The popularity of Spanish resorts is always consistently high. Good service, sandy clean beaches, an extensive excursion program – holidays in Spain are suitable for everyone – families with children, large companies, romantic couples. Spain has the largest number of beaches in Europe that annually receive the Blue Flag award, awarded for the cleanliness of coastal waters. Almost every resort in the country boasts dozens or even hundreds of magnificent beach areas. We will tell you everything about holidays in Spain all inclusive – how much it costs, which resort to choose, when to fly.
The best resorts in Spain
Costa Brava
It has amazingly picturesque nature – mountains, rocks, pine trees and small beaches in cozy bays. The tourist center of the region is the city of Lloret del Mar, there is everything for tourists here: a water park, a water park, a small zoo will appeal to children, and a huge number of bars, restaurants, clubs and discos will not leave adults indifferent. A short flight (you can fly from Moscow to Barcelona in 4 hours), reasonable prices and a wide selection of family-friendly hotels make the Costa Brava one of the most affordable and popular Spanish resorts.
Costa del Sol
This is the southernmost resort area of Spain, located in the province of Malaga, there are houses and residences of world celebrities and the largest number of luxury 5 * and deluxe hotels in the country. Malaga (the capital), Marbella and Fuengirola are the largest resort cities. Malaga has a standard set of resort entertainment – two water parks, a safari park, and an amusement park. From here they organize two-day excursions to all major cities in Spain, as well as to the Moroccan port of Tangier. The beaches here are as luxurious as the hotels, but the water can be chilly all season long due to the cold Atlantic currents wafting through Gibraltar.
Costa Dorada
“Golden Sands” of the Spanish coast. The most popular resort located south of Barcelona. Unrivaled in the country, the amusement park “PortAventura” in Salou, the largest European entertainment center Universal Mediterranea, the museum city of Tarragona, and, of course, excursions in Barcelona and trips to Andorra – the Costa Dorada can offer any type of holiday: from the beach to excursion. The beaches here are also often marked with the Blue Flag, the entrance to the sea is even, sloping, the depths are not very large, the sea warms up quickly – the Costa Dorada has long been considered the most “children‘s” resort in the country.
Costa de la Luz
The resort is located on the Atlantic coast of Spain. The nearest airport is located in the city of Malaga, from where the ocean beaches are about 2 hours away. This part of the Spanish coast is popular with surfers. In any hotel here you can rent surfboards, and experienced instructors are waiting for guests in dozens of schools and surfing centers. There are golden beaches, always clear sea, a good selection of decent hotels and warm weather all year round – even in January the temperature often stays above 10C.
resort islands
The Spanish islands – Ibiza, Canary Islands, Mallorca – are especially fond of tourists. Democratic, never sleeping Ibiza has always been considered a favorite vacation spot for young people and representatives of various informal subcultures. Music, the sea and freedom – everything here is permeated with relaxed carelessness. Fashionable Mallorca will suit lovers of family, measured rest. There are wonderful yacht clubs, professional golf courses, expensive restaurants and several museums – guests of five-star hotels have something to do in their free time from the beaches. The Canary Islands usually appeal to those tourists who do not like intense heat, hot seas and all-inclusive hotels. It is convenient to rent a villa here, travel around the area in a rented car and choose fish for dinner at small local markets.
The benefits of an all-inclusive holiday
The all-inclusive system in Spain is not as widely represented as in Turkey or Egypt. As a rule, the cost of the ALL INCLUSIVE package includes only three meals a day, while there may not be any buns familiar to the heart of a Russian tourist in the form of round-the-clock animation, mini-water parks or a free babysitter. There are not many hotels operating under such a system in Spain. Most hotels offer a choice of two types of meals – breakfast or “breakfast-dinner”. Breakfast is buffet style and dinner is a la carte menu. It must be remembered that all drinks at dinner are always paid, and prices are several times higher than store prices. This is good for those who rent rooms with their own kitchen, for those who like to eat in authentic restaurants or those who travel a lot around the country.
The best hotels in Spain
Iberostar Playa Gaviotas-All inclusive 4*
One of the best hotels in the Canary Islands. Located on the island of Fuerteventura. All kinds of sports entertainment – two swimming pools, jacuzzi, sports grounds, gyms, tennis courts, bowling alleys, billiards, diving center. The pools are heated, which is turned on in winter. Several restaurants, a bar on the beach and near the pool, a sports bar (near the bowling and billiards area). There is an a la carte restaurant open twice a week by reservation. The hotel has its own beach area, umbrellas and sun loungers are provided to hotel guests free of charge. For the youngest guests there is a mini club.
Mogan Princess and Beach Club 4*
Gran Canaria is one of the most popular islands among tourists, the choice of hotels here is great, but “Mogan Princess” takes its rightful place among the hotels operating on the “all inclusive” system. Animation for children and adults, excellent food in the main restaurant, as well as in bars near the pool and near the restaurant, high-quality alcoholic drinks, a bus that runs twice a day between the hotel and the beach – everything is thought out and provided for in the hotel so that the rest is -really comfortable. For kids there is an entertainment club. Not far from the hotel beach there is a diving center, and the hotel itself has sports fields and a tennis court.
Marble AMA Andalucia 4*
The hotel is located on the Atlantic coast of Spain, only 50 km from the nearest Portuguese city. The hotel stands right on the golf course – on the territory of several thousand square meters there are three outdoor and one indoor swimming pool, several restaurants and bars, a large wellness center with hot tubs, baths, saunas. The golf course on which the hotel stands is available to guests free of charge.
Palladium Hotel Palmyra – Adults Only 4*
This hotel is located on the Spanish “island of freedom” – Ibiza. The hotel has age restrictions – families with small children are not accepted here. The entire infrastructure of the hotel is designed for a measured, relaxing beach holiday. Swimming pools, bars, restaurants, expensive alcohol and pleasant, unobtrusive evening animation – here you can perfectly escape from any problems. It takes less than two minutes to walk to the beach, all rooms are equipped with balconies and individual air conditioners, and many satellite TV channels are also connected. Wi-Fi works not only, as elsewhere, in the lobby, but also throughout the hotel – there are enough pleasant little things that make the rest easy and comfortable.
HM Balanguera Beach 4 *
One of the budget hotels in Mallorca. The property has a swimming pool and its own fitness center. The beach is a couple of minutes walk from the hotel, umbrellas and sun loungers are available for a fee. Palma de Mallorca is just a 20-minute bus ride from the hotel, and there are many small cafes and shops near the hotel. The opportunity to buy a tour to the hotel on an all-inclusive basis must be specified when booking, as a standard the hotel offers the concept of “breakfast-dinner”. There is a playroom for children, a playground is always at the service of kids and their parents.
Hipotels Barrosa Garden 4*
The hotel is located in the town of Cadiz on the Atlantic coast of Spain. Swimming pools – for children and adults, a fitness center, a gym, restaurants and bars – the hotel offers a mandatory set of services that is designed to make your stay comfortable. All hotel rooms are air-conditioned and connected to satellite TV. In the evenings, entertainment programs are presented to the attention of guests. The beach is within walking distance – just cross the road. Near the hotel there are many pleasant resort activities – golf courses, diving clubs and surfing centers, shopping centers and children's parks.
Barcel Punta Umbra Beach Resort 4*
The hotel is located in the province of Huelva, the resort area of the Costa de la Luz, in Andalusia on the Atlantic coast of Spain. From Seville airport to the hotel 120 km or two hours drive. In the hotel you can choose any type of food – from breakfast to, respected by many, “all inclusive”. The hotel offers a spa and fitness center. Two swimming pools, tennis courts, bicycle rental are available for guests around the clock. Free Wi-Fi is available in rooms, restaurants and around the pool area.
H10 Costa Adeje Palace 4 *
The main advantage of this hotel is the location. It stands just a couple of tens of meters from the coastline. The beach is public, respectively, sun loungers and umbrellas are paid. Two restaurants – one open buffet and the other a la carte. There are several pools in the hotel, while the one located in the SPA zone is heated. Wi-Fi is available only in the lobby and only for a fee. Entertainment is provided every evening at the hotel. The hotel is located in Tenerife, where vacation prices have always been higher than in mainland Spain.
When to go on vacation to Spain
The beach season lasts in Spain from early May to late October. It is important to choose the right place to stay. July-August are the hottest months, if your holiday is planned during this peak time, it is better to choose resorts located north of Barcelona. For example, the Costa Brava is famous for its pine groves, in the shade of which you can spend a hot summer time. For sightseeing trips, it is best to choose April, October and November. And for those who like to combine active and beach holidays, we can advise you to go to the south coast in May and September or to the beaches of the Costa Dorada in June – early July. Winter in Spain will not be boring for connoisseurs of good ski slopes. Baqueira-Beret and the Sierra Nevada await skiers and snowboarders from October to March. And on some slopes of the Sierra Nevada, you can start skiing at the end of April.
Holidays in Spain with children
For holidays with kids, it is better to choose the resorts of the southern part of the Spanish coast – sandy beaches and the sea, warming up to “bathing” temperatures already in early May, most often influence the choice of a vacation spot. For those who want to provide children with the maximum health boost for the whole year, the best choice is the pine forests and rocky coasts of the Costa Brava. There are not many all-inclusive hotels in Spain, but if you are planning a holiday with children, it is best to opt for this type of holiday. For the youngest tourists, hotel entertainment in the mini-club will be enough, and for older children there will be interesting visits to amusement parks, water parks and zoos. The entertainment centers “Port Aventura” and “Tibidabo”, the reserve “Aquelon” and the water park “Water World”, the marine park “Mundomar” will be appreciated by both children and adults.