History of an ancient Greece
Discover the spirit of
Greece and dive into the heart of this
historic land.
Remains of history such as the Acropolis of Athens, the medieval city of Rhodes, the Palace of Knossos, Mount Olympus and the Temple of Hera in Samos are all testimonies of a
mythical past. History lovers will surely fall in love with this country! If Athens was known as "the center of the world" millennia ago, the capital is not the only rich in remains, even on its beautiful islands there are ruins surrounded by blue sea. And to make sure you do not miss anything, you will always be able to match "
Greek historical sites" with "
magnificent panoramas", since its historical monuments often overlook
breathtaking landscapes. Throughout your stay, you will be able to stumble upon small elements as a sting reminder of the ancientness of Greek civilization: small old objects framed in metro stations, pottery and old rooms in the city, not to mention the many museums. In short, you can play archaeologists!
Greece, rich in beautiful landscapes
If Greece is
rich in history, it is also rich in
natural areas and wildlife. You will be seduced by the mosaic of
beautiful landscapes between sea and mountains and especially by the breathtaking beauty of its coastline. With more than 6,000 islands, of which only 227 are occupied, the country has so many beautiful landscapes than others to offer. Its
transparent and turquoise waters show a natural and preserved beauty. The islands of
the Cycladic archipelago have been able to merge in the
sublime natural Greek landscape with their typical white houses, their blue-domed chapels, their small fishing ports and
their villages perched on the hillsides, which bring an even more enchanting setting to these panoramas.
In Greece, you can see
mountains, beaches, and hills with white houses in one landscape. This variety of natural areas offers harmony, change of scenery, but also
a range of activities to share with the family:
horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddle ... From the nightlife of Mykonos island, with spectacular views from Santorini to the peaceful charm of
Paros, there is something for everyone!
Mediterranean cuisine classified as Intangible World Heritage by UNESCO
In addition to its fascinating mythology,
Greek gastronomy will reveal many surprising flavors. It is indeed difficult to miss the famous
Greek cuisine, which occupies a full place among the cultural heritage of the country. Indeed, in addition to being authentic and tasty, it bears witness to its history. Marked by a oriental touch, it is reminiscent of
Turkish influences. Furthermore, just like
Italy, Greece produces some of
the best olive oils in the world. For its excellence, Mediterranean cuisine is even classified
Intangible World Heritage by UNESCO! In the restaurants, under
a warm welcome from the Greek people, you will find most of the time the standard fresh and appetizing dishes such as souvlaki, gyros, moussaka or the famous Greek salad.
Mediterranean dream at your fingertips!
Looking for a
charming luxury property on one of the
Greek islands or on the peninsula? The most beautiful luxury villas in Greece are waiting for you on Villanovo!
The Cyclades, including
Mykonos,
Crete,
Peloponnese, the
Ionian Sea ... These sun-kissed names are just some of the many destinations where our villas rentals in Greece will make you dream
with amazing views! Among them, you will find
breathtaking architects villas.
Our teams have selected very nice, tastefully decorated properties, ideally positioned and where our
concierge service will be at your disposal, as will the
house staff and boat rentals. Please
contact our advisors. They will answer all your questions about our villas and will find you the ideal house for your holidays!