Optima Villas Lanzarote Unveil New Summer Signings

Optima add more high quality holiday villas to meet growing demand from UK tourists.

2012-06-08

LANZAROTE, SPAIN, June 08, 2012 (Press-News.org) Whilst Spain are one of the favourites to lift the trophy at the upcoming European Championships Spanish islands such as Lanzarote look set to remain red hot favourites with British holidaymakers this summer. As leading island villa rentals company Optima Villas Lanzarote unveil the latest additions to their portfolio of high quality self catering properties in order to meet demand.

Despite the current economic climate Lanzarote in the Canaries looks set to maintain its popularity with British tourists this year, as an estimated 850,000 holidaymakers from the UK are expected to visit the island. Summer is of course a period of peak demand and as a result Optima Villas Lanzarote - one of the island's premier rentals companies - has just announced a raft of exciting new signings, all of which are located in and around the popular resort of Playa Blanca.

These additions include Villa Rafa, a modern new build property located in Costa Papagayo, just ten minutes walk from the breathtaking beaches of Papagayo which are widely regarded as the best stretches of sand on Lanzarote. Villa Rafa can accommodate up to six guests and boasts a private swimming pool and air con throughout, with prices starting at GBP1050 per week during the peak summer months.

Also new is Villa Casapico, a high tech modern villa with great gardens and a large private pool which enjoys a quiet location close to the centre of the resort. The property has been refurbished to a very high standard throughout and also boasts a covered al fresco dining area with built in BBQ and a roof terrace which offers amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. Peak summer rental rates start from GBP952 per week and the villa can accommodate up to six guests in total comfort.

Villa El Seuno completes the trio of all star summer signings, a detached property with air con and private pool which is ideal for smaller parties as it has two bedrooms and can sleep up to four guests. The villa is located in a quiet cul de sac so guaranteeing maximum privacy and peace and quiet and is available this summer from as little as GBP651 for a seven night stay.

ABOUT OPTIMA VILLAS LANZAROTE

Optima Villas Lanzarote is a growing independent holiday company based in Playa Blanca that prides itself on offering high levels of customer service, resulting in equally high levels of client satisfaction. As a result many of their guests return year after year. The company continues to expand and now offers over 70 high-quality holiday villas in Playa Blanca for rent.

Website: http://optimavillaslanzarote.com

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