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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. 

Lots of people have a particular fantasy about a getaway in Greece and Kappa Resort certainly delivers when it comes to this. Just imagine waking up to these views! Imagine admiring them first thing from your bed as you stretch in the morning and then as you prepare your breakfast. Then you can continue to soak it all up as you get ready to spend a day choosing between the private pool or the beach just a few steps further away and from said pool or the waters of the beach or both. Once you’ve dried off, you can take them in as you enjoy lunch and dinner al fresco on the terrace and when you sit out with a glass of wine to watch the sun set in the evening. It all sounds impossibly idyllic to us!

Greece is known as a perfect destination for those looking to enjoy a proper holiday full of rest and relaxation, for those who well and truly want to get away from it all. A villa in Crete, in particular is especially conducive to this as the beloved Greek island is well known for its pretty villages, peaceful lifestyle, picture-perfect beaches, and generally dreamy atmosphere. But, if you are trying to narrow down your search among the various areas and towns across the island, one of the most charming and especially beautiful places to holiday in Crete is the town and gulf of Elounda. 

Nestled in the serene district of Afandou, the exquisite Alav is an absolute dream villa that awaits the chance to offer you a perfect getaway in Greece. A true gem, this detached two-storey villa offers a tranquil haven in the heart of the island of Rhodes. If you're seeking an unforgettable getaway, where luxury, comfort, and truly outstanding views all come together perfectly, then this villa is your ideal choice. 

Greece, and Crete in particular, has no shortage of absolutely stunning beaches with pale strands of pebbles or soft sands framed by craggy coastlines and lapped by bluer than blue waters. Some are made more scenic by nearby ancient ruins or pretty whitewashed towns or some other charming detail, ensuring that they are even more memorable and make for the perfect backdrop to a magic day by the sea. This is true of the beach of Frangokastello, a spectacular beach that should be added to your list of must-see examples during a stay in one of our amazing villas in Crete.

Frangokastello is, in fact, not just the name of a beach; it's an enchanting experience that combines a village, a castle, and a beach on the beautiful Greek Island of Crete. It, therefore, offers visitors to this stretch of the coast something extra special and a full day out.