It is always a good idea to be well prepared for a known situation in advance, so during the first two months of the year is when Nordica’s short-term rentals team gets prepared for the holiday rental season that starts with Easter. Having said that, we are already experiencing an influx of enquiries for holiday rentals in Nueva Andalucía for February and March, as many people in the more northerly climates seeks to escape the bitter cold and find some sun.

The popularity of Nueva Andalucía as a holiday rental destination is undiminished and continues to grow, partly because it is ideally located for the holidaymaker, especially if they are golfers. However, it also attracts non-golfers who like the diverse range of activities and amenities available in the area, and its position as a ‘base camp’ for exploring the rest of the Costa del Sol. Continue reading »

A bride glowingly beautiful in white with the groom resplendent in his wedding best making their vows on a glorious sandy beach in the shade of swaying palms to the sound of waves gently lapping on the shore. It’s the ultimate romantic dream scenario for many couples planning their nuptials—especially if they are up in cooler Northern climes.

Indeed, it is an idyll that draws thousands to tropical paradises from the Seychelles to the Caribbean each year to celebrate their happy day—but there is no need to go all that way when Marbella is virtually on your doorstep! Continue reading »

With the start of May the weather in Marbella is warming up nicely after the cooler winter days. The sun shining down on the region’s beaches and golf courses makes it the perfect time to visit and escape the cold snap that has hit much of northern Europe in recent weeks.

With temperatures forecast to be hovering around the mid 20 degrees Celsius it is a balmy alternative to the more frigid low teens being experienced across Britain, France, Germany and Scandinavia. Continue reading »

Holidaymakers are being advised not to leave it too late to book their summer accommodation after a 27% surge in bookings from the UK alone.

There is a real possibility of missing out on the best rentals in the most sought-after resorts such as Marbella and Nueva Andalucía after many tourists from Northern Europe have decided to avoid troubled Northern African countries and Turkey to stay closer to home. It’s a trend that is adding further to the popularity of the Costa del Sol.

Combined with the fact that UK overseas bookings in general are now up to pre-crisis levels after an initial drop of 15% in 2008-2009, it means Spain and resorts such as Marbella are preparing for their busiest ever tourist season following record years in 2014 and 2015. Continue reading »

The joy of Marbella as a holiday destination is not just that every amenity and attraction is on your doorstep, but also that the accommodation is worth the trip in itself.

The quality of the villas and apartments available to rent in Marbella is second to none and certainly rivals many a five-star hotel resort in terms of facilities as well as beating them when it comes to privacy and security. This makes luxury accommodation of this kind ideal for the perfect relaxing family holiday within easy reach of restaurants, beaches and all that is needed for family fun. Continue reading »