Once away from the holiday costas, you could only be in Spain. In the cities, narrow twisting old streets suddenly open out to views of daring modern architecture, while spit-and-sawdust bars serving wine from the barrel rub shoulders with blaring, glaring discos.
Skiing is cheap in Spain and the facilities and conditions are surprisingly good. The country is also a trekking paradise, especially in the Pyrenees and the Picos de Europa. Cycling is popular, as are watersports such as swimming and surfing.