Sitting along Spain’s southern coast is the rocky, sun-drenched region known as Andalucia. Its beautiful coast stretches more than 500 miles, offering numerous, spectacular beaches, coupled with a warm, Mediterranean climate and cheerful, hospitable people. You can fly into the Malaga Airport for convenient access to Malaga, Marbella and Costa del Sol. From Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, Granada is a 1-1/2 hour drive, and Sevilla is a 2-1/2 hour drive. For convenient access to Svilla hotels, you can fly into Sevilla San Pablo Airport.

Malaga, also known as the gateway to the Costa del Sol, offers radiant weather and abundant beaches, and is located along the southernmost coast of Spain, in one of the most popular beach destinations in Europe. Miles of beautiful golden-sand beaches and balmy weather throughout most of the year keep tourists coming back to Costa del Sol's five resort areas, including Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Marbella.

Famous for its culture, monuments, traditions and artistic heritage, the capital city of Sevilla is the birthplace of flamenco and one of Spain’s largest cities.

Another well-known destination, Granada, boasts a diverse variety of landscapes, unmatched by any other region of Spain. Its snowy mountains host the best ski resorts, and its beautiful plains, wonderful beaches and lush nature preserves create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable vacation.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is Spain's second largest city and the capital of the Catalonia region. The two thousand-year-old city is steeped in cultural heritage with vibrant art and architecture. Flanked by the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona offers stylish upscale hotels, in the city's most popular areas. From the bustling city center, and the scenic Barceloneta area, to the Gothic Quarter, the accommodations provide the backdrop for the ultimate European vacation package.

Madrid, Spain

Smack dab in the middle of Spain, the capital city of Madrid offers travelers an impressive and fascinating place to explore. Travelers can choose from a variety of fabulous hotel locations in the city center, near the airport, or north of the city. Accommodations range from upscale luxury hotels to smaller, more moderate hotels. With exceptional art museums, ecological parks and waterways, historic monuments, and a plethora of boutique shopping and nonstop nightlife, this city attracts travelers from all over the world.

Mallorca, Spain

Best known for its lavish beach resorts, picture-postcard coves, limestone mountains, and Roman and Moorish ruins, the island of Mallorca is a welcoming haven of Mediterranean coastal living. Here you’ll find the ideal spot to perfect your Robinson Crusoe impression and experience real, unspoiled nature — verdant forests, desertscapes, volcanic craters, twisted rock formations, sandy golden beaches and crystal-clear waters.

Crowned by a colossal Gothic cathedral located in the old quarter, the capital city of Palma de Mallorca is perfect for serendipitous strolls, market and boutique shopping and long, lingering lunches at a sidewalk cafe.

Valencia, Spain

Situated on the sizzling Mediterranean coast of Spain, Valencia has one foot in the past, and one in the future, as contemporary architectural triumphs mingle with centuries old cathedrals and gothic sculptures. The third largest city in Spain attracts visitors to its designer shops, historic architecture, vibrant nightlife, and hot beaches. A number of comfortably elegant hotels provide the perfect accommodations for the ultimate European vacation.

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