Archive for 'Winter in Spain'

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!

There is a certain point each winter where those of us who live in colder or drearier countries simply cannot wait for spring. Perhaps the days are too short or maybe there is just little sun at all but either way, between the cold and the vitamin D deficiency, we are well and truly sick of the winter. Unfortunately, there is no way to make this time go faster but you can head off to sunnier climes to help you get through it! Winter sun is an essential tradition for many or simply something that others have always wanted to enjoy and with our amazing selection of villas in some of the sunniest and most beautiful parts of Europe, we’re here to help make that happen! If you’re in search of a winter sun getaway in Europe this year then check out our guide to some of the best destinations and then browse our vacation rentals in each one to get planning that perfect break to help you get through those long winter months...