Archive for 'Pretty Views in Greece'

Crete's endless skies, impossibly blue seas, picture-perfect whitewashed villages, stunning sunsets and peaceful pace of life make it a perfect holiday destination for those looking to really relax and get away from it all. If you have been trying to track down the perfect villa in Crete, we're here to help you out with a selection of just ten of the best of the best among the loveliest rentals on the island in our portfolio...

1. Afroditi (Available from €87 per night)

Imagine waking up to this sight. Imagine breakfasts with this view. Imagine your only concern is working up the will to wander the short 2km down to the beach. That's what a vacation in this truly beautiful villa looks like. Located in Plaka, 200m from the centre of the town, this three bedroom and four bathroom, three storey villa was built in 2004 and renovated in 2016.

Preveli is one of the most famous beaches in Crete; which is saying something in a place so renowned for its many lovely beaches! If you find a vacation rental in Crete, it is one of the best places to spend a perfect day out.

Located on the central south coast of the island, just a few kilometres from the monastery of the same name, it is an isolated, beautiful and romantic gem that can be reached by car, on foot, or by taking a boat from Plakias or Agia Galini. In the hotter months, walking might not be the best of ideas but buses run daily from Rethymnon town and one can get relatively close by car.

It is worth planning your trip carefully as, due to the fame and acclaim given to the beach, it can get very full of people in the summer months and receives thousands of visitors each year. However, if that doesn't bother you then, by all means, visit whenever you please!

The Gramvousa Peninsula is a peninsula that features two small uninhabited islands off the coast of an area in north-western Crete. If you have found a vacation rental in Crete, it is an impossibly beautiful stretch of coast and just begging to be explored!

As a whole, the area is full of things to see and do and all of it utterly picturesque and idyllic; make sure to bring your camera because you'll want to capture and remember it all! Between the coast and the islands, a lagoon named Balos Lagoon stretches out and it is an iconic beauty.

The perfect sandy beach, the clear warm turquoise water and the stunning surroundings all make for a charming sight to behold. Too many visitors can ruin it as the beach itself isn't actually that big but if you plan your visit early or late in the day or outside the high season for tourists (June to August), you'll find smaller crowds.

Drama is a town and the capital of a prefecture of the same name that has “drama” in the name but not in the atmosphere. It is a stunning area of natural beauty located on the north-eastern edge of Greece that is made up of endless plains, mountains, a sprinkling of ski resorts, lush forests of firs, oaks, beeches and pines, burbling streams and rivers, and fields of colourful flowers. Idyllic, unpretentious, authentic and pretty, it is a lesser-known gem in Greece.

If you have found a vacation rental in Central Macedonia, why not come explore this charming area for yourself?

In the winter, the area is perfect for those interested in skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports, though the idea of Greece and snow may seem incongruous to some! There are several resorts where you can spend days out on the snow and evenings warming up to local hospitality and tasty dishes like their famous potatoes and soutzoukakia, skewered spicy meatballs.

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!