Richly varied in its geography, climate and culture, Spain offers something for everyone, from the grand Islamic palaces and white stone villages of Andalucia, to the mesmerising sunsets of irresistible Ibiza, Mallorca’s mountain towns and the vast volcanic beaches of the sun-soaked Canary Islands.
Andalusia is Spain’s southern region, known for historic cities like Seville, Córdoba and Granada, plus the coastal glamour of Marbella and Puerto Banús.
The Canary Islands are Spain’s year-round island escapes, where you can choose from Tenerife’s volcanic beaches, Gran Canaria’s sweeping dunes and Lanzarote’s landscapes.
Within one region, the Balearic Islands also pack in a range of diversity, with Mallorca’s mountain trails and Gothic spires to Ibiza’s vibrant beach life and Menorca’s quiet beaches.
Wherever you are in Spain, food and wine shape the day — tapas in city squares, paella by the sea, and wine from regions like La Rioja and even Lanzarote.
Different regions suit different seasons here, so the best time to travel depends on where you’re going, from winter sun in the Canary Islands to spring in Andalusia or autumn in Barcelona.
We have focused our portfolio on Spain’s southernmost, sunniest region and on the island territories of the Canaries and Balearics, home to some of the country’s most luxurious hotels and attractive year-round beaches. Away from the coastline, it’s the great Moorish cities of Granada, Córdoba and Seville that rightly steal the headlines in Andalucia. Each contains some of the most extraordinary and beautiful monuments to be built in the Middle Ages, including Granada’s Alhambra palace, Córdoba’s exquisite mosque La Mezquita, and Seville’s fabulously ornamented Alcázar palace.
The islands too offer more to enquiring travellers than just beautiful beaches. The Canary Islands are home to the world’s second largest carnival and the highest mountain in Spain. While the Balearics bulge with picturesque villages, forested mountains and colourful hippy markets.
Andalucia is at its best in May, June, September and October, when the countryside is at its most colourful and you can rely on good weather. July and August can be extremely hot, while from November to April the weather is less predictable. The Canary Islands’ subtropical climate and warm year-round weather make them perfect for a dose of winter sun, while the Balearics offer hot summers and cooler, breezy winters. Festivals and events are held year-round, with Marbella’s Feria de San Bernabé in June and Mallorca’s Moors and Christians Festival in August among the most colourful.
On Formentera’s southern edge, just inland from Playa Migjorn, Teranka offers the kind of luxury stay that doesn’t need much explaining: delicious food options, thoughtful, warm service and a setting that does the rest.
On a pristine stretch of Andalusia’s southern shore, OKU Andalusia offers barefoot luxury where rolling hills meet the sea. Infinity pools, refined dining, and a world-class spa set the stage for a soulful escape that balances indulgence with discovery.
Set between two sandy coves on the south-east coast of Mallorca, Ikos Porto Petro is a breathtaking Balearic sanctuary offering mesmerising sea views, five crystalline pools and an indoor pool, six à la carte restaurants, a sumptuous spa and a wide range of water- and land-based activities, all backed up by Ikos’s renowned take on all-inclusive holidays.
Reminiscent of a fairy-tale village by the sea, Tenerife’s Bahia del Duque enchants guests with its beachside location, picturesque views and wonderful amenities. Share in blissful sunny days on the sand, fine food in a variety of restaurants, and the stress-busting bliss of an award-winning spa.
Sleek, modern and suitably glamorous, the striking Ikos Andalusia is a Marbella masterpiece and the first all-inclusive Ikos resort to open outside Greece. Soak up the ultra-cool atmosphere while basking in sunshine around the hotel’s pools or on the sweeping sandy beachfront.
This newest member of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition hotels is located on the glorious 1,300-acre Son Bunyola Estate in Mallorca’s protected Tramuntana mountain range. Branson has restored a beautiful historic finca (manor house) to its former glory and converted it into an intimate and luxurious boutique hotel, whose 27 rooms and suites offer breathtaking views of the sea or mountains.
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