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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Nov 15

It is widely acknowledged that the package holiday was born in Benidorm. Benidorm hotels offer an affordable, fun-packed holiday with all the trimmings. Benidorm is renowned for its golden beaches, lively bars and hotels, but prior to the 1960′s it was a small fishing village. With 4 theme parks nearby, the town is now very popular with families.

If you’re looking to see more of Benidorm and the surrounding area, then there are many unique Spanish towns nearby, which are worth exploring. The ancient castle in Guadalest, which was built by the Moors in 1200 AD is a great place to visit. The walls of the castle have been worn away over the years by the passage of pack horses and now look and feel very smooth. The village has a craft centre and several bars, which have been incorporated into the surrounding rock. From the many hotels in Benidorm, tourists queue up every morning to catch the ferry to explore the modern shops, bars and beaches in Calpe. Just 30 minutes away from Benidorm is the town of Denia. {The Old Town leads down to a harbour and fish market}. It is possible to try out various water sports here, or you can catch a ferry to nearby Ibiza.

Travel to Alicante from Denia, through the 17 tunnels on the narrow gauge railway. In a pretty bay, below some imposing mountains is Moraira, which offers some of the best beaches around. Years ago, this was a fishing village and although fishing is still carried out here today, its main industry is tourism, hence the abundance of bars, shops and good restaurants. If you have time, be sure to visit the old Moorish fort here.

The theme parks of Terra Mitica and Terra Natura are great for families on a budget who are staying in cheap hotels in Benidorm. The Ancient World is the theme of Terra Mitica and the park has 5 zones, representing the ancient civilisations of Rome, Greece, Iberia, Egypt and The Islands. The park has a great mix of large roller coasters and live entertainment. The sister park of Terra Natura is situated on the northern hillsides, outside of Benidorm. It is a combination of a theme park and a zoo. Aqua Natura is also there, which is a water park, consisting of water slides and scary rides. There is a host of entertainment here, with muscial concerts, circus and puppet shows and a theatre.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jun 26

Lanzarote, a beautiful Spanish island located in the eastern part of the Canary Islands chain, offers amazing volcanic mountains as well as expansive beaches. Since the island is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protected site, there are numerous restrictions on the style and amount of development on the island.  Visitors to the island can choose from an array of Lanzarote hotels, restaurants, and clubs, in addition to the stunning natural beauty. This means that no high-rise apartments or condominiums are on the island and billboard advertising is not allowed. Your island holiday experience is guaranteed to be one to remember, with so many sights on offer, alongside the many restaurants, bars, shops and cheap hotels.

Timanfaya National Park

This part of the island looks almost martian since the landscape is barren and desert-like, due to Lanzarote’s Montañas del Fuego – or Fire Mountains. There are plenty of rare plant species to marvel at in this fertile area and guided tours around the park will help you to make the most of the region – there is even the chance to view the landscape while riding a camel.

Jameos del Agua

There’s more to these caves than meets the eyes, as it has been turned into into an underground complex, with a swimming pool, auditorium, restaurants, and gardens that have been designed to complement the natural look of the surrounding caves.

Lanzarote Aquarium

Get up close and personal with the sea life of the Canary Islands in this large, interactive aquarium. You can really close with many of the species, like the warm water sharks, in the aquarium’s three touching pool.

Castillo de San Jose

Now it has been turned into a modern art gallery and restaurant with beautiful views of the harbour, but this fortress has an intriguing history, having been originally built to help protect the island from pirate attacks in 1799.

There is a tendency to be more natural developments with enhanced privacy, for many Lanzarote hotels and villas. In fact, many offer such superb surroundings and facilities that guests often decide not to leave their resorts at all and opt for the comfort and convenience of an all inclusive hotel package.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Feb 23

Tenerifeif an attractive holiday destination for all holidaymakers, but it families will particularly love the wide range of activities and entertainment. Tenerife boasts loads of sports, leisure and other family-friendly activities that put it at top of the list for family fun.

Gorgeous weather nearly all year round make this isle in the Atlantic Ocean the perfect place for a family getaway. As the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, there is no shortage of things to do. There are plenty of good quality, cheap hotels in Tenerife which will allow for a comfortable and affordable stay.

Tenerife is packed with activities and outings that will keep the entire family entertained. Siam Park in Costa Adeje is Europe’s largest water park and offers some of the most state-of-the-art water slides in the world. A visit to the Loro Parque zoo in Puerto de la Cruz is a great way to spend the daily together as a family.

Other favourite family activities on the island include: wandering around the many historical villages, venturing out to sea with glass-bottomed boat rides and dolphin watching, discovering the island’s natural geothermal pools, and exploring the botanical and zoological gardens.

After a big day out, one of the best ways to relax and unwind is with a scrumptious meal with the family. Canary Island specialities can be found on almost every menu, but the best are Canary bananas, Puchero (a stew of saffron, chorizo, beans, potatoes and chickpeas) and ‘Samu’ (a local fish baked with Mojo). Classic European dishes are also readily available – perfect for young children and those with less adventurous palates.

To help keep food costs down, plenty of hotels in Tenerife offer all inclusive board, where meals and locally produced beverages are available at no extra charge. Additional amenities at these Tenerife hotels also often include day time entertainment for kids and on site crèche facilities.

With a beautiful climate, exciting activities and an affordable price tag, Tenerife continues to top the list for fun family holidays. Every family member will find what they’re looking for on the stunning isle of Tenerife.