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Private owners of villas in Spain are often willing to rent out their properties to holidaymakers when they are not using them. It is also possible to book holiday apartments to rent in Spain from private owners in places like Cadiz on the Costa de la Luz and this can be cheaper than booking through a travel agent. In these times of ‘credit-crunch’, owners of villas in Spain realize that people are looking for a way to reduce their holiday costs and by renting direct they can make a big saving.

The town of Cadiz, the capital of Cadiz Province, has a fabulous climate, with an average temperature in August of 28ºC. It is thought to be the oldest city in Europe and it sits on a narrow peninsula, surrounded on all sides by the Atlantic Ocean. Holiday apartments to rent in Spain in this area for a winter break would be ideal as there are usually several hours of sun a day and the temperature is very mild and is still around 14ºC in December. It is probably easier to book with private owners of villas in Spain in this area than to book a hotel as this is not yet a popular destination for overseas visitors.

In contrast to countless other coastal towns in Spain, the tourist industry is not the main business of the town. Cadiz is chiefly a seaport which exports local goods including, fish, sherry, cork and olives. It is a relatively small town, with about 160,000 inhabitants, divided into two sections – the picturesque old quarter with its narrow alleyways and charming plazas and the modern industrial area which overlooks the Atlantic. Numerous owners of villas in Spain in this area are prepared to rent out their properties when they are not holidaying in them. Why not cut down on your holiday budget and book an apartment rental in Cadiz Spain or a luxury villa from the owners direct?

Although tourism is not yet widespread in this province, one type of holiday which has taken off, because of the great facilities, is a golfing break. People are choosing to have their golf holiday in Spain in this area because as well as many first-rate golf courses like Arcos Gardens there are owners of villas in Spain who rent out their holiday homes to visitors. As well as villas there are also many apartment rental in Cadiz Spain properties available to book direct. Cheap flights are readily available to various nearby airports such as Malaga and Seville.

The Carnival which takes place each February in Cadiz is one of the best known carnivals in the world. If you want an apartment rental in Cadiz Spain at this time of the year you should book early as the town gets very crowded. The Carnival celebrates the start of lent and is a riotous few days of festivities with a lot of singing and drinking and people in fancy dress. There are musical acts, children’s entertainment and comedians as well as music concerts featuring some of Spain’s most popular groups. You can join in with the street party until the early hours and then go back to your holiday apartments to rent in Spain to recover before the next day’s celebrations.

When you book your holiday home direct from owners of villas in Spain you will save money as you will cut out the travel agent’s commission. However, when you are making your travel arrangements you must remember to take out appropriate travel insurance. It is very important to have travel insurance that meets your needs and it is worth shopping around not only for a good deal but for one that provides the right cover for you and your family.

If you want an exciting Spanish break try an apartment rental in Cadiz Spain. Holiday apartments to rent in Spain are popular, so book early! It is possible to book owners villas in Spain direct and save money. Clive Long, the author, is a Director of http://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.