Currency
The currency is the euro. Sometimes countries limit the amount of currency bought in or taken out, and your bank can advise you of the latest regulations. You can take travellers cheques, which are recommended for travelling abroad, and most countries now accept major credit cards, and debit cards. If you are taking sterling, please note that Scottish banknotes can cause some confusion, and English notes are generally easier to use abroad.
Electricity
We recommend that you take an appropriate travel adaptor(s) as the electric current in Europe is 220v. These can easily be obtained in the travel goods section of UK shops.
Building Work
Sometimes building work can take place during the holiday season. If any work is taking place around our villas, we will try and let you know, but please note that we have no control over any resort building work.
Noise & Activity
Whilst accommodation in residential or rural areas is likely to be quieter than that in resort centres, please anticipate some surrounding noise, whether it be passing vehicles, residents of neighbouring residents or the countryside of animals and birds. Many properties situated in rural areas will be subject to noise from machinery necessary for harvests etc.
Water & energy
In certain areas, particularly those of a rural and mountainous nature, electricity and water supplies may occasionally be erratic. Solar power is a common source of energy which, although providing adequate hot water in the afternoon, an result in tepid water at other times during the day and when the weather is overcast.
Animals and Wildlife
Many of our properties featured are located in rural areas and are not modern buildings. It is therefore possible that you may see or hear indigenous wildlife, such as frogs, bugs and even the occasional snake or spider. Some of the owners also have cats and dogs which reside nearby the property.
Public Holidays and local events
During national holidays, many facilities such as shops, banks and museums are likely to be closed. Local celebrations/festivals may also affect opening hours in an area, and may also change temporarily the tranquil nature of quieter resorts.
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