Congratulations to our competition winners Lesley Garlock, Alan Parks and Louise Spink who have won the opportunity for their fantastic holiday homes to feature in our TV advertising after they received the most likes in our Facebook competition.

Our hugely successful TV advertising is coming back this winter and will be broadcasted on European satellite channels after Christmas. Now that our competition winners have been selected, production of our brand new advert will begin right away and will also feature the benefits of our iphone, android and smartphone applications as well as our competition winner’s sensational properties.

Look out for our advert this winter and let us know what you think, if you can’t wait until after this Christmas to see our competition winner’s properties, then keep reading to find a short description and link to their amazing holiday homes.

FL-Paradise is a gorgeous two bed roomed two bath roomed condo in the Gulf Coast of Florida’s answer to Palm Beach – Naples. Blessed with breathtakingly peaceful views of the bay from it’s expansive sixth floor lanai, FL-Paradise is only round the corner from Vanderbilt beach and the Delnor Wiggins State Park. Rent a holiday apartment in Naples and experience this elegant beach town with its serene atmosphere, delicious seafood and sensational sunsets.

Cordoba Rest & Relaxation is a large renovated olive mill in the heart of the rural Cordoba province in Andalucia. This beautiful three bed roomed casita is the perfect place to get away from it all and with a large swimming pool, terrace and barbecue facilities you won’t even need to leave the grounds. The owners also live onsite and run a small alpaca farm where children can interact, feed and even walk the alpacas, dogs, cats and kittens.

Nestled in the Lecrin Valley in the Granada province of Andalucia, Casa Vinas De Vera is a luxurious four bed roomed property surrounded by olive and citrus trees with awesome panoramic views across the valley. Halfway between the cultural city of Granada and the coast, it’s a chance to see Spain as it has been for centuries. It’s also ideally situated with easy access to beaches and the city of Granada and is only forty-five minutes away from skiing on the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Click the links above to have a look at some of our most outstanding holiday properties as voted by our Facebook friends and book directly from the owner for a dream holiday come true.

Fuerteventura is home to mile after mile of golden beaches that stretch into the distance alongside shimmering turquoise seas which off a mouth-watering menu of water sports.

The strong trade winds that blow in from the Atlantic make Fuerteventura one of the top destinations in the world for surfing, windsurfing, kite boarding and sailing. As such Fuerteventura continually hosts some exhilarating international water sport events like the PWA Grand Slam and the PWA Windsurfing & PKRA Kiteboarding World Cup. However this November, it’s a land-based sport that will dazzle spectators and create a wonderful family weekend.

The Fuerteventura International Kite Festival is a fascinating and fun-filled event that fills the intense blue skies of Corralejo with over 240 staggering kites. Founded in 1987, the Fuerteventura Kite Festival attracts kite-flyers from all over the world to take advantage of the early November trade winds and showcase their spectacular skills and craftsmanship.

The Festival is a terrific event with plenty of fun activities and impressive displays to take in. located on the idyllic Playa Del Burro next to the impressive dunes of Corralejo National Park, it makes for a stunning venue which mirrors the bewitching activity in the sky. The festivities begin on Friday the 10th November with commemorative t-shirts handed out and a laid back all day “free-fly”, Saturday passes by without much fan fare in preparation for Sunday’s big finale.

Sunday is the day you can’t afford to miss. It’s a cracking day out for kids who receive a kite to have a go themselves and then it literally starts raining sweets as parachuting teddy bears drop sweets whilst the kids scramble around to catch them before they hit the sand. One of the highlights of the day includes the exciting Kite Battle, where two stunt kites engage in a dramatic aerial duel. A spectacular fireworks display provides a thrilling end to the weekend as a raffle takes place, giving out some fantastic kite-related prize.

Rent a holiday villa in Fuerteventura this November and pop down to the Fuerteventura Kite Festival for an eye-popping and fun-filled family day out. Visit our micro site Villas Canary Islands.Com to have a look at our tremendous selection of holiday accommodation in Fuerteventura.

This week for our Happy Mondays spectacular we’re featuring an action packed holiday in Tenerife that will go down a treat with the kids this half term. Adventure is the name of the game and if you’re kids enjoy abseiling down cliff faces, exploring mysterious caves and spotting whales and dolphins, then book a holiday villa in Tenerife now!

Tenerife is a playground of an island and visitors and families can partake in any number of activities ranging from water based sports like scuba diving and windsurfing to mountainside activities like climbing, caving or mountain biking.

Tenerife’s delectable climate makes for year round fun and the stunning landscapes of the island allows for a whole variety of diverse activities to enjoy. The staggering Teide National Park, is home to an enormous 48 kilometre wide volcanic crater and is a wonderland of volcanic cones, lava flows, caves, it’s a great spot for hikers to explore and the surrounding Corona Forestal is one of the most popular places for mountain biking. Tourists can also take a cable car to the summit of the mountain which is blessed with mesmerising views of the Canary Islands. Equally as mesmerising are the stargazing opportunities from this vantage point, with a plethora of nebulas, shooting stars and the Milky Way visible from Teide National Park. 

The volcanic origins of the island has not only created some breathtaking landforms on the earth’s surface, but also spawned some jaw-dropping formations beneath it. Tenerife offers some magnificent caving opportunities thanks to a whole host of ravines and volcanic structures and formations. One of the most impressive caves on the island is Cueva Del Viento, formed 27,000 years ago it is the longest lava tube in Europe and features a mind-blowing 18 kilometres of galleries to explore.

For a more relaxing yet no less spellbinding way to spend the day, why not head to the south west coast of Tenerife to be hypnotised by the majestic sight of dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is rarely available in Europe, however the balmy Atlantic seas have seen species including Blue Whales, Killer Whales, Pilot Whales and Bottlenose Dolphins become permanent inhabitants and in turn seen Tenerife transform into the top European destination for dolphin and whale spotting.

Tenerife is perfect for adrenaline junkies and miniature adrenaline junkies alike as there is simply so much to do. So round up your mini adrenaline junkies and book a holiday villa in Tenerife from our micro site Villas Canary Islands.com today for an action packed half term holiday.

In the Canary Islands, the fight for the spotlight is usually a four way tussle between Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Tenerife and Lanzarote, with little La Palma forced to watch from the sidelines.

But that’s okay, La Palma revels in its bit-part role. La Palma doesn’t even want the spotlight. La Palma is quiet, it’s rugged, it’s beautiful, it’s untarnished by tourism and it’s everything the Canaries used to be. It’s an island of dramatic beauty; craggy mountains, looming volcanoes, theatrical ravines, wild forests, and striking black beaches that make La Palma a feast for the eyes.

Many tourists who’ve discovered La Palma choose to rent rural casitas and surround themselves in the island’s rugged countryside and spend their days hiking and exploring the untamed beauties of La Palma. However, there are also a few towns in La Palma with some excellent beachfront accommodations whether that be tasteful low-rise apartments or luxury holiday villas.

Los Cancajos is perhaps the closest thing to the holiday resorts of the Canary Islands “big four” but is no less charming and is an excellent base from which to explore the island due to its proximity to the capital. Puerto Naos and Puerto Tazacorte are two traditional towns on the west coast of the island and are popular, by La Palma’s standards anyway, as they boast some of the best beaches in the island.

The natural wonders of La Palma make for some breathtaking days out and one of the island’s highlights centre’s around La Palma’s volcanic beginnings. Located in the heart of La Palma, the Parque Nacional De La Caldera De Taburiente is a tranquil and mesmerising national park full of thick pine forests and majestic freshwater springs, streams and waterfalls as well as some impressive rock formations. The enormous Caldera De Taburiente is the jaw-dropping spot where an ancient volcano collapsed on itself and left an 8 kilometre wide dent in the earth ringed by soaring rocky walls. Also found in the park is the Astrophysical Observatory at Roque De Los Muchachos, the highest point of the island, for some delightful star-gazing.

Unearth the Canary Island’s best kept secret and rent a holiday villa in La Palma for a holiday unlike any other in the Canaries. Visit our micro site Villas Canary Islands.com to have a look at some of our best holiday accommodation in La Palma.

Half terms’s coming up fast and with the variety of family getaways becoming more and more bamboozling every year, why not stick with an old favourite and book a holiday villa in Puerto Del Carmen.

If the old saying “if it isn’t broke don’t fix it” is anything to go by, Puerto Del Carmen certainly isn’t broke. Long established as Lanzarote’s principal tourist resort, Puerto Del Carmen has been bringing in tourists by the bucket-load for 40 years now. Its bewitching blend of sun, sea and sand has made it a favourite for predominantly British families who 
swoon at the thought of its golden beaches and myriad of fun-filled activities.

From starting out as a sleepy Canarian fishing village, Puerto Del Carmen is now a booming holiday resort packed with an astonishing array of bars, restaurants, amenities and activities to suit all tastes and to provide every family with a delightful holiday. Puerto Del Carmen is as diverse as any resort you’ll find in Lanzarote, flicking from the raucous bar laden “Strip”, to the charming and traditional mazy “Old Town” in a heartbeat.

There is also a diverse range of beaches in Puerto Del Carmen, if you’re looking to escape the bucket and spade brigade in Playa Grande then there are plenty of smaller beaches and coves including Pena Grande, Pila De La Barrilla and the hotel beach of Fariones. If you fancy something a bit more active then Playa Chica is a pretty little cove perfectly kitted out for all the water sports you could dream of. The volcanic rock formations of this beach make it an excellent snorkeling and scuba diving location and there’s even a dive school on hand if you catch the diving bug. The kids will also love the jetty which provides a great platform from which they can safely jump into the sea, and when they get bored of that you can hire jet skis and banana boats for a fun-filled adrenaline fix.

So book a half-term break to the tried and trusted Puerto Del Carmen this October for a family vacation that everyone can enjoy. Book a holiday villa in Puerto Del Carmen from our micro site Villas Canary Islands.com today which has a terrific array of holiday homes throughout the Canaries.

Fuerteventura is known as the beach capital of all the Canary Islands. Its coast stretches from Cofete to the lively, bar lined stretches in Jandia. A large proportion of the sand dunes are home to the “Parque Natural de Corralejo”. This huge national park stretches along the coast for 10 kilometres and is a marvellous tourist attraction.
Corralejo is one of the most popular towns on the island due to its clever mix of old and new with traditional tapas bars in the old town and karaoke bars and clubs in the resort centre.
The small town of Costa Caleta is another family favourite on the island. A little further along the coast it is not difficult to find beaches, water sports, restaurants and bars.
The Jandia peninsula in the south, meanwhile, teams up national park-protected beaches with duty-free shopping complexes and a clutch of cocktail bars. The coast line in Jandia proves to be very successful with water sporting activities and contains some of the best in Europe. Kite surfing, windsurfing and Water skiing are just a few amongst a wide variety of activities available and are favourites amongst the locals.
If you can drag yourself away from the shoreline, Fuerteventura’s interior is well worth exploring. Wind-whipped lava fields and valleys of euphorbia give way to centuries-old villages that have missed the march of mass tourism.
If you are keen to make a visit to this glorious island and have a holiday you won’t forget, visit our website and villascanaryisland.

The Canary Islands are just off the coast of Africa and are renowned for the year-round sunshine. Whether  it’s the picturesque scenery and quiet shores of Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria or the golden beaches of Lanzarote and Tenerife, the Canary Islands are perfect for both relaxing in the heat of the sun and partying in the livelier resorts .
Fuerteventura is a reputable and well recognised destination with stunning stretches of beaches, bays and coves with amazing sand dunes which draw in sun-seekers and families each year in search of the perfect holiday. The clear warm waters are great for watersports and the nightlife is filled with fun and exciting activities to see and do.
The third biggest Canary Island is Gran Canaria which sits between Tenerife and Fuerteventura in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a dream destination for beach lovers who will be impressed with the glorious weather and holiday makers will be amazed with the spectacular sand dunes which Maspalomas boast’s and is often a favored sunbathing spot for tourists. The friendly atmosphere of the resort (and duty free shopping!) ensure that holiday makers return to the island year on year.
Another favorable resort is the island of Lanzarote which offers sun, sea and salsa as it mixes true, authentic Spanish charm with fun holiday spirit. Lanzarote is home to its very own volcano which acts as a beautiful backdrop to most of the beaches where amazing sights and relaxation are easy to find.
Whether you want a beach, a party or a spot of adventure, Tenerife is set to deliver. Tenerife is an island filled with surprises, blue oceans, lively towns, water parks and jeep Safaris. Just off the west coast of Africa, Tenerife sits in the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of the other Canary Islands and is another perfect holiday spot for people of all ages.

If you’re interested in one of our stunning properties in a resort that is sure to please visit our website and villascanaryislands.

Gran Canaria is a beautifully diverse island where 197 kilometres of coastline and 50 beautiful beaches attract thousands of holidaymakers to rent holiday villas all over the island. September is the perfect time to visit Gran Canaria with the swarms of tourists dissolving away and the temperatures remaining as hot as ever, the island returns to it’s dazzling best.

Many of the most popular resorts in Gran Canaria can be found on the southern coast of the island and are overrun with tourists throughout the summer. However, one of it’s most charming and most refreshing towns is Puerto De Mogan. Found on the southwestern coast, this old fishing village is a wonderfully enchanting resort where beauty and tranquility combine with a laid-back atmosphere to create a holiday unlike any other in Gran Canaria. 

Nicknamed the ‘Venice of the Canaries’, Puerto De Mogan exudes an air of opulence and charm like nowhere else in Gran Canaria, the old town is bursting with quaint and colourful houses and along intricate narrow paths, vibrant flowers fall from arches and balconies overhead. A pretty network of canals, small bridges and promenades snake through town and provide delightful walkways and a romantic ambience to a town already so charming and unique.

After soaking up the dazzling town centre of Puerto de Mogan, head down to the water front where the harbour and marina provide an alluring blend of fine dining, magnificent vistas and a captivating array of activities to undertake, such as jet skiing, scuba diving and dolphin spotting. The marina is home to an anarchic mixture of fishing boats, yachts and sailing boats that bring the trendy jazz bars and seafood restaurants to life, it’s also a great place to watch the fishermen come home with their catch and the sailors take off on an expedition.

The beach itself is a picture of tranquility; a breakwater shelters swimmers from the powerful waves of the shimmering Atlantic ocean, making it an idyllic spot to while away the day in, the water is also filled with a variety of fish, making snorkeling a popular activity for kids and adults alike. Pedalos and canoes are also available for hire on Playa De Mogan, whilst on the soft golden sands of the bay, quaint sun loungers and parasols provide some shelter and some character to this mesmerizing spot.

And if you’re feeling a bit adventurous why not hop on the Yellow Submarine, which takes you on a fascinating underwater tour where you can spot different types of fish and marvel at mysterious caves and wrecks, deep-sea fishing tours also operate in Puerto De Mogan, giving you the opportunity to catch some world-record sized Tunas and Marlins.

If you’re looking for a relaxing sunny getaway away from the deteriorating weather back home, why not book a holiday villa in Puerto De Mogan from the Villas Canary Islands website which has some tremendous holiday villas all over the Canary Islands, making booking your holiday as relaxing as being on holiday!

In the northeastern corner of Majorca the resort of Pollensa sparkles beneath the impressive craggy outline of the Tramuntana Mountains, displaying some of the most dramatic extremes northern Majorca has to offer. However, aside from charming hilltop villages, peaceful olive groves and jaw-dropping mountain ranges there’s a different tricolon that takes centre stage here; sun, sea and sand.

With miles upon miles of miles of Mediterranean skirted beach at your doorstep in a host of charming and diverse towns you really are spoilt for choice.

One of the principal locations in the area is Puerto Pollensa lying in the beautifully calm horse-shoe shaped bay and watched over by the colossal Tramuntana Mountains. Puerto Pollensa is as stylish as it is pretty with the marina and the Pine Walk seeing many tourists take lazy sun-drenched strolls against some of the most picturesque scenery on the island. The Pine Walk is one of the most popular ways to see Puerto Pollensa with pine trees and the golden sands of the bay lining either side of the 1 kilometre long walkway, so there’s an opportunity to cool off and dip your toes in the ocean whenever you want, and with many cafes and bars dotted around the resort a quick bite is never too hard to find.

Formentor is a spectacularly rugged peninsula blessed with magnificent views and breathtakingly dramatic beaches that find themselves nestled in between mountain and sea. There’s a wide variety of beaches in Formentor that range from the popular long, thin and sandy Formentor beach to the tiny secluded coves of Cala Murta and Cala Figuera on either side of the peninsula tucked in amongst the sheer drops of tree covered mountain that dominates this area of Majorca.  

Then there’s the charm of the old fishing town of Cala San Vicente. It’s a tiny but pretty, and peaceful town, contrasting its wild landscape where mountains soar out of the ground and crash into the sea. Many homes, restaurants, and other buildings either cling to or bust out of these rocky landforms everywhere you turn and the same goes for the beaches in Cala San Vicente, as the three small coves and beaches in the town are all nestled among rocky outcrops creating a sense of tranquility that seems to linger in the air of this quaint old town.

This week’s Happy Monday winner is the gorgeous Villa Bonaire, this exquisite holiday villa in Pollensa is ideally located to sample everything this extraordinary region has to offer, click here to have a more detailed look at this stunning holiday home in Pollensa and book today!

This week we’ve made up for a delayed Happy Mondays Blog by featuring a property plucked right from the top drawer. Can Girones is a colossal Catalonian farmhouse, it’s tranquil, elegant and perfect for lounging by the pool and al fresco dining as you soak in the majestic countryside. Even though you could easily enjoy a holiday of a lifetime without even leaving the grounds of Can Girones, its true beauty lies in its location.

Lying in the Catalonian countryside, Can Girones is only a stone’s throw away from the ancient spa town of Caldes de Malavella, the glorious beaches of the Costa Brava and the charming historical city of Girona, not to mention it backs on to a PGA Tour golf course. And even on top of that, Barcelona is only 100 kilometres away, a terrific chance to hop on a train and visit one of the most magical cities in the world for a day.

But let’s get back to Girona, a city overlooked by many tourists, but one that rewards its visitors with an intriguing mix of Romanesque and Gothic buildings and twirling cobblestone streets that peek round corners unveiling anything from quaint cafes and restaurants to Arabian baths and delightful antique shops.

Girona has history resonating from the city’s outer walls and flowing through its narrow streets; the Jewish quarter of town is exceptionally well preserved and displays many delightful museums and art galleries along its steep staircases, whilst the Sant Pepe de Calligants is one of the most outstanding groups of Lombard style Romanesque buildings in Catalonia, then there’s the St. Feliu Collegiate Church, a magnificent gothic building that dominates the sky line. Girona is an enchanting city where you will lose yourself in history, fine food and its sheer elegance, rent a holiday villa in Girona and immerse yourself in this spellbinding city.

And if you’re looking to add a bit of sun, sand and sangria to your holiday then Can Girones can give it to you, as the stunning Costa Brava, with its 160 kilometres of beautifully rugged coastline is only 15 km away and offers endless sunshine as well as endless fun.

Click here to have a look at the exquisite Can Girones, this week’s Happy Monday winner and book now to enjoy a holiday of a lifetime.