Holiday in Spain villa, Gran Canaria – Still a Top Holiday Choice?
A holiday in Spain villa or apartment in Gran Canaria is one of the top choices of holidaymakers from northern Europe and in particular the UK and Norway. Gran Canaria is one of the larger Canary Islands and is positioned between Tenerife and Fuerteventura and has a tourist infrastructure well suited to holiday in Spain villa rentals. The diversity of climates on Gran Canaria are extraordinary for an island of its size, and make it ideal for Spanish apartment rentals for all tastes.
The capital of Gran Canaria is Las Palmas which is on the northeast tip of the island. With its green valleys and volcanic craters it is popular with some retirees who like to book a villa holiday rental in Spain for the winter months. However a lot of visitors are attracted to the south coast, with its dry, temperate climate and year round sunshine. It is no wonder that all types of holiday in Spain villa accommodation are popular here.
The beaches at Maspalomas are amongst the best in the islands and are split into sections for different tourists and holiday makers - some are best suited for children and families, some are nominated nudist beaches and others are used mainly by the gay community.
If you book a villa holiday rental in Spain in Gran Canaria you can relax with the kids because there are no less than three excellent water parks, all located in the south of the Island. Aquasur, Ocean Park and Aqua Park are just the thing for families with younger children. On the coast you can book whale and dolphin excursions and take part in all the usual water sports activities.
This diversity found in Gran Canaria includes the type of holiday in Spain villa accommodation you can book with the owners direct. More active holidaymakers may want to take the opportunity to explore mountains, forests, sand dunes and the numerous walks provided by this wonderful and spectacular island of Gran Canaria. More and more people are booking a villa holiday rental in Spain in Gran Canaria to take advantage of the first-rate golfing facilities. Gran Canaria has six golf courses and four more are planned in the near future.
If you're looking for a real Spanish flavour you should consider booking Spanish apartment rentals in Las Palmas, the capital city. You will discover the finest of everything here including beaches, top restaurants, fabulous shops and an abundant display of art and culture. The oldest part of Las Palmas is Vagueta, a delightful area which still has some attractive examples of colonial architecture and an olde worlde charm.
Spanish apartment rentals are also popular in the south coast town of Puerto Rico and the picturesque village of Puerto de Mogán, known as 'Little Venice' on account of its numerous canals. Further west along the south coast there is a large market in the fishing village of Arguineguin. Why not book your holiday in Spain villa and unwind and soak up the warm sun on this beautiful Island.
If you are going to book a holiday in Spain villa on Gran Canaria you really must hire a car to get around the island and make the most of your stay. Don’t forget your travel insurance and book your cheap flights direct to Las Palmas to ensure you get the best price.
