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When one thinks of Greece, it is common to picture striking ancient temples rising white and stark and imposing against rich blue skies but these Ancient Greek ruins that immediately come to mind are not the only historic structures that remain nor do they represent the only period from history that can be discovered when exploring the country. Lots of other extraordinary gems remain all over Greece that date back to different periods, architectural styles, historic moments, and ruling peoples from Byzantine churches in Athens to Venetian fortresses in Crete. History buffs who find a villa in Greece, therefore, should definitely take in some of the iconic crumbling temples featured heavily on postcards and in tourism brochures but they should also keep their eyes peeled for the incredible reminders of the country’s rich and diverse history that can be found wherever you turn – it would be a shame to miss them! For example, if you plan on booking a vacation rental in Rhodes, then time should be set aside to thoroughly explore and enjoy the Old Town of its capital and its extraordinary medieval elements. 

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.