Mediterranean Sea

Located in Andalucía in southern Spain, the Costa del Sol is known as a stretch of beach heaven stretching for 160 km (almost 100 mi). The more popular beaches see crowds of sun and sand lovers each year, but there are also quieter options.…

National Geographic España has recently announced the top 20 beaches in southern Spain’s Andalucía. The beaches stretch for more than 7,000 km (4,350 mi) between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. All along the region’s coast,…

While many travelers use Formentera in the Balearic Islands of Spain as a day-trip destination, this quieter place has plenty to offer for a full vacation. In fact, Ibiza and Mallorca’s little sister, Formentera is less crowded, offering a…