A holiday in Rhodes has something for everyone. The northern quarter of Rhodes has been divided into two parts; one side boasts a metropolitan modern feeling packed with restaurants, boutiques and bars, while the other half is steeped in history and aptly named The Old Town. Here you can casually wander through the cobbled streets, down countless alleyways and…
What a beautiful day to celebrate a National Holiday! Sunny and not too warm! Greeks celebrate the 25th March a double holiday: a historical and a religious one. Greeks celebrate the War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The “Greek Revolution” was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between 1821 and 1830. Greek Orthodox…
Exploring Kalamata… Tour an olive mill Kalamata is famous for its olives so what better way to learn more about these tasty treasure than with a visit to an olive farm? Learn about traditional Greek production methods, watch olives being pressed into olive oil and try a few tasters. And strolling through the shady olive groves is a lovely way to spend an afternoon…
Greece is a heady mix of glorious sunshine, crystal blue seas, white-washed villages, and a spectacular historical heritage. Whether it s the beaches, the food and wine or the warm hospitality and relaxed pace of life that first draws you to Greece, you can rest assured that once you ve made your first visit, you won t want it to be your last! We offer a range…
Cousteau looked for the lost city of Atlantis here. On Santorini Crescent-shaped Santorini (or Thíra) is the precious gem of the Aegean. Did you know that the whole complex of Santorini islands is still an active volcano and probably the only volcano in the world whose crater is in the sea? Blue Luxury Santorini villas offer the perfect setting for indulging…
You’ve parked your canoe, had a swim in the so-clear-you-can-see-the-bottom sea, and now you’re relaxing in a friendly little harbour-side restaurant before a plate loaded with incredibly fresh fish – probably part of the catch you saw landed this morning. Around the bay little white houses doze in the sun, like a box of sugar cubes that’s spilled down the rocky…
Aegina holidays hit hard as Greeks stay away . Although many Greek islands are suffering as the number of overseas visitors continues to fall, the island of Aegina has been hit by even more pain. Hotel owners on the island of Aegina have been even harder hit by the collapse in domestic tourism as troubled Greeks abandon holiday plans and stay at home. Aegina…
Pretty whitewashed towns and world-famous sunsets set the scene on holidays to Santorini. But that’s just the start of the island’s charms. Volcanic beginnings Back in 1450 BC, a massive volcanic eruption caused the middle of Santorini to fall into the sea. It left a steep-edged crater known as a caldera peeping above the waves, which, today, is a spectacular…
If you’re looking for somewhere to say on holiday, then at HomeAway we have a great range of villas in Greece to choose from. Its many islands and excellent infrastructure make it a classic sun, sea and sand destination, but there are also countless historical sites and some stunning national parks to discover. Often whitewashed, many Greek houses are traditional…
