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.

Villa holiday rental in Spain booked directly with the owners are readily available in the lovely town of Begur on the Costa Brava. Begur is about two hours drive from Barcelona - which if you fancy visiting one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities Barcelona is the place for you. 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 marvelous 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 hills. Many first-rate Spanish apartments to rent are available in the town and can even be found beside the coves which are characteristic of this coastline.

Villa holiday rental in Spain can be booked and situated close to the 5 bays of Begur, all with their own attractions, and beautiful beaches and each skirted by woody hills concealing tranquil roads and attractive private holiday homes. Spanish apartments to rent in the town are a useful base for a lot of leisure pursuits which are on offer in the local region, including - water sports, boat hire, scuba diving, and walking, not to mention golf, tennis, horse riding and mountain-biking. Many other events such as Food fairs, concerts and traditional Catalan festivals will also keep you busy in this lively town.

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.

Palamos and Roses are two other resorts near to Begur with a great choice of Spanish apartments to rent straightforwardly from the owners. Palamos has glorious sandy beaches, tranquil coves and is famous for its nightlife, so it is no surprise that it is a favourite stop off place for cruise ships. Roses, further up the coast, is a more easygoing resort which is recognized for its fishing industry. It’s an perfect place for seeing the sights as there are many ancient sites, monuments and historic buildings to visit. Even so, the fabulous beaches are the biggest attraction for most people who want an apartment holiday in Spain. Why not make the most of the magnificent coastline and explore the fascinating rocky coves, by reserving your villa holiday rental in Spain today?

Last but not least, when you have booked your Spanish apartments to rent direct with the owner and your flights are booked we would always urge that you contact a good travel insurance agent to take advice on the best policy for you and to get a get a competitive quote.

Begur in the Catalonia province has a great choice of Spanish apartments to rent. You can also book an apartment holiday in Spain in one of the nearby towns such as L’Escala. Palamos is also nearby and is a superb location for an villa holiday rental in Spain which you can book directly 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