One of the driving factors of Spain becoming the popular destination it is today can actually be attributed to the region's mild weather. The sun and sand tourism was actually the first kind of tourism that was able to take a head start in Europe. The initiators of this tourism were actually fellow European countries who discovered just how nice the weather in Spain is for the most parts of the year. This led to the emergence of summer holidays that became very common with the European countries that experienced some very cold seasons. It therefore became quite a necessity to travel out to Spain and enjoy some of her sun.

Spain is well facilitated by water bodies all around. Within the water bodies, Spain enjoys some very prime island territories that are very renowned in the word today. The major water bodies that surround Spain are the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Within the Mediterranean Sea, there is the Balearic Island that is a Spanish territory. The Atlantic Ocean on the other hand homes the popular Canary Islands. The Bay of Biscay is yet another water body that is near the Spanish country.

Known as Mediterranean paradise, the Balearic Island is quite a sight to behold. The island is actually subdivided into two major parts. Gimnesias is the northern part that includes Mallorca, Cabrera and Menorca. The Pitiusas is southern and includes Formentera as well as Ibiza. In the Balearics, you will be able to sample and enjoy some of the world's best beaches. They are regions that are perfect for the famous summer holidays.

The Balearics most popular destination is Ibiza. It has been referred to as the party destination that has actually gained a lot of popularity among the young people. It is the perfect place to be with friends and have a good time. The clubs and discotheques here are so popular that it is advisable to book tickets before hand so as to try and avoid some unnecessary queues. The beaches display a hippie culture as well as a nudist approach. Ibiza's interior bears the Mediterranean culture making it the perfect place to experience some bit of culture.

In the Atlantic Ocean lie the volcanic Canary Islands. Most beach sands are rich and black owing to their initial formation via volcanic activity. The region also bears some of the highest peaks in Spanish history. The climate in the canary island can be called sub-tropical and the area can be split to two. The provinces are Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas. The island destinations are quite popular tourist destinations.