Spanish Apartments To Rent, Begur, Costa Brava - How To Save Money By Booking Direct.

Did you realise that Spanish apartments to rent in Begur directly from the private owners can save you money on your holiday? Those in the know cut out the tour operator's charges by booking an apartment holiday in Spain direct with the owners of holiday homes. A word of advice - when you book on-line, always make sure you are speaking to the Owners and not to an agent or website director otherwise you could end up paying commission. Spanish apartments to rent in the picturesque town of Begur can be booked on line by putting searches like 'holiday villa select', 'owners direct-Spain' or even 'Spain apartment rental' etc. into a search engine.

Begur is well placed if you want to visit the stylish city of Barcelona, being only about two hours away from it, by car. Numerous charming Spanish apartments to rent are on offer in Begur and can even be found near the coves which are a distinctive aspect of this coast. This unspoilt town can be found at the foot of a 16th century castle and is about 720 feet over sea level with amazing views over the coastline. The cobbled streets of this delightful town are perfect for a leisurely walk finishing up at the inner square which has many tempting cafes where you can stop for a break and quaff a glass of the local wine made from grapes from nearby vineyards. In addition to a great choice of apartments, villa holiday rental in Spain, booked directly with the private owner, is also readily available in the pretty town of Begur.

Spanish apartments to rent in the town provide an ideal foundation if you want to take advantage of the many leisure activities like golf and horse riding which are available in the local area. other Activities include - scuba diving, mountain-biking, hiking, golf, tennis,. Catalan festivals, food fairs and concerts are also on offer in this lively town where there is always something going on. If you are seeking a more secluded base many beautiful villa holiday rental in Spain can be found around the five bays of Begur, all with enticing beaches and each skirted by wooded hills hiding these quiet roads and idyllically private properties.

When you are self-catering in an apartment holiday in Spain rental property, why not be adventurous and try some of the local dishes. The settlement of L'Escala, which is nearby, is famed for its fish and locally produced anchovies. Arroz negro, which is made with rice and squid ink, and Suquet - a soup made with potatoes and fish are some of the local dishes you can try in Begur. It is generally thought that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest 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 around 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 easygoing town with a renowned fishing industry. However the glorious beaches are the biggest draw for most tourists who want 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?

To finish, along with your flights we always advocate you to book your Spanish apartments to rent in Begur direct with the owners but we strongly recommend that you use a respected travel insurance business to ensure you get good advice and insurance at the most economical price.

The pretty town of Begur on the Costa Brava has many charming Spanish apartments to rent. You can also book a villa holiday rental in Spain in one of the nearby towns such as Palamos. Roses is also close by and is a pleasant spot for an apartment holiday in Spain which can be booked direct with the property owners. Clive Long, the author, is a Director of www.holiday-villa-select.com, a website offering cost effective self-catering private holiday villa rentals in Spain booked direct with owners who advertise their holiday apartments on this website, no commission is charged.

- CLIVE LONG