Barcelona is Spain's second largest city, in population, with around 3,200,000 people. This innovative, diverse city is located on the northeast coast of the peninsula along the Mediterranean Sea. Barcelona is the capital of the Catalonian region, as well as the province of Barcelona. Although Spanish is the official language in Spain, in the Catalonian region, Catalan is also recognized as the co-official language.
The weather is typically decent year-round, with the nicest months being May until July, as well as September, generally. Like many Spanish cities, August tends to be the hottest month, with temperatures soaring into the mid 30s at times. The winters are cooler, but there is not much precipitation. Barcelona is ranked just after Madrid as the country's main source of economy. It is also home to one of the most major Mediterranean ports.
Barcelona's airport is the second largest in Spain, as well. Barcelona was known for its manufacturing industry, and that is still prevalent today as some of the most important industries are textiles, chemistry, motor and electronics. As for the service market, the leaders are logistics, publishing, and telecommunications.
Many tourists are drawn to the city because of its rich culture. There is also the draw that it is situated 160 km south of the Pyrenees and the French-Spanish border, plus, Barcelona revels in its 4.5 km of coastline, with seven beaches. It was the home to several impressive works done by the world renowned architects, Antoni Gaud and Lluis Domenech i Montaner. The city also has a wide range of parks, several walking streets in the old part of the city, and numerous attractions to visit.
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Where To Go In Spain
Visiting Spain is not only about sun, great cuisine, and a warm welcome, but also its rich monumental heritage and dazzling natural environment. There is a perfect destination for everyone
Come to Murcia, in south east Spain, and enjoy a few unforgettable days on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Countryside, entertainment, sports, culture and excellent year-round weather come together on the Costa Cálida, an ideal holiday destination for all the family.
From the fishing village of Águilas to the broad beaches of San Pedro del Pinatar, there is a wide variety of options on this part of the Spanish coast.
You will notice the variety and beauty of the local landscapes,
in the space of a few kilometres you will find cliffs, tiny coves, long sandy beaches of internationally recognised quality, protected, unspoilt inlets...
Clean, blue seawater dominates the whole area, and is the perfect setting for swimming and for water sports such as kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving, water skiing, kitesurf and rowing.
You can also visit the Mar Menor Marine Resort, where you can design a made-to-measure holiday, ideal whatever your age and level in the different sports available.
This is, without a doubt, an excellent way to get the most out of all the options on offer with seaside tourism.
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Beaches, art and leisure on the Costa del Sol
The perfect setting for leisure and relaxation where you can enjoy wide open beaches with warm waters, modern hotel facilities and exclusive golf courses, not forgetting the passion for life to be found in its towns and in its people.
Forget your daily routine and spend a few magical days in one of the world’s most prized tourist destinations.
Sun and sand are, without doubt, the trademarks that have made the coast of Malaga province into the ideal destination for more than eight million tourists who come to this privileged part of Andalusia every year.
Initially attracted by its exceptional climate (the average annual temperature is about 18ºC), visitors to the Costa del Sol end up being seduced by its attractive towns and villages, many with quiet coves, kilometres of clean sand, unusual natural settings and the Mediterranean sea, perfect for swimming and all sorts of water sports.
Any spot on the Malaga coast is perfect to enjoy the good weather, peace and quiet, cool streets and squares, friendly local people and delicious flavours of the finest fish in a variety of dishes – an essential ingredient in the light, exquisite local cuisine
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Come to Murcia, in south east Spain, and enjoy a few unforgettable days on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Countryside, entertainment, sports, culture and excellent year-round weather come together on the Costa Cálida, an ideal holiday destination for all the family.
From the fishing village of Águilas to the broad beaches of San Pedro del Pinatar, there is a wide variety of options on this part of the Spanish coast.
You will notice the variety and beauty of the local landscapes,
in the space of a few kilometres you will find cliffs, tiny coves, long sandy beaches of internationally recognised quality, protected, unspoilt inlets...
Clean, blue seawater dominates the whole area, and is the perfect setting for swimming and for water sports such as kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving, water skiing, kitesurf and rowing.
You can also visit the Mar Menor Marine Resort, where you can design a made-to-measure holiday, ideal whatever your age and level in the different sports available.
This is, without a doubt, an excellent way to get the most out of all the options on offer with seaside tourism.
Thomson - Special Offers
Beaches, art and leisure on the Costa del Sol
The perfect setting for leisure and relaxation where you can enjoy wide open beaches with warm waters, modern hotel facilities and exclusive golf courses, not forgetting the passion for life to be found in its towns and in its people.
Forget your daily routine and spend a few magical days in one of the world’s most prized tourist destinations.
Sun and sand are, without doubt, the trademarks that have made the coast of Malaga province into the ideal destination for more than eight million tourists who come to this privileged part of Andalusia every year.
Initially attracted by its exceptional climate (the average annual temperature is about 18ºC), visitors to the Costa del Sol end up being seduced by its attractive towns and villages, many with quiet coves, kilometres of clean sand, unusual natural settings and the Mediterranean sea, perfect for swimming and all sorts of water sports.
Any spot on the Malaga coast is perfect to enjoy the good weather, peace and quiet, cool streets and squares, friendly local people and delicious flavours of the finest fish in a variety of dishes – an essential ingredient in the light, exquisite local cuisine
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