Spain's Beautiful Beaches

When it comes to the Spanish islands, visitors are really spoiled for choice, but can't go wrong with Majorca, which is home to some of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean. Wherever travellers head across the island, from capital city Palma to the rugged outskirts, they'll find endless opportunities to relax in a deckchair or enjoy a more active break with water sport activities in the clear sea. Those looking for a lively time on their holiday are equally well catered for, with nightclubs and beach parties at the island's vibrant resorts.

Heading inland, Spain's north and south coasts are both home to some of Europe's biggest beach cities, whether holidaymakers choose to head to the Costa del Sol in the south or Barcelona in the north. Previously best known for its small local communities and traditions, the Sun Coast has exploded into a bustling seaside destination over the past few decades, making cities such as Málaga household names that are synonymous with sunny breaks.

Barcelona also holds its own as an emerging seaside destination, even if the Catalonian city tends to be seen more as a cultural destination by international visitors. The Spanish people certainly aren't in the dark when it comes to Barcelona's excellent beaches, spanning 2.5 miles of white sand on the Mediterranean coast - and thanks to extensive redevelopment of Barcelona's seafront for the 1992 Olympic Games, its beaches now attract around seven million visitors every year.