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Greece has a magical landscape; a landscape that is dotted by ancient ruins, sparkling white villages, impossibly blue seas, perfect sandy beaches, lush valleys filled with churches perched on top of towering rock formations, and more. It is a place where mystery and adventure is never too far away.

One place to visit to get a taste of many of these views at once and to admire the natural bounty of the country is the Panachaiko Mountains, located in the Achaea region, east of Patras, in the north of Peloponnese. If you find a vacation rental in Patras and want to take in the best views of the city and the surrounding area, to stretch your legs and get some fresh air, it is the ideal place to spend a day hiking and exploring.

If you have found a vacation rental in South Aegean, you're likely to spend some time on the beautiful and famous island of Santorini. Many a visitor has fallen desperately in love with the island and have found it difficult to leave at the end of their time on the island. In 2002, two young American students lived out all of our fantasies and decided to stay. They opened up a bookstore, Atlantis Books, which has become a serious tourist and cultural hotspot and iconic attraction that many make a point of flocking to when visiting Santorini.

Samaria Gorge measures 16km, making it one of Europe's longest canyons and its great and raw natural beauty makes it one of Crete's must-see attractions.

Outdoor lovers who have found a vacation rental in Crete are bound to head there to hike its length and take in the wonderful views and surprises along the way.

The White Mountains’ National Park is the only national park on the island and centres around the gorge, off of which a number of smaller gorges branch.

Starting from Xylóskalo, at an altitude of 1,230m and stretching to the coastal village of Agia Roumeli, the hike takes about 6 to 8 hours and isn't impossibly difficult but anyone planning it should be somewhat fit and equipped with water and sturdy footwear.

One of the very first things that probably comes to mind when one thinks of Greece or Crete is perfect beaches: of pale white half moons of sand, impossibly blue waters and an absence of the large-scale seaside developments that plague the coastlines of other countries. Balos Lagoon, located on the west coast of Crete is just one of many beaches such as this but is a particularly celebrated one. Formed of long strips of pinkish sand and shallow waters, it is a dreamy beach that makes for a perfect location for both romantic strolls or family days out. Just find a vacation rental in Crete and spend a day splashing around in the warm waters, taking in the incredible views and enjoying the fresh air of Balos.

Located approximately 56km west of Chania, Crete, and 17km northwest of Kissamos, Balos is a sandy beach lying between the cape of Gramvousa and a smaller cape called “Tigani”. It has been photographed more than any other beach in Crete and is famous for its turquoise waters and the wonderful wild and exotic surroundings.