Villa Spain: Getting Value for your Money

One of the first things you have to understand about renting a villa in Spain is that the term “villa” pretty much covers anything from a medieval cliff-top fortress to a beach-front shack, with everything in between! So before you sign rental contracts, it's wise to thoroughly scope-out the property, speak to the owner/agents and understand what exactly you're getting. This way you won't end up being disappointed with your Spanish villa after your arrive.

A big advantage with a villa rental is that you can share costs with family or friends. You can pick the right size of accommodation depending on the number of people but sometimes, you get very good off-season or holiday deals on enormous properties which were designed to house twenty or thirty people – in such a case, you're assured of both luxury and space.

The other thing to keep in mind is the kind of holiday you want. With a large group, you could have different interests, age groups, special needs, etc. so pick a villa located close to what a majority of people want. For instance if your group consists mainly of youngsters who love partying, something in Ibiza would be great, whereas if they want history/culture, then Andalusia is perfect. To relax on the beach with night-life thrown in, try the Costa del Sol or Costa Blanca. Do your research before you finalize the location.






Many villas are located quite far from the major towns, so you could end up paying out a lot of cab hire. Firm up your itinerary before you go, so that you can make a guesstimate about how much you're going to be spending on transport. Another important thing is to decide what kind of holiday you want: luxury, DIY, a bit or both, a totally chilled-out one or a completely scheduled one etc. This allows you to check out the facilities available in the villa: whether you want to do your own cooking or need help, house-cleaning, laundry, etc. Get information on the appliances available and be specific about what you need.

Short-list a few likely choices and contact the owners. Ask for detailed floor plans, photos, testimonials, a map regarding exact location, facilities available nearby and a copy of the rental agreement. Go through these very carefully and match the photos to the description. Some of the villas may be very old, with peculiar floor-plans, unsuitable for seniors or children. Baths, bedrooms and living areas may be smaller than advertised. Check on the hygiene and cleanliness by contacting people who have stayed there before. If you're going with other couples, make sure that the number of bedrooms/beds is right.



Once you have made the final choice, ensure that all paperwork is in order. Get information about local contacts in case you need assistance. If your group includes seniors/children, access to medical facilities is important. Confirm that there are no extras or nasty surprises awaiting you.

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