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Santuari de Lluc is a monastery and pilgrimage site located in north-west Mallorca, ringed by mountains, in a lush green and heavily forested plain. A stunning collection of buildings in the most scenic and peaceful of locations, it is a must-see gem. If you have found a vacation rental on the Balearic Islands and are exploring Mallorca, it is certainly worth a visit.

The Santuari de Lluc was founded in the 13th century when a Moorish shepherd named Lluc found a statue of the Virgin Mary amongst rocks in a stream on the site that would ultimately become home to the monastery. It was then taken to the nearby Church of Sant Pere d’Escorca but then was discovered to have disappeared and mysteriously found back in the stream where it was discovered the very next day. This mysterious and miraculous event gave locals pause to build a chapel on the site and the it is now considered to be the most important pilgrimage site on the island. Thousands visit each year and it has become an integral part of Mallorcan history and culture.

The Turia Gardens in Valencia is a beautiful park that is one of the largest urban areas of parkland in all of Spain. It takes up nine kilometres of greenery and is comprised of foot paths, cycling routes and leisure, sport and play areas, making it the perfect place to relax, have fun with your family or get in some exercise in a scenic setting.

The route of the park passes along the city's main museums and monuments and is formed of a unique itinerary of palm trees and orange trees, fountains and pine woods, aromatic plants and ponds, sports facilities and rose beds.

For anyone who has found a vacation rental in Valencia and is looking for somewhere to wander and truly live in the moment and enjoy their holiday, it is a great spot to spend some time!

Beautiful beaches are not a rarity in Spain. Neither, in fact, are unique beaches. However, while there may be plenty of options, some stand out as particularly interesting or beloved and for good reasons. A great example of this is the so-called La Playa de las Catedrales (Beach of the Cathedrals), which is officially known as the Praia de Augas Santas (Beach of the Holy Waters).

This beach is located on Spain's Galician coast and is a mile-long stretch of sand that is famous for its extraordinary geological formations that look rather like the flying buttresses that were used for centuries by stone masons in the construction of Europe's cathedrals; ergo, the nickname for the beach. These "buttresses", however, are entirely natural phenomena that give the beach a rugged and romantic appearance.

There are always those bizarre attractions, right? You know the ones. The world's biggest ball of yarn, the oldest restaurant, the first, the biggest the fastest, the something "est". A lot of tourist attractions in Spain are based around cultural value and heritage or natural beauty but there are some things that are just unique or strange and worth seeing so you can say you did and have a fun anecdote.

What's even better still, however, is when you can also get something good to eat! Well, look no further than Lanzarote, where you can eat food cooked in a volcano!

Just find a vacation rental in the Canary Islands and head to Lanzarote to visit El Diablo restaurant for a meal unlike anything else you've ever tried before.

Spain's Costa Blanca is known for her beautiful, picture-perfect beaches, crystal clear water and promise of sun but all this is somewhat taken away from by the reputation of certain towns and resorts and the tourist crowds that can plague them. If you want that assured ideal beach holiday but are looking for something a little more authentic and a little less crowded, we have the perfect place for you: Cala de Finestrat.

Cala de Finestrat is a pretty beachside resort close to the lovely village of Finestrat on the Costa Brava in the region of Valencia.