It’ no coincidence that so many people’s idea of an ideal holiday starts with the same letter. Over the years, the beach holiday has become synonymous with Spain. And rightly so. In Spain, you can still enjoy all the fun of the fair without your beach towel. Of course, should you tire of soaking up the sun lying down, you can always soak up the sea in a variety of other positions. For the energetic, most Spanish resorts offer every watersport under the sun ( and several under the sea ). And for the less energetic a cool glass of sangria ( there’s that letter again ) is normally within easy reach.