Greece Holiday villas

Make a holiday rental, home, or villa in Greece your home away from home

Greece’s long and incredibly eventful past ensures that the country is steeped with culture and interest. The many world famous monuments in Greece have meant that tourism is as vibrant on the country’s mainland as it is on the beaches and the 1400 Greek islands. Greece combines history, culture and archaeology with beaches, sport and a laid back, party atmosphere, producing a unique holiday which can be enjoyed by all.

Things to do in Greece

Greekholidays here can take any form. A holiday villa on one of the many Greek Islands can form a base for island hopping, or a beach, watersports and gastronomic discovery of this captivating part of the world. There are also Ancient Greek, Venetian, Frankish, and Turkish castles and monuments to visit, which are very well preserved, and easily accessible in most cases. Time seems to slow down in Greece ; holidays here leave you feeling extremely relaxed and refreshed.

Places to Holiday in Greece

Holidays to Greece can be diverse. Therefore, choosing a holiday villa to rent is the ideal way ensure you have all the flexibility, space and privacy you require, at less cost than a hotel!

Athens has a wealth of ancient sites, bustling streets adorned with cafes and restaurants, and long entertainment promenades. These distinct areas are all within easy walking distance, so a rented villa in Athens will allow you to see all that the city has to offer.

The Peloponnese is the southern peninsula of Greece, and is steeped in history. The ancient cities of Epidaurus, Corinth and Mycenae are all in this region, and the deserted hill side city of Mystras, built on the slopes of Mt Taygetos is an eerie experience, with empty palaces, fresco covered churches and villas.

Choosing an island holiday in Greece also requires choice of holiday villa:

Of the many islands, Crete is one of the most famous. A dramatic mythical island, thought to be the birthplace of Zeus, has long sandy beaches, hidden coves, caves and mountains.

Rhodes, the largest and busiest of the Dodecanese Islands, enjoys 300 days of sun a year. Rhodes city itself is a World heritage site, and was the location of the Colossus of Rhodes, on the Seven Wonders of the World. It is also home to party beach resorts such as Faleraki.

A rented villa on either the Aegean or Ionian Islands, although distinct from one another have a relaxed, lush feel, although the city of Kavos in Corfu is notorious as a summer hot spot for those who enjoy partying long into the night during the summer season.

The Saronic Islands are more laid back. Seven islands in all, with deserted, long sandy beaches, empty islets and a lack of motorized vehicles in some cases means that public transport often comes in the form of a donkey.

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Weather in Greece

Greece has a Mediterranean climate, meaning that it has hot, dry summers up to 30°C, and mild, wet winters. The high season is from mid-June to the end of August, but the beaches and ancient sites are relatively un-crowded during the spring and autumn.

Flights to Greece

Cheap flights to Greece can be found for last minute holidays. Greece has 18 airports receiving flights from the UK, including Athens (ATH), Kefalonia (EFL), Kos (KOS) and Rhodes (RHO).

See the Greece Travel Resource Directory.