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With Mediterranean waves crashing at your feet, there’s no better way to spend a summer’s day than lounging in the sun. Sounds perfect! This guide will help you plan the ideal summertime getaway to Spain.

One of my favorite nations in the world is Spain. My parents were huge fans of the Spanish island of Menorca, so I became obsessed with it at a very young age. I loved it so much that up to the age of fifteen, I spent every year of my life there.

Why should you spend this summer in Spain?

I could go on forever listing all the benefits of traveling to Spain, but I’ll cut it short so you can go on to the more interesting sections of this post.

Spain offers everything you could possibly want or need: sun, sea, beaches, islands, bustling cities, mountains, rural villages, culture, and delicious food!

I adore Spanish culture and lifestyle. the carefree atmosphere, where people are always having fun and drinking on the streets, regardless of the time of day. Particularly in the south, the Spanish way of life is aptly summed up by the word “mañana.” There never seems to be a good reason to haste when the sun is shining.

If that hasn’t made you want to reserve your tickets to Spain right away, keep reading to learn about the greatest places to visit in the summer, what experiences you should definitely make while there, and some amazing food you can eat.

Climate and weather: tips for getting ready for summer in Spain

In Spain, June through September is considered summer. The average daytime temperature in Spain is about thirty degrees, though this varies depending on the location. You’ll find more comfortable and cooler temperatures if you travel north.

You should be prepared for extreme perspiration if you travel to any of the southern Spanish cities in August! Temperatures in major cities like Seville and Cordoba can rise above 40 degrees.

June or September are the best months to visit outside of the summer. Not only are the prices and tourist population lower, but so are the temperatures. Beaches are crowded with locals and visitors enjoying the sun in July and August. Businesses profit from this spike in demand, which is why everything is much more expensive.

discovering the top summer destinations in Spain

Summertime in Spain is especially vibrant in the coastal towns. These are the greatest locations to go in the summer to cool off, get tan, and sip cool beverages in the sun.

You’re in luck if you enjoy the city more than the beach. Spain is home to many stunning cities and fantastic beaches. The best of both worlds, indeed!

Here are 5 places that I recommend visiting this summer in Spain:

Malaga

Malaga surprised me hugely! It’s a stunning city that boasts a brilliant combination of the new and the old. There are so many historical sites for you to visit in Malaga — Castillo de Gibralfaro, Cathedral of Malaga, and Alcazaba. The narrow cobblestone streets also add to the historic feel and are ideal for getting lost in.

Then alongside this, there’s a modern shopping street, quirky cafes, and hipster restaurants popping up all over the city. The city itself is reason enough to visit, but couple that with a large, golden-sand beach and you’ve got everything you could possibly need.

It’s also a great location to visit other popular places in Andalusia such as Nerja, El Chorro, and the infamous Marbella.

Best places to eat in Malaga

Casa Lola is one of the most famous tapas restaurants in Malaga, and for good reason. You might have to queue, but the delicious bite-size dishes are definitely worth it.

If Casa Lola is too busy, La Tranca is a great alternative for tasty tapas. The atmosphere is fantastic and the staff is so much fun.

Barcelona

Of course, Barcelona has to be on this list. It’s one of the most popular summer destinations for both short weekend trips and week-long holidays. In between visiting the sites like La Sagrada Familia, or getting a picture from the iconic Park Güell, you can spend your days lounging on the beach.

Summer evenings spent in the streets of Barcelona, sipping a glass of sangria or an ice-cold cerveza are unforgettable. You’ll always find live music and a lively atmosphere as people wake up from their siestas.

Barcelona can be expensive, so here’s how to travel it on a budget.

Best places to eat in Barcelona

If you’re a meat or fish enthusiast then come to 9 Nine restaurant. Their steak is succulent and excellent, and their seafood is full of flavor and nicely presented.

Looking for a tapas bar? Bodega Biarritz 1881 Tapas Bar is a hit with its attractive design and mouth-watering tapas.

Tarifa

You’ll find Tarifa at the far south of Spain. So far south that on a clear day, you can see Morocco. One of the nicest things about Tarifa is that it’s not on everyone’s radar yet, so it’s managed to keep a tiny beach town atmosphere.

It’s well renowned for its superb watersport conditions. It’s rather windy, so you’ll discover that Tarifa’s sky will be filled with kites from the kitesurfers below. Surfing and windsurfing are also popular spots here. It’s a wonderfully peaceful town, packed with chilled people and a lovely feel.

Best places to dine in Tarifa

Tarifa has many with lovely cafés, but Cafe Azul is amongst the best. Head here for a wonderful breakfast, brunch, or lunch. I promise you’ll leave happy.

Delicious vegan and vegetarian food with a Spanish flair is served at Chilimosa Comida, which is located just across the street from Cafe Azul.

Valencia

Valencia is the home of paella, a well-known Spanish dish. Sufficient words? If that’s not enough to persuade you to go, how about the amazing nightlife, free admission to the majority of the museums, and proximity to several fantastic beaches?

The third-largest city in Spain, Valencia provides a more contemporary look at Spanish culture. While there is a historic core, there are also many modern buildings to see, such the oceanarium and planetarium.

Valencia’s top restaurants

El Rinconet doesn’t look like much from the outside, but when you’ve taken a taste, you’ll be telling all your friends about their delicious tapas.

The greatest beef you’ll ever taste in your life can be found at Restaurante Grillo, along with inventive tapas dishes.

San Sebastian

San Sebastian is located in the northern region of Spain, in the hilly Basque Country. This stunning Spanish city boasts an incredible beach. It’s regarded as one of Europe’s top urban beaches. However, San Sebastian’s culinary industry is what has truly made it famous.

It has the second-highest concentration of Michelin stars worldwide per resident! Delicious basque food is sure to provide for an amazing dinner and experience when combined with some of the world’s top chefs.

San Sebastian’s top dining destinations

You ought to go to a San Sebastian restaurant with a Michelin star if you have the means to. Akelarre is a three-star restaurant with a breathtaking view of the ocean. The meal is outstanding, needless to say.

Restaurante Ikaitz is an alternative that is a little less expensive but still quite delicious. They have amazing flavors and appearance.

Since I grew up in Canada, where the cuisine is decent but not exceptional and most definitely not well-known on the global culinary scene, I can be reasonably neutral in any conversation about food.

1. Flavor

There are so many wonderful food options in Vietnam that I can only remember having a few uninteresting dinners there. The majority of establishments are owned and operated by food enthusiasts who use family-inherited recipes and cooking methods, and Vietnamese diners are picky and well-informed.

Vietnamese food features a lot of flavors—sweet, salty, spicy, sour, bitter, and pungent—so there’s something for every taste and mood.

2. Variability

Vietnamese food has evolved into what it is now over the course of centuries, dating back more than a millennium. The variety of dishes available is so great that you could easily go on eating without ever repeating one.

You could actually go for years without eating the same dish again because there are over 3,000 different dishes in the whole Vietnamese cuisine repertoire.

3. Customized tastes

In Vietnam, a lot of meals are made using just the herbs and spices needed to make the basic version, with very little or no use of hot chili peppers. Then, using fresh chilies, chili sauces, pastes, and spicy oils that are offered on the side, guests may easily adjust the heat level to suit their own tastes.

There’s no need to specify whether you want your food to be light, medium, or hot—as is frequently the case with many cuisines—and instead, let the servers and cooks decide how spicy you want your food to be.

It’s amazing how many different types of condiments are available; pickled onions, daikon radish, carrots, and garlic are just a few examples. There’s also fresh raw garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper, kim chi, pickled or fresh mustard greens, soy bean sprouts, crispy fried onions and shallots, lemon wedges, fish sauces aplenty, and plum sauce too.

Next, a plethora of fresh herbs, such as perilla leaves, coriander, chives, basil, cilantro, and mint, are added, according on the recipe. That list definitely includes a few that I overlooked!

4. Influence from abroad

Wherever we travel, it’s wonderful to sample authentic local cuisine, but what happens when we want something with a taste from abroad?

Vietnamese food is widely available and has been greatly impacted by French, Chinese, and other cuisines.

Breakfast of sizzling steak and eggs (bo ne)? You got it! Different sausages, hams, and head cheeses? Yes! Pate? If you’d like, you can put it on every sandwich.

Pasta meals frequently contain meatballs in the French way, and Vietnamese xiu mai dumplings are delicious. Bread? Vietnamese banh mi baguettes are lighter and simpler to chew than their French counterparts, with a crispy, crackly texture.

On a cool day, how about beef stew? A winning combination of ginger and lemongrass is the local bo kho! Do you need anything similar to pizza? The grilled rice paper dessert known as banh trang nuong is similar to a cross between an Italian pizza and a Mexican quesadilla.

The best part is that many Vietnamese copies of international cuisines employ delicious local ingredients that cost a fraction of the price, so you don’t have to pay outrageous costs for dishes prepared with costly imported components.

5. Not just rice

Till it’s pouring out of your ears, rice is a staple of many Asian cuisines. There are countless types of noodles to be found in Vietnam, including rice and egg-based noodles, stringy, thick, thin, glass, flat, macaroni, and nui (elbow macaroni), as well as rolled rice dishes like banh cuon and banh uot, adorable little woven bundles of banh hoi, and turmeric-infused noodles like mi quang.

The Vietnamese have noodles of every kind!

Dumplings, mini-pancakes like crispy banh khot or banh can, wraps like goi cuon (fresh cold spring rolls), sizzling banh xeo crepes, banh gio dumplings, and rice paper-based creations that are rolled or grilled follow.

6. Nutritious value

Since most Vietnamese food is high in nutrients, maintaining a balanced diet is easy for me even if I dine out most of the time. If you select a soup, a heaping serving of crisp greens and high-protein soy bean sprouts will be served alongside.

Visit any typical working-class (com binh dan) restaurant in the area, and you’ll find a steam table piled high with a variety of freshly cooked veggies.

In general, vegetarian (chay) food is widely available in Vietnam, particularly on the two days each month that relatives honor departed loved ones.

You practically never see wrinkled, stale, old veggies or garnishes in Vietnam because Vietnamese customers want fresh food.

7. Illumination

The majority of Vietnamese dishes are flavorful and light, with light sauces and broths that won’t make you feel bloated. Many people consume soups every day, typically made with rice or egg noodles and topped with an abundance of fresh veggies.

Heavy fried meats and vegetables that may be found elsewhere, as well as thick, creamy sauces that make you feel sleepy, are absent. Additionally, Vietnamese people prefer to grill and marinade meat and seafood than frying them in oil.

This delicious appetizer, sup mang cua (asparagus crab soup), strikes the ideal balance between the crab, asparagus, and corn; it’s light and flavorful.

This lau ca tam (sturgeon) is another example of a light broth-based meal that will blow your socks off! Hotpot foods are cooked in broth.

8. Low price

If local food satisfies the other requirements, price becomes irrelevant. If the meal is bad, what good is it cheap? We have some of the greatest and most affordable meals in Vietnam—a hard combination to top!

I typically eat well, spending between VND100,000 and VND120,000 (US$4.30-5) per day on well made meals that generally contain unprocessed products. I usually dine outside for all of my meals. A light dinner usually costs around VND15,000 to VND30,000, breakfast between VND15,000 and VND30,000, and lunch between VND30,000 and VND50,000.

There are upscale restaurants that charge VND200,000-300,000 ($9-13) and much more, if that’s what you’d want. With such a wide selection, you may get exactly what you want for the amount you’re prepared to spend.

9. At any moment

Vietnamese people usually eat rice for lunch and a light meal in the evenings, after starting the day with a robust soup or banh mi baguette.

In Vietnam, mealtimes are not set in stone. The majority of foods are available day or night. When I visit to other countries and find out that certain foods are only served during particular hours of the day, it drives me absolutely nuts.

Would you want to have breakfast of bun rieu cua crab noodle soup? I get it frequently in the morning, so don’t worry. In the evening, perhaps? accessible in the vicinity. Rather than in the morning, how about a banh mi in the evening? On any major street, all you have to do is glance left or right to spot a banh mi stall. What about banh uot pork with noodles or barbecued bun thit nuong for breakfast? Simple to locate!

10. The banh mi

The national snack is this delicious baguette sandwich, which costs between VND10,000 and VND20,000 (US$0.45 and $0.90) at a normal street vendor or bakery. It’s light, tasty, diversified, and deserving of a point all by itself.

If you’re in the mood for a big feast, you can get upscale versions that cost up to VND50,000 and have a ton of pork and other stuff.

There are an apparently limitless number of variations of banh mi made with various toppings and sauces. It is inexpensive, fast, and features both fresh and pickled veggies, making it the ideal meal to eat on the run.

What piques your interest in flavor?

The great thing about food preferences is that everyone has a unique set of criteria to consider.

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The ideal summertime getaway in Spain: activities, destinations, and cuisine