Holiday in Spain villa, The place, Tenerife - Self-catering Versus Hotel, Which is best?

Intending to book a self-catering holiday in Spain villa in Tenerife this year? Trying to make up your mind if it would be easier to book a hotel package holiday? Plenty of people are in this predicament and are determined to find the most cost-effective way to spend their holiday budget. Each type of holiday from all-in hotel packages to Spanish apartments to rent has their pros and cons. There is also the question of whether it is necessary to book car rentals in Tenerife Spain or are you planning to take it easy and stay put by the pool?

A self catering holiday apartment in Spain or a holiday in Spain villa rental can be less expensive especially if you book your accommodation direct with the private owners. You will also have more than one room and the flexibility to come and go as you please. However You will have to do your own cooking, possibly not a big deal for some holidaymakers, however if you choose Spanish apartments to rent in Tenerife within easy commuting distance of restaurants why not have the whole week off and eat out! Children can have their own rooms and you will usually have satellite television or a DVD player for your entertainment. If you rent a holiday in Spain villa in Tenerife with a pool, you'll normally have it all to yourself so you can relax without being disturbed by other families but at the same time very young children miss out on socialising with other children, great for parents though.

Although a package holiday can be a more expensive way of booking your holiday a lot of people with young families like it because of the convenience it gives. Travel companies that offer package holidays to Tenerife are usually knowledgeable about the needs of families with young children, and should provide all the facilities you need. Meals and entertainment are usually provided and some packages also include drinks, ice-creams, snacks etc. However many people find a package holiday restrictive and don't want to be organised on sightseeing trips etc and would prefer to book car rentals in Tenerife Spain and explore on their own.

Whether the accommodation you choose is a private holiday in Spain villa or a hotel you won't be disappointed with the island of Tenerife which is situated about 130 miles off the coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean and is the largest of the Canary Islands. It has a gorgeous climate with temperatures around 14-20° C in the winter and averaging 21-27°C in the height of the summer. The beaches in Tenerife are small and the sand tends to be dark due to the volcanic base of the island and the seas are warm and clear providing an excellent setting for swimming or just paddling!

If you decide to go for a holiday in Spain villa or Spanish apartments to rent in Tenerife you will get the opportunity to try some of the Spanish Tapas and Canary specialities which can be found on most of the restaurant menus. If you like fish, you will be in heaven on this island as there many fish restaurants to choose from. The fish are normally fresh and caught the same day. Menu prices are reasonable and the standard of food is usually high. Why not finish your meal with a typical dessert like bienmesabe, a mixture of honey, almond cream, eggs and rum.

If you decide on a holiday in Spain villa rental, you may find that you want to book car rentals in Tenerife Spain especially if you are based outside the main resorts. If this is the case I would urge you to book your car rental before you go as hire companies often give a discount for advance bookings.

A fabulous holiday awaits you if you book a holiday in Spain villa on the island of Tenerife. Spanish apartments to rent here can be a real bargain if you book direct. It is advisable to book car rentals in Tenerife Spain before you go to get the best deal. Clive Long, the author, is a Director of www.holiday-villa-select.com, a website offering cost effective holiday villa rentals in Spain booked direct with owners who advertise their holiday villas and apartment on this website no commission charged.

- Clive Long