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Tenerife is not just an excellent holiday destination for those looking for winter sun, good value for money, and sizzling hot summers. It is more than just a wonderful sun holiday location that attracts flocks of tourist crowds to its well-established resorts each year for good reason, though it certainly is that. In addition to all of this, Tenerife is also an incredible volcanic island with a unique and strikingly beautiful landscape. If you're interested in the great outdoors, exploring, and stunning views, then a villa in Tenerife is a brilliant idea as it boasts lots of places and attractions where adventure and thrills are the order of the day.

Made up of dramatic desert plains punctuated by colourful reptiles and and tough bright blooms that fight to appear between craggy rocks, the scenery of much of the island of Tenerife is undoubtedly unforgettable, stark, and lovely. This amazing landscape is best showcased and most apparent in the Teide National Park, which is also home to Mount Teide, the highest point in Spain and one of the highest volcanoes in the world. Still active (it has not erupted since 1909, though it has a history of destructive eruptions), Mount Teide is a UNESCO awarded World Heritage Site and the most visited natural wonder of Spain. Located in the most visited national park in Spain and Europe and the eighth most visited in the world, it attracts some 3 million visitors yearly. In fact, the number of visitors only increases year by year. If you have found a vacation rental in Tenerife, you should make sure to set aside some time to visit it yourself!

Villajoyosa, or La Vila Joiosa, is a picture-perfect seaside city, often simply known as “La Vila” to locals, in the Province of Alicante in Spain. With the most idyllic of beaches – picture fluffy white crescents of sand meeting crystal clear cerulean water – and a town populated by pretty little streets lined in a veritable rainbow of crayon-box-coloured buildings, there is no doubt that it has all of the visual appeal that one could hope for from a town on the Mediterranean Sea. However, there is also plenty to see and do. If you have found a vacation rental in Valencia and you’re looking for somewhere to spend the day, you could not even dream of more perfect place to do so.

Literally meaning “joyful town”, Villajoyosa is a pretty extraordinary spot along the famous Costa Blanca that boasts 3km of beaches, including La Platja Centre, right by the city centre. It is also famous for its chocolate industry and tourism and has an exceptionally pretty Old Town, all of which amounts to plenty of reasons to be joyful and joyful experiences for visitors who find themselves in the city.

Continuing from our last post and in this, the last post in this week's Barcelona special, we are counting down just ten great reasons to immediately find a vacation rental in Barcelona and get planning a trip to this beautiful city.

We have discussed the incredible architecture of Gaudí's city, the amazing beaches of this seaside gem, and the truly excellent food, nightlife and museums.

If you somehow haven't already been convinced by now, here are five more reasons to visit Barcelona ASAP...

6. The Unique Culture: Spain has a rich and diverse culture and, as Catalan habits are very rooted, and locals feel very proud about them, Barcelona is particularly fascinating with all sorts of performances, foods and experiences that are unique to the city.