When autumn fades, winter arrives. If you plan a winter trip, make sure the place you stay is ready for the season.
Some people prefer hotels; others choose winter holiday villas. These homes help you spend the days well — pick by your needs and by the villa’s winter features.
When you choose a villa with a private indoor or heated pool, start from what you want to do on the trip. Options include heated pools, indoor pools and saunas.
If you want to see the Mediterranean in winter, booking a winter villa is the first step. Then learn what each feature means.
Indoor pool: The pool sits under a roof, usually with at least three walls. Heat does not escape easily, so it is a strong winter choice.
Heated pool: Warmer water makes swimming comfortable. A usable pool in summer or winter usually means it is heated. If you do not want an indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool is the alternative.
Sauna: Heat and rest together. Some winter villas add a sauna beside the pool. Used in short sessions, it makes the stay more comfortable.
You can holiday outside summer too. With indoor pools, heated pools and saunas you can travel even in hard winter. If you want a year-round option, rent a winter villa and catch the winter sun.
When renting a winter villa, also check distance to shops, restaurants, public transport, the sea and other centres.
Look at what is included in the price: electricity, water, gas, pool and garden use. That is how you make a sound winter booking.
For a family or a larger group, rent a villa that fits the numbers. Winter villas work all year, but the right match doubles the enjoyment.
If you dislike burning sand and summer crowds, go in winter. You mainly miss the high-season rush. You can use a warm pool and enjoy winter sun and rain.
Indoor heated pools are not the only plus. Winter villas are fitted for cold months, so you get a full holiday set-up for the family.
