Holiday Villa Select Spain Rentals http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles Top class apartment and villa rentals in Spain Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:42:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 en A Beachfront Villa Rental in Spain is a Popular Choice in the Malaga Province, Costa del Sol. http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/358/beachfront-villa-rental-2.html http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/358/beachfront-villa-rental-2.html#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:42:14 +0000 admin http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/358/beachfront-villa-rental-2.html MALAGA PROVINCE
Every year tourists from northern Europe flock to Malaga Province on the Costa del Sol and choose a beachfront villa rental in Spain. The Costa del Sol is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe with its miles of sandy beaches and sunny weather. Once they have visited places like Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Marbella, holidaymakers come back year after year to book their self-catering apartment rentals in Spain there.

WEATHER ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
The weather throughout the peak holiday season of July and August is glorious with daytime temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius and rain is a rarity. During the winter months the weather is still comfortably warm with typical daytime temperatures around 16 degrees Celsius with some wet weather. This fantastic weather is one of the main reasons why holidaymakers choose a beachfront villa rental in Spain or apartment rentals Spain on this coast at any time of the year.

PERFECT FOR A GOLF GETAWAY
Golfers also flock to Malaga and book a beachfront villa rental in Spain or apartment rentals Spain here for a fabulous golf getaway in the sun. There are more than 60 courses to choose from no matter what standard you have reached.  The following are just some examples of the courses which are available:

La Cala de Mijas is situated on Mijas Costa and offers 3 superb courses in beautiful surroundings and is suitable for players of all levels. It was designed by Robert Trent Jones.

Miraflores Golf is also situated just inland from Mijas Costa and it winds between valleys and gentle hills offering glorious views of the sea and the Mijas mountains. It was designed by Folco Nardi.

Santa Maria Golf and Country Club is in the Marbella area and is a beautiful course set in a valley with streams and lakes forming many hazards. It was designed by Antonio Garcia Garrido.

LOCAL CUISINE
If you book a self-catering beachfront villa rental in Spain why not have a night off from the cooking and try some of the local cuisine. A favourite dish in Malaga is pescaito frito - a crisp and juicy fish, deep-fried in batter. Bodegas, which are pubs or wine bars that serve local Malaga wine directly from the barrel, are also a must if you want to sample the local atmosphere. You will find plenty of places to eat out if you book a self-catering holiday villa rental in Spain including tapas bars, restaurants and beach cafes which you will find along the esplanades.

MALAGA CITY
If you don’t want a beachfront villa rental in Spain try a holiday villa rental in Spain in Malaga city. It is ideally placed for day trips to places like Granada and Seville and it also has the facilities of a modern city whilst retaining the relaxed ambiance of a beach town. For those who like to explore and soak up the culture there are plenty of exhibitions, concerts, museums and churches to visit. Dedicated shoppers should head for the streets off Calle Larios where you can find many interesting shops and the Mercado Central de Atarazanas which is the main food market.

TRAVEL & INSURANCE
There are various ways to travel to Malaga if you have booked your beachfront villa rental in Spain or apartment rentals Spain there. Most British holidaymakers use one of the many low-cost airlines which fly to Malaga from the UK. If you are travelling by car, the old coastal road is a great option to get to your apartment rentals in Spain because of the lovely scenery along the way. However you decide to travel don’t forget to book your travel insurance before you go as it is better to be safe than sorry!
 

]]> http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/358/beachfront-villa-rental-2.html/feed Holiday Villa Rental in Spain – Girona Province and the Costa Brava has Something for Everyone! http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/357/holiday-villa-rental-3.html http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/357/holiday-villa-rental-3.html#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:32:48 +0000 admin http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/357/holiday-villa-rental-3.html If you are thinking of booking a holiday villa rental in Spain you should consider the beautiful province of Girona. It is a part of the Catalonia region and can be found on the eastern tip of Spain, bordered by the provinces of Barcelona and Lleida, as well as the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the most varied provinces of Spain and incorporates the well known coastal area known as the Costa Brava.  The Costa Brava has sandy beaches and secluded rocky coves and is an ideal place to book a beachfront villa rental Spain. If you wanted a more rural holiday rental Spain you might consider a more inland location. Girona province has flat fertile plains that are ideal for rural tourism and there are many cycling and walking routes. The Pyrenees are close by where you can ski and snowboard all year round.

COSTA BRAVA
The Costa Brava is known as Spain's 'wild coast' as it is lined with rugged cliffs.  The climate here is a little milder than that of southern Spain which makes it an ideal place to book a beachfront villa rental Spain for families with children. Holidaymakers who enjoy snorkelling often book a holiday villa rental in Spain on this coast as the clear waters of this coastline offer excellent opportunities for snorkelling especially in the tiny coves that are almost impossible to get to on foot.

BEGUR
One of the most delightful resorts on the Costa Brava to book a beachfront villa rental Spain is Begur which is a charming hillside town with a castle at its crown. The cobbled streets add to the character of the town and there are two plazas both of which have entertainment in the high season. If you book a self-catering holiday villa rental in Spain here you will be spoilt for choice if you want to eat out as Begur has a really excellent choice of Catalan restaurants which nearly all have al fresco eating in the summer months. In addition there are several tapas bars, specialist food shops, cafes and late night cellar bars. The overall atmosphere is very Spanish and there are excellent supermarkets, a fishmonger, a butcher and several bakeries.

GIRONA CITY
If you want to get away from the coast but don’t want a rural holiday rental Spain, you might consider vacation home rentals Spain in the city of Girona which is the capital of the province of Girona. It is spelt ‘Gerona’ in Castilian Spanish and ‘Girona’ in Catalan which is the primary language spoken throughout the province. If you book a holiday villa rental in Spain in Girona city, Girona Airport is only 12 kilometres from the city and is well linked by taxi services. There is also an airport bus that connects with Girona's central bus and train station.

Girona city is commonly known as a kind of ‘mini-Barcelona’ with its own charming Ramblas, interesting shops, pavement cafes and fine restaurants and is a great place to book a holiday villa rental in Spain. The city is easy to explore on foot as it is not very big. Place of interest include the old quarter, the Banys Arabs (Arabic baths), the Cathedral, museums and lastly the old Jewish quarter. Once out of the old quarter you should spend some time on la Rambla de la Libertad, a street where you can find a fantastic variety of shops, boutiques, restaurants and fashionable cafés.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Whether you decide to book a rural holiday rental Spain or a beachfront holiday villa rental in Spain in Girona province, you should not forget to arrange some suitable travel insurance. Don’t spoil your holiday by skimping on your travel insurance. For peace of mind contact a reputable insurance broker who will be able to recommend a policy which suits you and your fellow travellers.
 

]]> http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/357/holiday-villa-rental-3.html/feed Beachfront Villa Rental Spain – Try One of the Fantastic Resorts on the Costa Blanca North http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/354/beachfront-villa-rental.html http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/354/beachfront-villa-rental.html#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:37:24 +0000 admin http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/354/beachfront-villa-rental.html The Costa Blanca in Spain is an area well-known to European holidaymakers who want to book Spain apartments for rent or a beachfront villa rental in Spain for a fabulous sunny holiday. Today I am going to look at some of the resorts on the Costa Blanca North which starts with Denia, a town approximately 85km north east of Alicante Airport and ends at Alicante itself. The Costa Blanca North encompasses the towns of Javea, Calpe and Benidorm with many small and charming villages in between where you can book a beachfront villa rental in Spain.

Starting with Denia - a perfect place for a seafront holiday rental in Spain. With its wonderful sunny climate it is the perfect location for a relaxing summer holiday or a well-earned winter break. For those who want a beachfront villa rental Spain, Denia has some of the most varied beaches on the Costa Blanca ranging from sheltered coves to beautiful stretches of golden sand. Water sports are popular in Denia with a choice of sailing, windsurfing, diving, fishing or even just swimming or splashing about in the water! Denia has a marina with 546 moorings and a full range of services and equipment. If watersports don’t appeal, you could try hang-gliding, mountain biking or hiking. For golf enthusiasts there is the Club la Sella, an 18-hole golf Course designed by Jose Maria Olazabal.

Javea is a beautiful town and has plenty to offer holidaymakers who book a beachfront villa rental Spain or Spain apartments for rent there. Javea is a two-centre resort with two main beaches. The most popular is the sandy Arenal beach which has a promenade stretching the length of the bay with plenty of tourist amenities such as bars, restaurants and shops. In the evening it is a lively place and many visitors enjoy a stroll along the seafront to browse the market stalls set up along the promenade. The beaches are great for families and a small train runs between the two resort centres throughout the high season. The other resort centre where people book a beach holiday rental Spain, is the pretty old town of Javea.  This is situated behind the port and has narrow tree-lined streets where you will find the market, the post office and quaint little cafes. The beach here is stony and is backed by a PalmTree-lined promenade leading to the port.

Calpe is a very busy holiday resort, with plenty of opportunities to book a beachfront villa rental Spain or Spain apartments for rent. It has great beaches and a fine selection of bars and restaurants if you book a self-catering seafront holiday rental Spain here. There are plenty of the interesting places to visit especially in the old town and these including the Torreo de la Peca, the Iglesia Antigua (Old 15th Century Church), Placa dels Mariners and the Ermita de San Salvador.

Probably the best-known resort on the Costa Blanca North is Benidorm. Benidorm attracts millions of visitors from all over Europe and is a particularly family-friendly resort and a great place to book a beachfront villa rental Spain, as it has something for everyone. Benidorm is a holiday paradise for children with its fantastic beaches. If the kids get bored with sea and sand there are some amazing theme parks in the area which are popular with children of all ages. Terra Mitica has some of the best rides in Europe whilst next door is Terra Natura which is a Zoo and Safari park with a great waterslide area. Mundomar is an Aquatic Animal Park with dolphin shows and Aqualandia next to it is Europe's largest water park. If you book your seafront holiday rental Spain here you should also take the time to visit the old town which is the original small village which dates back over 400 years and still retains a real Spanish flavour.

 

 

]]> http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/354/beachfront-villa-rental.html/feed Spanish Apartments to Rent are Perfect for a Fantastic Holiday on the Costa Tropical http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/353/spanish-apartments-5.html http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/353/spanish-apartments-5.html#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:47:53 +0000 admin http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/353/spanish-apartments-5.html Why choose Spanish apartments to rent on the Costa Tropical for your holiday? This region of southern Spain is still, in the most part, traditional and almost untouched by tourism. So if you are looking for a relaxing change from the hustle and bustle of the commercialised Costa del Sol, this area could be a perfect place to book your Spanish holiday villa and apartment rentals. Book a holiday villa rental in Spain in one of the many resorts along the coastline of Andalucia or alternatively rent a luxury villa in Spain in the spectacular Alpujarras mountains.

Almunecar and the small town of la Herradura together form the tourist capital of the Costa Tropical and are ideal places to book Spanish apartments to rent or a holiday villa rental in Spain. This relatively undiscovered stretch of Spain's southern coastline lies between the popular and well-visited Costa del Sol to the west and the Costa Almeria to the east. Situated between the sea and the mountains, the town of Almunecar offers holidaymakers who rent a luxury villa in Spain here a good variety of beaches and coves spread along twenty kilometres of coast. The shallow water is ideal for children who want to paddle and splash about and there are plenty of water sports available such as scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing. Marina Del Este in La Herradura, has moorings for over two hundred boats and yachts with plenty of bars and restaurants with terrific views out towards Cotobro, Almunecar, Salobrena and Motril where you can sit and watch the world go by.

Las Alpujarras, on the southern slopes of Andalucia's highest mountain range, the Sierra Nevada, is a great area to rent a luxury villa in Spain for a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings. The scenery is breathtaking with views as far as Africa and the area is famous for its wide variety of wildlife. The climate is warm and sunny most of the year and if you choose Spanish apartments to rent here and want a day on the beach this is available in less than an hour's drive.

Other places which are recommended to book Spanish apartments to rent on the Costa Tropical are Salobrena and Motril.

Salobrena is a picturesque town characterized by the clusters of traditional white houses piled around a hill which is topped by an old Moorish castle. Throughout the year tourists visit Salobrena to observe the resident dolphin population. They can often be seen from the Penon Rock at the western end of Salobrena Beach and from vantage points along the western hills area.

Motril is the second highest town in the province after Granada and is a popular place to book Spanish apartments to rent. Holidaymakers will enjoy its sunny beaches and excellent tourist facilities including ferry to Morocco, golf courses, historic buildings and museums. It also has an attractive fishing port and a yachting Marina.

One of the great things about booking a self-catering holiday villa rental in Spain or Spanish apartments to rent is the opportunity to sample the local cuisine. On the Costa Tropical the cuisine is varied with the coastal towns mostly specializing in fish dishes using sardines, langoustines and hake whilst inland dishes often feature pork and cured ham. You will find that many bars in the Granada region serve tapas free with drinks if you want to try a small taste of the local food. As well as the tropical fruits grown locally, visitors should try cazuela mohina or cazuela de San Juan which is a dessert of Arab origin similar to marzipan made of almonds, sugar, aniseed and pumpkin. In the evenings a lot of bars and restaurants host musical or traditional entertainment like guitar playing or flamenco dancing.

 

]]> http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/353/spanish-apartments-5.html/feed Apartment Holiday, Rent Spanish Properties Direct, in Malaga! http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/351/apartment-holiday-6.html http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/351/apartment-holiday-6.html#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:48:09 +0000 admin http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/351/apartment-holiday-6.html Many people are realizing that they can save money if they choose a self-catering villa holiday or apartment holiday and rent Spanish holiday homes direct. Malaga in the south of Spain is a popular place to look for Spanish apartment rentals or a holiday villa rental in Spain because of its fantastic reputation. Malaga’s Costa del Sol is famous for three things – fabulous weather, fantastic beaches and its many golf courses.

Fabulous Weather
Malaga has a typically Mediterranean climate, which means that the summer weather is fairly hot and the winter weather is by and large mild and on the dry side. The weather in the springtime can be unpredictable and heavy showers are not uncommon although the skies tend to clear soon after and the temperature remains well above 15ºC between February to April, rising to 22ºC in May. Malaga is an appealing place to book a holiday in Spain villa or an apartment holiday rent Spanish property with its all-year-round sunshine and pleasant climate.

Fantastic Beaches
Malaga is an ideal place to book a holiday in Spain villa or an apartment holiday rent Spanish property for tourists who dream of relaxing on a sandy beach and listening to the soft sound of waves lapping on the shore. The never-ending golden beaches which line the Mediterranean are lovely and wide and most have been awarded the European Blue Flag for cleanliness. If you enjoy water sports you will be able to take part in a variety including snorkeling, scuba diving and sailing.

Golf
The coast of Malaga Province, the Costa del Sol, is often called the ‘Costa del Golf’ as it is currently home to over 80 golf courses. Nearly all of them are open to visitors, so British golfers who book a holiday villa rental in Spain here for a golf break are undoubtedly spoiled for choice. With so many world class courses it is no wonder that Costa del Sol golf holidays are so popular, with tourists snapping up apartment holiday rent Spanish accommodation throughout the year, especially in winter, when the weather is pleasantly warm compared to the weather back home in the UK! In the summer months you may have to book your round of golf early as so many people want to play and some courses limit the hours of play during the higher daytime temperatures.

Malaga City
If you book your holiday in Spain villa or your apartment holiday rent Spanish accommodation in Malaga city itself, you will find that it is a culturally and historically rich town and the streets of the historic centre preserve a traditional ambience. Many visitors enjoy exploring the little backstreets which are still distinctly Moorish in character. The people of Malaga (Malaguenos) have a reputation for living life on the street, something they are able to do all year round because of the mild climate. Consequently, the town has many bars, bodegas and restaurants which are ideal if you book a holiday villa rental in Spain and want to eat out.
 
Malaga Tourist Attractions
As well as an easy-going ambience and a great climate, Malaga has plenty of places to visit if you book your apartment holiday rent Spanish accommodation here. The following are recommended;

The Maritime Museum (Museo-Acuario-Aula del Mar Malaga). At this museum you can find out all there is to know about the marine life in Malaga. A fun day out for kids and adults alike.

The Crocodile Park in Torremolinos is a twenty minute drive from Malaga. The Crocodile Park has around 300 crocodiles and if you are feeling brave you can take the chance to hold one!
 
Malaga Cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 and is one of the most prominent buildings of the city. The southern tower of the church is still not completed and in Spanish called la Manquita.

Last but not least - Malaga Bullfighting Ring which dates back to 1874 and has a total capacity of about 14,000 people.

 

]]> http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/351/apartment-holiday-6.html/feed Holiday in Spain Villa Rentals - Book Direct in Granada and the Costa Tropical http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/350/holiday-spain-villa-5.html http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/350/holiday-spain-villa-5.html#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:02:11 +0000 admin http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/350/holiday-spain-villa-5.html If you are looking for a holiday in Spain villa rental for your summer holidays you may want to consider booking your accommodation direct in the fabulous city of Granada or on the Costa Tropical de Granada. Granada is located in the Andalucia Region of southern Spain. It is a Province which includes the city of Granada with its magnificent Alhambra palace and Andalucia's highest mountains, the snow capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada, with the magnificent Las Alpujarras to the south.  This interesting region is becoming popular with holidaymakers who want to book an apartment holiday rent Spanish or a holiday villa rental in Spain direct with the property owners.

TRAVEL
In recent years it has become easier to stay in a holiday in Spain villa in this region, which you book yourself, because flights are now much more readily available to Granada Airport (Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaen - GRX) which is located about nine miles west of Granada. The height of the tourist season in Granada is July and August and the city remains a fairly popular place to book an apartment holiday rent Spanish or a holiday villa rental in Spain into September. Spring and autumn are ideal times to visit Granada as the days are pleasantly warm and the nights are not too cold. Winter is also a good time for a trip if you enjoy skiing as the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains have the most southerly ski-resort in Europe.

PLACES TO VISIT
Most people associate Granada city with the famous Alhambra Palace but apart from that it has been largely overlooked by most visitors to the south of Spain. However Granada city is a great place to book a holiday in Spain villa or an apartment holiday rent Spanish with its abundant history, medieval architecture, intriguing culture and colourful traditions.  If you want to have a villa holiday in Europe and enjoy sight-seeing there is much to recommend Granada city as a place for a holiday villa rental in Spain. The following are just some of the places you might want to visit:

El Sacromonte - the Gypsy quarter of Granada and the home of flamenco in this province. There are a number of famous flamenco Tablaos here (places where flamenco is performed) and the area is also famous for its cave dwellings.

The Mirador de San Nicolas – take a trip to this beautiful spot in the Albaicin with its spectacular views of the Alhambra, the Sierra Nevada mountains and the city.

The Arab bathhouse (En Banuelo) built in the 11th century is older than the Alhambra. The floors are marble and above the columns is a dome pierced by tiny stars which provide dappled light and ventilation for the baths.

Granada Science Park and Interactive Museum is a more modern tourist attraction, ideal for a family outing for those visitors who have booked their holiday in Spain villa in Granada. It has interactive exhibits and experiments involving electricity, light, sound, gravity. astronomy and meteorology which are presented to entertaining and educational effect.

COSTA TROPICAL
The coastal part of the Granada Province is the Costa Tropical which adjoins the Costa del Sol to the east although it is not as well known.  The countryside and the beaches of the Costa Tropical have not been developed for tourism in the same way as the Costa del Sol and the architecture tends to be characteristically Andalucian. It is a lovely coast to book a holiday in Spain villa with charming coastal resorts to choose from such as Almunecar, Salobrena and Motril.

GOLF
Lastly, a holiday in Spain villa rented direct in Granada or the Costa Tropical is ideal for those holidaymakers who like to get in a round of golf whilst on holiday. The climate is ideal with plenty of sunshine and hardly any wind or rain plus the fact that there are currently 70 golf courses in the Andalusia region with about 30 more under construction.

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/350/holiday-spain-villa-5.html/feed Holiday Villa Rental in Spain – Try Renting Direct in Fabulous Lajares in Fuerteventura http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/349/holiday-villa-rental-2.html http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/349/holiday-villa-rental-2.html#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:13:19 +0000 admin http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/349/holiday-villa-rental-2.html Fuerteventura
Contact the owner direct if you want to book a privately owned holiday villa rental in Spain on the fantastic island of Fuerteventura.  As the most easterly of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is only 60 miles from the coast of Morocco. Though you will not find any active volcanoes on Fuerteventura, the strange contours of the island are thought to come from various volcanic episodes in the distant past. Should you wish to see some volcanic activity take a day trip to the neighbouring island of Lanzarote.

Fuerteventura is a fantastic place to book Spanish apartment rentals or private villas in Spain with swimming pools. It is famous for its beautiful coastline with over 50 km of white and golden sandy beaches. There are plenty of tourist facilities for visitors who book a holiday villa rental in Spain here including golf courses, a Zoo, a Water Park and several Marine excursions. If you want to take part in water sports, the Island offers opportunities for surfing, diving, windsurfing and kite-surfing as well as big game fishing.

Lajares
A great place to rent private villas in Spain with swimming pools from the owners direct is in the quiet village of Lajares which was traditionally known for lace-making. Lajares is an easy drive of about 38km from Fuerteventura Airport. Car hire is not essential, but is strongly recommended so that you can make the most of the island and your holiday villa rental in Spain. It is relatively easy to book holiday car hire in Spain, there are several hire car companies on the island, the majority of which have offices in the main airport building. We recommend that you book in advance to ensure you get the car you want at a reasonable price.

Lajares has good tourist facilities for holidaymakers who book private villas in Spain with swimming pools here including a supermarket, a French bakery, a delicatessen, newsagent, pharmacy, hairdressers, craft shops and a Surf Shop (with internet café).  Lajares has quite a large artisan market which is held each Saturday where you can buy some unique craft items. If you book self-catering Spanish apartment rentals or a holiday villa rental in Spain, you will find that Lajares also has some good restaurants and bars.

El Cotillo
El Cotillo is a small, former fishing village on the west (Atlantic) coast of Fuerteventura and is about a ten minute drive away from Lajares. It has a variety of shops and a large number of places to eat out and is ideal if you are staying in a holiday villa rental in Spain and fancy a night off from the cooking!

Corralejo
Corralejo, the tourist town on the north of the island, is also within striking distance of Lajares and offers all the shops, restaurants and nightlife that holidaymakers who have booked a holiday villa rental in Spain or Spanish apartment rentals look for. It is also the Port from which you can arrange various marine outings or a fast ferry catamaran service to nearby Lanzarote. Corralejo’s location on Fuerteventura means that it is well positioned for many sporting activities including watersports and hiking or mountain biking. Also popular with holidaymakers are Trike tours, Buggy Tours and excursions and Quad bike tours. For nature lovers a visit to the world renowned sand dunes and Natural Park on the east coast, south of Corralejo is a must.
 

]]> http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/349/holiday-villa-rental-2.html/feed Spanish Apartments for Rent – Try the Costa del Sol for a Beach Holiday with Fantastic Weather http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/348/spanish-apartments-costa.html http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/348/spanish-apartments-costa.html#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:21:07 +0000 admin http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/348/spanish-apartments-costa.html Spanish apartments for rent are very popular on the Costa del Sol which is the densely populated coast of Andalucia. The Costa del Sol stretches from Almeria to Tarifa and is one of Spain's most popular tourist destinations to book a holiday in Spain villa.  If you want to rent a luxury villa in Spain try one of the fabulous Costa del Sol resorts with their miles of splendid beaches and fantastic summer weather.

Malaga
This is the capital of the Costa del Sol and is a major tourist resort with millions of tourists visiting this cosmopolitan city every year. It has many tourist attractions including sandy beaches, world-class golf courses, beautiful scenery, excellent restaurants and great nightlife. It is also the birthplace of the notable painter Pablo Picasso and there is an interesting  museum which is dedicated to his life and work.

Eastern Costa del Sol
The eastern Costa del Sol can be found east of Malaga City and Nerja is the most well-known resort in this region.  Nerja is a popular seaside resort built on a cliff with pleasant sandy coves sheltered by the sierra de Almijara Mountains. The temperate climate of the area makes it a great place to book Spanish apartments for rent or a holiday in Spain villa at any time of the year. There are plenty of places of interest in Nerja if you want to stray away from your Spanish villas for rent or the beach. A great way to explore Nerja is to take a trip on the Tourist Train which does a round trip which starts and finishes at Castilla Perez and costs 4 Euros per person. To get the best views of the area you must visit the Balcon de Europa which is a rocky promontory which was formerly a fortress designed to keep out marauding pirates. If you rent a luxury villa in Spain in Nerja be sure to visit the famous Cuevas de Nerja (Nerja caves) which feature wall paintings which are believed to be 20,000 years old.

Western Costa del Sol
The western Costa del Sol is more widely known internationally than the eastern part and it is highly urbanized and has some of the finest holiday resorts where you can book Spanish apartments for rent. The western part of the coastline begins at Malaga city and stretches westward up to the border of Cadiz province. Popular resorts to book holiday villas or Spanish apartments for rent include Torremolinas, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Calahonda, Marbella, Puerto Banus, Estepona and Sotogrande. The western Costa del Sol is ideal for a family holiday as there are theme parks, water parks, go-karting tracks, safari parks and many attractive public gardens. The historic town of Ronda is probably the most well-known inland holiday destination.

Golf & Sport
There are over 70 golf courses in the province of Andalucia 45 of which are situated along the Costa del Sol. Four of these are ranked in the top ten in Europe so if you book your Spanish apartments for rent or your holiday in Spain villa on the Costa del Sol you will be a golfer’s paradise! As well as golf there is a variety of other sporting activities available such as sailing, scuba diving and horse riding if you rent a luxury villa in Spain on the fabulous Costa del Sol.

Excursions
Away from your Spanish apartments for rent on the coast there are numerous excursions you can take into the ‘real’ Spain, with the cities of Ronda, Seville, Cordoba and Granada all easily reached for a day trip. If you are feeling adventurous you can also take a short trip across the Straits of Gibraltar to visit Tangier in Morocco.

 

]]> http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/348/spanish-apartments-costa.html/feed Apartment Holiday Rent in Spanish Cordoba – Explore this Fascinating City! http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/347/apartment-holiday-5.html http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/347/apartment-holiday-5.html#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:49:41 +0000 admin http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/347/apartment-holiday-5.html An apartment holiday to rent in Spanish Cordoba is an ideal base if you want to explore this fascinating city and the surrounding area. Cordoba was the capital of Al-Andalus which is the name used to describe this area of Moorish Spain.  At one time it was Europe's largest city, a centre of learning and culture and it is now Spain's tenth largest city. Today, it is a typical bustling, noisy Andalusian city, with a fantastic atmosphere and is a great place to book a holiday rental villa Spain or an apartment holiday rental in Cordoba.

If you decide to book a holiday rental in Cordoba be it an apartment holiday rent Spanish or a holiday rental villa Spain you will find that Cordoba is more than just churches, monuments and museums.  It is a unique place and you will enjoy wandering round the tiny, intriguing streets, relaxing in the beautiful squares, drinking in the traditional old bars and dining out in some of the fine restaurants you will encounter.

Talking of eating out, Cordoba is an excellent place to book a self-catering apartment holiday rent Spanish or a holiday rental villa Spain if you want to try traditional Spanish food as it has a massive amount of restaurants and tapas bars throughout the city centre. Cordoba has a hot climate and a favourite dish in the summer months is Gazpacho which is a cold vegetable soup.  In Cordoba you can sample the local variation of this soup called Salmorejo which can have additional ingredients such as ham and roast rabbit. Local hams and sausages are also worth trying, like Valle de los Pedroches Iberian cured ham, salami from Pozo Blanco and the black pudding from Fuente Ovejuna and Hinojosa. Also if you are staying in a holiday rental in Cordoba why not try some of the locally produced wine Montilla or Moriles, which is made in the towns of the same name just south of Cordoba.

As mentioned previously, Cordoba has a hot climate and the months of June, July, August, and September are the scorching summer months.  Rain is rare during these months and the highest temperature during the daytime may reach 40ºC and not drop lower than 18ºC at night. So if you are a sun-worshipper Cordoba may be the ideal place to book your apartment holiday rent Spanish for a summer holiday.

With these very high daytime temperatures the streets tend to be empty during the hottest part of the day.  If you are going sightseeing you should aim to go early and have a siesta (a rest or a sleep) in the afternoon. Also wear suitable light clothing and don’t forget your sunscreen, a hat and some water! The temperature does fall towards the early evening and people start to venture out from their apartment holiday rent Spanish.

If you book your apartment holiday to rent in Spanish Cordoba you will find plenty of things to do and see.  As well as the famous Mezquita and the Cathedral go and see the Cordoba Synagogue and the Medina Azahara or visit some of the beautiful plazas like the plaza de las Tendillas or the plaza de la Corredera. Or if you want to experience a typically Spanish spectacle bullfights take place throughout the summer months, although they are not for the squeamish. For those of you who want to shop for souvenirs there is plenty of choice including local pottery, fabulous silver jewellery, hand crafted leather work, Cordobese hats or you could even invest in a beautiful Spanish classical guitar.

 

]]> http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/347/apartment-holiday-5.html/feed Spanish Apartment Rentals in Almeria for a Memorable Sunny Holiday http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/346/spanish-apartment-4.html http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/346/spanish-apartment-4.html#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:29:20 +0000 admin http://www.holiday-villa-select.com/articles/346/spanish-apartment-4.html Spanish apartment rentals and holiday villas in southern Spain, in places like Almeria, are becoming increasingly popular because of the fantastic all year round sunny climate of this region. The Andalusian province of Costa Almeria can be found in south-eastern Spain and the city of Almeria is Andalucia's most eastern capital. Up until fairly recently, it was not as well known as other capitals like Malaga, Seville or Granada but that has changed in the last few years and the area is now an up-and-coming holiday destination.

Holidaymakers want to rent a luxury villa in Spain or luxury Spanish apartments in this beautiful and largely unspoilt region which has more than 200 miles of dramatic coastline. The weather in Almeria is superb, as it benefits from one of the driest and sunniest climates in Europe. The area has around 320 days of sunshine a year and the average temperature is 27ºC in summer and 15ºC in winter. This makes Almeria an ideal all-year-round holiday destination and a perfect place to book holiday villas in southern Spain. Another appealing reason to book Spanish apartment rentals here for your holiday is that in the winter you can also go skiing on the Sierra Nevada ski resorts near Granada  which is only about two and a half hours away by car.

Almeria is a lively and modern city with a great historic past. Evidence of the city’s past can be found throughout the city. If you decide to visit and book your Spanish apartment rentals or holiday villas in southern Spain here you will find many historical buildings and monuments which are worth visiting including the Alcazaba de Almeria, an imposing Arab fortress which was built in the 10th Century by Abd-erRahman. There are also a good selection of art galleries, museums and shops. The main avenue in the city is called La Rambla and it is well worth taking a stroll along, as you will find many good shops, street cafes and children’s play areas. If you want to go on an exciting day out why not take a trip to North Africa from the busy ferry terminal.

Other trips which are within easy reach of Spanish apartment rentals in Almeria are the Alhambra Palace in Granada and the nearby caves at Nerja.  Those who are interested in movies, particularly Westerns, will enjoy a visit to the little village of Tabernas, about 16 miles from Almeria city, set between the Sierra de Alhamilla and Sierra de Filabres.  The movie lots which were used for Western movies in the seventies and eighties have now become theme park tourist attractions. There are three that you can visit: Mini Hollywood, Texas Hollywood and Western Leone. All offer a fun day out in Europe's only desert region, with stagecoach rides, live shows and the opportunity to have a drink in the saloon.

If you choose self-catering Spanish apartment rentals or rent a luxury villa in Spain you will no doubt want to eat out some of the time and have a rest from slaving over a hot stove! The local dishes in Almeria are mainly fish-based such as Paella. The best way to sample the dishes of the region is to order tapas which are small portions of different foods, such as patatas bravas (potatoes in tomato sauce), Escabeche e Sardines (fresh sardines in hot sauce), Migas (bread fried with garlic and spicy sausage), Spanish omelette made with potato and onion or bowls of different kinds of olives and garlic mushrooms. Main courses to try include Gachas - hot and spicy clam stew, Gurullos con Conejo – rabbit stew with fried bread, bacon, sausage and garlic and Guruños – marinated pork.

A lot of people choose Spanish apartment rentals or rent a luxury villa in Spain in Almeria to enjoy the laid back atmosphere of the town. The nightlife tends to be fairly quiet and relaxed and centres around the numerous cafes, bars and restaurants. There are some music bars which open late and don’t close until about 4am and in the summer there are late night discos in Marquees near the beach. However a holiday to the Costa Almeria is more suited to those holidaymakers who are looking for typically Spanish nightlife rather than karaoke and all-night partying.
 

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