As Turkey prepares itself for a record-breaking summer tourist season, with 25 million visitors expected by Turkish officials this year, the country’s property market looks set to attract a record number of British buyers. Indeed, a Nat West survey of British mortgage lenders has identified Turkey as the third most popular country to buy property in the next three years.

“There is growing interest in Turkish property due to its excellent value, with high-quality apartments from as little as £40,000,” explains Dominic Whiting, editor of the Buying in Turkey guide. “Huge investment is being channelled into the development of the coastal areas as part of the government’s plans for Turkey to become one of the world’s top five tourist destinations by 2023. On the ground, this means new airports, roads, golf courses, marinas and hotels- all of which have a very positive effect on the desirability of Turkish property and values.”

In addition to the million-plus British tourists that visit Turkey each year, the pleasant Mediterranean climate, relaxed way of life and low cost of living are attracting a growing number of permanent British residents and retirees.

Private apartments to rent in Fuerteventura direct from the owners could be the answer for you if you don’t want a package holiday. Some people, especially those who are regular travelers, can find organized holidays a bit constraining and would enjoy a stay in Spanish apartments to rent or Spanish holiday villas more than in a hotel. If you have internet access it is easy to find accommodation and flights that you can book yourself and you may find that you can save a bit of money as you are cutting out the middlemen and the commission they charge, when you book it yourself!

Fuerteventura is thought to be the oldest of the Canary Islands and was created about 70 million years ago as a result of volcanic activity. It has a fantastic climate with spring-like weather all year round with an average temperature of about 20ËsC which makes it a great place for Spanish holiday villas and Spanish apartments to rent. There are many types of private apartments to rent in Fuerteventura – some are cheap and cheerful, ideal for a base if you plan to spend most of your time on the beach, and others are luxurious with every home comfort provided.

If you are thinking of booking private apartments to rent in Fuerteventura, Corralejo and Costa Calma are two of the main resorts on the island. Correlejo is situated in the north of the island about 35km from the Airport and is one of Fuerteventura’s liveliest resorts. Corralejo has a buzzing nightlife with a variety of entertainment to suit most tastes and ages. Many British tourists book Spanish holiday villas and Spanish apartments to rent here. In contrast Costa Calma which is 80km south of the airport is recommended if you want a quiet beach holiday as nightlife here is mostly hotel-based and the resort’s main attraction is its long, white-sand beach.