1000+ Things to Do in Spain

Spain is a fascinating country, offering visitors an incredible range of things to see and do. Whether you want to enjoy the culture and history of Spain at the Alhambra Palace in Granada, see one of the biggest cathedrals in the world at Seville, or enjoy a family beach holiday on the Costa del Sol, you will find it all within easy reach of the airport.

Golf courses on the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca, the Costa Dorada, and the Costa Calida almost outnumber the residents, and if you are looking to book a golfing holiday in Spain, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation and green fees.

From Barcelona and the Costa Brava on the north-eastern coast of Spain, south to Alicante and Benidorm in the Costa Blanca, down to Murcia, the Costa Almeria and the infamous Costa del Sol, which is home to the resorts of Marbella, Fuengirola, Puerto Banus, Benalmadena and Torremolinos, plus the party island of Ibiza  and magnificent Magalluf in Mallorca,which is home to the world-famous BCM Nightclub, Spain has accommodation and attractions to suit every taste and budget.

Things to do in Murcia, Granada, Seville, the Costa del Sol, the Costa Dorada, Costa Blanca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Barcelona, Madrid, Tenerife and Gran Canaria can be found on this site, plus small hotels in Spain, accommodation in Spain,  and some of the best annual events in Spain.

Holiday Crash Pads Spain

If you have a spare room in London, or a room to rent in Spain, you can make money from registering with unique site, Holiday Crash Pads Spain. Rent out your spare room, your sofa or your whole house in London or Spain, and don´t pay a penny to sign up.

Rent out your apartment in Spain

If you want to rent out your apartment in Spain, register with Holiday Crash Pads for free, and start making extra cash straight away.

Whether you have an apartment on the Costa del Sol, a villa in the Costa Blanca, a garden shed in Galicia, a Z-bed in Zaragoza or a sofa in Seville, you can rent out the dead space in your house, and we will advertise it free of charge to a potential audience of millions.

Holiday apartment and villa rental in Spain is big business, and visitors flock from all over the world to rent cheap accommodation on the Costa Blanca, the Costa del Sol, the Costa Brava, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Alicante, and if you rent out your spare room in Spain, you could start earning money within days.

Register as a host with Holiday Crash Pads. It won´t cost you a penny to register and you will have full control of the bookings, with your own online calendar. Once a potential guest shows interest in your spare room, your apartment, your tent, your air bed or your sofa, you can view their profile and decide whether or not to accept the booking. We will upload photos and property details for you, so all there is left to do, is welcome the guest and collect the cash.

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If you are looking to explore Spain in the most economical and comfortable waypossible, pre-book a hire car from the airport in Spain before you travel, and you can make the most of the inland areas of Andalusia, the rugged Costa Brava, the cities of Madrid and Barcelona, the sights of Seville and the rich and varied beaches and resorts of the Costa del Sol, including Marbella, Fuengirola and Torremolinos. Book a hire car at Malaga Airport, Alicante Airport, Madrid Airport, Murcia Airport, Barcelona Airport or any other major airport in Spain before you travel and you can choose car hire options from a wide range of car hire companies, including Avis, Hertz and Helle Hollis, plus a choice of local car rentals companies in Spain. If you are travelling around Spain or planning a driving tour of Spain, plenty of,  special offers and discount deals are available from car hire companies when you book in advance, and you can pick up a free map of Spain when you pick up the car. If you are visiting Spain in the spring or summer time, hire a cabriolet from Malaga Airport or a 4 x 4 from Alicante airport, and travel in style.

Small hotels in Spain

In addition to a wide range of accommodation in Spain, including campsites on the Costa del Sol, villas in the Costa Blanca, fincas for rent in Andalusia, apartments in Majorca and guesthouses in Granada, you can also choose from a wide range of small hotels in beach resorts, rural areas and cities in Spain.

Accommodation in  Andalusia, including superb boutique hotels and small hotels in Seville, Malaga and Granada and small hotels on the Costa Brava, Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol, can be booked online, and you can work out a holiday itinerary by checking out the things to do in Spain in the region you are visiting.

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Some of the best boutique hotels and small hotels in Spain can be found in the cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Granada and Malaga, and in the rural areas of Andalusia and inland Spain, and wherever you choose to stay, you won´t be disappointed with the wide range of accommodation on offer.

BCM Nightclub Magalluf Mallorca

If nightlife is what you are after, the BCM Nightclub in Magalluf Mallorca is the most famous club in the world, and revellers flock to this famous resort from all over Europe. BCM Planet Dance is like no other club in the world, and offers clubbers fantastic Djs, light shows and superb entertainment. Four venues make up the BCM Club.

The big name Djs hit the decks at the BCM Main Floor to an incredible laser show. The BCM Millenium is just below the main floor and hosts the world´s best water, popcorn and foam parties. The BCM Fun Bar is situated on the Magaluf Strip, where clubbers flock for a pre-clubbing drink and to buy tickets for the BCM Main Floor. Top Djs play their sets to get clubbers in the mood for a wild night. The BCM shop is where you can go to get official BCM gear, clothing and souvenirs to take home.

Granada Alhambra Palace

In complete contrast to the party towns of Magalluf in Mallorca and Ibiza Town, Ibiza, Granada in Andalusia, southern Spain, is rich in history and culture, and is home to one of the true wonders of the world - the Alhambra Palace. This Moorish fortress is open to the public and was built over 1300 years ago when the Moors ruled southern Spain. The architecture of the Alhambra Palace is stunning, and visitors flock from all over the world to see this incredible monument. If you are planning to stay in Granada for a few days, check out the wide range of small hotels in the city, and enjoy some of the best tapas in Spain.

The area around Granada is also famous for its stunning landscapes, and if you hire a car from Granada or Malaga airport, it is well worth visiting the rugged region of La Alpujarra, or the stunning Sierra Nevada mountain range which offers superb skiing facilities between November and March each year. The beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountain range is its proximity to the Costa del Sol. Visitors can literally ski in the morning, and be sunbathing on the beach in Marbella just a couple of hours later.

Things to do in the Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol is one of the most popular resorts in Spain, and you can find a range of fantastic things to do within easy reach of your hotel or holiday accommodation. Family fun  days out on the Costa del Sol include trips to Selwo Nature Reserve near Estepona, Funny Beach, Marbella, Selwo Marina, Benalmadena, Fuengirola Zoo and day trips to Gibraltar.

There are over 70 golf courses on the Costa del Sol, and whatever your level of golf is, you will find a course to suit your requirements.

If you want to chill out on holiday, then make the most of the fabulous beaches on the Costa del Sol, a wide range of watersports and some of the best restaurants and nightlife in Spain. Beach clubs in Puerto Banus prove particularly popular during the summertime, and a wide range of events are held annually in Marbella, Fuengirola, Estepona, Benalmadena, Torremolinos and Malaga.

With over 320 average days of sunshine every year, the weather on the Costa del Sol makes it the perfect holiday resort for outdoor pursuits, and an ideal destination for a family holiday. Whether you want to ski in the Sierra Nevada, laze on the beach in Marbella or enjoy stay at one of the best small hotels in Spain, you will find it all on the Costa del Sol.

Map of Spain

If you are looking for specific resorts, towns or cities in Spain, Mallorca, Ibiza, Tenerife or Gran Canaria, you can pick up a map from any tourist office and plan your driving route. Resorts in the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Costa Dorada and the main cities of Madrid, Granada and Seville can easily be reached by hire car from the airport, and you can also get a free map of Spain from most car hire companies, including Avis, Hertz, Helle Hollis and a range of local car rentals companies at the airport in Spain.

A map of Spain will show you the diverse mountainous regions of the Costa Dorada, the cities of Barcelona, Madrid and Granada and the beach resorts on the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol. A more indepth map of Spain may also show you the best places to visit in Spain and the main attractions and events which are held throughout the country each  year.

From the Basque country in northern Spain, to the Costa Dorada in the north east, Alicante just below,  Almeria in the south east, the Costa del Sol in southern Spain and the Costa de la Luza in the south west, there are so many things to do, whatever time of year you choose to visit. Take your time to find the best destinations in Spain for you and your family, and you can hire a car from the airport to make the most of your stay.

Things to do in the Costa Dorada and the Costa Blanca

If you are looking for things to do in the Costa Dorada, visit Barcelona, Cambrils, La Cava, La Pineda, Lerida, Reus, Tarragona or Tortosa for a taste of history and culture, stroll along La Rambla in Barcelona or let your hair down at the superb seaside resorts of Sitges and Salou, with a wide range of attractions, annual events and festivals to keep all the family entertained.
Golf courses on the Costa Dorada and the Costa Blanca are also recommended, and whether you are a beginner or a professional you will find a course to suit your requirements.

The Costa Blanca, situated just south of the Costa Dorada is home to the towns of Calpe, Alicante, Javea, Denia, Torrevieja, and the world famous holiday hotspot of Benidorm, and visitors flock to the region for the superb beaches, vast range of entertainments and family fun, and well-priced accomodation. With a mild climate all year round, many visitors to Benidorm even take advantage of cheap accomodation and spend the whole winter in this sunshine resort.
Nightlife in the Costa Dorada and the Costa Blanca is among the best in Spain, and whether you are looking for live entertainment at the Benidorm Palace or a flamenco show in the Costa Dorada, you will find whatever you are looking for in these two famous resorts.

El Bulli Restaurant Barcelona

If you enjoy gastronomic delights, and want to treat yourself to an evening at the best restaurant in the world, book a table at the El Bull Restaurant at Roses near Barcelona. With three michelin stars, and voted the World´s Best Restaurant by the Restaurant Magazine, El Bulli is situated on the Costa Brava in Catalonia, Spain. El Bulli has been described as serving the most imaginative haute cuisine on the planet, and a normal opening season for the exclusive eaterie runs between June and December. If you want a table, however, you better book early as there are over a million requests for reservations each year, and only 8,000 bookings taken. Roses, where El Bulli is situated,  is approximately 70km from Barcelona.

Things to do on the Costa Brava

The Costa Brava is one of Spain´s most famous regions, and it includes the towns of Begur, Blanes, Cadaques, L´Estartit, Figueres, Lloret de Mar, Medas Islands, Palafrugell, Platja d´Aro, Roses,  and Tossa de Mar. Known for its beaches and its nightlife, the Costa Brava offers visitors a range of things to do including a wide range of nightclubs, family fun and entertainment, water sports and golf courses.

Costa Brava accommodation includes a wide choice of small hotels, villas, fincas and apartments to suit all tastes and budgets, and some of the best restaurants in Spain are situated here. Quieter resorts such as Begur and Palafrugell are perfect for relaxing holidays, but if you want to paint the town red and let your hair down on holiday, book a week or two at Lloret de Mar, with its vast choice of nightclubs, music bars and all night entertainment.

For culture vultures visiting the Costa Brava, take a trip to the Dali Museum at Figueres, or take advantage of day trips to the fascinating old city of Girona. Cheap car hire from Barcelona Airport or Girona Airport can be pre-booked so you can explore the Costa Brava at your own pace. The beauty of the Costa Brava is its diversity, and you can easily drive between the  historical attractions of Girona to the beach delights of Lloret de Mar and on to the museusms of Figueres.

Ibiza clubs

If you want to party all night, you will be hard pushed to find a wilder resort than Ibiza, which is known as the clubbing capital of Europe. Dance  yourself dizzy at Amnesia, or get spaced at Space, Eden, El Divino, Es Paradis, Ibiza Rocks, Privilege or Pacha, and recover on one of Ibiza´s superb beaches next day. Apart from the nightlife in Ibiza, the island is also known for its wide choice of small hotels in rural Ibiza, its fantastic seafood restaurants and its well-priced accommodation in Ibiza Town. If you are looking for a lively holiday in Ibiza, book accommodation in Ibiza Town or San Antonio, or relax at one of the quieter resorts such as Es Cana, Cala Llonga or Puerto San Miguel.

There is more to Ibiza than nightclubs, and if you want to spend a family holiday on the island, you can find a great range of well-priced accommodation at Santa Eulalia, Es Cana, Portinatx, Playa d´en Bossa, Figueretas, Cala Vadella, Cala Llonga or San Antonio Bay.  Ibiza is easy to get around by hire car, and anyone wanting to explore the island should pre-book a hire car from Ibiza Airport to save delays and hassle when they arrive.

Spain hotels and accommodation

Hotels and accommodation in Spain ranges from cheap guesthouses, apartments and fincas to luxury hotels, rural Andalusian boutique hotels and 5 star city hotels in Barcelona, Madrid and Seville. Whatever type of accommodation you are looking for in Spain, you will find it, and self-catering accommodation and hotels are available throughout the country to suit all tastes and budgets. You may want to drive around Spain by hire car and spend a few days at different resorts, or enjoy a family holiday in an all-inclusive hotel on the Costa Blanca, the Costa Dorada or the Costa del Sol. Whatever you are looking for in Spain, accommodation and hotels can be booked online and you can also find some great deals on airport car hire in Spain if you pre-book before you travel.

Events in Spain

Along with Madrid, the capital, there are some fascinating cities and coastal regions to visit in Spain, from north to south and east to west. Seville is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and hosts a wide range of annual events and festivals each year which attract visitors from all over the world. Top events in Spain include the annual April Fair in Seville, the Christmas Fair in Madrid, the Granada Feria of Corpus Christi in June, the Semana Santa Easter processions in Malaga, the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona every May, the world famous Tenerife Carnival, usually held in February, the Santa Faz Pilgrimages in Alicante every April and the Pamplona Bull Run every July. The Fallas Festival in Valencia is also worthy of note, and takes place every March.

Spain is one of the most vibrant, diverse and passionate countries on earth, and whether you are looking for wild nightlife, rural resorts in Andalusia, ski resorts in Granada, beach resorts on the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca or the Costa Dorada, or city attractions in Barcelona or Madrid, you can find information on things2dospain. If you want to combine a city tour of Barcelona or Madrid with a beach holiday on one of the Spanish costas, hire a car from your destination airport in Spain and make the most of cheap car rentals at the airport in Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Ibiza, Majorca, Malaga, Murcia, Girona, Valencia and Menorca.

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