The northern coast of Spain is great for surfing, and is also the place to travel if you want to have the beach to yourself. Many claim that the beaches in the north of Spain are the most ...

By rail, take the overnight train from Paris to Irún (from £26), from where you can connect to trains and buses to destinations all over northern Spain. See panel on page 10 for further information.

In reality, the rain in Spain stays mainly in the mountains. And if it's mountains you're looking for, then you will find these in abundance in northern Spain. Spain ranks as one of the most ...