points to consider

• location: in town or in the nearby urbanizations (subdivisions or housing developments). most of which have been developed in the old Andalucian pueblo style with charming casitas or bungalows with walled gardens and roof terraces and wrought iron balcons.


• amenities included: ask about satellite televison (which language is the package ..we have spend a winter with only German sports television), heating source, orientation of balcony,(south is ideal) and if there's a roof terrace, are there any obstructions preventing sunshine for most or all of the day. You will want to sit out in the sunshine and some balconies are just very narrow almost decorative affairs for plants rather than people.


• Kitchen facilities: full cooktop and/or oven. You won't find a dishwasher but almost every place has a washing machine for laundry. A very handy thing when you are staying for a month or two. Every apartment we have ever rented has had an iron, full kitchen equipment including juicers and coffeemakers, microwaves etc. Ask about hair-dryers. Make sure you bring with you from Canada, an adaptor plug for the European outlets. They are impossible to find once you get here. We found one at Capitol Luggage in Ottawa, and you may have to search in various travel oriented stores to find one. Or let us know and we will include one in your welcome pack should you decide to use our services to organize your winter vacation.