golf Courses, the different types of Beaches in Malaga, recommended Restaurants in Malaga, details of Malaga Amusement Parks for family days out and Malaga Local Attractions.

 

We have been working in Spain for a number of years and have visited the Island of Menorca several times. To make sure you get full enjoyment from your holiday on this lovely island we have written a Menorca Area Guide which includes the best Shopping Areas in Menorca, Menorca Markets, Golf Courses in Menorca, the different types of Menorca Beaches, recommended Menorca Restaurants and Menorca Local Attractions.

 

 

The city of Murcia is one of the most beautiful and historic in Spain, enjoying sunshine all year round with the highest temperatures in the region.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Murcia including a Murcia Area Guide which contains information on local attractions in Murcia , golf courses in Murcia, the best places to shop in Murcia, Murcia market days and where the best Murcia beaches are. We have also included a list of recommended Murcia restaurants.

 

We provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Palma including an Area Guide, the best Palma Shopping Areas, Local Markets in Palma, Golf Courses in Palma, the different types of Palma Beaches and recommended Restaurants in Palma. If you are looking for things to keep you occupied and if you want to find out something about the local culture and history of the island, visit our Palma Local Attractions Guide If you are here on a family holiday then we have put together a Palma guide to amusement parks for great days out.

 

Reus is the major commercial and cultural centre of south eastern Catalonia. It is 100km from Barcelona and about 7.5km from the city of Tarragona which is also the province in which it is situated.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in our Reus Area Guide which includes the best Reus Shopping Areas, Reus Markets, Reus Golf Courses, the different types of Beaches in Reus, recommended Reus Restaurants, details of Amusement Parks in Reus for family days out and Reus Local Attractions.

 

Santander is busy port, seaside resort and regional capital of Cantabria on the northern coast of Spain, which is home to a host of attractions.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Santander including an Area Guide to Santander which contains information on Santander local attractions, golf courses in Santander, the best places to shop in Santander, Santander market days and where the best Santander beaches are. We have also included a list of recommended Santander restaurants.

We have written an Area Guide to Santiago which contains information on Santiago local attractions, golf courses in Santiago, the best places to shop in Santiago, Santiago market days and where the best Santiago beaches are. We have also included a list of recommended Santiago restaurants.

 

 

Because Seville and the surrounding area offer so much to see and do, we have written a Seville Area Guide to help you plan your trip. It contains information on the best Seville Shopping Areas, Seville Markets, Seville Golf Courses, the different types of Seville Beaches, recommended Seville Restaurants, details of Seville Amusement Parks for family days out and Local Attractions in Seville.

 

 

 

The diverse landscape of Tenerife offers green hills, cliffs, lunar landscapes and beautiful beaches. The north offers impressive cliffs in the Teide National Park and , the city of La Laguna which is the old capital of the island.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Tenerife which includes a Tenerife Area Guide on the best Tenerife Shopping Areas, Tenerife Markets, Tenerife Golf Courses, the different types of Tenerife Beaches, recommended Tenerife Restaurants, details of Tenerife Amusement Parks for family days out and Tenerife Local Attractions.

 

Tenerife offers white sandy beaches which are great for sunbathing or windsurfing. In Los Gigantes you can see some impressive cliffs and one of the biggest leisure ports of the island.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Tenerife which includes a Tenerife Area Guide on the best Tenerife Shopping Areas, Tenerife Markets, Tenerife Golf Courses, the different types of Tenerife Beaches, recommended Tenerife Restaurants, details of Tenerife Amusement Parks for family days out and Tenerife Local Attractions.

The province of Valencia is situated in the centre of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline, overlooking the Gulf of Valencia, backed by mountains and rolling plains leading to the lands of Aragon and Castile-La Mancha.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Valencia including an Area Guide to Valencia which contains information on Valencia local attractions, golf courses in Valencia, good places to shop in Valencia, Valencia market days and where the best Valencia beaches are. We have also included a list of recommended Valencia restaurants

Valladolid preserves an interesting Renaissance group of buildings in its old quarter, made up of houses, palaces, churches and its Cathedral.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Valladolid including an Area Guide to Valladolid which contains information on Valladolid local attractions, golf courses in Valladolid, good places to shop in Valladolid and a list of recommended Valladolid restaurants

 

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Vigo including an Area Guide to Vigo which contains information on Vigo local attractions, Vigo beaches golf courses in Vigo, good places to shop in Vigo and a list of recommended Vigo restaurants

 

 

Vitoria is located on the road that joins Madrid to the rest of Europe acting as a bridge between Europe and the rest of the Iberian Peninsula. The city is less than an hour from Bilbao, one hour from Pamplona, two hours from Santander and three hours from Zaragoza.

We provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Vitoria in our Vitoria Area Guide which includes the best Vitoria Shopping Areas, Vitoria Markets, Vitoria Golf Courses, recommended Vitoria Restaurants and Vitoria Local Attractions

Zaragoza is located in the valley of the River Ebro in north eastern Spain. To the north and south lie the sister provinces of Huesca and Teruel which make up the region of Aragón.

We provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Zaragoza including an Area Guide to Zaragoza which gives you complete information on the best places for Shopping in Zaragoza, Golf Courses in Zaragoza, recommended Zaragoza Restaurants and a guide to Zaragoza Local Attractions