Reaching Spain is ever so easy, especially by air, with many airlines operating to many Spanish Cities from most European Airports. In recent years, it is no longer necessary to transit via Madrid or Barcelona if you are coming from Europe, with many low cost airlines offering direct flights to airports close to the coastal hotspots of the Mainland, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. However, if your home location doesn't have a direct flight, the best airports to transit are Madrid-Barajas (MAD), Barcelona El Prat (BCN) , Malaga (AGP), Alicante (ALC) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).

Iberia and Iberia Express are the main carriers in the country and offer the best choice of flights, connections and offers. If you are coming from overseas, these are the best to choose as you will require to make a transit stop. However more and more airlines are now serving Spain, Emirates, Qatar, Cathay Pacific or Turkish Airlines just a few of the legacy airlines offering good services. 

If you are coming from Europe, Spain offers additionally many low cost airlines serving main and secondary airports, low-cost airlines such as Easyjet, Ryanair and recently based Norwegian are all worth considering when booking tickets. 

You can also reach Spain by international rail from cities such as Paris or Brussels. Internal Spanish Rail is excellent, having high speed connections throughout most of the major cities ranging north to south and west to east. Prices are very competitive and always better to buy in advance except for local trips. For more information about Spanish rail system visit Renfe.

Busses are widely popular to travel in Spain throughout the country despite the longer times, for more info visit Alsa.

Lastly, renting a car is very popular as well when you visit outside of the main cities, specially if you are choosing to visit smaller towns and villages where public transport is limited, or want to see as much as possible, its the best idea to drive. Roads are well paved, with many services along the road to stop by, cheap motel style hotels and plenty of food options. 

Spain's climate varies from temperate in the north to dry and hot in the south. As it is a big country with varying terrain and altitudes, climate can be extremely distinctive from one corner to another. Overall, the coastal regions in the South and Eastern parts of Spain are excellent to visit all year round thanks to the Mediterranean climate (mild temperatures and long days). Northern Spain generally experiences colder temperatures than the South, while Central Spain stays hot and dry due to its location on a plateau.

The best time to visit depends on the region and type of travel experience you’re seeking. For a beach vacation, the best months for guaranteed sunshine are June to August. Naturally, these are also the busiest months for tourism along the coast and on the Spanish islands, so be prepared for high prices and crowds, as well as temperatures will reach well into the high 30's! (°C) However, if you’re heading into the mainland in the Summer, like cities of Toledo, Segovia, Madrid, Granada, Cuenca, Sevilla, Cordoba, Ciudad Real, etc, be aware temperatures are sizzling (+35/40 °C) and streets are empty most of the day until the late evening.

So that said, the best time to go is mid season, Spring and Autumn: from March to end of May and September to November. These are when tourist destinations are least crowded and weather is still pleasant. January to February is the best time to ski, as snow is ample and the sun is shining. Especially in the Sierra Nevada, the sun can be quite overwhelming even in the snow, so come prepared with snow goggles and sunscreen.

Winters can be mild in the south, with pleasant temperatures around 20 °C, cold-cloudy in the inland of the country, like Madrid with temperatures in the Winter down to 10 °C or less, but it rarely goes down to freezing. The north of the country is fresh in Winter, with temperatures around 15 °C, often cloudy and windy. 

Since Spain was my Childhood country, I have lived there for over 20 years. Spain is most noted for it's warm weather, tasty food and calm towns and villages along its coast line which have become very popular for visitors around the globe. But also Spain has an incredible array of cultural attraction, historic cities with old quarters and buildings, art galleries, museums and even a medieval feel in some cities where you can discover the most pure Spanish culture.  

Spain is a paradise for tourists around Europe and now far beyond who come to the country to enjoy the tasty natural and healthy food, great weather, as most of the year it's kissed with clear blue skies. Spain has a big array of interests and reasons to come. For sure it will leave you with plenty of desire to repeat a holiday, time and time again!  

(Lived in country)