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Dreams are made of sun and sand. And so is your next holiday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s that time of the year again when your Instagram feed and Tiktok \u2018For You\u2019 page is filled with photos and reels of people sunning themselves on the pebbly beaches of the Amalfi Coast or eating tapas from trendy little restaurants in Barcelona. You caught us, we\u2019re jealous. And while we\u2019re shivering through another Melbourne winter, we\u2019re dreaming of the warm temperatures and turquoise waters of two of the best countries in Europe<\/a>. But out of Italy<\/a> or Spain<\/a>, which country should you travel to first?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that unless you want to fork out thousands of dollars for a last-minute flight to make the most of this year\u2019s European summer, you\u2019ve got plenty of time before deciding which country you want to travel to. But this decision will be a tough one. To help you out, we\u2019ve put this comparative guide together in the hopes that your choice becomes easy<\/s> easier. Good luck and happy deciding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The cities in Italy are out of this world. No, really. When you stop to think about it, few countries can confidently compete with the romanticism and architecture of Italy\u2019s most famous cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve got Rome with its centuries of history and ornately crafted fountains on every street corner. There\u2019s Milan with its shopping districts and cultural hubs. And we can\u2019t forget about Venice with its dreamy canals and its carnival-like annual festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But apart from the main tourist-filled ones, Italy has plenty of other cities that are just as beautiful and just as deserving of the same awe and wonderment. Take Ravenna for example. Located in Northern Italy, this quaint yet impressive city boasts basilicas made famous for their mosaics, UNESCO World Heritage listed sites and some of the best seafood in all of Italy. Honestly, enough said.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Ornately<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While Italy\u2019s cities might be more well-known worldwide, the cities in Spain are nothing to be sneezed at. From Barcelona’s stunning architecture and bustling nightlife to Madrid\u2019s historical buildings, art museums and food markets, it\u2019s easy to get swept up in the Spanish way of life (and refuse to leave once it\u2019s time to board your flight back home).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, like Italy, Spain also has some underdog cities that don\u2019t quite receive the same amount of tourist traffic as the bigger ones. These cities include Seville with its flamenco dancing and scenic views along the Guadalquivir River and Granada for its iconic sights (read: Alhambra, a vast fortress and palace that once housed Moorish monarchs). Whichever country you visit, you can\u2019t go wrong in this category.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Beaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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But let\u2019s replace cobblestones with grains of sand and discuss each country\u2019s best beach spots. And in Italy, there are plenty of stunning, Instagram-worthy beaches available without having to extend your trip and travel to Greece<\/a> (although, we are always up for an extended holiday). Italy boats almost 8,000km of coastline (as if the country wasn\u2019t wanderlust-y enough) and every June, July and August, people flock to get their tan on with an Aperol Spritz or Limoncello by their side. But where exactly should you go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with that coastline, Italy is also a country with islands \u2013 the largest ones in the Mediterranean. While others might jet off to Cinque Terre and Sorrento, the Italian islands of Sardinia and Sicily is where the turquoise waters really<\/em> shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bask in the sun at Spiaggia di Is Arutas in Sardinia and dip in waters so blue you\u2019ll never want to leave. Or perhaps Sicily is more your vibe with its laidback atmosphere, exceptional cuisine and oh, it\u2019s beaches (San Vito Lo Capo and Spiaggia di Mondella are our top picks).<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Aerial<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Much like Italy, Spain\u2019s proximity to large bodies of water (in this case, the Alboran Sea, the Balearic Sea and the Bay of Biscay) makes it an ideal country to visit if you\u2019re after some fun in the sun<\/s> sand. With destinations like the Canary Islands (think Lanzarote and Tenerife), as well as cities with beaches close by (San Sebastian) and party hubs (Ibiza), sun-seekers are totally spoilt for choice in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, if you\u2019re looking to escape tote-and-towel-carrying crowds, we recommend you head to lesser-known spots where the water\u2019s just as blue and the sand\u2019s just as golden. One such spot is Playa de Sa Boadella in Costa Brava. With clear water as far as the eye can see, a multitude of natural swimming holes filled with tropical fish and a soft pine fragrance thanks to the surrounding verdant vegetation, you won\u2019t ever want to leave (and neither would we).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cuisine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ahhh Italy, the land of pizza and pasta.<\/a> And risotto. And antipasto. And focaccia. And gelato. And tiramisu. Honestly, the list goes on. With a focus on fresh, local ingredients for traditional food made from recipes passed down through the generations, a holiday in Italy often means you end each day with a full belly and a bunch of very happy tastebuds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But while you might think that\u2019ll buy you a one-way ticket to bloat-town, Italian food is characterized by its simplicity, so it won\u2019t leave you feeling overly heavy. In fact, a lot of the country\u2019s most popular dishes only include a few ingredients – yes, tomato is often always one of them followed closely by olive oil. And if you need to wash your food down with a beverage (who doesn\u2019t?), there\u2019s plenty of prosecco and red wine to go \u2018round.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Give your feet a break and let your tastebuds do the exploring on your holiday in Spain. From rich vegetable-filled paellas and salty jamon (dry-cured ham) to chorizo perfect for tapas and hundreds of cheese varieties (think cow\u2019s milk cheeses, goat\u2019s milk cheeses and every cheese in between), Spanish cuisine is one of the main reasons why the country welcomes millions of travellers each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spanish food is simply prepared with fresh ingredients – there\u2019s no fancy cooking techniques here – and almost always involves (a lot of) olive oil and (a pinch of) spice. But just because most dishes don\u2019t take hours to make (or require you to follow a complicated recipe), it doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re not packed with flavour. Designed to be hearty and comforting, Spanish cuisine is up there with some of the best in the world. So go on, give your tastebuds the fiesta they\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Weather<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Italy enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year with no extreme hot or cold temperatures. However, the summer months of June, July and August are the hottest and can reach temperatures of up to 38\u00b0C. Because of Italy\u2019s coastline and subsequent stunning seaside towns, the most popular time to travel is during the summer but this drives accommodation prices higher and means larger crowds at beach clubs and other main attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there is no \u2018best time\u2019 to visit, the low season of winter sees the main tourist hot spots along the Amalfi Coast and in Lake Como quieten down with some businesses closing their doors until summer. But if you\u2019re still intent on travelling during December, January and February, bigger cities like Rome, Florence and Milan offer iconic sights without a million other people getting in the way of your photos.<\/p>\n\n\n

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While Spain is located on the southwestern side of Europe, it has a similar climate to that of Italy with warm to hot summers and colder winters depending on the region (the Almeria province in the country\u2019s south is known to be the coldest). Also, like Italy, popular coastal towns can hibernate until the sun comes out again, so it\u2019s best to do your research to avoid disappointment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the bigger cities of Barcelona and Madrid stay bustling year \u2018round, so if you\u2019re looking for a mid-winter break, Spain\u2019s still an excellent country to visit. Yes, you might be greeted with low temperatures of around 9\u00b0C but the sangria\u2019s still flowing, the Sagrada Familia\u2019s still standing and the museums are still open. So, we\u2019re siding with Spain on this one\/ <\/p>\n\n\n

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The verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re at the end of the blog and the decision hasn\u2019t gotten any easier (it was a long shot anyway). Italy and Spain truly have everything from interesting cities and delectable cuisine to beaches packed with striped umbrellas and favourable weather. But, booking agent at our heels, we\u2019re more inclined to say that Italy wins the battle between these two Mediterranean countries, by the length of a bolognaise-drenched spaghetti. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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