Spain

Known throughout northern Europe as a popular holiday destination Spain is also full of history and culture. It is the land of the conquistadors, and home of Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, and Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quijote de la Mancha. In Madrid you can visit the biggest bullring in Europe or grab a bargain at El Rastro, an enormous flea market, and in Barcelona you can admire Antoni Gaudí's stunning architecture and wander through the old quarter. For those of you who prefer to relax on the lovely sandy beaches of Alicante or Malaga there is the added attraction of the odd can of Ruddles or Abbot available in the local shop.