Vibrant cities, from bustling Barcelona in the northeast to sensual Seville in the southwest, the miraculous secrets of still unspoilt coastal coves, untamed mountain ranges - the menu seems endless. Country castles, hideaway gourmet restaurants, let-your-hair-down festivals, ancient sites and modern art... it's enough to make you wish you were already there!
When to go
Depending on what you're after, Spain is a year-round destination. The ideal months to visit are May, June and September (plus April and October in the south). At these times you can rely on good to excellent weather, yet avoid the sometimes extreme heat - and the main crush of Spanish and foreign tourists - of July and August, when temperatures can climb to 45 degrees C in inland Andalucia, and Madrid is unbearable and almost deserted.
There's decent weather in some parts of Spain virtually year-round. Winter (December to February) along the south and southeast Mediterranean coasts is mild, while in the height of summer (June to August) you can retreat to the northwest, to beaches or high mountains anywhere to escape excessive heat. You can be sitting outside enjoying a beer in a T-shirt in Granada in February, or rugged up against the cold while tramping the Picos de Europa mountains in July.
What to take
- An International Driving licence, along with appropriate car insurance
- A hidden moneybelt to help save you from being a victim of petty-theft
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