Archive for 'Tourist Attractions in Greece'

If you need to get rid of the cobwebs, relax, and unwind a vacation rental in the South Aegean and a visit to Santorini is a good idea. It is a famously beautiful destination full of pretty whitewashed seaside towns, blue domes, incredible pastel sunsets over crystal clear waters, chic boutiques, pretty restaurants, and much more besides that act as a feast for the eyes. For a picture-perfect holiday, it is the place to pick for your next getaway.

When you are on the island, if you find yourself in the old port and looking to get to the capital of Santorini, Fira then you should definitely take the opportunity to experience the
Santorini Cable Car for yourself.

Crete is always the destination to choose if you are interested in a seaside location that boasts beaches that seem too beautiful to be real. However, if you have found a vacation rental in Crete and are exploring her incredible beaches, pretty towns, and strikingly beautiful landscape, we might suggest setting aside some time to head to the beaches of Elafonisi, in particular.

Previously a hidden gem that was only popular among locals on Crete, Elafonisi was named one of the world's top 25 beaches on TripAdvisor in 2014 and has been all over Instagram and Pinterest in the years since. As such, it is absolutely crowded during the high season in the summer months (up to 2,500 people visit daily during July and August) but it is still worth visiting as there is a very good reason that it became so famous: it is utterly stunning, with saturated hues that seem photoshopped (and often are but are no less impressive in real life all the same), wildflowers, intriguing rock formations, pink sands, and waters so crystal clear that you can perfectly observe any wildlife that you come into contact with. Plus, if you visit outside of the busiest times of the year for tourists (when it is generally still warm and pleasant) then you will most likely have little to no crowds to contend with at all.

Greece might encourage you to stay still and it is definitely a perfect holiday destination for those who are looking to relax and unwind in a picture-perfect setting. However, once you have found a vacation rental in Greece, we would encourage you to look past her perfect beaches, pretty seaside towns, ancient ruins, and welcoming tavernas for a moment and go and discover the towering mountains, otherworldly rock formations, monasteries and convents keeping ancient traditions alive, incredible thermal springs, lunar landscapes, lush woods, valleys full of butterflies, the UNESCO-awarded monumental Metéora rock formations topped by monasteries, underwater lakes, and other incredible surprises that await all across the country. There is much more to Greece than many people are aware of and so much of it is spectacular, breath-taking and surprising. If you have a penchant for adventure, Greece is actually a perfect travel destination.

Much as the manmade can astound and delight travellers, nothing can really compare to the majesty, diversity, mystery, and beauty of nature. When you are exploring the world, great views, impressive rock formations, stunning beaches, majestic mountain peaks, lush pastures, towering forests, and other natural phenomena are usually high on the list of your things to see and do. Greece, in particular, is a place that boasts a diverse and utterly stunning landscape, full of wonderful gifts from nature and, if you have found a vacation rental in Zakynthos, then there is likely a particular sight that will rank high on the list of things to see and do for any tourist visiting the area: to spot the famous turtles of Marathonisi.

The appeal is understandable; these are utterly beautiful and astounding creatures and the opportunity to, perhaps, see them up-close is thrilling. However, this article is not the regular kind that you will find on this website. It will not detail the excitement of a particular attraction or day out but, rather, inform and suggest caution instead.

Zakynthos still has many charms but, after the last recession, it has struggled and mass development of tourist resorts is something that was turned to in desperation to help the flailing economy. The wondrous natural bounty of the island has, undeniably, suffered, as a result. Not least of all the community of loggerhead turtles that shelter on the eastern side of Zakynthos to mate and lay eggs. They are the only species of turtles that come to Greek waters and of the entire Mediterranean loggerhead population (which is estimated to only be in the low thousands), around 50-70% come to Zakynthos.

The ancient legends of gods, goddesses, fantastical creatures, wild adventures, epic battles, twisted love stories, and more still linger strongly in the imagination of Greece. As such, the sites associated with the various myths and mythological figures are popular tourist attractions today. Crete is home to one such site, Psychro Cave, which is said to be the birthplace of the king of the gods himself, Zeus. In addition, it is home to some impressive rock formations and rather does feel like some otherworldly land of gods and magical creatures that you have somehow managed to stumble upon. It is one of the many little surprises that the island of Crete has to offer a visitor and one of the things that makes the island so intriguing, beyond her pretty beaches and lovely whitewashed hilltop towns. If you are planning a holiday in the area and have found a vacation rental in Crete, it makes for an excellent day-trip. So, if you are wondering what there is to do in Crete, pencil this in as an option!