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by Scott James, Sco

As I keep reminding my son when he continually chases the family dog around the garden in the summer. ?Remember Elmo (the family Border collie / Labrador cross) can't take his fur off the way you do your T shirt.?

For those disbelievers amongst us pets can also get sun burn and skin cancer.

There are some basic steps that you can take to reduce any incidences of discomfort amongst pets during the summer and they include the following:

Whenever you can, try and ensure that during hours of extreme heat particularly around midday that you keep cats indoors as much as possible. With regards to direct sunlight, try and ensure that you don't let the cat lie on the window sill in direct sunlight. Bear in mind that glass acts as a magnifier to sunlight and this could make what would otherwise be a gentle heat turn to a potential burn.

Wherever possible try and make a shaded part of your garden particularly attractive to your cat. Funnily enough or actually not funnily, other pets can be adversely affected by extreme sun as well. Any type of pet that has a white face or horses with pink noses suffer from sunburn too.

Dogs particularly suffer during hot weather as they de-hydrate much quicker than most other pets and as such need ample supplies of fresh cold war. Dogs need access to fresh water on a regular basis throughout the year but particularly during the warm summer months. If we think back to my first comments about Elmo the family Labrador, it is important to remember that all animals as well as humans perspire and sweat to lose heat.

Whereas we humans perspire and then change clothes, for obvious reasons it is not quite so easy with animals. In the case of dogs, their sweat glands are on the soles of their feet and with 90% off their body covered with fur they have to pant excessively and dribble to lose heat. You do not have to be a nuclear physicist to realize that as such they will need to replenish any lost bodily fluids regularly.

There are some novel ways of assisting your dog to keep cool during the summer, putting the odd ice cube in their water bowl is one good idea and draping a cold towel over them whenever possible is another. You can actually purchase specially designed and developed cool blankets which they can use as a bed and these help regulate a dogs body temperature.

Lastly one of the things you should always remember never ever to do and that is, never ever leave your dog unattended in a warm car during the summer. Hardly ever a year goes by without the press reporting some tragedy or another over a family pet dying from heat exposure due to being left in a car.

No tour of Europe is complete without an interlude in Spain. Whether you are touring Europe for the summer or are simply there for a week, Spain is one country you should include on your itinerary. Watch the running bulls of Pamplona. Party the night away on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza. Gape in wonder at the old masters gracing the walls of centuries-old museums in Barcelona and Madrid. Study the impressive architecture of Valencia and Seville. Or, commune with sun, sea, and sky in the little town of Nerja.

The vibrant little coastal town, Nerja, lies at the foot of the Sierre Almijara, Andalusia. Here, mountains plunge straight into the crystal clear sea and coastlines jut proudly against an backdrop of sea and sky.

What is there to see in Nerja?

If there is one thing Nerja overflows with, its beauty. It has the best climate in the whole Costa del Sol, and as you walk through the town, you will encounter sights that will take your breath away. It has miles and miles of verdant countryside and strips upon strips of pristine beaches. The town has remained miraculously untouched by highrises and skyscrapers, and there are very few holiday lodging options available save for villas. The villas in Nerja, Spain may not be able to hold a candle to the opulence of European hotels and resorts, but they are scenic and historic. The town itself retains much of the flavor and spirit of its traditional village atmosphere. In fact, tucked behind the mountains of Nerja is a beautifully preserved, white-washed village of Frigiliana, which shows very little traces of the passing of centuries.

At the heart of Nerja is a magnificent promenade along the edge of a towering cliff. Called the Balcony of Europe, the promenade offers a sweeping view of the Mediterranean and the small coves and beaches that lie below. On it had once stood a great Moorish castle.

Staying at Villas in Nerja, Spain

The best way to experience the quaint charms of this picturesque little town is to get your own villa. Whether bought or rented, villas in Nerja, Spain will give travelers like yourself an authentic taste of all things genuinely Spanish. The villas in Nerja, Spain are representative of the village's charming architecture and would, thus, give you a sampling of traditional village life at its simplest and most historic.

There is a wide selection of villas in Nerja, Spain for those who need a home, whether temporary or permanent. Many of these come with panoramic views of the sea. A one-bedroom apartment can accommodate two people and go for $350 to $500 a month. A spacious four-room villa may command $335 a week during off peak seasons and $737 during peak seasons.

Many sites online give you the option of renting villas in Nerja, Spain directly from the owners themselves or through an agency. A quick look at sites like http://www.Holiday4You.com. will yield useful information about the villas in Nerja, Spain, including pricing, location, and apartment details.

In the end, though, it doesn't matter which booking option you choose. What matters is that you sojourn in Spain. Spain is a must for the adventure seeker, the wine sipper, the history aficionado, and the art connoisseur.

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