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Andalusia, a region of stunning scenery, brilliant beaches, great weather, friendly inhabitants, and a rich cultural heritage, is an excellent destination for those looking to plan a vacation in Spain. It is also home to gorgeous and historic cities such as Granada and Seville that are full of incredible buildings, historical monuments, works of art, museums, and more. For those looking to combine all sorts of outdoor pursuits (from surfing to hiking to skiing) with a wide variety of cultural endeavours (from attending Flamenco shows to exploring Moorish architectural gems to enjoying the opera), then a villa in Andalusia is a great idea. If you are looking through our vacation rentals in Andalusia, you may come across the stunning Posada La Casa Del Pintor, a very typical and charming historic property of the region, which is located in the town of Carmona. 

If you find a villa in Andalusia and are spending any length of time enjoying this stunning region of Spain and the unbelievable wealth of natural, historical, artistic, architectural, culinary, and cultural beauty and excellence that it has to offer then you should definitely set aside some time to enjoy a day trip to the gorgeous city of Córdoba. Boasting a UNESCO-awarded historic core that is recognised as one of the largest and most impressive of its kind in Europe, the city displays its long and varied history with traces of Roman, Arabic, and Christian rule all visible throughout its streets. Among this array of stunning architectural gems one of the most beautiful and extraordinary spaces, however, has to be the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, or Palace of the Christian Monarchs, also known as the Alcázar of Córdoba.

A villa in Valencia is just the thing for those looking to plan a perfect sun holiday in Spain or an idyllic sun-drenched getaway, in general. However, while the beaches and seaside resorts and party towns of Valencia are famous around the globe and present many brilliant reasons to plan a vacation in the area, there is much more to the region. Steeped in history that stretches back millennia, with reminders and leftovers dotted throughout the rich cultural heritage of the region from the various peoples who have lived there at various points throughout the centuries (including the Celts, Romans, Moors, and more), there are endless fascinating tourist attractions to visit. From extravagant palaces to lush parks, elaborate fountains to pretty churches, and architectural gems to incredible galleries, culture vultures who find a villa in Valencia will quickly realise that there is plenty to enrich the mind and lots of stunning places to nip into for a few hours and shelter from the hottest part of the day. Among such tourist attractions, one that is an absolute must for art-lovers, in particular, is the Museu de Belles Arts de València, or the Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia, in the city of Valencia.

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. 

Those who like to eat well will probably already be considering a vacation rental in Barcelona as the city boasts an array of incredible culinary experiences but chocolate-lovers, in particular, should make a point of paying a visit to one specific attraction while in town: the chocolate museum! The Barcelona Chocolate Museum, or Museu de la Xocolata, or Museo del Chocolate, is a unique private museum that boasts a truly fascinating and delicious collection! Made up of incredibly elaborate chocolate sculptures that will tempt visitors from behind glass cases, various different tools and machines that have been used to make chocolate in the city throughout the ages, and all sorts of information about the history of chocolate and chocolate production, there is plenty to see and learn. However, fear not, that is not all there is to the museum and there are some more hands-on opportunities so that you can actually enjoy a taste of some of the incredible wealth of delicious things all around you rather than merely suffering at the sight of them. An absolute must for the discerning foodie with a sweet tooth on vacation in Barcelona, this museum is a wonderful place that people of all ages and any kids in your party, in particular, can enjoy!