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Come rain or come shine, Spain remains one of the most popular destinations worldwide.
We think we are lucky now that spring is finally here and the temperatures are rising in a large part of the sun -drenched Iberian country.
This year it is predicted that it welcomes more than 100 million tourists who are Largely attracted to its sandy Mediterranean beachesLively culture, and of course affordable prices – at least according to American standards, but hey, it is not as if Europeans themselves complain if beer is around $ 3.
However, if you think that Barcelona, Madrid or Malaga are leading booking trends, you are a big surprise.
This year the Top 5 ‘most competitive’ destinations In Spain, none of the usual hotspots, as revealed by Split:
Marbella

A resort city along the appropriate Costa del Sol, Marbella is just an hour’s drive from the bustling Malaga, but it feels a lot quieter and more exclusively, with 16 miles of sand, cuddled by an Azure Mediterranean and a lively Puerto Banús Marina.
It is somewhere where you go in the first place for leisure and living, so it’s no wonder there is A large selection of beach clubs and nightly locationsAs well as hotels on the beach are offered – for example, ONA Marbella Inn Has nocturnal rates from $ 78 this season.
Trendy no matter how it is for the beaches, do not miss the beautiful Renaissance era, whitewashed old town of Marbella, with flower bars and a Pleperkaartenplein Plaza de Los Naranjos, a public square bordered by orange trees and a medieval church.
Benidorm


A fast -growing coastal resort within reach from Valencia, Benidorm is a bit of a ‘canon for British’: Our British friends like to come here, regardless of the season for the sunny temps, the pints beer for as cheap as $ 2 in some of the local bars and the buzzing social scene.
It is absolutely not somewhere where you are going to beat the crowds, because it can not only be full of English guests, but also generally Northern Europeans-as you are here for pleasure, the pleasure $ 38 hotels And accessible parties, we can’t see how busyness would be a big problem.
In Benidorm, make sure you look at it 2 pieces of golden sandLevante and Poniente beaches, both supported by palm trees and tapas bars, and for the gay travelers there, the old city, found at the foot of a destroyed castle, has an abundance of LGBT-friendly bars to choose from.
Playa de Palma


A good frequent resort strip on the island of Mallorca, a stone’s throw from the charming capital Palma, Playa de Palma is your best bet for A carefree Mediterranean Escapade In the low season, before the big cruise ships arrive.
It is covered with the usual luxury hotels and bars, it has a wide range of gastronomic restaurants and souvenir shops, and the Aqualand El Arenal Water Park is guaranteed entertainment for the whole family – plus, it is much more affordable to visit now before the summer.
One night in the 4-star Hotel Vibra Palma Cactus If you will only cost $ 78 (prices are 20% lower for the season), and if you are looking for a no-frills eatery at the ocean that the bank will not break, Kanistesa Has delicious seafood and drinks with an average bill of $ 23.
Calvià


Calvià are the southwestern coast of Mallorca and is a trendy resort municipality in the home base of Magaluf, a development strip that is famous for its luxury hotels, and within short driving distance of A number of iconic Mallorcan beachesIncluding Cala El Toro.
It is all that you would expect a relaxing weekend in Mallorca, with all sparkling Spritz served in relaxed beach bars, early swimming swimming in warm water and even island hopping: we know that Mallorca is an island itself, but have you heard of the malgrats?
A collective of islands for the Calvià -Coastlijn, they scoop up Secret bays bathe through a clear blue oceanUnique geological formations, and the most fascinating, they are the home of a flourishing Mediterranean marine life, from Barracudas to swordfish.
Adeje


Number one on the list, Adeje is on the southwestern part of Tenerife, a Spanish island in the Atlantic, and it is another more and more popular leisure destinationJust over an hour’s drive from the bustling capital Santa Cruz.
It is much more peaceful compared to none of the crazy traffic and cruisescene, and it is largely sought after his countless beautiful beaches: think of the golden-sided Playas del Dique, Fañabé and Torviscas, or the remote, romantic Playa de Troya.
It is more an exclusive beach outing, so if it is an all-inclusive hotel where you are enthusiastic, you should be prepared for higher overnight rates-nog you can always find decent rates in the local Hard Rock Hotel or the Iberostar selection Sábila, Sábila, Starting at $ 262 per night.
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