Many people think of Spain when they plan their next vacation, for the past forty years the British and northern Europeans have flocked there every summer for the almost guaranteed sunshine and relaxed life style. In recent years more American visitors have discovered that Spain is ideal for a family beach vacation, and with many fine golf courses, Golf packages have become popular.

For many families the quality of the beach is very important, and most of the beaches are rated high quality by the European authorities on sea water cleanliess. Most popular beaches are patrolled by lifeguards and often have toilet and shower facilities, with bars and shops close by. As with any beach that you woulld take your family to they can be dangerous, if you don't follow normal common sense precautions and supervise childred when they are playing in the surf

All along the coast of the southern Spanish province of Andalucia, the resort towns have become famous around the world, From Benidorm in the east to the Costa Del Sol Towns of Malaga, Torremolinos, and Marbella, in the west as you approach the British Rock of Gibraltar.

Like the rest of Europe except Britain the Spanish drive on the right, and the roads generally are excellent, unless you are planning to explore inland in some of the country areas, where while still good in 90% of cases it is possible to find your self on the occasional dirt road. The Spanish on the whole are good drivers, and that with the very light traffic except in major towns makes driving a real pleasure for those of us who are used to driving in places like London or New York.

English is the second language of Spain, and indeed it is sometimes difficult to use Spanish when you are at the coast, and because of the excellent weather and relatively cheap lifestyle in Spain many British and Germans have bought holiday homes on the coast. Many more have moved full time to more inland area's where it is possible to enjoy the genuine culture of the country with their many fiesta's and fairs.

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