| Holiday houses in Spain continue to be popular | | | | quieter and more family-oriented. Puerto de |
| with UK buyers. But that very popularity | | | | Santiago is a small and picturesque fishing village |
| sometimes drives prices up in the prime areas | | | | that has spectacular views of volcanic cliffs and |
| and makes for crowded restaurants and shopping | | | | lava formations. Playa Paraiso is a perfect place |
| districts. So, why not consider an offshore location | | | | for holiday houses to rent if you enjoy ocean |
| that's closer than you think? The Canary Islands | | | | views. An especially popular location favored by |
| are a favorite destination for many who want | | | | Britons for holiday cottages is Playa de Las |
| their Spanish vacation homes to be located in an | | | | Americas, with its attractive seaside promenade |
| exotic island environment. In this article, we'll | | | | and restaurants catering to European palates. |
| present some information about the Canary | | | | For those who prefer to locate their holiday |
| Islands for those who want offshore holiday | | | | rentals or homes in an area with a slower and |
| homes with a decidedly Spanish flair. | | | | more relaxed pace, there's the beautiful island of |
| The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic | | | | Fuerteventura. Its name means "strong winds" |
| Ocean and are less than 100 miles from the | | | | and it's one of the most peaceful islands in the |
| northwest coast of Africa. Consisting of seven | | | | Canaries. Fuerteventura is largely undiscovered |
| islands where the climate is ideal year round, the | | | | and has over 150 beaches that give way to |
| Canaries have over 900 miles of coastline dotted | | | | mountains in the interior. So, whether you're |
| with spectacular beaches and resorts. Each island | | | | interested in a beachside holiday villa or one of the |
| has its own unique character but they have in | | | | Spanish style houses that dot the hillsides, |
| common spectacular beaches with all the usual | | | | Fuenteventura is a mellow and relaxing place |
| seaside activities. Although off the coast of Africa, | | | | that's perfect for families. And if you're a |
| the Canary Islands are thoroughly Europeanized | | | | watersport enthusiast, know that the island is |
| and over 50% of the people who visit it them | | | | home to the world speedsurfing championships |
| make return trips. | | | | and, true to its name, is a globally known center |
| Tenerife is the most vibrant and energetic island | | | | for windsurfing. |
| in the Canaries. Known for its nightlife and party | | | | A holiday cottage in the Canary Islands is just a |
| atmosphere, Tenerife has numerous pubs, bars | | | | 4-hour flight from Great Britain. While holiday |
| and nightclubs. Also known for its restaurants, | | | | houses in Spain (on the mainland) offer UK |
| Tenerife is a great location for those who want | | | | vacationers enjoyable but typical vacations, the |
| their holiday houses to be in the center of all the | | | | Canaries offer an experience that's both exotic |
| action. Be sure to consider holiday homes in Playa | | | | and adventurous. |
| Paraiso and Puerto de Santiago, which are a bit | | | | |