Knossos
Posted in: Activities Architectural Gems Hiking Must See Attractions Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Unesco World Heritage Sites

What are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites to visit if you have booked a stay in one of our villas in Crete, you may be asking?


A stunning island of incredible natural beauty with a rich and complex history and cultural heritage that has left an indelible mark on the landscape embodied by ruins, temples, historic towns, architectural gems, works of art, museums, and more, Crete has so much to offer tourists. Many people, in particular, enjoy seeking out the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a location and Crete’s are rather fascinating. So, here is our guide to the must-see UNESCO attractions in Crete...

Villa Vorios, terrace
Posted in: Localities On the Coast Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

Dreaming of a proper escape in Crete right by the sea? Looking for a villa in Crete that can accommodate up to fourteen guests? Hoping to get away in July or August 2024? Well, then look no further than Villa Vorios!


This stunning vacation rental Crete is not only directly overlooking the sea, but it also boasts lots of other outstanding features including all en suite bedrooms, a private pool, a garden equipped with loads of great outdoor furnishings for enjoying the sun, and much more besides! If you’re dreaming of a perfect escape with a gang of pals or the extended family and you want all of the bells and whistles, then it really is the ideal option.

Sitia
Posted in: Food and Wine Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

If you are booking a villa in Crete, you will discover that there are plenty of incredible attractions to visit and things to see and do from wandering around famously pretty towns like Chania, to exploring the world-renowned ruins of Knossos, to spending perfect days on the beaches of the Gramvousa Peninsula. However, as you explore the island, you might be after some peace and quiet and some time in a destination that is a little more untouched by mass tourism… Cue a day in the charming town of Sitia!

Amfitriti Luxury Villa, exterior
Posted in: Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

Those looking to experience a vacation in Crete in serious style and luxury would be hard pressed to find so perfect a location as Amfitriti Luxury Villa. Boasting utterly astounding panoramic views over the sea and down on the capital of the island, Heraklion, this is a place where you can soak in postcard-perfect scenes from dawn until dusk throughout the duration of your holiday in Greece.


Sleeping up to eleven guests in six bedrooms and five bathrooms, Amfitriti Luxury Villa is a spacious and elegant property where you can properly unwind and relax and where you can expect the most incredible amenities in addition to a dream location. But dream location it is indeed, nestled on a hillside along the north coast of the island of Crete, on a 550m2 plot, 15km from Heraklion, and a five-minute drive or 2.5km from the nearest of many amazing sandy beaches in the vicinity. If you are dreaming of a holiday on the Aegean Sea, then this is the perfect escape!

Euplagia quadripunctaria
Posted in: Curiosities Must See Attractions Pretty Views Tourist Attractions

Greece is home to some utterly breath-taking landscapes, iconic ruins, picture-perfect towns, and natural wonders from monasteries perched on towering rock formations to white-washed villages looking over the sea to ancient pillars still standing proud on hilltops. However, one of the most astounding and magical beauties in the entire country has to be the Valley of the Butterflies, or Petaloúdes that can be visited by those who book a vacation rental in Greece. 


Located on the island of Rhodes, this 600-acre nature park is the only natural forest of Liquidambar orientalis (Oriental Sweetgum trees) in Europe. A green valley dotted with waterfalls and moss-covered rocks and cut through by rivers, this lush garden of delights is where the Jersey Tiger (Panaxia Quadripunctaria), a nocturnal moth, makes its home each summer.