Apartment & Villa Rental Holidays In Spain

Apartment & Villa Rental Holidays In Spain

According to official statistics more than 60 million people visit Spain each year for a holiday! That is, by any standards, a colossal number of people- almost the equivalent of every single person in the UK decamping each year into the land of fiestas and flamencos!

But just why is Spain such a popular destination?

-For most Brits, the first reason they are likely to give is the weather- the fantastic Spanish climate which just gets better and better the more one travels further and further south into this country. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, it is true that regions such as the Costa Del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa Calida and Costa Almeria are a tremendous draw for anyone looking to escape the grey of a Northern Europe winter or even Northern European summers of late!

-In addition to the climatic adavantages, Spain is a country which offers tremendous geographical variety and diversity. Believe it or not, this land of golden palm fringed beaches is the 3rd most mountainous country in Europe- indeed, where else in Europe can you ski in the morning and be on the beach basking in 25c of sunshine in the afternoon? Well, you can in the Sierra Nevada mountains which lie just 1 hours drive north of Malaga and the beaches of the Costa Del Sol.

-Culturally, Spain is amazingly diverse as you will notice in its art and architecture, cuisine and its peoples. In the South of Spain there is the unmistakable influence of Spain's Moorish heritage'peoples of Arabic origin who settled in Andalucia many centuries ago. The Alhambra Palace in Granada is probably one of the most famous and impressive legacy of Moorish architecture in the whole of this region.

-Linguistically too, Spain is very diverse. Catalan, a language as much akin to French as Spanish, is widely spoken in the North East of Spain and in great historical cities such as Barcelona you will see signs written in both Catalan and Spanish.

-Perhaps one of the biggest attractions for many tourists is the Spanish way of life. Whilst the often referred to "manana" culture can sometimes be very frustrating if you need something done in a hurry, there is no doubt that the outdoor lifestyle which is enjoyed by the Spanish people is much to be admired and envied by us Northern Europeans who are confined to indoor activities only for many months of the year.

-What could be nicer than being able to eat evening and weekend meals outside, even on a small patio, or roof terrace for 9 months of the year? To be able to buy acheingly fresh fruit and vegetables from the outdoor markets, and perhaps best of all to be able to stroll safely around the town or village each evening after one's meal in the pleasant and warm evening air!

How Best To Enjoy and Appreciate The Real Spain?

Whilst there are many hotels of all sizes and descriptions which one could stay in, in my opinion the best way to experience this fabulous country, is to consider renting one of the may thousands of holiday homes, holiday villas or apartments which can be found on any high quality web based holiday property rental website.

The beauty of renting a holiday villa in Andalucia, an apartment on the Costa Blanca,a finca in Aragon or any other type of self catering accommodation to rent in Spain, is the complete sense of freedom and flexibility that it offers especially if you have a growing family to accommodate and keep entertained. You can come and go from your holiday home as you please, you can organise sleeping and eating arrangements to suit the size and mood of your group and best of all you can experience first hand the real Spanish way of life by staying in authentic rural Spanish villages or energetic towns and cities.

As much as Spain is a fantastic destination for a holiday or short weekend break, the wrong or inappropriate choice of accommodation can totally ruin your experience and enjoyment. That is why I would strongly encourage you to go self catering and to seek out a holiday villa or holiday apartment to rent in one of the many diverse resorts and regions of Spain.

From coastal villas, apartments, townhouses, studios or rustic fincas you can take advantage of Spain's wonderful sun drenched beaches, fabulous golfing resorts, or if its rural tranquillity which you seek, then accommodation set against a backdrop of soaring mountain peaks, lush green valleys and quiet rural retreats will be just for you.

The author, Paul Mitchell is an independent consultant to the travel industry. He is also cofounder of the holiday property rental website: http://www.letsbookaholiday.com/ .
If you are looking to rent a holiday home for your next holiday then take a look at what his website has to offer. If you are a holiday property owner and would like to generate more rental income, then take a look at the very advantageous advertising rates on this website.