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Love a sizzling sun holiday? Have you booked a villa in Spain? Well, part of enjoying the heat is knowing how to beat it! So, if you’re enjoying hanging out by the pool, heading to the beach, exploring, and seeing the sights while it’s hot out but you want to stay cool, there’s one particularly tasty way to do it – eating things that will help bring your body temperature down. Read on for our guide to what to eat and drink while you enjoy a stay in one of our vacation rentals in Spain this summer in order to stay cool and make the most of the sunny days!

1. Gazpacho

Those who find a holiday rental in Andalusia, in particular, will have ample opportunity to sample this regional classic soup. Typically served cool, this dish from Andalusia is now famous all over the globe and is a representative dish of Spain, as a whole. In fact, it is likely the most famous cold soup in the world. It is also not just the cool temperature but the wholesome, vitamin-rich ingredients that make it an ideal dish during the summer. Made of tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and more, it is light and refreshing.

One of the oldest towns along the beloved Costa Blanca, and the Alicante Coast in particular, in Spain is the charming Benissa. With a gorgeous cove and a range of lovely beaches a short distance away, a pretty historic centre, strikingly wild and beautiful landscapes all around, and excellent hiking routes as a result, Benissa is a true escape from day-to-day stresses and concerns.

Take Things Slow

Book one of our villas in Benissa and spend a vacation immersed in the immense beauty of nature in this part of the world - walk lovely trails, swim in impossibly blue waters, eat delicious and incredibly fresh seafood delights, and soak up the charm of the local setting. There are plenty of things to see and do and adventures to be had but we think it is a destination that is best enjoyed and savoured when you take things slow.

Each country has its own Christmas traditions when it comes to foods, celebrations, gifts, activities, and more. In Spain, there are some rather unique festive traditions including Catalonia’s Tió de Nadal or Caga Tió (the, “Pooing Log,”), a small log painted with a face that is cared for by children throughout December before being beaten with sticks and pulling back the blanket over it to reveal a stash of small gifts and sweets on Christmas Eve or Day. 

This somewhat odd but charming tradition is certainly one that those spending Christmas on vacation in Spain might enjoy engaging with but more people still might want to add to their luck of already being on holiday in Spain. Make it a Christmas to remember by getting away to a villa in Spain and then join locals by entering the Christmas lotto – maybe you’ll even get to extend the vacation!

Are you in dire need of a vacation? Have you been picturing a perfect getaway this summer, somewhere warm, with pretty surroundings, maybe not far from the sea, boasting a private pool, and offering plush and peaceful interiors? These sound like all of the ingredients necessary for a relaxing vacation and we happen to have a dream curation of villas in Spain that tick all of these boxes! Each with some availability for summer 2024, these gems are the ideal options if you’ve left it to the last minute and are now looking to plan the vacation of your dreams. So, don’t wait a second longer! Check out our picks of four of our best holiday rentals in Spain for a getaway this season and book your picture-perfect escape ASAP...

Those looking to plan a vacation in Catalonia should keep in mind that this part of Spain is an autonomous region that very much has its own distinct identity and culture. This applies not only to food, art, and more but also to language. The Catalan language is quite different from the Spanish spoken elsewhere in Spain and those who book a villa in Catalonia might do well to learn a few key phrases in the language in order to better communicate and show respect to the regional identity and culture. Using some common Catalan greetings and phrases is a great way to gain a good response and ingratiate yourself with locals so, take note of the below as you plan your holiday in Catalonia...