| Spain is still one of the most popular travel | | | | private villa can be cheaper than a resort - its most |
| destinations in Europe and during summer the beach | | | | certainly much cheaper than a hotel. The level of |
| towns are alive with tourists and good spirit. Like all | | | | facilities vary greatly and you will typically pay for the |
| popular tourist destinations in summer, | | | | amount of luxuries. Space is rarely an issue as Spanish |
| accommodation is always a problem. While resorts | | | | homes are quite big. Most have pools and air |
| remain the most popular with families, the sky high | | | | conditioning while internet access and ocean views |
| costs are causing a lot of people to look for | | | | are optional. |
| alternatives and renting a private villa can be a great | | | | The best way to find a great villa for your next |
| option. | | | | family holiday is to go online. Private owners use the |
| Private villa rentals in Spain is becoming more popular | | | | internet to advertise their villas of some smaller |
| because of the demand and in many ways it is much | | | | agencies will list it and handle the rentals on behalf of |
| better option than staying in a resort. Resorts tends | | | | the owner. Be careful with private owners and make |
| to be very tacky and in big resorts you have virtually | | | | sure you get what you pay for. Agencies usually |
| no privacy. Yes, you do have certain perks but many | | | | have more credibility and a better variety and they |
| private villas may surprise you with their facilities. | | | | employ English speaking agents which can be a huge |
| They are typically outside city and town centers but | | | | advantage. Lastly, be careful of deals that sound too |
| if you are renting a car anyway it should not be a | | | | good to be true - it usually is! |
| problem. For a family of 4 even a centrally located | | | | |