Seaside Spain Villa Can Be Rented in Mar Menor, on the Costa Calida.

Many holidaymakers visiting Spain are keen to rent a seaside Spain villa. Accommodation with this amenity is now becoming widely available in resorts around the Mar Menor area of Spain. You will also find that people who are looking for holiday apartments to rent in Spain have discovered that it is cheaper if you reserve your accommodation directly with the property owners. Formerly, most tourists booked their holiday with a travel agent and paid commission to the agent as part of the package. Nowadays the majority of people have a computer at home and internet access enabling them to find websites where privately-owned properties are to be found. It is simple enough to type in search terms such as 'holiday villa select', 'luxury villa for rental in Spain' or even 'Seaside Spain villa' which will produce useful websites for you to peruse. However good advice would be use caution as there are always some sites who claim that they are putting you in contact with the owners but in reality you are dealing with a middleman. Don't forget to make sure that you are corresponding with the owners direct.

Located on the Costa Calida within the region of Murcia, the La Manga del Mar Menor has many seaside Spain villa to rent also beach front property in Spain are popular and available. The Mar Menor is technically part of the Mediterranean Sea, but it is generally considered to be a salt water lake. The la Manga del Mar Menor strip of land, which is little more than a sandbar, cuts the lake off almost entirely from the rest of the sea. It is therefore exceedingly well suited to water sports such as windsurfing, kite surfing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkelling and especially swimming. Holidaymakers with a beach front property in Spain rental can enjoy the waters of the Mar Menor which is renowned for having a water temperature some 5º warmer than the surrounding Mediterranean Sea and many go to swim there all year round. Many others go for the open-air mud baths located at Lo Pagan, at the northern end of Mar Menor, which have become famous for their therapeutic properties.

Holidaymakers staying in a beach front property in Spain may feel that they want to get away from the beach for a while and see some of the sights. To the south of the Mar Menor is the ancient city of Cartagena where visitors can find some interesting places to visit including the recently restored Roman theatre of Carthago Nova. There is an open top bus which will take you on a tour of the city and a boat which will take you out and around the port area.

To find a seaside Spain villa to rent you will probably have to look in the central locations like the town of Los Alcazares. Holiday apartments to rent in Spain are widely available here also and this well-liked resort is popular with Spanish people as well as foreign holidaymakers. Tourists who want holiday apartments to rent in Spain find that it is very easy to reach using the motorway which in recent times has been upgraded. It is also within easy reach of Murcia Airport which can be found in San Javier to the north of Mar Menor.

By renting a beach front property in Spain in this area you will be able to benefit from the great choice of sights to visit in the surrounding region. If you are interested in wildlife the saltpans to the north of Mar Menor are a must-see. They encompass some of the most remarkable wetland areas in Europe with an extensive variety of wildlife and birds to be seen. Another wildlife haven not to be missed is a stretch of coastline to the south of Mar Menor known as the Calblanque Natural Park. Here you may spot a bird which is not often seen called Bonelli's eagle (eagle owl). Apart from the wildlife there is a fabulous pine forest and excellent hiking routes where you can explore the amazing rock formations. After this exciting day away you will be pleased to get back to your seaside Spain villa to re-group and plan another exhilarating day out.

Last but not least, have you thought about travel insurance? Although I would always recommend booking your seaside Spain villa directly and even organising your own car-hire and flights, I think you should use a professional broker for your travel insurance. People often overlook this important item but I think, for peace of mind, it is essential to shop around for a suitable policy at a competitive price.

If you want an amazing holiday why not try a beach front property in Spain close to the Mar Menor on the Costa Calida. A seaside Spain villa in this area can be a great base if you want to take advantage of the water-sports available here. Why not try booking your holiday apartments to rent in Spain directly with the private owners and see if you can save money. 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 apartments on this website no commission charged.

- Clive Long