Choosing a Sun Themed Holiday in Spain or Turkey

Time for the annual summer family holiday? Among the most popular options is the idea of heading off on a relaxing, sun filled beach break to Europe. You're spoilt for choice when it comes to locations from which to choose, but Spain and Turkey are just two of the favourites.

For a carefree time on the beach, the coast of Spain is ideal, but if you're looking for a touch of culture along with your sun, sea and sand, perhaps Turkey may be for you.Whichever destination you choose, don't forget to purchase the all-important family holiday insurance policy. Even if you just plan on lazing on the beach for two weeks, a family insurance policy is an absolute must for so many reasons.

Spain

Spain is a popular choice for family holidays, and one huge benefit is that most companies will quickly and easily be able to provide you with family holiday insurance with no hassle at all. Consider a visit to the popular Costa del Sol, on the southern coast of Spain, where the waters are warm and there are loads of places to go and activities to partake in for the entire group. You can choose to stay in a large resort, or rent a small cottage somewhere along the coastline. Or, if you want a bit of culture and liveliness, consider staying in or around beautiful Barcelona. This is an amazing city packed full of things to explore.

The Turkish Coastlines

In recent years, trips to the Turkish coastline have become more and more popular as people begin to discover that it is, in fact, the ideal place for a family holiday. Insurance companies, too, have jumped on the bandwagon and rates cover trips to Turkey are better than ever.

Head to Patara for peaceful break at one of the prettiest beaches in the country. Here you can enjoy unspoiled stretches of beach and wander around the cute, relaxed town and mingle with the locals. For those who want to get down and dirty (literally), take a day trip to Dalyan on the banks of the river Cayi. The sulphur mud baths will appeal to the child in everyone, and they also have plenty of health giving properties.

Another of the benefits of visiting Turkey is the fact that you'll never be far away from uncovering some fascinating history. Seemingly around every corner, there is a Roman ruin or historical site, which will add another dimension to your getaway.

Patrick Chong is the Managing Director of Insuremore. We provide low cost travel insurance and offer a range of policies including family holiday insurance, annual, multi-trip and single-trip insurance. For all your travel cover needs, Insuremore can help you in the quickest and most cost-efficient way.