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Q. How do I get to Spain?

A. Direct flights from the UK from airports up and down the country including many regionals. Alicante is the main airport for the Costa Blanca along with Valencia. Barcelona, Reus and Gerona are best for the Costa Brava.

Q. Can you help with booking Spain flights?

A. We can offer advise. Most people find suitable flights on the web. Click on the flights arrow on the right of this page and use the skyscanner link to help you source the flight you want from an airport near you. http://www.skyscanner.net/

Q. Can I place an option on the villa?

A. Yes we can hold an option for 24 hours except for last minute bookings.

Q. Can I book parking, car hire and insurance?

A. Yes just click on the link buttons on the left side of each page, check availability and book online direct with the recommended supplier. We have negotiated favourable rates with all our listed suppliers for your convenience.

Q. What time can we arrive and when do we need to leave?

A. The villa is available to you from 17.00 and you need to leave by 10.00 (unless stated otherwise).

Q. What about security?

A. The Costa Blanca and Costa Brava are generally pretty good. You just need to be careful and take sensible precautions. Refer to the foreign office web site for up to date advice. www.fco.gov.uk

Q. What is the local language and do they speak English?

A. Spanish. English is widely spoken and in the likes of Javea you will even find English language DVD hire shops.

Q. Do you know the villas and the areas?

A. Yes. We have wide experience of the villas and the areas. The Costa Blanca is our particular forte as we have our own office, full time staff and a long standing stock of villas there.

Q. What’s the Spain weather like throughout the year?

A. Its about as good as it gets. UNESCO nominated Javea in the Costa Blanca as the place with the ideal climate. It’s warm all year round really, with very little rain. However there is no shortage of water there as there is a sea water desalination plant. It does get hot in the height of summer but the country and the accommodation is well adapted for the heat, siestas are “de rigeur” and everyone tends to eat out late.

Q. What is the local currency and guideline exchange rate?

A. Euros. The exchange rate tends to be around 1.4 euros per pound sterling.

Q. What is the time difference?

A. One hour.

Q. What is there to do?

A. There are lots of water sports facilities and interesting traditional villages to visit in the hinterland. The Spanish like to party and there are plenty of places where you can dance and there are lots and lots of places to eat out. Boat trips can be very pleasant. Culturally Spain does have a lot to offer, great art, historic buildings and the like, but this is mainly in towns or inland so is not generally easily accessible from the villa resorts. There are a surprising number of well marked rambling walks which can be particularly enjoyed in the cool of morning and evening.

Q. What is the time difference?

A. One hour ahead

Q. What is the food like?

A. Tapas and paella spring to mind as great favourites, though there is much more on offer as meat is excellent and the fish fresh are well prepared. On the whole you can eat very well at reasonable prices though you should ask the local agent for the best places to eat. Restaurants are family friendly, very relaxed and many cafes are surprisingly good for breakfasts of an English variety.

Q. Are there any particularly good value times to go?

A. If you are not tied to school holidays then June is probably best as the days are long and the weather warm. In school holidays Spring Bank holiday is probably best value although the weather is less reliable. Easter and October half term are great value in Spain.

Q. Is it possible to arrange extra services such as cleaning locally?

A. The local agency will usually provide this service. The price is generally around 14 euros and hour.

Q. How does the local deposit system work?

A. When you arrive at the local office (where appropriate) they will take a 300€ credit card deposit, just like when you hire a car. This is destroyed when you depart subject to any breakages. In the case of individual owners a deposit is paid in cash on arrival and returned when you depart (see individual villa descriptions).

Q. Are there any local charge and how do they work?

A. Yes sometimes. Linen and towels are paid for locally in some cases. See the villa description for details.

Q. What local assistance do you offer?

A. The villas in Spain are mainly supplied via professional agencies so local assistance is very good. Our own office in Javea in the Costa Blanca is particularly attentive and good English is spoken.