Holiday Rentals in Spain, Puerto del Rosario - the Capital of Fuerteventura
Holiday rentals in Spain are popular in the wintertime in Fuerteventura because of its excellent mild climate. The capital of Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario is situated on the eastern side of the island and is close to the international airport. It is only recently that the town has started to develop its tourist trade and local improvements have been made including the resurfacing of the streets and the rebuilding of the harbour promenade to attract holidaymakers who want a villa holiday in Spain or vacation apartments in Spain. Puerto del Rosario is a popular Spanish residential area and has a picturesque port, fabulous beaches and plenty of good shops and restaurants, as well as an extensive selection of bars and night clubs and is well worth a visit.
Puerto del Rosario is starting to change from being mainly an industrial town to an appealing holiday resort. If you want holiday rentals in Spain in Puerto del Rosario then you will be able to find various types of holiday accommodation to rent direct from the private owners. These include vacation apartments in Spain or even a luxury villa rental Spain. Very often people, who have bought a holiday villa or apartment, are happy to rent out their property when they are not using them. The properties range from small apartments for couples or small families to large villas which can sometimes sleep up to twenty people!
If you want to book a villa holiday in Spain close to the beach then Puerto del Rosario may have what you are looking for. Villa and apartment holiday rentals in Spain are available close to beautiful beaches such as Playa Blanca, Puerto Lajas and Jarugo. All of these beaches have ideal conditions for water sports such as surfing, sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving. However the beaches can get windy and the sea has strong currents so if you use these beaches or intend to swim in the sea you must ensure that you take heed of any warning signs.
Choosing villa holiday rentals in Spain or vacation apartments in Spain in Puerto del Rosario means that you will never be short of things to see and do in this busy town. The harbour area is the oldest area of the town and in the small surrounding alleyways you can see some fine examples of old Canarian-style houses. A villa holiday in Spain in this area would not be complete without a visit to the former home of the famous exiled poet Miguel de Unamuno which is now a museum. There is also a culture centre (Casa de la Cultura) where exhibitions, plays and concerts are held.
What sort of nightlife you can expect if you book your holiday rentals in Spain in Puerto del Rosario? Well as this is not a very touristy area the nightlife is mainly traditionally Spanish. There are a few English bars and restaurants for tourists but the majority of restaurants serve tapas, seafood and typically Spanish food. Local dishes include braised goat and sancocho de pescado (a fish soup made with sweet potatoes). There are many night clubs and discos around Puerto del Rosario area but they tend to attract mainly young Spanish people and it is not often you see tourists there.
If you like the sound of Puerto del Rosario and are thinking about winter holiday rentals in Spain there, then do bear the following things in mind. Firstly, try booking your own accommodation by looking on a website which specializes in private holiday lets. Secondly, book your own flights and car-hire and see how much you save! Lastly, don’t forget to take out some travel insurance to cover you while you are away, better to be safe than sorry!
