Rural House Spain

Casa Rurales, rural houses or country homes, when translated from Spanish to English, are government registered holiday houses similar to the Gites system in France (Gites de France). The rural houses are inspected and registered by the provincial governements of Spain thus ensuring their standards. They are mostly older, traditional properties that have been renovated by the owners offering accommodation of a different and more interesting variety, often in more out of the way situations. You will not find here modern villas in developments or holiday complexes on the Costas, but you will find some beautiful properties to rent for your holiday in some undiscovered areas of Spain - from the hot plains of the Meseta to the many mountain ranges; in smaller villages or in their own grounds in the countryside. Don't worry about speaking Spanish - through this website we offer a translation service. In some cases an owner's website may be in Spanish and this is indicated by a Spanish flag.

Spain is comprised of Autonomous Regions some of which are divided into Provinces. For those regions that are not divided you will be given the name of the region again if you click on the Provinces search.

Click on a region of the map to see the provinces for which we have properties available to rent.

Map taken from Europa - Gateway to the European Union, © European Commission

Discover the land of the Conquistadors and Don Quixote. Enjoy the diverse nature of Spain throughout the year. Visit some of the world's most famous historical cities. Admire fantastic Arab architecture. See more castles than you thought possible. Discover Spain - it is so much more than beaches, sun and beer. It is a country of variety and opportunity. There is a wealth of wildlife, birds, animals, flora and fauna, for enthusiasts to enjoy. Extremadura is well-known for its birdwatching but there are other exciting areas to visit such as the Sierra de Gredos. Walking and trekking is a new experience in the isolation of Spain's mountains. There are tracks of unknown quantity for mountain biking . Road cycling is a joy on the quiet roads of the country. During the summer the active folks can cool off in the rivers and reservoirs, most of which have free access for swimming and picnicing. Rock and ice climbing, skiing (piste and extreme), paragliding, kayaking, canyoning, rafting - you name it Spain has it, something all year round. Or just enjoy the beauty of the country from a terrace sipping a chilly beer in the sunshine without paying extortionate British taxes!!. What could be better?

The Spanish are keen to promote their rural tourism so if you are interested in one of these unusual rental homes and it accommodates more than you need, contact us and we will negotiate on your behalf.

More information on Tourism in Spain can be found on The official website for tourism in Spain.