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The Algarve offers mile upon mile of sandy beaches, picturesque sandy coves, quaint villages and fishing ports. The famous golf courses, scenic green countryside and over 3,000 hours of sunshine every year mean Portugal's southern most region is an ideal spot for a relaxing holiday. There are numerous opportunities to sample water sports, local delicacies including sardines and great shopping particularly in Vilamoura and Faro. There is a mixture of accommodation to suit many tastes and budgets from self-catering through to 5 star hotels, all in popular resorts where you will be welcomed in the local shops, bars, restaurants and clubs.
Blessed with beautiful long sandy beaches and year round sun, Gran Canaria is an excellent all year destination. The energetic capital of Las Palmas is the island's centre for shopping with an array of boutiques and shops at duty free prices or you can visit the sweeping sand dunes and volcanic peak of Pozo de las Nieves in the South. The most diverse of the Canary islands, Gran Canaria also boasts lush pine forests and plantations in the North. Enjoy the resort facilities where water sports, water parks, restaurants, bars, shops and lively nightlife can all be found.
Once a traditional small fishing port Benidorm is now a bustling resort, the hotspot of the Costa Blanca that has it all and parades it well. With a wide choice of accommodation to suit all budgets and many activities for the young and old it is the ultimate resort for all ages seeking a lively atmosphere. The crescent beaches of new town Playa Levante and old town Playa Poniente meet on a rocky headland near where the heart of the resort can be found. A diverse resort you can amble through the old town's narrow streets and port, sampling local produce from the port and paella served in bodegas or wander through the new town where pubs serve traditional british and international food. Cabaret bars, cocktail bars, nightclubs and the famous Benidorm Palace are all available to provide entertainment and the theme park Terra Mitica is an excellent place to take the family for rides, show and attractions. A lively year round resort with accommodation and activities for all ages and all budgets.
Embracing the beautiful beaches and clear seas, Majorca is an island with many varied resorts to suit everyone and every budget. This most popular of the Balearic islands is rich with activities, stunning scenery, interesting history and peaceful coves all to be enjoyed. Whatever resort you choose from the busy lights of Magalluf to the more peaceful port of Pollensa a great holiday will be had by all. With a wide choice of excursions, water parks, water sports, long sandy beaches and delicious restaurants lasting memories are sure to be made.
Located in the Atlantic Ocean off the North coast of Africa, Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands offering continual hot weather, lush forests and fabulous holiday resorts. Famed for its volcanic landscapes and Mount Teida, Spain's highest peak, Tenerife has a mixture of man made yellow and volcanic black sand beaches. Similar to Gran Canaria the North of the island boasts a host of colour in a tropical paradise of trees, plantations, flowers and shrubs whilst the South is a little warmer and drier with more modern resorts. bBoth Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos are resorts in the South of the Island designed for your enjoyment whilst Santa Cruz, the island's capital in the far North, offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere making it an interesting place to visit. Set your eyes on the Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz if you enjoy animals as the sanctuary combines a zoo, aquarium, botanical gardens and the planet penguin. Dolphins breed in the Dolphinarium and the sea lion show is a favourite with children. A holiday to Tenerife should appeal to anyone looking for guaranteed sunshine, a host of attractions and varied activities.
The inviting sandy coves and fresh pine-scented forests of the Costa Brava are where Britain's love affair with Spain began. And here, in family-favourite and fun-filled resorts, the passion continues! Pick a beach, tour a town, make a splash at the waterpark... and prepare to party after dark. The beaches of this region range from pebble coves to shingle shores and curving sweeps of course sand. Lloret de Mar's long shingle shore and Tossa De Mar's watersports sands can all get crowded in July and August, but explore the coast and you can still find quiet spots. Fabulous, flamboyant Barcelona is within easy reach, and Gerona is even nearer – with its Gothic cathedral, Arab baths, city walls and old Jewish Quarter. Discover Dali's old haunts – the museum in Figueres and the fishing village of Cadaques. And enjoy the three local theme/water parks.
Turkey is a country so diverse that you can ski in the Taurus Mountains in the morning and swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea in the afternoon. Turkey is the country where East meets West, where Europe and Asia blend together in a landscape so spectacular it takes your breath away. There is something for everyone in Turkey - for the young or the old, the archaeologists, the romantics, the golfers, the sightseers and holidaymakers looking for sun, sea and sand. Turkey's varied cultures and landscapes make it a fascinating country to visit as it provides a wonderful mixture that suits all tastes.
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