Despite all the recent doom and gloom about the economy, people still want to get away for a villa holiday in Spain to places like Mallorca, one of the Spanish Balearic Islands. As people are cutting back on their holiday budgets they are looking for ways to get value for money. Those in the know realise that you can reduce the cost of your holiday by choosing self catering apartments to rent in Spain rather than staying in a hotel. In fact by looking on the internet for summer or winter vacation rentals and booking your accommodation with the owners direct you can get some significant savings.

The island of Mallorca can be found off the east coast of Spain. Many visitors flock to this sunny island for an apartment or villa holiday in Spain. Self catering apartments to rent in Spain in Mallorca's lively capital city, Palma, are great as a base, because being based in Palma leaves the whole of the island at your disposal. On the southern coast of the island, Palma's broad bay and bustling streets are watched over by the dramatic Gothic cathedral which dominates the skyline. In the maze of narrow alleys and secluded squares that radiate from the cathedral you can discover little shops and traditional tapas bars not to mention trendy late night clubs and bars – Palma's old town is bursting with choice.

Mild winter temperatures in Mallorca make this Island an ideal destinations for city breaks, walking holidays and cycling holidays. Palma is the perfect city for a winter getaway offering cultural attractions such as art galleries, museums, an impressive cathedral and a choice of excellent restaurants, cafes and bars. A villa holiday in Spain in the mild spring and winter months in Mallorca can be great value as cheaper rates on accommodation, booked direct, are often available.

Cut-price flights to Palma from numerous UK and European airports are on offer most days of the week, so why not book summer or winter vacation rentals in Mallorca for a short break or even a long break? Flight times are available to suit most holidaymakers and self catering apartments to rent in Spain could be just what you are looking for. A villa holiday in Spain in Mallorca is not far away - a flight to Palma is relatively short at under 3 hours - ideal for families with young children.

If you choose to book a villa holiday in Spain in Mallorca you may be quite happy to laze the days away in the sun. However if you decide to explore the island the interesting mountainside village of Deia is highly recommended. It’s about 30 minutes by car from Palma on the north-west coast of the island and the mountains of the 'Serra de Tramuntana' tower above the village. Deia is famous for its literary and musical inhabitants – the English poet Robert Graves settled here and over the years many well-known musicians like Mick Jagger and Mike Oldfield have stayed here. Visitors who are staying in self-catering winter vacation rentals often linger in the village and enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants.

If you book a villa holiday in Spain on the island of Mallorca why not also hire a car for your holiday stay? A car will give you the freedom to explore the lovely island of Mallorca and visit places like the aqua parks and nature trails which may be difficult to reach by public transport. If you do decide to hire a car my advice is to book early because hire companies often give good discounts for advance bookings. Why not search online for the best deal or even ask the owner of your Spanish holiday home rental for advice on the best company to use.