Club Atlantico Apartments in Lanzarote

If you’re thinking of going on holiday to Lanzarote, then Club Atlantico Apartments are a fanatastic place to stay. A 3 story complex of 22 holiday rental apartments, Club Atlantico Apartments are centrally located in a quiet part of Puerto del Carmen, but just 5 minutes walk to the beach and sea front.

The accommodation is modern, offering holidaymakers satellite tv and wifi in all apartments. The apartments comprise of one twin bedroom, a lounge with a sofa bed, a kitchenette with ceramic hob, fridge, kettle, toaster and mircowave, iron and ironing board, and a full bathroom with a hairdryer.

Club Atlantico Apartments are a friendly complex, including a reception and a poolside bar and restaurant with entertainment. There is a large swimming pool with a shallow end for children. Car hire and tours are available to book through reception. Towels are changed mid week with linen at end of each week.

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Must see: 14-15th September, Vàlor is the place to be for the Moros y los Cristianos re-enactment.

Vàlor in Granada

Lying between the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Mediterranean, the Alpujarra is renowned for tranquility, the purity of air and beautiful skies. The white-washed village of Valor is a reflection of the picture-perfect Spanish retreat that holidaymakers seek. Situated 900 meters above sea level, you can walk through almond, olive and chestnut groves in the cool of the evening, sample the local mineral water from natural springs, then relax in the picnic area near the old bridge.

Vàlor has a 16th century Mudéjar church, and the village’s Moros y los Cristianos is one of the most famous festivals in Spain, also dating from the 16th century. It involves the staging of a colourful re-enactment of the battle between the Moors and the Christians, and it also coincides with celebrations dedicated to Santo Cristo de la Yedra, the patron of the Alpujarras. Also be sure to check out the Cultural Festival in July if you get a chance, which ends with a massive paella in the Church square.

Facilities include 2 supermarkets selling locally grown produce amongst other fayre, and a range of bars and restaurants with outside terrace bars. All the bars in the area serve tapas and most offer a full menu with a wide choice of local cuisine.

The Alpujarra has a great sunshine record, and it is a popular retreat for Spanish families. A perfect destination for hill walking, painting, photography, birdwatching, astronomy, or just relaxing. The nearby villages of Berja and Ugijar also warrant a visit whilst you’re in the area.

Featured holiday lets in Granada from owners direct on the Costa Tropical

Casa Patricio

Casa Patricio - holiday letting in Valor, Granada

Casa Patricio is a 3 bedroomed home situated in a quiet cul-de-sac close to the centre of the village in an area called La Jarea.

The house is bright and airy with a spacious lounge – diner, a kitchen, a utility room and toilet on the ground floor. There are superb views to the rear of the house. Casa Patricio has a back garden and an adjoining garage. On the first floor there is a bathroom and 3 double bedrooms. One bedroom has a double bed, one has 2 single beds and the third bedroom has a single bed. The rear first floor room has a terrace which is great for having breakfast, relaxing and taking in the view. Both front bedrooms have balconies. The house is comfortably furnished and well equipped. Casa Patricio has satellite TV .

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Casa Concha

Rent a holiday home in Granada - Casa Concha

Casa Concha is a 3 floor, 4 bedroom home situated in a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking the village of Valor, in an area called La Jarea. Cars can be parked closeby.

The traditional house has been sympathetically restored and modernised. It is spacious, light and airy. The house has an internal fountain and many original features such as beamed rooms and a fireplace.

The location and the structure of the building make it cool in the summer. In the cooler months the house is heated by a woodburning stove on the second floor and an open fire on the second floor.

The terrace is big enough for 6 people to sit and eat. On the terrace there is a spiral staircase leading to the roof terrace. The huge roof terrace has spectacular 180 degree views with a pergola to provide shade and furniture to relax or dine.

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We have a large selection of other holiday rental homes and holiday apartments in Granada and the Costa Tropical.

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Are you a holiday home or apartment owner with empty weeks in September, October or November?  Owners Direct are going on tour…

We’re starting a new section for the start of 2011 – ‘Owners Direct Verified’.  It’s a maverick scheme, and we’re not sure how it will work out: we are aiming to visit 10 properties around the world between the middle of September and the end of November, write editorial about your property and the area it is located in, then promote these properties through our ever increasing network of websites for the next year.

Let our journalist stay in your property for 5-7 days (single occupancy, and they will be very respectful of your home) – and we guarantee feature page editorial for three months, and country and area featured for 12 months on owners-direct.org. We will also be redesigning http://www.ownersabroad.org/ and the properties we visit will take pride of place on the relaunched website.  Instead of leaving your holiday property empty, why not get some free advertising?

To be considered to be amongst the first Owners Direct Verified properties, your property should:

- have wifi or be near a free wifi zone.
- be accessible by public transport, or within a 25 Euro taxi ride from the nearest airport.
- have basic amenities such as a supermarket located within walking distance.

If you are interested in being considered, then please email us with details of your property.

If you are a UK resident, you are entitled to medical treatment that becomes necessary, at reduced cost or sometimes free, when temporarily visiting a European Union (EU) country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.  Each country’s healthcare system is slightly different, so your EHIC might not cover everything that would be free on the NHS.

Gone are the days of queuing at the Post Office and filling in laborious forms to get your health insurance card, if you  have your NHS number or your National Insurance number to hand, it takes less than 5 minutes to complete your online application.  Simply click here to visit the website then click on Apply Now on the page.

Happy and healthy holidays!

Competition entry URL: http://www.passporttoprizes.co.uk/register.php

Closing date: 29th October 2010

From the website:

“Here is your chance to win an amazing 9-night holiday for two in Chile worth over £5,000 with Casillero del Diablo and Journey Latin America. Taking in the breathtaking sights of cosmopolitan Santiago, the Casillero del Diablo vineyards in the lush wine growing regions of the Central Valley, the historic frontier town of Santa Cruz and the vibrant seaside resort of Valparaiso. This is Chile at its best!”

Entry URL:  http://www.chileanlegend.com/competitions/trip-to-chile/

Closing date: 30th September 2010

If you are thinking of taking a holiday in Chile, then click here to check out these holiday houses and chalets to rent from owners direct in Chile.

The ultimate adventure holiday, Kenco are offering a family trip to Costa Rica at an exclusive eco-lodge in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you can enjoy excursions into the unspoilt rainforest reserve and enjoy activities ranging from taking a forest canopy tour, to trekking on horseback.

Entry URL: http://www.kenco.co.uk/kenco2/page?siteid=kenco2-prd&locale=uken1&PagecRef=735

Closing date: 30th November 2010

If you are thinking of taking a holiday to Costa Rica, then click here to view our villas and holiday homes to rent from owners direct in Costa Rica.

The Expendables is a hard-hitting action thriller about a group of mercenaries hired to infiltrate a South American country and overthrow its ruthless dictator. To celebrate its release Burtons are offering you a chance to win a holiday to South America (Brazil to be precise) where you can undertake some of the stuntman activities shown in the film.

Entry URL: http://www.burton.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=33052&storeId=12551&categoryId=221086&parent_category_rn=208975&langId=-1&top=Y

Closing date:  21st August 2010

If you’re looking for holiday home accommodation in South America, why not check our holiday rentals from owners direct in Brazil.

Together with travelguru.tv and the Grenada Board of Tourism, holidayextras.co.uk are offering you a chance to win a holiday for two to the idyllic Caribbean island of Grenada.

The island is a kaleidoscope of colour with its soft white sands, dazzling blue seas, and lush landscapes. Grenada is one of the prettiest islands and a haven of tropical delights.

Entry URL: http://www.holidayextras.co.uk/grenada.html

Closing date: September 12, 2010.

If you are thinking of taking a holiday to Grenada, make sure to check out this fantastic holiday home. A 2 bed apartment within easy walking distance of fantastic white sandy beaches and an ideal snorkelling location, the property sleeps 4, and you can rent it from £150 a week.

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To read our brief guide to Grenada and find out more, click here.