Spanish Apartments to Rent in Begur, Costa Brava - How Can You Cut Your Holiday Bill?

Spanish apartments to rent direct from the property owners can save you money. Traditionally, holiday makers used travel agents or tour operators who make their money (commission) when holidays are booked through them. However it is possible to cut out this commission by booking an apartment holiday in Spain direct with the owners. So Spanish apartments to rent, especially in the pretty town of Begur, can be booked on line and direct with the owner. The simplest way is by typing into search engines like Google, Yahoo, AOL etc. search terms like holiday villa select, owners direct-Spain or even Spanish apartments to rent etc. Needless to say, when you do book on-line, you should always make sure you are transferred directly to the owners and that you are not dealing with the website manager or in fact an agent as they all receive commission for which, of course, you the holiday maker end up paying.

A villa for a holiday rental in Spain that is booked directly with the owner is readily available in the lovely town of Begur on the Costa Brava. Begur approximately two hours drive from Barcelona which, if you fancy visiting, is one of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities. The medieval town of Begur is situated at the foot of a 16th century castle and is about seven hundred feet above sea level with marvellous views over the coastline. Many holidaymakers like to take it easy and explore the quaint streets of this fascinating town and then wander down to the central square which has plenty of sidewalk cafes. This is a perfect place to take a breather and relish a glass of the splendid local wine made from grapes grown in the nearby vineyards. Many first-rate Spanish apartments to rent are available in the town and surrounding area.

Villa holiday rental's in Spain are well established and can be found around the coves which are characteristic of this coastline. There are five bays of Begur, all with gorgeous beaches and particular attractions, each surrounded by wooded hills hiding quiet roads and beautifully private properties. However Spanish apartments to rent in the town centre are also readily available, this can be a really handy base for many activities which are accessible in the local area including - water sports, boat charter, scuba diving, hiking, golf, tennis, mountain-biking and horse riding. Gastronomic fairs, concerts and summer festivals with strong Catalan traditions are also on offer in this fabulous family-friendly town.

If you do book an apartment holiday in Spain and select the lovely village of Begur, why not take some time out to try the local time-honored dishes? In fact the township of L'Escala, which is close by, is famous for menus containing local fish and anchovies. In Begur the long-established local dishes include Arroz negro, which is prepared with rice and squid ink, and Suquet - a soup made with potatoes and fish. The Mediterranean diet is usually thought of as one of the most nutritionally healthy in Europe.

Other towns, close to Begur with Spanish apartments to rent are Palamos and Roses. Palamos has lovely beaches, quiet sandy coves and an exciting nightlife centred on the marina area. It has a colourful history and there are many ancient sites, monuments and buildings to explore. It is a favourite place for cruise liners to stop off. Roses, further up the coast, is a fairly peaceful easy-going town well-renowned for its fishing industry. However the glorious beaches are the biggest draw for most tourists who want to rent an apartment holiday in Spain. Why not enjoy the fine sandy beaches and explore the interesting rocky coves, by booking your villa holiday rental in Spain today direct from the owners?

Last but not least, when you have booked one of the many Spanish apartments to rent direct with the owner and your flights are booked you can relax. However we would always urge that you contact a good holiday insurance agent and seek advice on the best travel insurance to meet your needs.

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