Greece Villa Rentals

Make a vacation rental or villa in Greece your home away from home in this wonderland of ancient sights, gorgeous beaches and tiny islands.

Mainland Greece, located south of Yugoslavia and Bulgaria, is bounded by the Ionian Sea on the west and the Aegean Sea on the east. The capital city of Athens (Athinai) is home to numerous historical sights, classical architecture and art treasures.

On the Acropolis overlooking Athens, guests of Attica vacation rentals and villas will find the Acropolis Museum, containing many artifacts found on the site; the Parthenon, a world-famous temple dedicated to the goddess Athena; the Propylaea, which is the gateway to the Acropolis; the Erechtheion, a temple to Athena and Poseidon; and the Temple of Athena Nike. Other Athens highlights include Agora, the well-preserved classical temple of Hephaesteion, and the superb National Archaeological Museum.

In the Peloponnese region, guests of Peloponnese vacation rentals can visit the ancient Olympic Arena and the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, the Byzantine ruins of Mystras, and the 6th century B.C. Temple of Apollo in Corinth.

On the lovely island of Corfu (Kerkira), guests of Ionian Islands vacation rentals can follow in the footsteps of Homer's Odyssey and visit the Byzantine ruins near Kassiopi. Corfu boasts a number of beautiful beaches, including the Korissia Lagoon and Paleocastritsa beach with its magnificent views. Other highlights include the Achilleion Palace, now an elegant casino, the Museum of Asiatic Art, and the Aghios Spyridon church.

On the largest of the Greek Islands, guests of Crete vacation rentals and villas can visit the archaeological site of Knossos, a palace dating to 1700 B.C. Attractions in the capital city of Iraklion include the outstanding Archaeological Museum and the Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis. In Rethymno, guests of Greece villas and vacation rentals can enjoy the beautiful One Rock beach and Pig's beach. Highlights of Hania include the Venetian Inner Harbor and the blue lagoon of Balos, with its fine white sand and warm, shallow waters.

There are more than 1,000 islands in the Aegean Sea, ranging from the popular resort of Mikonos to tiny un-inhabited islands. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Greek Islands is Rhodes (Rodhos). Highlights for guests of Aegean Islands vacation rentals and villas include the gothic Palace of the Grand Master, which housed the Knights Hospitallers, and the Rodhos Museum. The Medieval City features the remains of the 3rd century B.C. Temple of Aphrodite, the Mosque of Suliemann and the Archbishop's Palace.

Vacation homes and villas that welcome pets are available in locations throughout Greece. See these links to find pet friendly vacation rentals in Greece.

You're sure to find the perfect villa or vacation rental for a memorable Greece vacation. Reserve your Greece vacation rental home today!

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