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Santa Cristina d’Aro is a picturesque town located in the Aro Valley, along the beloved and lovely Costa Brava of Spain, just 6km inland from the beaches of Platja d’Aro and S’Agaro. Surrounded by mountains and tree-covered hills with various roads, paths, and trails throughout, it is a perfect destination for those looking to hike, cycle, and explore, and is certainly a scenic spot of incredible beauty to admire throughout a vacation in Spain. It is also an ideal base from which to enjoy the Costa Brava, easily fly into the airport, and to plan day trips to Girona and Barcelona – basically, it’s the best of all worlds! So, those looking to properly escape from daily life and concerns to somewhere charming and peaceful where they can relax on perfect beaches, enjoy nature, and do very little of anything at all as well as some days visiting incredible tourist attractions and famous destination would be well-advised to check out our amazing villas in Santa Cristina d’Aro and our villas on the Costa Brava.

In addition to the wonderful weather and the immense beauty of the landscape, Santa Cristina d’Aro boasts friendly locals who tend to smile and greet those they pass in the street and a proper small town atmosphere that many will enjoy. The town is located just far enough inland from the beaches to be far more tranquil even during the height of the tourist season in the summer months. It is also not particularly touristy so you can expect that warm atmosphere, little businesses, and closures during the middle of the day. While these things might not suit some, those looking to embrace the slow and restful pace of life of a little (but still rather cosmopolitan) Spanish town will enjoy it. And, while you may not have lots of chain stores or high-end brands, there are still bakeries, banks, bars, butchers, cafes, modern supermarkets, restaurants, and more – basically all the essentials you might need! Plus, for anything else, Girona and Barcelona are just 30 minutes and an hour away respectively, making it easy to get what you need. A car would make life easier, but there is a main bus route running right through town and the nearest train station in around 20 minutes away. 

There are a wide range of stunning seaside towns that one could choose as a holiday destination in Spain but among the most beautiful and perfect has to be Nerja. Known primarily for its incredible natural bounty and picturesque landscape, Nerja is located on the southern tip of Spain, along the Costa del Sol. Framed by the majestic peaks of the Sierras de Tejeda mountain range in the background and made up of perfect pale beaches lapped by turquoise waters, impressive rock formations, lush greenery, and row upon row of white-washed apartment buildings and houses rising up from the coast, this is an elegant gem of a coastal resort that is known to be one of the best holiday spots along the famous and beloved tourist region of the Costa del Sol. If you’re looking to hike gorgeous cliff walks and mountain trails, swim in crystal clear water, visit prehistoric caves that once acted as homes to ancient civilizations, dine on fresh paella while taking in sea views, dance all night, try out water sports like SUP and snorkelling and kayaking, or simply wander around a picture-perfect historic Spanish town centre, then browse our wonderful villas in Nerja and come and take it all in for yourself!

Though few people will need to be convinced of the beauty and charms of Barcelona as it is well known as a stunning, culturally-rich beachside city with a major football stadium and a highly cosmopolitan selection of incredible bars and restaurants and cafes, the recent influx of visitors who spent time in the city for the return of the incredibly popular and cool Primavera music festival reminded many of us of just how appealing a holiday destination it is. Find your vacation rental in Barcelona now and come discover it all for yourself or maybe even look ahead to next year’s edition of Primavera and beat the crowds by sorting out your accommodation now while the best of the best of our holiday rentals in the area all still have great availability. When you get there, here is our guide to some of the chicest and coolest places to eat, drink, shop, and hang out while you are in the city...