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Casa Botines is a stunning little architectural gem in the city of León that might surprise visitors to the city: it is one of only a few buildings by Gaudí located outside the region of Catalonia and a rare treat to stumble upon. Just find a vacation rental in Castille and Leónand make a point to visit when you're in the city.

At the end of the nineteenth century, Gaudí, who had never left Barcelona before, headed to León to design a tissue store, Casa Botines. Commissioned by Simón Fernández and Mariano Andrés, the owners of a company that bought fabrics from Güell, to build a residential building and warehouse, it was built between 1891 and 1892. The name by which it known today comes from the last name of the company's former owner, Joan Homs i Botinàs.

If you have always wanted to experience the beautiful beaches, crystal-clear seas, almost year-round great weather, natural bounty, culture, parties, activities and fun of the Balearic Islands, then you're in luck. We have been rounding up five of our most amazing villas on the islands and putting them into a handy list for your reference. So, have a glance, find the right villa rental in the Balearic Islands and get planning your trip today!

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Located 5km from Sineu on the island of Mallorca, this large and lovely farm estate was built in 2017 and is in a quiet and peaceful part of the countryside, surrounded by fields.

The sunny Balearic Islands, made up of the islands of Mallorca, Menorca and Cabrera, to the north, and Ibiza and Formentera, to the south-west, make for incredible holiday destinations. Beautiful and idyllic getaway destinations that offer fantastic weather almost year-round, these sun holiday vacation spots are varied and lovely and have perfect beaches, rich cultures and friendly locals. Ibiza, for example, is ideal for those who want to party and is the most famous clubbing spot in the Mediterranean and Mallorca is a scenic beauty famous amongst celebrities and tourists alike. Whether you're looking to lay out on the beach, discover stunning landscapes, live it up, blow off steam in a nightclub or get active, the Balearic Islands have everything you could need.

Additionally, some of our most stunning rentals are on these Spanish Islands so why not browse our picks of five of the best of the best among the many wonderful vacation rentals in the Balearic Islands that you can choose from...

The Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes is a 15th century architectural wonder and the shining gem of Toledo. Controversially founded in the heart of the Jewish quarter by the Spanish monarchs period, it was constructed as a provocative statement about their perceived supremacy of the Catholic faith and is where they had intended to be laid to rest. This did not come to pass and, today, it is actually the parish church of the Archdiocese of Toledo.

Despite the incredible size and beauty of the church, the parish is actually quite small as the impossibly beautiful historic quarter in which it is located is not inhabited by many residents. Therefore, when you visit, you're likely to encounter greater numbers of astounded tourists than parishioners and you're also likely to become one of them yourself, craning your neck to take in the ornate beauty of the building.

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If you book a vacation rental in Málaga and are exploring the city, then a visit to the Alcazaba of Málaga is a must. A fortress-palace and an Arabic citadel, it is a beloved historical monument in the city and one of the best places to take in a wonderful view over Málaga. An architectural gem, steeped in history, and utterly beautiful, it is an inexpensive attraction to visit but provides an incredible bang for its buck.

One enters the grounds next to the Roman amphitheatre and then takes a meandering path uphill, wandering past lush greenery, rich red bougainvillea, palm trees high overhead, fragrant jasmine bushes and rows of orange trees. Then there is the building itself; light-coloured stone, thick walls, imposing and, yet, beautiful at the same time, with delicately pointed ogive arches, patios taking in wonderful views and little gardens and pools dotted around.