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If you love classical, historical, and traditional music as well as a scenic setting and a seaside vacation, then we have the perfect destination for a holiday in Spain: Peñíscola. This charming town, located along the Costa del Azahar in Valencia, is overlooked by its ancient castle fortress and is fronted by a long sandy beach. During the day in the summer months, it bustles with tourists and beach-goers and, by night in August, the air is filled with the sound of Baroque tunes that drift down from concerts at the castle. To attend one of these magical events for yourself and to explore all that this gem of a town has to offer, book one of our villas in Peñíscola.

The port city of Tarragona is already a rather magical place that boasts truly beautiful beaches, a rather romantic crumbling Roman amphitheatre overlooking the Mediterranean, a walled medieval centre that almost appears frozen in time, and more. Furthermore, the city in its totality has also been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Incredibly elegant and picturesque and steeped in history, a vacation rental in Tarragona and a stay in the city have all of the ingredients necessary for perfect seaside getaway in Spain.

Of course, with all of this, you likely won’t need any more convincing to book a villa in Tarragona for your vacation in Spain but if you are looking for a serious cherry on top and you happen to be interested in the art of illusionism, then be sure to plan your trip for this April. Each year, throughout almost the entire month, Tarragona is taken over by magic for the month of April as it hosts the Teatre Màgic International Magic Festival. With performances by some of the biggest names in magic globally and some of the best magic shows on offer today, this is something that both the casual fan and serious enthusiast can enjoy. Know nothing at all about this world? Well, it’s a great way to dip your toe in for the first time.

Each country has its own Christmas traditions when it comes to foods, celebrations, gifts, activities, and more. In Spain, there are some rather unique festive traditions including Catalonia’s Tió de Nadal or Caga Tió (the, “Pooing Log,”), a small log painted with a face that is cared for by children throughout December before being beaten with sticks and pulling back the blanket over it to reveal a stash of small gifts and sweets on Christmas Eve or Day. 

This somewhat odd but charming tradition is certainly one that those spending Christmas on vacation in Spain might enjoy engaging with but more people still might want to add to their luck of already being on holiday in Spain. Make it a Christmas to remember by getting away to a villa in Spain and then join locals by entering the Christmas lotto – maybe you’ll even get to extend the vacation!

Are you in dire need of a vacation? Have you been picturing a perfect getaway this summer, somewhere warm, with pretty surroundings, maybe not far from the sea, boasting a private pool, and offering plush and peaceful interiors? These sound like all of the ingredients necessary for a relaxing vacation and we happen to have a dream curation of villas in Spain that tick all of these boxes! Each with some availability for summer 2024, these gems are the ideal options if you’ve left it to the last minute and are now looking to plan the vacation of your dreams. So, don’t wait a second longer! Check out our picks of four of our best holiday rentals in Spain for a getaway this season and book your picture-perfect escape ASAP...

As temperatures continue to drop across most of the world, many are turning to hearty foods and flavours and sweet and hot drinks for comfort. Winter warmers abound all across the world but an especially indulgent treat to enjoy if you book a winter break in the Canary Islands or a vacation rental in Tenerife, in particular, is the barraquito. A sweet coffee drink that can have alcohol added to it, it is not totally unlike an Irish coffee but a little spicier. Check out our recipe to try one as you plan your holiday in the Canary Islands and then try the real thing this winter once you touch down!