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In the last post we introduced the stunning Greek island of Folegandros, which is an unspoiled and little-known gem that forms the southern part of the Cyclades. Rugged, charming, authentic, and far off the regular tourist path, it is an extraordinary place that makes for an excellent outing for the more adventurous traveller that has found a vacation rental in the South Aegean or a holiday rental in Crete and it looking for something extra-special.

Folegandros is one of the more beautiful and lesser-known of the Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. Located between the similarly unspoiled and ungentrified islands of Sikinos and Milos, it forms the southern part of the Cyclades along with Sikinos, Ios, Anafi and Santorini. It is an exceptionally lovely place with a wonderfully rugged landscape, incredible views from its remote position between the southern edge of the Cyclades and the Sea of Crete to the south, and three main and very pretty little villages. It is not a major tourist destination but, in 2005, was named as an extra special gem by Conde Nast Traveler, causing a stampede of travellers to somehow make their way there, which is saying something as it is a particularly difficult place to reach.

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.

Kardámaina, or Kardámena (often written with the accents omitted) is a small seaside resort town on the island of Kos, in Greece, mid-way along the south coast of the island. Only 7km from the Kos Island International Airport at Antimacheia, it is an easy place to visit for a day if you have found a vacation rental in Kos.

Formerly a small fishing village, it remains relatively small but is also now a popular summer destination, with its population of less than 2,000 tripling in the summer months. The town has a long history, being built on the site of the ancient settlement of Alasarna, which was an important urban centre in the 2nd century BC.

Frangokastello is the name of a village, beach and castle on the Greek Island of Crete: basically, a package deal of a day trip with so much in one spot for anyone who has found a vacation rental in Crete!

Located in a small valley south of the White Mountains, 80km south-east of Chania, this little bay is gorgeous. The beach is extensive and sheltered made up of a gently shelving sandy beach beach of soft white sand and shallow turquoise waters. An ideal spot for kids and families to play around on, it is popular and busy in July and August, as one might imagine, but is still worth a visit. Other beaches are located nearby so, if it is too busy for you, you can head to the long pebble beach of Vatalos for snorkelling or the magnificent Orthi Ammos with its large sand dunes.