Article by Clive Long
Despite all the recent doom and gloom about the economy, holidaymakers still want winter break holiday rentals on sunny islands like Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain. As people are cutting back on their holiday budgets they are looking for ways to get value for money. Those in the know realise that you can reduce the cost of your holiday by choosing self catering apartments to rent in Spain rather than staying in a hotel. In fact by looking on the internet for winter vacation rentals and booking your accommodation with the owners direct you can get some fantastic savings.
Mallorca is a perennially popular destination because it is easy to get to – a flight is under three hours enabling you to make the most of your winter break holiday rentals. Inexpensive flights are available throughout the winter season and many people book a short break in Mallorca to take advantage of the budget self catering apartments to rent in Spain that are readily available. Those with more time on their hands might want to book luxury winter vacation rentals for a long let which are often available at a bargain price in the low season.
Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, which lie off the south-east coast of Spain. Tourists love this gorgeous island in the winter and many book winter break holiday rentals direct from the private owners. Self catering apartments to rent in Spain are popular in Palma, Mallorca’s capital city, as visitors find that Palma is a great base from which to explore the whole island. Most visitors are struck by the unexpected sight of the dramatic Gothic cathedral which dominates the skyline of Palma. Palma also has plenty of interesting shops, restaurants and bars for those who are looking for a change from sea and sand!
Some holidaymakers like to book their winter break holiday rentals in late January or early February, when the island’s four million almond trees are in blossom. Others prefer October when the island is less busy but the weather is still hot enough to sunbathe on the beach. In November it is still pleasantly warm but if you are feeling chilly why not nip in to a cafe for a delicious ‘lumumba’ (hot chocolate with brandy) to warm yourself up.
If you choose to book your winter break holiday rentals in Mallorca you may be quite happy to laze the days away in the sun. However if you decide to explore the island the interesting mountainside village of Deia is highly recommended. It’s about 30 minutes by car from Palma on the north-west coast of the island and the mountains of the ‘Serra de Tramuntana’ tower above the village. Deia is famous for its literary and musical inhabitants – the English poet Robert Graves settled here and over the years many well-known musicians like Mick Jagger and Mike Oldfield have stayed here. Visitors who are staying in self-catering winter vacation rentals often linger in the village and enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants.
Don’t forget, after you’ve booked your winter break holiday rentals, sort out your hire car. If you are planning to have days out with the family a car could be a really good idea. If you book before you go you will almost certainly get a better deal on car-hire. Try asking the proprietor of your winter sun holiday rentals as they will probably know about the deals that local firms offer and can recommend one to you. Or go on-line and compare several companies until you find the best deal.
Winter vacation rentals are popular in Mallorca. Many winter break holiday rentals such as self catering apartments to rent in Spain can be booked direct. Clive Long, the author, is a Director of http://www.holiday-villa-select.com
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