Archive for 'Islands in Greece'

Greece's perfect islands, with their soft sandy beaches, deep topaz waters, pretty white-washed villages, blue domes, and quiet pace of life, have been tourist favourites for a long time. These are the destinations reserved for honeymoons and anniversaries and long-awaited holidays. These are the idyllic spots that people dream of for years.

Crete, Santorini, Kos, Mykonos, Rhodes; there are many famous examples of Greek islands to choose from. However, if you have found a vacation rental in the South Aegean and you're narrowing down the list of islands you want to visit, Amorgos, though less well-known than other isles in the area, is definitely one that must be included.

For many, Santorini is a dream destination. Few would need any real convincing to find a villa in the South Aegean and to go to this stunning and utterly picturesque place. However, if, for some reason, you still need convincing we have compiled a list of ten great reasons to plan a trip to Santorini. We discussed the first five in the last post and here are five more...just don't blame us if you immediately start organising a holiday!

6. The Animals

Santorini is already picture-perfect. If you add to this the cute critters all over the place, from cats and dogs to donkeys...well, it really is as pretty as a picture.

7. Food & Wine

Dining and wining is an important part to any holiday and Santorini offers some sensational, and very fresh, food and delicious local wines and beverages. There are also some excellent restaurants on the island. If you are a foodie, it is a great holiday destination!

Santorini is a dreamy holiday destination that tops travellers' lists of must-see spots around the globe year in, year out. It is impossibly picturesque, with endlessly blue skies that meet perfectly blue seas, white-washed little houses and walls, peeking domes, flowers spilling over fences and cheerful holiday-makers and honeymooners amidst locals. Once you track down your perfect villa in the South Aegean you can get to exploring this stunning place for yourself.

There are endless things about Santorini to fall in love with and endless things that we could not even put a name to but we have decided to name just ten of our favourite things about the island and ten great reasons to get planning a trip right now...