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seaside villa for rent in La Gomera, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, could be what you are searching for if you want a sunny winter break. La Gomera is the one of the smallest of the main Canary Islands with the fewest residents. Tourists are often amazed at how dissimilar it is from the other islands as the tourist industry has not had such a big effect here and the ambience is still relatively calm and the pace of life much slower. With its sunny winter weather La Gomera is well-liked by holidaymakers from northern Europe who book a luxury villa rental Spain or beachfront holiday rentals Spain here, particularly in the wintertime .
La Gomera benefits from a fabulous climate throughout the year which attracts visitors who want to book an apartment rental Spain, direct from the private owners, to take advantage of the warm weather in the winter season. Between November and March the temperature remains between a pleasant 18°C and 21°C and rain is fairly rare. So if you pick out a seaside villa for rent in La Gomera in the winter season you should be able to take advantage of the sunny weather and take many enjoyable strolls along the seafront.
After choosing your seaside villa for rent in La Gomera you need to work out your travel plans. There are no direct international flights to La Gomera but there are connecting flights from Tenerife (35 minutes) and Gran Canaria (45 minutes) into Gomera's Playa Santiago. Alternatively you could fly into Tenerife and then take one of the frequent Ferry or Catamaran services to La Gomera from Los Cristianos. From there you could hire a car to get to your holiday apartment rental Spain or take a taxi.
If you are looking for beachfront holiday rentals Spain, Vallehermoso has a good beach and interesting cliffs called Los Organos - the name refers to the curious form of the rocks. It is a beautiful area where you can see banana-trees, sabine-trees and palm-trees.There are also many other ways to spend your time if you book a seaside villa for rent in La Gomera. During your holiday, it is well worth taking a boat trip to see dolphins or whales. Regular dolphin-spotting trips leave from Vueltas in Valle Gran Reay. If you enjoy sailing or diving why not explore the island's waters, where you may be lucky to see octopus, stingrays, parrotfish and even seahorses.
One of the advantages of booking a self-catering apartment rental Spain or a seaside villa for rent in La Gomera is that you can sample some of the local food. Most restaurants offer hearty local dishes such as ‘gofio’ which tastes like mashed potatoes, but is actually made from roasted wheat and corn. This is usually served with watercress soup for a filling and distinctive meal. Nightlife on Gomera tends to be traditional and centres on eating out. Although there are some bars which hold occasional themed nights you won’t find any ‘foam’ parties or dancing until dawn as you will on some of the other islands.
In the excitement of booking your
seaside villa for rent in La Gomera from the private property owners, don’t forget to book some suitable travel insurance for yourself and anyone else in your party. It is amazing how many people travel with little or no insurance and just trust to luck! Travel insurance can give you a safety net against common problems that can occur while you are on holiday, such as flight delays, lost or delayed baggage, or even injury or illness. An insurance broker will be able to advise you and recommend an appropriate policy.
If you want fabulous winter getaway try a
seaside villa for rent in La Gomera.
Beachfront holiday rentals Spain in the wintertime can be a real bargain! It is possible to book an
apartment rental Spain in La Gomera directly with the property owners. Julie Corcoran, the author, works for
www.holiday-villa-select.com, a website offering cost effective holiday rentals in Spain booked direct with owners who advertise their holiday villa or apartment on this website no commission charged.