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Book The Mini Rough Guide to Athens  Travel Guide eBook

Download or read book The Mini Rough Guide to Athens Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This mini pocket Athens travel guidebook is perfect for travellers seeking basic information about Athens. It covers key places, main attractions and a short hotel and restaurant recommendations list. This book is printed on paper from responsible sources, verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. This Athens travel book covers: The Acropolis, Around the Acropolis, Monastiráki and Psyrrí, Omónia and environs, From Omónia to Sýndagma, Sýndagma Square and around. In this Athens guidebook, you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Athens – Acropolis Museum, Benaki Museum Pireos Annexe, The Goulandris Museum of Contemporary Art, The National Archaeological Museum, The Acropolis, Plaka, The Athens Epidaurus Festival, Delphi, Nafplio, The Byzantine and Christian Museum Perfect Day – itinerary suggestions for those on a short break Short Athens introduction – geographical location, cultural legacy, history with interesting key dates What to do in Athens – recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children’s activities, events and nightlife Food and drink – recommendations for local products and places to eat Overview maps – handy maps on the inside cover flaps showing Athens and around Practical information – how to get there and around, opening times, health and medical care, and tourist information Greek section – basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language Striking pictures – inspirational colour photography throughout Fully updated post-COVID-19 This guide is easy to use and quick to scan through when you need help on the go. It’s the perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you the flavour of Athens without overwhelming you with too much information.

Book Pocket Rough Guide Athens

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rough Guides
  • Publisher : Rough Guides UK
  • Release : 2011-04-01
  • ISBN : 1405383070
  • Pages : 176 pages

Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide Athens written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: POCKET ROUGH GUIDE ATHENS Pocket Rough Guide Athens is your essential guide to Greece's capital, with the all the key sights, restaurants, shops and bars. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, our itineraries help you plan your trip, and the Best of section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss, from the cutting-edge Acropolis Museum to vertiginous views from Lykavitós Hill. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink and dance, from lively neighbourhood tavernas to the perfect bars to kick off a night out. · The best of the city's shops, restaurants, bars, clubs and hotels, selected by our expert authors · Tailored itineraries and highlights make trip-planning easy · Inspirational photography brings the city to life · Up-to-date background information, including transport details and a calendar of festivals and events

Book Athens

    Book Details:
  • Author :
  • Publisher : Berlitz Pocket Guides
  • Release : 2020-06
  • ISBN : 9781785731808
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Athens written by and published by Berlitz Pocket Guides. This book was released on 2020-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Rough Guide to Greece  Travel Guide eBook

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Greece Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 1208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover ancient history and blissful beaches with the most clued-up and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to join in the Easter celebrations, kick-back on the idyllic island of Santoríni or explore the awe-inspiring ruins at Delphi, The Rough Guide to Greece will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate Athens' bazaar area or plan your island-hopping route without needing to get online. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Greece's best sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Areas covered include: Athens, the Peloponnese, the Pelion peninsula, the Píndhos Mountains, Thessaloníki, Mount Olympus, Macedonia, the Argo-Saronic Islands, the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, the East and North Aegean islands, the Sporades and Évvia, the Ionian Islands. - Attractions include: the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Tower of the Winds, Temple of Poseidon, Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre, National Archeological Museum, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, the Metéora, Víkos Gorge, Mount Olympus, Préspa lakes, Mount Athos, Temple of Aphaea, Delos, Caldera of Santoríni, Knossós, Samariá Gorge, Lindos Acropolis, National Marine Park of Alónissos-Northern Sporades, and more. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, archeology, wildlife, music and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

Book The Rough Guide to Cuba  Travel Guide eBook

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cuba Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 735 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the crumbling colonial architecture of Havana to the vibrant party town of Santiago de Cuba, idiosyncratic Cuba offers limitless opportunities for exploration, and The Rough Guide to Cuba will ensure you don't miss a thing. This travel guide covers all of the big-hitting attractions - from the mogotes of Viñales to tecnicoloured Trinidad via the top scuba diving sights on the south coast - and unearths lesser-known gems across the island. In full-colour throughout, The Rough Guide to Cuba is having stunning photography and detailed maps, plus essential practical information on the latest visa requirements and how to get around. With expert, opinionated reviews on the best hotels, casa particulares, bars, shops and cigar lounges - plus coverage of the country's exciting new wave of restaurants - this in-depth guide will ensure you make the most of your time in Cuba.

Book The Rough Guide to Greece  Travel Guide eBook

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Greece Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 1453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical travel guide to Greece featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Greece, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Greece, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. The Rough Guide to Greece covers: Athens and Around, the Peloponnese, the Central Mainland, the Northern Mainland, the Argo-Saronic Islands, the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, the East and North Aegean, the Sporades and Evvia, and the Ionian Islands Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Greece, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in the Dodecanese to family activities in child-friendly places, like Crete or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Athens. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Greece entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of Greece give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for sunbathing, watersports and eating out. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Athens, Crete, the Argo-Saronic Islands and the Cyclades's best sights and top experiences help to make the most of each trip to Greece, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS: Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Greece, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Greece, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Ionian Islands and the spectacular East and North Aegean. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in the Central Mainland, the Sporades and Evvia and many more locations in Greece, reduce need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

Book The Rough Guide to Portugal

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Portugal written by John Fisher and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 787 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Portugal is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the country's unique attractions. The Rough Guide to Portugal guides you around the fashionable cities of Lisbon and Porto, takes you hiking in the hills of central and northern Portugal, and covers every beach along the Algarve making it the ideal companion whether you're on a city break, beach holiday, walking or driving. The guide unearths the best sites, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife across every price range- from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels. You'll find specialist coverage of Portugese history, art and literature and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each region. The locally-based Rough Guide author team introduce the best vineyards, country taverns and fado clubs and provide reliable insider tips from driving Portugal's roads to shopping for linen and lace. Explore all corners of Portugal with authoritative background on everything from Porto's architecture to surfing at Peniche, relying on handy language tips and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Portugal.

Book The Mini Rough Guide to Corfu  Travel Guide eBook

Download or read book The Mini Rough Guide to Corfu Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Corfu. It covers top attractions like Angelokastro, Liston and Paxi, as well as hidden gems, including Paleokastritsa - the islands most beautiful spot, the pebbly coves of the northcoast and sandy beaches of the west. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating island. This title has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Corfu covers: The south, North of Kerkyra Town, The northeast, The north, The northwest, The west, Paxi, Andipaxi, Parga In this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Corfu, from cultural explorations to family activities in child-friendly places or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS Covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Byzantine Museum, Paxi and Andipaxi, Angelokastro, Monastery of Paleokastritsa and a Perfect Day/Tour itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Corfu. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.

Book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most of your trip to Athens with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best that Athens offers and ensuring that you don't miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about. With a new lightweight format, this Athens travel guide is perfect for your pocket or bag when on the move. Inside, you'll find: - Top 10 lists of Athens's must-sees, including the Acropolis, National Archaeological Museum, Agora, Museum of Cycladic Art and the Temple of Olympian Zeus - Athens's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Themed lists, including the best Athenian legends, Greek dishes, archaeological sites, city strolls, and much more - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - A laminated pull-out map of Athens, plus eight full-color area maps DK Eyewitness's Top 10s have been helping travelers make the most of their breaks since 2002. Take the work out of planning a short trip with the DK Eyewitness Top 10 series. It’s the ultimate travel guide packed with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to make your weekend trip or cultural break memorable. Looking for more on Athens's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Greece: Athens and the Mainland. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations worldwide, from pocket-sized city guides to detailed country guides.

Book The Rough Guide to Greece

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rough Guides
  • Publisher : Rough Guides UK
  • Release : 2015-04-01
  • ISBN : 0241216796
  • Pages : 1182 pages

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Greece written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 1182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Greece has been the definitive guidebook to the country. With user-friendly accommodation and eating reviews, crystal-clear maps, detailed background and a journalistic eye for detail, this is the ideal guide for all your Greece travel needs. Top 5 lists and itineraries will help you plan your route, with insider tips on the best beaches to escape the crowds. You'll discover the choicest resorts from boutique to backpacker, get the low down on island hopping from Corfu to Kos and read expert background on everything from Homer to hiking.

Book The Mini Rough Guide to Kefaloni    Travel Guide eBook

Download or read book The Mini Rough Guide to Kefaloni Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized travel guide to Kefaloniá is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Myrtos beach, Paliki Peninsula, Navágio Beach as well as hidden gems, including Lixoúri and Anogí. Our Kefaloniá guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating region. This Kefaloniá travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to KEFALONIÁ covers: Argostóli, The Livathó, south coast. In this guide book to Kefaloniá you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Kefaloniá, from cultural explorations in Agía Paraskeví to family activities in child-friendly places, like Fiskárdo Bay or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Mount Énos. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS This Kefaloniá travel guide covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Myrtos beach, Petaní beach, Afáles Bay, Mycenaean tholos tomb and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this guide book to Kefaloniá is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Argostóli. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture of Kefaloniá. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps of this travel guide to Kefaloniá will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.

Book The Mini Rough Guide to Rhodes  Travel Guide eBook

Download or read book The Mini Rough Guide to Rhodes Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Rhodes. It covers top attractions like Rhodes New Town, Petaloúdes and Líndos, as well as hidden gems, including a day-trip to the stunning neoclassical mansions on Symi Island, discovering the breathtaking 14th- and 15th-century frescoes at the Thárri Monastery and relaxing on the soft golden sands of Tsambíka Bay. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating island. This title has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Rhodes covers: Rhodes Old Town, Rhodes New Town, The Northeast Coast, Líndos and The Southeast, The West Coast and Excursions In this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Rhodes, from cultural explorations to family activities in child-friendly places or or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS Covers the destination’s top ten attractions not to miss, including Petaloúdes, Líndos, Thárri Monastery, Tsambíka bay, street of the knights and a Perfect Day/Tour itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion when you’re exploring Rhodes. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children’s activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A–Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.

Book Greece

    Book Details:
  • Author : Marc Stephen Dubin
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1989
  • ISBN : 9780747102526
  • Pages : 676 pages

Download or read book Greece written by Marc Stephen Dubin and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Mini Rough Guide to Z  kynthos  Travel Guide eBook

Download or read book The Mini Rough Guide to Z kynthos Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized travel guide to Zákynthos is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Blue Caves of Zákynthos, Ássos, Sámi, Drogaráti as well as hidden gems, including Sea Turtle Rescue and Shipwreck Bay. Our Zákynthos guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating region. This Zákynthos travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to ZÁKYNTHOS covers: Zákynthos; Kefaloniá; Itháki. In this guide book to Zákynthos you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Zákynthos, from cultural explorations in Melissáni to family activities in child-friendly places, like Mount Énos or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Vasilikós Peninsula. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS This Zákynthos travel guide covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Roman mosaics at Skala, Laganás Bay and Drogaráti and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestion. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this guide book to Zákynthos is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Póros. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture of Zákynthos. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps of this travel guide to Zákynthos will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.

Book The Rough Guide to The Greek Islands

Download or read book The Rough Guide to The Greek Islands written by ROUGH. VARIOUS. GUIDES and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands is the definitive guidebook to this fantastic region. This full-color edition has been completely revamped and updated with new user-friendly accommodation and eating reviews and crystal-clear maps, but still holds onto all the best features of the guidebook, such as detailed background and a journalistic eye for detail. Get the lowdown on island-hopping from Corfu to Kós, read insider tips on the best beaches to escape the crowds, and discover the choicest resorts from boutique to backpacker. Read expert information on everything Greek-from Homer to hiking. As our readers put it, this is "simply the best guide you can get," "packed with accurate, practical detail," "the most complete, and the most readable and frank" of the guidebooks. Travel like you mean it with The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands.

Book Greece

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mark Ellingham
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1992
  • ISBN : 9780747102649
  • Pages : 704 pages

Download or read book Greece written by Mark Ellingham and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands  Travel Guide eBook

Download or read book The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 1036 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical travel guide to the Greek Islands featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in the Greek Islands, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in the Greek Islands, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands covers: Athens and Mainland Ports, Argo-Saronic Ports, the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, the East and North Aegean, the Sporades and Evvia, and the Ioanian Islands Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to, the Greek Islands, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in the Ionian Islands to family activities in child-friendly places, like Crete or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Athens. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including the Greek Islands entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of the Greek Islands give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for watersports, sunbathing and eating out. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Crete, Athens, the Ionaian Islands and the other port's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to the Greek Islands, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in the Greek Islands, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into the Greek Islands, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Dodecanese and the spectacular East and North Aegean. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Crete and many more locations in the Greek Islands, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.