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Greece is home to lots of incredible little towns that pack a punch far beyond what one might expect from their size and number of inhabitants but, as a land of immense natural beauty and impossibly rich historic and cultural heritage, even villages you might never have heard of before are quite extraordinary. Take the village of Lindos on the island of Rhodes, for example. With a population of less than four thousand and a relatively compact centre, one might not expect much from seeing the facts of the fishing village laid out on paper but all you have to do is take one look at the place to realise that it is kind of magic. With plenty to see and do in the area, utterly scenic surroundings, and lots of character, those who find a villa in Rhodes and come to spend any time in the village will find themselves quickly and irrevocably in love. 

While there is certainly plenty to keep any visitor occupied if they have found a villa in Crete, there is also boundless opportunity to see other parts of Greece on day trips while on the island. Heraklion, the largest city on the island and the capital, also happens to be a highly important port town and ferry dock that is really well- connected to the rest of the country. So, if you find a vacation rental in Heraklion, you can certainly spend time exploring all the city has to offer (of which there is plenty) but you can also take the opportunity to experience a bit more of Greece while you are at it. Some of the destinations that are connected to Heraklion by boat or ferry include Santorini, Ios Island, Paros, Mykonos, Rhodes, Naxos, Karpathos, Kasos, Sitia, Anafi, Chalki, Diafani, and several daily ferries to Piraeus.

The island of Zakynthos, in Greece, is synonymous with lazy days at an endless list of beyond picturesque beaches, bobbing on boats in impossibly blue waters, watching the sun set over the rocky and scenic coastline, riding into the waves on horseback, trying to spy turtles, and generally enjoying the landscape of this stunning island getaway in Greece. However, much as this paradise is ideal for those looking to slow down, relax, and unwind, it is also a landscape that is potentially home to some adventures, as well. If you browse our villas in Zakynthos and are planning a vacation in the area, therefore, fret not, there are things for the adrenaline-chasers in your party as well!