Stunning 3 bedroom townhouse with sea views, Manta Rota

3-bedroom townhouse located within 50 metres of the beach with large roof terrace and breathtaking sea views. Situated in the traditional Portuguese village of Manta Rota which offers a selection of bars, cafes and shops and has 6 premier golf courses within easy reach. Villa in Manta Rota, Algarve, Portugal

Costa Dorada villas and rally car racing in October

92 kilometres of coastline is not the only attraction to the Costa
Dorada this October.

From the 1st - 4th of October 2009, 45th edition of the RACC
Catalunya rally takes place. This Costa Dorada leg of the FIA World
Rally Championship is the 11th race to count towards the championship.

If you want further information on self catering accommodation in and
around the Costa Dorada area including apartments and villas then
visit the www.Villa-Holiday.co.uk website.

Last minute availability - 4 bedroom villa in the Monchique mountains, Algarve

Late availability for September.

This lovely villa with 4 bedrooms situated in the Monchique mountains on Portugal's Algarve has a late deal availability for holidays of 4 days or more taken before September 21st 2009 - any stay over 4 nights is now ONLY £75 per night (was £136)!

Click here for details of the villa in the Monchique mountains, Algarve and book direct with the owner of this lovely self catering holiday accommodation with 12 acres of it's own land.

For information on other holiday rental properties in the Algarve, goto Villa Holiday and enquiry and book direct with the owners.

Still thinking about that holiday in Spain

If you haven't already seen, Ryanair are having ANOTHER sale on seats
for October flights to Spain.

Book flights to Spain from as little as £5 - see the Ryanair website
for full term and conditions www.ryanair.co.uk

Are airport duties destroying the low-cost flight market?

Are airport duties destroying the low-cost flight market?

Easyjet have blamed the increases in Airport Passenger Duty (APD) for their decision to cut flights out of Luton by a quarter. Easyjet have also announced that it has decided to cease it's operations at East Midlands airport. There is also talk of staff reductions at Stansted, Newcastle, Bristol and Belfast airports.

The airline said "APD in it's current form is particularly damaging to regional airports which do not benefit from transfer passengers for whom APD is not applicable. It is a pity that the Government is not basing the APD purely on emissions only but is instead making it a 'holiday' tax.

Villa Holidays spokesperson said that although there will be a reduction in the number of flights, the number of actual occupied seats would still be available, however this does mean that passengers looking to book direct with the owners of holiday villas will need to be much more flexible with their flight dates and times.

Late availability - Villa in Denia, Spain - November 2009!

Denia, Spain - close to the beach and restaurants and other resorts such as Calpe and Javea.

LATE FANTASTIC WINTER/SUN DEAL!

15% discount on all bookings for November 2009.

Rental Cost for 1 week now as low as £170. Book now to avoid missing out on this very special offer! - Details of our villa in Denia Spain can be found here.

Thinking of renting a villa in Spain this Xmas?

If it's your first time in Spain over the Xmas period, then you'll notice that Christmas in Spain is not such a big commercial affair as it is in other parts of Europe and the US. Most shops, streets and houses wait until early December before displaying Xmas lights, which is much different to the UK and USA.

If you are planning on putting up a Christmas tree in your rented villa or apartment, make sure that you have the owners permission first. Most houses in Spain do not put their trees up until the middle of December.

If you are eligible, why not take part in Spain's biggest lottery which takes place over several hours from the 22nd December. This lottery draw is called El Gordo, or The Big One!

Many holiday villas in spain have central heating so when those nights get chilly, you can be cozy and warm BUT unlike in the UK, you can generally look forward to a bright and crisp following day.

The Spanish property market shows no sign of recovery....yet

Recent figures released by the Spanish government suggest that the Spanish property market has not yet begun it's recovery unlike other European countries.

The figures released do however report a slow-down in the decline of mortages offered and the number of houses repossed throughout June/July has decreased.

Experts predict that Spain and in particular the holiday home rental market (sales of) should see things improving before the end of 2009. Portugal, Italy and France have all reported that they believe the housing market crises to be over.

Confidence is high for a good year in 2010 for the holiday property
market and sales of apartments in Spain.

Renting a villa in Nerja? Frigiliana is a must to visit

For those lucky enough to be stayin in a Nerja villa or apartment, don't forget to visit the small white village of Frigiliana during your holiday. Most holiday rentals in Nerja will have views of this lovely village located just 6km up the hill, buried in the mountains.

Frigiliana is on of Andalucia's prettiest villages and because of this has an ever growing foreign population. If you decided to hire a car while on your villa holiday in Nerja then you'll find Frigiliana just on the other side of the motorway and it is well signposted. If you don't have a car, don't worry as there are lots of busses which leave from the Nerja bus station.

If you can do your research of the village before, thats great, however if not, don't worry as there is a great tourist information office located in the town. Frigiliana has lots of cafes and bars, so enjoy your walk and then enjoy your rest while looking at the beautiful surroundings.

Holiday villas in Frigiliana are a great way to explore the village however be warned, this town is not suitable for thoes who are a little unsteady on their legs as tiny streets can be very steep in places.

For those who want the best of both worlds, including pretty villages and sand and sea, then our advice is to stay in an apartment or villa in the Costa del Sol town of Nerja and visit Frigiliana on a day trip. Nerja offers holiday makers a great family beach at Burriana beach, the Nerja Caves which are just 4km east of the town, great nightlife and restaurants - remember to check out the old town and see the Balcon de Europa which is a man-made promanade stretching out into th sea which gives stunning views all along the coast.

For further details of holiday rentals and apartments in Nerja, visit the Villa Holiday website to book direct with the owner.