Archive for 'Food and Wine in Spain'

If you find a villa in Marbella or a holiday rental in Málaga, you are likely to spend time enjoying the famously amazing beaches of the area. Located along the coastline of Andalusia, a region with an impossibly long stretch of perfect beaches that boast soft sand, rich blue waters, palm trees, well-equipped and chic beach clubs, excellent facilities, and astonishing sunsets. These are ideal places for those looking to work on their tans, lay out and relax, splash around in the waters with their kids, sip on drinks with their pals, go for romantic strolls, try all sorts of water sports, and much more besides. Basically, if you are looking for an ideal destination for sun and fun and a seaside break, it is a perfect option for spending long days enjoying all that the dreamy beaches of Marbella and Málaga have to offer. 

White-washed buildings with flowers spilling out from the windows and balconies, paved streets winding through a charming historic core, an amazing coastline with two Blue Flag beaches among the many different strands that are on offer, a microclimate boasting over 325 days of sunshine per year, an endless selection of excellent eateries and pretty little coffee spots to choose from: this is the image of idyllic loveliness presented by the seaside town of Estepona along Spain’s beloved Costa del Sol. Often called the Garden of the Costa del Sol, for those looking for assured weather and truly dreamy surroundings, it is certainly one of the best places to vacation in Spain or holiday on the Costa del Sol! There are so many wonderful attractions and charms in this remarkable gem of a place that are just waiting to be uncovered. Read on for our list of five excellent reasons to find a villa in Estepona and then come and find even more things to fall in love with on a getaway in this dreamy holiday destination...

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...

When you are on holidays in Spain one can expect that good food and incredible architectural gems often come hand-in-hand. If you are a foodie interested in setting a great atmosphere for your meals and you gave decided to find a vacation rental in Valencia, for example, you should definitely set aside some time to pay a visit to the Mercado de Colón, or Mercat de Colom (Columbus Market). This stunning and key example of the Valencian Art Nouveau style is a gorgeous historic gem that houses a vibrant and brilliant market within and is, therefore, a must for the most discerning of food lovers who have found a villa in Valencia and are exploring the culinary heritage of the region.

Located right in the historic core of the city of Valencia, between Colón street and Gran Vía Marqués de Turia, the Colón market has been declared an official national monument and was designed by Valencian architect Francisco Mora Berenguer between 1914 and 1916. Since 1890, residents and business owners in the neighbourhood had been petitioning for a more permanent market structure but work did not begin until Mora was commissioned despite earlier proposals for the building by other architects. Ultimately, the project was awarded to Mora in 1913 and he finally satisfied the board with his various alterations to the plans according to their needs and preferences.