Holiday in Greece - Rent Private Vacation Rentals at a Bargain
Price
If you have an interest in beauty, art, architecture and the
classic culture that gave us our civilization, then a visit to
Greece is just the ticket. And a vacation rental of a villa, a
beach house or another type of private home will give you a
chance to experience this wonderful country that is impossible
when going from hotel to hotel.
There are so many places in Greece that choosing a location for
your vacation rental can be mind boggling. Choices include beach
houses, apartments, cabins, condos, and other types of holiday
homes. Securing lodging is easy though, when you see what is
available. And the locations in Greece are wonderful. Crete, the
largest of the Greek islands is beautiful and has many
archeological sites to visit, as well as tourist attractions
like Knossos and Phaistos. Crete was home to the ancient
civilization of the Minoans, from 2600 BC to 1400 BC, and in
more recent times gave the world the famous writer, poet and
novelist Nikos Kazantakis.
Athens is known as the birthplace of democracy. This ancient
city was home to the Greek philosophers like Aristotle, Plato
and Socrates. Named after the goddess Athena, Athens is one of
the most famous cities in the world, and one of the oldest. As a
city state Athens figured prominently in ancient history as well
as myths and legends of the ancient world. The Greek capital,
now home to three and a half million people, has been called the
cradle of civilization due to the many achievements of its
culture. Birthplace of the Olympic Games, Athens is home to art
and architecture, including the famous Acropolis.
Wine, honey, olive oil, and sheep herding are just a few of the
products that can be sampled fresh if our holiday home is in
Thassos. This island figures prominently in ancient history and
is named after Thasus, son of Phoenix and leader of the
Phoenicians who first settled the island and erected a temple to
Heracles. Imagine a vacation on Thassos, staying in a private
home near a beautiful beach, enjoying sun and sand and dreaming
of the long ago days of great civilizations. You will be sure to
enjoy the native cooking, picking up a bit of the Greek
language, and staying with some of the most hospitable people on
earth.
Greece is a country that at one time ruled the known world,
through Alexander the Great. And even when military conquest was
no longer part of its agenda, many believe that Greek culture
conquered Roman culture from within, with the Romans copying
Greek art and architecture and even religion. When the Roman
Empire split into Eastern and Western halves, it was the Greek
half of the empire, the Byzantine Empire of Constantine, which
lasted far into the middle ages. Greece is truly a country to
enjoy and to learn from, and the most enjoyable way to learn
about Greece is through a vacation, with lodging in a private
home.
Rent holiday home in
Greece and enjoy your stay!