First, picture a map of Spain. Now zoom in on the southern state ... But the real attractions are the cliff-lined beaches and a relaxed atmosphere cultivated since the 1960s.

Spain is a holiday destination loved by travellers ... will leave you completely struck - but it's well underground. The village of Brihueg, known for its Jardin de la Alcarria lavender fields ...

will not leave you packed-in like sardines among crowds of tourists which have become notorious in Spain. The epitome of tranquil escape by the Atlantic, the stunning village of Mundaka stands ...