Though we've made finding accommodation easy, figuring out just where you want to rent your apartment or villa in Greece is decidedly more difficult. For more details on the regions of Greece, see our individual regional guides. Or, keep reading for a general overview of the country.

Greek islands like Crete, with its long beaches and picturesque fishing ports, are ideal for relaxing seaside holidays. Rental properties available in Crete range from family-sized villas to small apartments overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Nearly all the properties for rent here offer easy access to Greece's beaches and to popular water sports like sailing, windsurfing or sea kayaking. Some of the most popular resorts in Crete are Agios Nikolaos, whose town centre is packed with both traditionally Greek and international restaurants, and Sfakaki Stavromenos, a quieter place with few services and few crowds. Come here for a taste of the real Greece.

Other Greek islands, like the beautiful Ionian Islands or Evia island, also offer unspoilt beaches and plenty of sunshine. The properties available for rent in these Greek islands include everything from simple family housing to the utmost in luxury and elegance. In Evia rent a secluded villa in traditional Greece style that comes with its own garden and a private beach. In the Ionian Islands, get a taste of Greece's decadent side with a luxurious villa in Corfu.

Once in Greece, plan a trip to the mainland where you'll be sucked in by Greece's long history at every turn. From the spectacular Acropolis in Athens to the ruins of ancient Greek cities like Corinth, the cradle of European civilization surrounds every step in Greece. Olympia, the site of Greece's first Olympics in 776 BC, shouldn't be missed.