Marbella holidays are heaven for sun-seekers with over 20km of golden coastline. There are 23 beaches to explore, including six with Blue Flag status. The weather in Marbella is also calmer than its neighbour town, thanks to the towering Sierra Mountains, creating a sun-trap for sunbathers.

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Families: Find your favourite spot on the Costa’s golden sandy beaches. When you fancy a change of scenery, you’ll find all kinds of waterparks and theme parks to keep the kids entertained. The Reign in Spain – W. Kristjan Arnold. An entertaining historical novel which examines Spain’s turbulent 20th century In 1957, post-war Spain begins welcoming tourists into the country as a way to gain capital. Daniel Matheson is one of these foreigners, hoping to dive beneath the sunny surface of his mother’s birth nation and the city of Madrid. After meeting Ana, a beautiful hotel maid, he finds that all is not what it seems. In fact, Franco’s Spain has a hidden tragic past and a dark side. This novel is extremely informative about the Spanish Civil War and even includes vintage media reports interspersed throughout the book. Winter in Madrid by C.J. Sansom

Couples: With a wealth of beautiful beaches and pretty cities galore, many of Spain’s destinations are perfect for two. Why not wander through Barcelona’s bustling streets before riding the cable car to Montjuïc? La Tomatina: You’ll be seeing red during Buñol’s annual tomato frenzy, La Tomatina, in late August. Rough Guides' rundown of Barcelona, Madrid, Andalucía and Castilla y León's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Spain, even in a short time.

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For fellow Americans reading this post, you might be interested in this book that chronicles the stories of Americans who got involved in the war effort, despite the reluctance of the American government to do so. Passion India –Javier Moro One of my all time favourite reads. (Spain and India mixed into one novel) the Air Force is organized into an Air Combat Command, home to the air combat squadrons, a General Air Command, and a Canary Islands Air Command; it has approximately 400 aircraft, including about 170 modern European- and US-made fighters and multirole fighter aircraft; in addition to traditional military operations, the Air Force supports such missions as medical operations, delivering humanitarian aid, evacuations, search and rescue, firefighting, and surveillance