Villa holidays in Spain

Lazing around the pool at your villa can easily take up much of your holiday time. However, there are plenty of activities on hand when you fancy a change.

Shopping

All of the resorts along the Spanish coast are packed with holiday shopping. So whether you need an inflatable for the pool, a spare pair of flip flops or some extra sun cream, you’ll have no trouble finding what you want.

There are also many local markets offering fruit and veg, as well as local bakeries for bread and a range of supermarkets and hypermarkets for other groceries.

Shopping centres also abound with department stores such as El Corte Ingles found across the country and items in chain stores such as Zara, Pull & Bear and Jack Jones often cheaper than they are in the UK. You will also find souvenirs ranging from fridge magnets to flamenco dolls and high-end Lladro porcelain.

Watersports

Along the coasts there are water parks, pedaloes, and water skiing and windsurfing schools, as well as companies offering dolphin spotting boat trips and snorkelling gear.

Culture

Every Spanish village has a church, which is the centre of many of the fiestas held throughout the year. Time your villa holiday in Spain to coincide with one of these parties and you will be able to enjoy all manner of celebrations, from late night fireworks to stunning parades and even bull running.

The major towns have museums and galleries, while there are also plenty of castles to visit. If you are staying on the Costa del Sol, it’s well worth heading inland to visit places like the Alhambra Palace in Granada, the Mesquite in Cordoba or the cathedral in Seville.

Entertainment

When it comes to nightlife, you can have quiet nights on the veranda of your Spanish villa or go wild in the clubs of your nearest resort. Every part of Spain offers restaurants, bars and a variety of evening entertainment.

A car hire is the most efficient way of enjoying a villa holiday to the Spanish mainland. Picking up at your arrival airport such as Malaga (AGP) or Alicante (ALC) makes it easy to both get to your villa and to visit local attractions such as water parks and beaches.

Many villa holidays come complete with vehicle rental; however do check out prices to ensure you are getting the best overall deal.

If you opt for a villa without car hire then you will need to ensure it has easy access to public transport or to a resort centre where you can buy provisions at least. You can arrange a transfer to your resort from the airport to make arriving and departing a breeze.