With a diverse landscape of quaint whitewashed villages, lush meadows, dramatic gorges, and pine-scattered hillsides rolling towards a periphery of beautiful beaches and interesting coves, it’s not surprising that the Guardian described Crete as being “one of the most distinctive and beautiful” of all the Greek islands.
South West France has a little of everything. The snowy, jagged peaks of the Pyrénées, a stunning coastline on the west, charming hillside villages, dramatic gorges, lush valleys and flourishing vineyards. With so much to see, do and experience, South West France makes the perfect family holiday.
With a periphery of unspoilt sandy beaches lapped by turquoise water and backed by sheer cliff faces and an interior of beautiful natural landscapes scattered with historic sites, traditional villages and a network of green trails, the island of Lefkada is a fantastic holiday destination for those seeking sun and tranquillity in the most idyllic of surroundings.
Drenched in sun and enveloped in the most glorious sandy beaches is Lanzarote, located off the coast of West Africa. As part of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is in good company when it comes to stunning sunny beach destinations for travellers seeking to escape the everyday grind.
Being doused in sunshine for virtually the whole of the year, boasting a beautiful golden coastline of soft sandy beaches and scattered with vibrant towns and villages bursting with character and life, it’s hardly surprising why the Algarve has long been a popular destination for families seeking sun, fun and a memorable holiday with a difference.
The sun-drenched, verdant lands of Corfu, lapped by cobalt water, have long been a popular destination for those seeking sun, culture, history and a rewarding holiday experience.
Platanias is an attractive village on the island of Crete, approximately 10km to the west of the city of Chania. This seaside town boasts a fabulous beach, which stretches from the east of the village to the west.
With the sun soaring overhead, chiringuitos serving cold beer, ice-cream and tapas on the beach, not to mention a wealth of cultural and historical sites to visit, Malaga is justifiably a popular family holiday destination.
Lefkada is well-known for its golden periphery of soft sandy beaches, lapped by azure water and backed by a verdant mountainous landscape. In fact, the beaches on this stunning Greek island are considered amongst the most beautiful of the Mediterranean.
There’s nothing quite like playing tennis on your own private court with the sun shining down, overlooking panoramic views of countryside at its most stunning. Sounds too good to be true? Not if you stay in one of these stylish Vintage Travel villas with their own private tennis courts…
