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Discover history and culture on your Spanish holiday

If you want to get an understanding of Spain’s history, then staying in one of the historic buildings that has been converted into a hotels is a good start. But this is really just the beginning when it comes to Spain’s historical offerings. Many of these architecturally significant buildings can be found in the city of Barcelona, a convenient base from which to start exploring and understanding the rest of Spain. There is plenty of accommodation on offer from luxurious to cheap hotels depending on your budget.

Moving away from the city, tourists who want a more traditional beach holiday may consider heading to the attractive shores and cheap hotels of the Mediterranean island of Ibiza. This would put you next to chic cafes, bars and restaurants, only a short walk away would be the beautiful white beaches of Ibiza’s coastline. You will be keen to leave the windows of your hotel room wide open, while the fresh sea breeze will tempt you out to walk by the waters edge in no time

Some of the best cheap hotels in Spain are for college students and can be found in Granada. Granada is an excellent place for a college student to stay and study – being home as it is to the Granada University – making this a good travel destination for other college students. Granada is a historically rich area, located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. One of the region’s well known sites is Alhambra Castle, which contains many historical and artistic treasures. A visit to the castle is a unique lesson in Spanish history, and you may even be able to find yourself a hotel that overlooks the picturesque castle grounds.

For anyone interested in getting to know Spain’s capital, Madrid, a bit better, a hotel in the city for a few nights is the perfect solution. Madrid is a city with very strong political, economic, and cultural importance. To spend time away from the hotel, visit the Puerta del Sol for food, drinks, and entertainment.