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Luxury Porsche cars to rent on the Costa del Sol

David Jackson — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:55:56 +0000

The Porsche 911

The south coast of Spain is the perfect destination for anyone who enjoys a luxurious lifestyle. With some of the finest beaches in Europe, a vibrant nightlife and plenty of fantastic restaurants it’s no surprise that Malaga and it’s surrounding cities such as Marbella continue to attract the rich and famous year upon year.

The good news is that you don’t have to be rich or famous to drive one of our luxury Porsche cars with prices starting from just £140 per day. Our Sixt locations at Malaga Airport and Marbella have both the Porsche Coupe 911 and the Porsche Panamera (4 seater) available to rent for long and short term hires.

The Porsche Panamera

The Porsche 911 is the most powerful of it’s range to date with a staggering 346 horsepower, and the Porsche Panamera is one of the most sporty 4 seaters around.

Here’s some examples of the great rates available on Porsche rentals with Sixt this summer…

Rent the Porsche 911 from Marbella from just £140 per day (based on a two week rental)

Rent the Porsche Panamera at Malaga Airport from £330 per day (based on a two week rental)

Visit Sixt Spain to book your Porsche rental today.

Granada – Andalucia’s not so hidden secret

Sixt rent a car News — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:41:22 +0000

Visiting Granada: A view of the Alhambra Palace

Are there any visitors who have gone to Andalucia and not visited the city of Granada? Granada is possibly one of the most beautiful cities in Spain.

Situated high up, near to the Sierra Nevada national park, the town is spread over two hills that dominate the skyline. The first hill is the location of an old Arabic palace, the Alhambra Palace. The second hill being the setting of the town’s historical centre ‘Albaicín’.

Granada is the best place to see the influence of the Arabic reign over the region, with much of the local architecture being built and influenced during the 700 years of occupation. The Arabs took control of the town in the year 711, and it wasn’t until 1492, when the Catholics came that the town and palace were surrendered. When the Catholics took control, the Arabic Sultan (Muhammed XII or Boabdil) left without a fight, to ensure that the Alhambra Palace would not come under attack and get destroyed.

This gesture from Muhammed XII ensured the safety of the palace, which remains untouched to this day, apart from the numerous visitors that go there on a yearly basis. Today the Alhambra Palace is seen as the symbol of Granada, and more tourists visit the palace more than any other attraction in Spain. Another absolute must to visit are the Cuevas in front of the Alhambra, at the top of the Sacromon, these are white caves which even today are lived in, very unique for Europe.

Granada has a very special Moorish flair and because of its outstanding beauty, the organisation UNESCO, has declared it a World Heritage Site. This is a place which has to be seen and explored by visitors and residents alike.

Not only is Granada alive with tourists, but the grand university there makes it very popular to both Spanish and international students, who are keen to try the vast array of bars and pubs. Around the city are a great selection of tapas bars also waiting to be tried.

All of these sights mean that Granada a must see for anyone visiting Andalucia.

Learning languages key to ‘authentic travel experience’

Sixt rent a car News — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:41:18 +0000

Speaking just a few words of a local language can help Britons enjoy a more fruitful holiday, it has been claimed

Learning even just a few words of a local language can help travellers escape the well-worn tourist trail and enjoy a ‘more authentic travel experience’.

That is according to one expert commenting on the news that around six in ten Britons refuse to attempt to learn a foreign language before going overseas.

According to the research carried out by TravelSupermarket.com, 12 per cent of Britons feel there is ‘no point’ in making an effort to learn some common phrases, largely as they believe everybody speaks English.

However, Vanessa Lenssen, founder and chief executive of GoLearnTo.com has explained that a little effort in this department can bring significant rewards.

“You’ll meet new people and discover things that a tourist just wouldn’t be able to without trying to communicate with the locals,” she said.

This advice comes soon after the Department for Children, Schools and Families teamed up with Channel 4 to launch a campaign aimed at encouraging school pupils to choose a modern language at GCSE level.

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Clarkson ‘top holiday read’

Sixt rent a car News — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:15:33 +0000

A new study has shown that Jeremy Clarkson’s For Crying Out Loud is the favourite book for holidaymakers to read while on a getaway, users of car hire in Malaga may be interested to hear.

Brits reading a book while on a relaxing break on the beach are most likely to unwind with Jeremy Clarkson’s latest offering, a new study has shown.

The Top Gear presenter’s For Crying Out Loud came out on top in a poll by Teletext Holidays and Penguin, car hire in Malaga users may be interested to hear.

Holidaymakers also enjoyed the work of Marian Keyes and Alex Garland, with This Charming Man and The Beach taking second and third places respectively.

Further down the list were the likes of The Beach House by Jane Green and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

Victoria Sanders, managing director for Teletext Holidays, said: “The list has thrown up a few surprises – we never thought Jeremy Clarkson would come out on top. But his book had an overwhelming response and definitely got the male vote.”

Those booking car hire in Malaga may find the perfect beaches on which to settle down for a read in the Costa del Sol.