Archive for 'Must See Attractions in Greece'

While lots of beaches in Greece have become iconic and well-known internationally, while many Greek destinations have become favoured by the rich and famous, while there are lots of scenic spots in Greece, some have particularly strong reputations and ardent fans. If you're a fan of 1960s and 1970s music stars and hippy culture and the likes of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, and Joni Mitchell and aim to emulate their styles and lives then Matala Beach is the one for you. Now a rather more touristy and developed spot (though less so than many other towns in the area) but still a pretty gem that managed to attract all three aforementioned stars among others, inspire songs, and more in the past, this lovely beach is a perfect place for a day at the sea if you have found a vacation rental in Crete and are exploring some of the different seaside towns in the area.

Located in the Bay of Messara, 68km southwest of Heraklion, at the exit of a small valley where the plain Messara meets the Asteroussia Mountains, this naturally-sheltered beach boasts a lovely view to the islands of Paximadia and has long since been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Crete. The most famous beach of the South Heraklion prefecture, it is around 250m long and 45m wide and is a sand and pebble beach with crystal clear blue waters, which is flanked by yellow sandstone cliffs and backed by tamarisk trees. In addition to being picturesque it is also both steeped in millennia of history and boasts excellent facilities.     Read More

If you have found a holiday rental in Attica or a vacation rental in Greece and are thinking about coming to explore the iconic capital city of Athens for the day, you'll likely be trying to put together a list of the absolute must-see attractions while you are in town. While the city's hip younger neighbourhoods, chic eateries, cute cafes, and cool boutiques are all worth seeing and delving into, it is, no doubt, the ancient ruins of the city that draw the most attention and acclaim. And it would, of course, be a shame not to explore these magnificent and majestic architectural gems that have lasted up to thousands of years and attest to a very different Greece that is now long gone. One of the most iconic of these structures is the picturesque Ancient Agora of Athens.

The Ancient Agora of Athens is the best known example of an ancient Greek agora, a structure that was a central public space in Greek city-states that had multiple purposes and acted as the centre of athletic, artistic, spiritual, and political life in the city. Literally meaning a, "gathering place," or, "assembly," and meaning, “marketplace,” in modern Greek, agoras were first where free-born citizens were gathered for military duty and to hear the statements and proclamations of rulers and then also became marketplaces. These spaces eventually evolved to have many other purposes but can be primarily described as a central point of public life in ancient Greek cities.     Read More

Though it is not something that many people automatically associate with Greece, there are actually quite a few different ski resorts located across the country. So, if you have found a vacation rental in Greece and are planning a winter getaway, you can quite readily combine pleasant weather and trips to the seaside (though don't expect the temperatures to ever get much higher than around 21 degrees Celsius at most in Greece in December or January) with snowy days hitting the slopes. If you have found a vacation rental in Thessaly, in particular, and are looking to enjoy some winter sports while holidaying in the area then we recommend a trip to the Pertouli Ski Centre.

Pertouli is a small mountain village and located just a short distance from the Pertouli Ski Centre, a ski resort that is famous among snow sports lovers in central Greece. Though relatively small and not boasting the longest or most reliable snow season as it is at a low altitude, it is, nonetheless, a beloved Greek winter sports destination.     Read More

We recently wrote about the stunning and secluded beach of Glyka Nera in Crete. Secluded as that beach is, one of the only ways (if you choose not to hike a not insubstantial distance there) to get to the beach is by boat and while Glyka Nera itself is well worth going to, one of the towns that you can get a water taxi to the beach from, Loutro is a special beauty in its own right. It seemed a terrible shame not to mention it and its appeal too. So, if you have found a vacation rental in Crete and were considering planning a trip to Glyka Nera while on the island, as per our earlier recommendation, then we also recommend setting aside some time to explore Loutro.     Read More