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Valencia is a beautiful region in Spain that offers visitors the perfect combination of sun, sand, and sea. With its stunning coastline, historic architecture, and vibrant culture, it's no surprise that Valencia is a popular destination for holidaymakers. However, there is one very important aspect of Valencia that should never get overlooked - its incredible culinary heritage! If you are a foodie looking for a truly unique culinary experience during your holiday in Valencia, then look no further than the region's most famous dish: paella.

Paella is a rice-based dish that originated in Valencia, with some suggesting it developed from the 8th century tradition of the servants of Moorish kings bringing home leftover rice, meat, and vegetables and combining them into a dish. It then became a lunchtime meal staple that was long eaten by farmers and farm labourers. By the mid-19th century, it became something closer to the modern iteration with more varieties in ingredients and the name paella becoming firmly attached to the dish. 

Those who are looking to plan a perfect seaside getaway in Spain this summer could easily already be browsing our incredible vacation rentals on the Costa Brava. However, if you are looking to narrow your search down and find a perfect resort town with dreamy beaches and stunning surroundings, then we highly recommend our villas in Lloret de Mar.

Located 70km north east of Barcelona, along the southern stretch of the beloved Costa Brava, the town of Lloret de Mar has Iberian and Roman origins and is first mentioned in writing in the 10th century. It eventually became an important port town in the 18th century and, as a result, transformed into an affluent community. This led to a large-scale rebuilding of the town and the construction of some stunning Neoclassical palaces that remain throughout to this day. By the 20th century, the first tourists began to converge in the town and summer villas and hotels were built. The civil war and the post-war period thereafter did lead to a pause in the growth of tourism in Lloret de Mar but it was reborn and continued soon after. Lloret de Mar then continued to attract more and more visitors and build its reputation and is now one of the must popular resorts along the Costa Brava and one of the best-known gems in the Mediterranean.

The island of Mallorca is a perfect sun holiday destination in Spain that attracts travellers from all over the world almost year round due to its incredible weather and wide selection of truly dazzling beaches that boast soft sandy shores, blindingly blue waters, and scenic settings. From idyllic long golden strands to atmospheric craggy little bays that frame jewel-toned seas, there are all sorts of different beaches to choose from right across the island if you have found a villa in Mallorca. Among all of these, one of the most beautiful and most beloved is the infinitely charming Caló des Moro.

Caló des Moro always tops lists of the best beaches in Mallorca and for good reason: it looks like something from a postcard! The impossibly blue waters, against the lush greenery and impressive pale cliffs all around this picturesque cove are truly idyllic. And those waters! They are so clear that you can perfectly see the seabed from the cliffs overlooking the beach. For swimming and snorkelling, it is a dreamy location. It is, however, also bit of a victim of its own success and has been attracting massive crowds throughout the summer months since images of it went viral online. From June to September, you can expect large numbers of visitors and some people even lined up for three hours at a time to access the beach during Covid restrictions. While normally not quite as intense as that, it is definitely now in high demand among tourists on holiday in Mallorca.

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 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...