Encanto de Granada (Gna100)

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.

When we think of Spain, most of us immediately think of sun holidays but, actually the landscape of the country is varied and vast and has more to offer than incredible beaches. A stretch of the mountains of Spain is actually a well-know ski destination, though this can be easy to temporarily forget. The famous Sierra Nevada mountain range in the region of Andalusia in Spain, is Europe’s most southerly ski resort and also happens to boast one of Europe’s longest ski seasons. So, if you have been thinking of planning a ski break this year, why not head to a vacation rental in Spain, you can even take your time as ski getaways are possible in the area all the way up to early May! But don’t wait too long, experience the amazing ski holidays that this gorgeous part of the world can offer over the next couple of months...

There are a wide range of stunning seaside towns that one could choose as a holiday destination in Spain but among the most beautiful and perfect has to be Nerja. Known primarily for its incredible natural bounty and picturesque landscape, Nerja is located on the southern tip of Spain, along the Costa del Sol. Framed by the majestic peaks of the Sierras de Tejeda mountain range in the background and made up of perfect pale beaches lapped by turquoise waters, impressive rock formations, lush greenery, and row upon row of white-washed apartment buildings and houses rising up from the coast, this is an elegant gem of a coastal resort that is known to be one of the best holiday spots along the famous and beloved tourist region of the Costa del Sol. If you’re looking to hike gorgeous cliff walks and mountain trails, swim in crystal clear water, visit prehistoric caves that once acted as homes to ancient civilizations, dine on fresh paella while taking in sea views, dance all night, try out water sports like SUP and snorkelling and kayaking, or simply wander around a picture-perfect historic Spanish town centre, then browse our wonderful villas in Nerja and come and take it all in for yourself!