Andalucia, A Wonderful Holiday Destination
|
The Costa del Sol has long been one of the most popular holiday destinations in southern Europe, and quite rightly so as it has much to offer in the form of reliable sunshine, beautiful safe beaches, good restaurants and nightlife, good quality and affordable accommodation along with plentiful and cheap flights from a vast choice of airports. However The Costa del Sol is only a very small part of the wonderful Autonomous Region of Andalucia.
Rural tourism has opened up this superb area of southern europe and it isnow possible to rent a villa in many outstanding and remote areas hithertoo unexplored by the vast majority of tourists. To a large extent the countryside has been unspoilt by the recent developments along the Costasand there are still many out of the way and remote areas to explore. In recognition of this several new air routes have now been opened up with very reasonable flights into both Jerez and Granada airports.
The white villages, or "Pueblos Blancos" are a good starting point as in the mainlife goes on in them much as it has done for centuries. Casares, Gaucin, Benaojen,Estacion de Cortes, Cortes de la Frontera, to name but a few, are all delightful places to spend a few hours ambling around, marvelling at the architecture, the slow unchanging pace of life and sampling the various tapas bars. During the summer months every village holds a tradtionalferia with music and dancing in the streets all night long.
Andlaucia is of course the home of Flamenco dancing and bull fighting. The oldestbullring in Spain is to be found at Ronda, and whatever your feelings areon this rather emotive sport it is an interesting building to visit as is the adjacent museum. The old part of the town is also a lovely place to visitwith its amazing Tajo ( gorge) and wealth of old buildings. A train ridefrom one of the white villages further down country such as Jimena or Gaucin,is a lovely way to arrive at Ronda as the train passes through some beautifulcountryside not visable from the road.It also continues on uptoGranada which is a must for any visitor to Andalucia with its stunningAlhambra Palace, old gypsey quarter and many other places of interest.
The wildlife in Andalucia is amongst the best now left in Europe with an astonishing array of birds, both resident and migrant, it is particuarlywell blessed with birds of prey such as Griffon and Eygptian Vultures,Bonnelli's and Booted Eagles,Peregrine falcons, Red and Black Kites, to namebut a few. These magnificent birds are a common site soaring majestically above the mountain ranges of Andalucia. It is also home to wild boar, mongeese and genetsmost of which are not particuarly well appreciated by the local populationas they do alot of damage to gardens and live stock, however they are all now protected by law. In the spring the countryside puts on a stunning display of wild flowers, some of which are now quite rare in other parts ofEurope.
There is much unspoilt countryside where one is quite at liberty to walkand camp, just being careful with fires in the dry summer months. Whilst official footpaths and signposting are rather limited there are few real restrictions as to where you can wander as long as you just use common sensewith regard to rubbish, fires etc. However always take water with youas you can easily find yourself in the middle of nowhere with no naturalsource of water nearby.
So take a holiday away from all the hustle and bustle, rent a private villa,hire a car and just enjoy exploring this delightful region of Spain.
Article submitted by Ruth Polak the owner of http://www.costadelsol-vacationrentals.com. A web site specializing in holiday villas and apartments on the Costa del Sol and in Rural Andalucia. You will also find lots of information about Spain and Andalucia, in particular.
|
|
|
Luxury Cairns / Port Douglas Hinterland Accommodation Will Take Your Breath Away
Cairns Rainforest Retreat is ideally located for your unique rainforest hideaway experience.Nestled in the beautiful Julatten valley, just 100 km from the vibrant tropical city of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, it is part of the Cairns highlands and Port Douglas hinterland.Julatten is also world renowned for the variety and beauty of its tropical birds.Here you can experience the precious Wet Tropics area of Australia - one of the most diverse, intricate, richest and ecologically interesting areas in the world.As well as being an attraction in itself, Cairns Rainforest Retreat is an ideal base to explore one of the most physically beautiful an...(related: Vacation Rentals)
Is A Vacation Rental Near Disney World The Best Choice?
Orlando is calling to you and your family to come and visit! You have been putting it off long enough, finally it is time to give into the urge to come to the sunshine state and enjoy the many attractions that Orlando has to offer! Orlando houses Disney World of course, one of the main attractions that makes you want to come. So where should you stay and how close to the huge theme park do you really want to be?Here are a few tips in findi...(related: Vacation Rentals)
The Maldives - A Destination Everyone Should Visit
Following the horrendous events on Boxing Day 2005 The Maldives has refused to let the vast power of the Tsunami beat it and has returned to its former glory. Despite 99% of the Maldives being covered by water and the isl...(related: Vacation Rentals)
Hampshire - Mild, Convenient, And Full Of Variety
The southern English county of Hampshire is only two hours from London by car or by frequent rail services. The county has much to offer regardless whether you seek fast moving cities, rural open countryside, or beaches and boat trips.On the coast you will find the bustling fierce rival city ports of Portsmouth, (fighting ships), and Southampton, (merchant and cruise liners). In Portsmouth you must visit the historic dockyard. Go on board Horatio Nelson's flagship "Victory", check out the "Warrior" and Henry the eighth's "Mary Rose"...(related: Vacation Rentals)
Why The Vacation Home Sale Market Is Unsustainable
The rental market and Vacation Home sale market is unsustainable. Property prices are still rising by appalling amounts.Yes that's great on the surface, but match today's house prices with what people are quoting for rentals. Anybody seen a 20 or 30% rise in their income from guests?Anybody seen flight prices coming down?Anybody seen car rentals coming down?Anybody seen attraction prices coming down?Any form of economics will show that if you have a home and have a mortgage of anything in excess of $1000 with all the associated costs like utilities, manageme...(related: Vacation Rentals)
Vacational Rental Property Guide
Once you make up your mind to on a vacation, the place to go, accommodation, your budget for t...(related: Vacation Rentals)
Palmetto Dunes Plantation ? Hilton Head Island
An Award Winning Vacation, Golf, Tennis and Beach ResortIf you are planning a vacation for your family this summer and still are not sure where to go, I recommend going to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This luxury getaway is just forty five minutes away from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The first thing I would do is look to book a beautiful vacation home, condo, or villa online.The Villamare is definitely the most requested vacation spot in the resort. This oceanfront community has magnificent views of beaches and a large pool that is just seconds from the ocean. The Villamare offers one and two bedroom condos either both oceanfront...(related: Vacation Rentals)
All Inclusive Resorts - Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana
Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana is located on the north east coast of the Dominican Republic & 50 minutes from Punta Cana airport. With one of the finest oceanfront location on the Caribbean island and protected by a coral reef, the all-inclusive Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana provides the perfect escape to turquoise blue water, white sand, and a forest of palm trees. For friends, families, and couples - the place for outstanding scenery, tranquility and hospitality is right here.T...(related: Vacation Rentals)
Pigeon Forge Cabin Rentals
Cabin rental in Pigeon Forge are one of the city's main attractions. There are literally over a thousand different types of cabins to choose from. A cabin in Pigeon Forge can be an intimate one bedroom building secluded in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains or an eight bedroom structure perfect for a large family or any other group.Most of the most popular cabins are traditional looking wood houses. These cabins look rustic and historical, but many are chock full of comfortable features like full kitchens, hot tubs, game tables, fireplaces, or cable TV. With so many great amenities, some visitors may not even want to explore their historic, scenic, surroundings.While many travelers may be content to stay in their luxurious cabins, another obvious selling point ...(related: Vacation Rentals)
Top Ten Reasons To Pick A Vacation Rental
We are planning a family trip for just a few days. That is my family, my brother's family, and my other brother's family. Our mother will be joining us, too. That makes four households, s...(related: Vacation Rentals)
Keys To Contentment
Most of us take vacations for the express purpose of getting away from it all. The desks piled high with paperwork, unmanageable schedules, unbearable bosses, traffic gridlocks and all things necessary but at times unwanted. Cabo San Lucas is the ultimate great escape but it isn't all that easy to find peace and quiet in a town known for it's party atmosphere and large, impersonal hotels and resorts. Or is it?The good news is that a trip to the end of the world's longest peninsula offers the life-weary...(related: Vacation Rentals)
site-map - Copyright © 2006 | Contact Webmaster | All Rights Reserved. | Vacation Rentals