Apartments in Spain are ideal for those on a short holiday or visit. They are readily available and much cheaper than renting or buying a villa. They are ideally located near airports in all major cities and so are the most convenient accommodation for visitors. Most apartments are equipped with satellite TV, video player, a stereo. Furniture for the entire apartment, beds for the bedroom, a large dining table and chairs for the dining room, some even have a roll out sofa-cum-beds in the living room. The kitchen too usually has microwave, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster, sandwich maker and juicer. Apartment buildings must be chosen carefully taking into consideration the need for car parking, community expenses, choice of neighbours etc. Buying an apartment in Spain involves a lot of legal formalities and a good lawyer must be retained for the same. Considering all the paperwork involved as well as additional expenses, it is common practice to add 10% to the declared purchase price of the property to cover this. Apartments may be purchased from a previous owner (resale) but these will have less resale value as an investment. But their advantage is that they are available for immediate possession, some even completely furnished with all utilities included (electricity, gas, running water).

It is common practice among holidaymakers to make arrangements for these apartments with their travel agents back home. If you have not done so, then it is advisable to stay at a hotel while looking out for an ideal apartment to rent or buy. This is because most of the apartments in ideal locations (near the beach or golf course) may be booked and an unscrupulous apartment manager may take advantage of your indisposition by overcharging you. Apartments are ideal for large families who want to stay close together. Many extra services may be provided by the apartment manager to improve the quality of your stay and for your convenience, like dining arrangements, transport in and around the city and guided tours, all of which have to be arranged with the building management, or in the form of travel packages arranged by the travel agent back home.