As a holiday destination, Barcelona has it all, including fabulous holiday apartments for rent in Barcelona Spain where you can also find sunshine, beaches, museums, shops and great restaurants. You can avoid paying travel agent commission when you rent your vacation apartment rentals in Barcelona Spain by booking directly with the apartment owners. You can rent a city property in Spain from the Internet by putting in searches like holiday villa select, owners- direct-Spain or even holiday apartments for rent in Barcelona Spain etc. Needless to say, when you do book on line, you should make sure you are transferred directly to the owners and that you are not dealing with the website owner, a travel agent or a tour operator etc. as they all take commission which of course has to be paid for. And don’t forget to book your flights into Barcelona Spain early.

Less than twenty years ago the majority of holidaymakers would not have chosen the north-east part of Spain like the city of Barcelona for a luxury villa rental Spain. In particular, the rundown industrial area of Barcelona which has now been regenerated and where trendy holiday apartments for rent in Barcelona Spain are readily available. This area now has much to offer including a mouth-watering choice of restaurants, fascinating museums, galleries, shops and historic buildings – there really is something for everyone.

Reasonably priced flights into Barcelona Spain are becoming more available and this makes Barcelona one of Europe’s most fashionable short-break destinations. Who could blame people for wanting to visit a city which has so many attractions including a wonderful climate, which is hot in the summer and mild at around 16°C in winter, and obviously if you book Spain villas it gives you the choice of a seaside holiday or a city break or both!. No matter what your budget, holiday apartments for rent in Barcelona Spain are available to suit all pockets.

One of the most impressive districts of Barcelona – The El Born District – happens to be in the heart of an urban makeover. It had faced dereliction before, but now it is vibrant and full of life. Frequently visited by tourists, vacation apartment rentals in Barcelona Spain are very much sought after. The attractive stone-paved streets feature art galleries and restaurants serving mouth-watering dishes; you haven’t lived if you have not tried the delectable tapas that this place is well-known for!

The exciting District of Gracia is popular for holiday apartments for rent in Barcelona Spain. Gracia was traditionally an industrialised area housing the textile industry, but is now a stylish, bohemian area with lots of vacation apartment rentals in Barcelona Spain. Catalan traditions still remain strong in this area and it holds some of the city’s best festivals. The Festa de Gracia takes place in mid-August, during which time there is a competition for the best decorated street. In the north of Gracia Barcelona’s most amazing park can be found, the Parc Guell, which was created by Antoni Gaudi. This park is popular with locals and tourists alike.

And lastly, even though we suggest you book directly with the proprietor of holiday apartments for rent in Barcelona Spain ,and also for your flights into Barcelona Spain we do really recommend that you make use of a really good insurance company. This way you can get the best advice and purchase insurance at the best available rate.

Barcelona on the Costa Brava is a fabulous destination to book holiday apartments for rent in Barcelona Spain. Flights into Barcelona Spain can be great value if you book early. Vacation apartment rentals in Barcelona Spain can be booked with owners directly. Clive Long, the author, is a Director of www.holiday-villa-select.com , a website offering cost effective holiday villa rentals in Spain booked direct with owners who advertise their holiday villa-apartment on this website no commission charged.

- Clive Long