{"id":2308,"date":"2021-08-31T12:27:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T12:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/?p=2308"},"modified":"2023-09-20T07:24:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T07:24:35","slug":"spain-villa-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain Villa Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67a3a49e611b0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67a3a49e611b0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/#An_Introduction_to_Spain\" title=\"An Introduction to Spain\">An Introduction to Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/#Spain_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\" title=\"Spain \u2013 An Overview\">Spain \u2013 An Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/#Climate_in_Spain\" title=\"Climate in Spain\">Climate in Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/#Best_Areas_for_Villa_Holidays_in_Spain\" title=\"Best Areas for Villa Holidays in Spain\">Best Areas for Villa Holidays in Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/#Transport\" title=\"Transport\">Transport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/#Things_to_do_on_Spain_Villa_Holidays\" title=\"Things to do on Spain Villa Holidays\">Things to do on Spain Villa Holidays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/#Festivals_and_Events_in_Spain\" title=\"Festivals and Events in Spain\">Festivals and Events in Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/#Typical_Cost_of_Living_in_Spain\" title=\"Typical Cost of Living in Spain\">Typical Cost of Living in Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/#Useful_Tips_when_Visiting_Spain\" title=\"Useful Tips when Visiting Spain\">Useful Tips when Visiting Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/spain-villa-holidays\/#Spanish_Food_and_Drink\" title=\"Spanish Food and Drink\">Spanish Food and Drink<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Introduction_to_Spain\"><\/span>An Introduction to Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain is a large and diverse country in southwest Europe, bordered by Portugal to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south and east. It is separated from France by the Pyrenees. It is an ideal country for luxury <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/villa-holiday-in-florida\/\">villa holidays<\/a> as it has dry, sunny summers and gorgeous sandy beaches. It also has charming local towns and villages, cultural cities, many historic sights, friendly natives and excellent food and drink. That covers most of what travellers are looking for in a <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/how-to-pick-the-perfect-beach-holiday\/\">perfect summer holiday<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/madrid-spain-at-plaza-de-cibeles-GW95HQX-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Madrid, Spain at Plaza de Cibeles at twilight\" class=\"wp-image-2314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/madrid-spain-at-plaza-de-cibeles-GW95HQX-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/madrid-spain-at-plaza-de-cibeles-GW95HQX-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/madrid-spain-at-plaza-de-cibeles-GW95HQX-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/madrid-spain-at-plaza-de-cibeles-GW95HQX.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Madrid, Spain at Plaza de Cibeles at twilight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spain_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\"><\/span>Spain \u2013 An Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Spain is a highly developed country with over 46 million residents spread out of its 515,000km2. Most of the population is concentrated in the main cities and around the coastline. The rugged mountainous interior is more sparsely populated and is home to thousands of sheep and goats.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The capital city of Spain is Madrid, with fantastic history, architecture, museums and nightlife. It is popular as a weekend break destination along with Seville, which has the world\u2019s third largest <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/cathedral-caverns-state-park-a-comprehensive-guide\/\">cathedral and many pleasant parks<\/a>. Granada is situated in the mountains in the South of the country. For those renting a private villa on Spain\u2019s Costa del Sol, it is well worth <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/10-best-places-to-visit-in-south-africa\/\">visiting to see<\/a> the palace\/fortress of Alhambra with its beautiful water gardens, thick-walled buildings and the sheer cliff on which its defenses were built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate_in_Spain\"><\/span>Climate in Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The climate in Spain is diverse as the mountainous regions are generally much cooler due to the altitude. Around the coast where most hotels and <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/15-things-to-do-in-rome-during-your-roman-holidays-in-italy\/\">holiday<\/a> villas are located it has a Mediterranean climate which has mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, often with no rainfall at all for six months. Further inland the winters may see frost while the summers reach over 30C. The 500mm rainfall falls mainly in the spring and autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Areas_for_Villa_Holidays_in_Spain\"><\/span>Best Areas for Villa Holidays in Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mallorca-spain-village-PX5HST4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Valldemossa, Mallorca, Spain village\" class=\"wp-image-2315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mallorca-spain-village-PX5HST4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mallorca-spain-village-PX5HST4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mallorca-spain-village-PX5HST4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mallorca-spain-village-PX5HST4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Valldemossa, Mallorca, Spain village.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular areas for villa rentals are around the Coasts of Spain. On the north <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/east-coast-beaches-in-florida\/\">east coast<\/a> the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada are very popular for luxury holiday villa rentals, especially around the village of La Bisbal d\u2019Emporda where Salvador Dali lived. The area around La Manga with its natural lagoon known as the Mar Menor has some delightful <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/escape-to-paradise-why-spanish-villa-holidays-are-the-ultimate-getaway\/\">holiday villas<\/a> for rent just inland from this lovely coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around Alicante the Costa Blanca also draws many holiday makers to traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/all-inclusive-resorts-in-cancun-a-guide-for-stay\/\">resorts<\/a> such as Benidorm, Torrevieja and the wineries of Jalon. Further south, the Costa del Sol is a popular area for holidays in Spain, especially around the upmarket resort of Marbella<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transport\"><\/span>Transport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain is very easy to get to with many no-frills airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair offering cheap flights to Spain from most European cities to Alicante, Barcelona, Girona, Madrid, Malaga, Seville and Valencia. For this reason many Europeans have invested in holiday villas in Spain and it is also a popular winter retreat with retirees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/malaga-spain-beach-P7W4A7V-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Malaga, Spain Beach\" class=\"wp-image-2316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/malaga-spain-beach-P7W4A7V-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/malaga-spain-beach-P7W4A7V-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/malaga-spain-beach-P7W4A7V-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/malaga-spain-beach-P7W4A7V.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Malaga, Spain resort skyline at Malagueta <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/8-best-beaches-in-italy\/\">Beach<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who are staying in a holiday villa near the beach, <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/places-to-stay-for-the-great-ocean-road-trip-in-australia\/\">trips may be booked to local places<\/a> of interest. For those who intend to explore Spain independently a hire car is essential and can be booked ahead of <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/new-zealand-travel-guide\/\">time from the airport<\/a> car hire companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Alternatively, overnight ferries carry passengers and their cars from the UK to Bilbao and Cadiz.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_on_Spain_Villa_Holidays\"><\/span>Things to do on Spain Villa Holidays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Visit Gibraltar. Day trips are available to this British protectorate. See the massive rock which overlooks the Straits of Gibraltar and explore the quaint streets of shops and restaurants.<\/p><div class=\"f20d6726fb9d9dc0ca999d712cd859d9\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Viral Vacation Ideas Article Middle -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4887266588189027\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9915562726\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/view-on-gibraltar-rock-on-sunset-QCVHNF4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Gibraltar rock at sunset from beach in La Linea de la Concepcion\" class=\"wp-image-2322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/view-on-gibraltar-rock-on-sunset-QCVHNF4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/view-on-gibraltar-rock-on-sunset-QCVHNF4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/view-on-gibraltar-rock-on-sunset-QCVHNF4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/view-on-gibraltar-rock-on-sunset-QCVHNF4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>View on Gibraltar rock at sunset from beach in La Linea de la Concepcion, Andalusia, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Beaches are the main draw to the Spanish coast. Safe bathing and clean soft sand lure sun-worshippers.<\/li><li>Watersports are also popular along the coast with jet skis, windsurfing, parasailing, kayaking and snorkeling all available at most major resorts.<\/li><li>Enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/best-honeymoon-destination-ideas\/\">historic architecture and culture<\/a> of the old villages and cities spread throughout Spain. There is sure to be somewhere close to your <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/things-to-do-in-cyprus-during-villa-holidays\/\">holiday villa<\/a> accommodation.<\/li><li>Walking and hiking in the mountains are popular pursuits, particularly in the cooler months.<\/li><li>Paragliding is popular in the hills around Benigembla on the Costa Brava.<\/li><li>Visit a winery and sample some of their produce as well as seeing how wine is fermented in the Jalon region of northeast Spain.<\/li><li>Golf is naturally very popular in this sunny climate. You can often rent holiday villas right on the golf course in some resorts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nominated-european-sandy-beach-and-blue-sea-mar-menor-spain_t20_ywZW3W-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Mar Menor beach. Spain\" class=\"wp-image-2317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nominated-european-sandy-beach-and-blue-sea-mar-menor-spain_t20_ywZW3W-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nominated-european-sandy-beach-and-blue-sea-mar-menor-spain_t20_ywZW3W-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nominated-european-sandy-beach-and-blue-sea-mar-menor-spain_t20_ywZW3W-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nominated-european-sandy-beach-and-blue-sea-mar-menor-spain_t20_ywZW3W.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>European sandy beach and blue sea. Mar Menor. Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festivals_and_Events_in_Spain\"><\/span>Festivals and Events in Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain has many local festivals and they are well worth arranging your Spain <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/things-to-do-in-greece-to-spend-your-holidays-in-villa\/\">villa holidays<\/a> around as they include impressive parades flamenco dancing, local music, wine tasting and bull fighting. The traditional local costumes are colourful and the flamenco dresses with ruches of gathered fabric are quite spectacular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"984\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/flamenco-spanish-seductive-dancers-wearing-traditi-TGE5U3Q-1024x984.jpg\" alt=\"Flamenco spanish traditional dress\" class=\"wp-image-2318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/flamenco-spanish-seductive-dancers-wearing-traditi-TGE5U3Q-1024x984.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/flamenco-spanish-seductive-dancers-wearing-traditi-TGE5U3Q-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/flamenco-spanish-seductive-dancers-wearing-traditi-TGE5U3Q-768x738.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/flamenco-spanish-seductive-dancers-wearing-traditi-TGE5U3Q.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Flamenco spanish seductive dancers wearing traditional costume. Isolated on a dark background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Semana Santa is held at Easter with lots of processions.<\/li><li>Las Cruces in the first week of May sees huge flower crosses decorating the main public squares with plenty of music and dancing.<\/li><li>Cata del Vino Montilla-Morile is a wine tasting event usually held in big marquees in city centres.<\/li><li>Malaga\u2019s August Fair is a great event to attend if you are renting a holiday villa in Spain\u2019s Costa del Sol region.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps two events to avoid are La Tomatina, a giant tomato fight in Bunol and the Bull Running through the narrow streets of Pamplona, when injury and even death is commonplace each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_Cost_of_Living_in_Spain\"><\/span>Typical Cost of Living in Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of living in Spain varies depending on your resort with the more popular resorts and cities being more expensive however on the whole Spain is still relatively cheap compared to other western European nations. This is good news for holidaymakers, second home owners and those who went to spend the winter months there. An average restaurant bill is just 15\u20ac per person. Coffee and a pastry or toast for breakfast is under 6\u20ac. A glass of beer or wine at a bar is 4\u20ac and a single tapa is 4\u20ac. It doesn\u2019t really matter what the exchange rate is, this is much cheaper than eating out in the UK!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Menu prices in Spain generally include a service charge so a small tip of 5% is ample. A movie ticket is 10\u20ac and a man\u2019s haircut is around 20\u20ac. Accommodation ranges from 25\u20ac per night for hostel accommodation to 120\u20ac for a mid-range hotel room, so overall Spain is a great <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/usa-travel-guide-what-to-see-and-when-to-go\/\">place to stretch a small budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_Tips_when_Visiting_Spain\"><\/span>Useful Tips when Visiting Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>English is widely spoken in most tourist destinations but it is always appreciated if you master a few <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/essential-spanish-phrases-to-know-for-travel-in-spain\/\">basic words of Spanish<\/a> such as Gracias (thank you) and Buenos Dias (Good morning).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/young-women-wearing-spanish-dresses-at-las-fallas-QSHZG63-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Spanish Dresses at las fallas\" class=\"wp-image-2320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/young-women-wearing-spanish-dresses-at-las-fallas-QSHZG63-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/young-women-wearing-spanish-dresses-at-las-fallas-QSHZG63-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/young-women-wearing-spanish-dresses-at-las-fallas-QSHZG63-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/young-women-wearing-spanish-dresses-at-las-fallas-QSHZG63.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Spanish Dresses at las fallas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dining out is far more reasonable than in northern Europe. Take a seat with a few of the promenade and watch the Spanish families \u2018promenade\u2019 before dinner.<\/li><li>Alcohol is also cheap in Spain but it can leave you very dehydrated after a day in the sun. Pace yourself and drink plenty of water too.<\/li><li>Spanish lace and handicrafts are popular souvenirs along with pretty hand painted pots.<\/li><li>It is not advisable to drink the tap water or take ice in drinks as sensitive stomachs may react to the different water in Spain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spanish_Food_and_Drink\"><\/span>Spanish Food and Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/spanish-potato-omelette-appetizer-called-tortilla-989BNUP-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"spanish tortilla\" class=\"wp-image-2319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/spanish-potato-omelette-appetizer-called-tortilla-989BNUP-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/spanish-potato-omelette-appetizer-called-tortilla-989BNUP-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/spanish-potato-omelette-appetizer-called-tortilla-989BNUP-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/spanish-potato-omelette-appetizer-called-tortilla-989BNUP.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Spanish potato omelette appetizer called spanish tortilla on marble table. Typical spanish tapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tapas<\/strong> is a delicious way to eat in Spain. It is a selection of mini plates of appetizers such as fried chorizo on bread, goats\u2019 cheese with ham, stuffed mushrooms, olives, crostini, sliced meats, vegetable sticks and a dip or whatever the chef chooses to create. Some are hot, but most tapas are cold. Order several plates to share along with a bottle of local rioja and the evening will be a delight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cochinillo Asado<\/strong> is roast suckling pig and Tortilla is a Spanish omelette, often with onion and potato in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paella<\/strong> is another typically Spanish dish made of tasty fried rice with fresh seafood such squid, octopus, oysters and prawns. It is served beautifully decorated with shell-on mussels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spanish drink a lot of <strong>beer <\/strong>which is quite strong, around 5.5%. The local wines are delicious and very cheap. Try local sherry or <strong>rioja<\/strong>. It can be bought in a cardboard carton like fruit juice and is a full-bodied wine.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Introduction to Spain Spain is a large and diverse country in southwest Europe, bordered by Portugal to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south and east. It is separated from France by the Pyrenees. It is an ideal country for luxury villa holidays as it has dry, sunny summers and gorgeous sandy beaches. It also has charming local towns and villages, cultural cities, many historic sights, friendly natives and excellent food and drink. That covers most of what travellers are looking for in a perfect summer holiday! 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