Spain Holidays 2026/2027

Best Places to Visit in Spain

Spain divides into distinct regions — choosing the right one shapes your entire trip.

• Costa del Sol: The coastline between Málaga and Marbella is Spain's most established resort zone, with Torremolinos, Benalmádena, and Nerja each offering a noticeably different atmosphere. Costa del Sol holidays suit first-timers who want a wide choice of accommodation and reliable direct flights from Dublin and Cork throughout the season.

• Barcelona: Gaudí's Sagrada Família is still under construction after more than 140 years, the Gothic Quarter dates to the medieval period, and La Boqueria market has traded since 1217. Barcelona holidays work as a short city break or a starting point for the Costa Brava; three nights is the minimum to do it justice.

• Tenerife: Far enough south to guarantee warm weather in February, close enough for a direct flight under four hours from Dublin. Tenerife holiday options cover the lively south (Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas) and the quieter north around Puerto de la Cruz, where the landscape changes completely.

• Lanzarote: Volcanic black lava fields meeting white-painted villages, with artist César Manrique's fingerprints on much of its built environment. A Lanzarote holiday suits travellers who want guaranteed winter sun alongside interesting landscape; Timanfaya National Park covers roughly 51 square km of protected volcanic terrain.

• Ibiza: Better understood as two destinations — the club scene centred on San Antonio and Ibiza Town, and the quieter northern coastline around Cala d'en Serra and Es Canar. Ibiza holidays work equally for couples who want nightlife and those who want to avoid it entirely.

• Majorca: Palma is one of the Mediterranean's most cultured resort cities, Valldemossa is a 13th-century hilltop village, and the Serra de Tramuntana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Majorca holiday rewards those who look beyond the Magaluf strip.