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Ideas for a sun soaked Greek Island holidaysFind an idyllic base for a Greek Island holiday – a self catering Greek villa
Every style of beach holidays is available in the Greek Islands. Islands including Kos and Mykonos are ideal spots for enjoying a lively combination of beaches and bars in the Greek Islands, but if you prefer to escape the crowds and discover the authentic Greek islands, there are plenty of idyllic self catering Greek villas to choose from in the less known islands including Alonissos, Thasos and Paxos. With so many villas in the Greek Islands to choose from, you can always find absolute peace, without fail, despite their huge popularity. If this is your first planned visit to the Greek islands, hopping from one to another and exploring a range of islands is a perfect solution, letting you find your dream Greek holiday villa for your next visit! If you are lucky enough to find yourself in Greek rental accommodation on one of the 227 inhabited Greek islands (there are over 1,400 in total), you and your family will never run out of activities. Whilst the unbelievably beautiful soft sand beaches, timeless tavernas and scenic walks into the mountains can take up much of your Greek holidays, it is the crystal clear waters of the Aegean and Ionian Seas that offer the most adventure. Greek sailing holidays are among the best in the world, allowing you to go Greek island hopping, discovering serene bays in which to drop anchor, head to the beach and enjoy a picnic or the best of Greek snorkelling and scuba diving. Greek sea fishing is also exceptional, especially if you can cook your catch for dinner over a barbeque or in your Greek rental property. Great Greek Island HolidaysA self catering Greek villa for rent in the Greek Islands is an ideal destination for traveling with children. The Greek Islands are wonderfully safe and children are warmly welcomed. Of course, the safe bathing beaches and vast array of leisure activities makes traveling with your children to a Greek rental property a real joy, as keeping children happy, excited and entertained is easy. There are some great child care centres offering Greek snorkeling and scuba diving, watersports and sailing courses allowing you to have a couple of hours to yourself if you wish. The Greek Islands are still a great destination in winter, contrary to popular belief! In fact, winter is sometimes one of the best times to take self catering Greek rental accommodation. There is not a crowd to be seen anywhere, the landscape remains green and lush and the sea is still easily warm enough to swim in, especially if you enjoy a dip off the British coast in the summer. The winter is when you can really experience the Greek islands at their traditional best, with tavernas once again catering for local tastes, archeological sites deserted and sprinkled with wild flowers and the finest privately owned villas in the Greek Islands available for rent at off-season prices. Greek villa holidays are easy to arrange. Many Greek islands have their own airports receiving direct flights from the UK including Rhodes, Crete, Corfu, Mykanos, Santorini, Kos and Zante. As with most holidays, the earlier you book your flights to the Greek Islands, the cheaper you will manage to find flights. Athens (ATH) acts as the major transport hub for all the Greek Islands, and if you cannot find a convenient flight to an airport near your Greek villa direct from the UK, try flying to Athens and getting a connection from there. You may be able to save some significant money too. Many of the other Greek islands are easily accessible from the mainland by ferry. The port of Pireaus (15 minutes from central Athens) has a vast range of ferry routes throughout the Greek Islands, making your remote self catering Greek villa seem a whole lot more accessible. However, you must remember, the more peaceful, remote and traditional your Greek rental property is, the more effort will be needed to reach it! Top Five Greek Island Holiday Destinations
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See search results for available Greek homesLuxury 5* holiday villa in Greece, Rhodes, Near Lindos for rent Greece , Aegean Islands , Dodekanes , Rhodos Villa Erato is an exceptional new and luxurious 3 bedroom holiday villa offering contemporary 5* accommodation. It is set in a fantastic position on a hillside but literally steps away from the beautiful and peaceful Vliha Bay, Beach and local sh... [full details of property 89217] Villa Helios, luxury Villa with private pool, close to beach and facilities Greece , Crete , Chania area , Almirida We consider Villa Helios to be one of the most impressive and stylish villas on Crete. Finished and furnished to a very high standard with a choice of terraces for either sun or shade, and gorgeous panoramic views of Souda Bay, The White Mountains... [full details of property 731951] Villa Azure, large private luxury villa Greece , Crete , Chania area , Almirida Newly built in 2009, this huge villa is set high on the slopes of Kera Hill giving it unrivalled, un-interrupted views of the Aegean sea and Souda Bay, the White Mountains and surrounding olive groves. Designed and built to the owners specific... [full details of property 731848] Villa Erofili, set in olive groves near quiet village. Greece , Crete , Chania area , Kalives Many families and couples return again and again to this lovely villa that is surrounded by acres of silver and green olive groves with gorgeous views of The White Mountains, and set just on the outskirts of the beautiful hamlet of Armeni which is... [full details of property 729868] Stylish peaceful house set amid olive groves on the exclusive N.E. coast Greece , Ionian Islands , Corfu Approached through olive groves down a quiet country lane Annalena is superbly situated for enjoying the best that the N.E. coast has to offer whilst providing a private and peaceful rural idyll reminiscent of old Corfu. Annalena has an extremely ... [full details of property 411698] >> See all available villas in Greece
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Greek island holidays are hugely popular with British tourists. Greek holiday brochures are filled with images of impeccable beaches, breath-taking scenery, atmospheric tavernas and endless sunshine. Whilst the increasing popularity of Greek island holidays has turned some Greek islands into party resorts, a little knowledge and access to privately owned villas in the Greek islands means you too can experience the dazzling Greek island holidays of old.
