The Greek Islands (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

EYEWITNESS TRAVEL

THE GREEK ISLANDS

EYEWITNESS TRAVEL

THE GREEK ISLANDS MAIN CONSULTANT: MARC DUBIN

PROJECT EDITOR Jane Simmonds ART EDITOR Stephen Bere EDITORS Isabel Carlisle, Michael Ellis, Simon Farbrother,

Claire Folkard, Marianne Petrou, Andrew Szudek US EDITORS Michael Wise, Mary Sutherland DESIGNERS Jo Doran, Paul Jackson, Elly King, Marisa Renzullo MAP CO-ORDINATORS Emily Green, David Pugh VISUALIZER Joy Fitzsimmons LANGUAGE CONSULTANT Georgia Gotsi CONTRIBUTORS AND CONSULTANTS

Rosemary Barron, Marc Dubin, Stephanie Ferguson, Mike Gerrard, Andy Harris, Lynette Mitchell, Colin Nicholson, Robin Osborne, Barnaby Rogerson, Paul Sterry, Tanya Tsikas MAPS

Gary Bowes, Fiona Casey, Christine Purcell (ERA-Maptec Ltd) PHOTOGRAPHERS

Max Alexander, Joe Cornish, Paul Harris, Rupert Horrox, Rob Reichenfeld, Linda Whitwam, Francesca Yorke ILLUSTRATORS

Stephen Conlin, Steve Gyapay, Maltings Partnership, Chris Orr & Associates, Mel Pickering, Paul Weston, John Woodcock Reproduced by Colourscan (Singapore) Printed and bound in China by L. Rex Printing Co.Ltd

The harbour at Réthymno, Crete

CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE 6

First American Edition, 1997 11 12 13 14 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Published in the United States by DK Publishing, 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 Reprinted with revisions 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011

Copyright © 1997, 2011 Dorling Kindersley Limited, London ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. WITHOUT LIMITING THE RIGHTS UNDER COPYRIGHT RESERVED ABOVE, NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED, STORED IN OR INTRODUCED INTO A RETRIEVAL SYSTEM, OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, (ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL, PHOTOCOPYING, RECORDING OR OTHERWISE), WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF BOTH THE COPYRIGHT OWNER AND THE ABOVE PUBLISHER OF THIS BOOK. PUBLISHED IN GREAT BRITAIN BY DORLING KINDERSLEY LIMITED.

ISSN: 1542-1554 ISBN: 978-0-75667-020-7 FLOORS ARE REFERRED TO THROUGHOUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN USAGE; IE THE “FIRST FLOOR” IS THE FLOOR ABOVE GROUND LEVEL

Front cover main image: Shipwreck Bay (Navaghio), Zakynthos

The Turkish Prince Cem arriving in Rhodes (15th century)

INTRODUCING THE GREEK ISLANDS DISCOVERING THE GREEK ISLANDS 10 CHOOSING YOUR ISLAND 12

The information in this DK Eyewitness Guide is checked regularly.

Every effort has been made to ensure that this book is as up-to-date as possible at the time of going to press. Some details, however, such as telephone numbers, opening hours, prices, gallery hanging arrangements and travel information are liable to change. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of this book, nor for any material on third party websites, and cannot guarantee that any website address in this book will be a suitable source of travel information. We value the views and suggestions of our readers very highly. Please write to: Publisher, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, Dorling Kindersley, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Great Britain, or email: [email protected]. Fishermen unloading their catch at Mýkonos harbour in the Cyclades

PUTTING GREECE ON THE MAP 14 A PORTRAIT OF THE GREEK ISLANDS 16 THE HISTORY OF GREECE 26

SPECIALIST HOLIDAYS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 344 Gorgon’s head from Evvoia

THE SPORADES AND EVVOIA 104 THE NORTHEAST AEGEAN ISLANDS 124 THE DODECANESE 158 THE GREEK ISLANDS THROUGH THE YEAR 46

THE CYCLADES 204 CRETE 244

ANCIENT GREECE GODS, GODDESSES AND HEROES 54

A SHORT STAY IN ATHENS 282

BEACHES AND WATERSPORTS 348

THE TROJAN WAR 56

SURVIVAL GUIDE

GREEK WRITERS AND PHILOSOPHERS 58

PRACTICAL INFORMATION 352

TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE 60 VASES AND VASE PAINTING 62 Family on a scooter

Kámpos beach on Ikaría in the Northeast Aegean Islands

Garídes saganáki, prawns with feta in a tomato sauce

TRAVELLERS’ NEEDS

TRAVEL INFORMATION 362 GENERAL INDEX 372 PHRASE BOOK 404

WHERE TO STAY 298 WHERE TO EAT 322

MAP OF FERRY ROUTES Inside back cover

SHOPPING IN GREECE 342

THE GREEK ISLANDS AREA BY AREA THE GREEK ISLANDS AT A GLANCE 66 THE IONIAN ISLANDS 68 THE ARGO-SARONIC ISLANDS 92

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his guide helps you to get the most from your visit to the Greek Islands. Introducing the Greek Islands maps the country in its historical and cultural context, including a quick comparison chart with Choosing Your Island. Ancient Greece gives a background to the many remains and THE GREEK ISLANDS AREA BY AREA The islands have been divided into six groups, each of which has a separate chapter. Crete has a chapter on its own. A map of these groups can be found inside the front cover of the book. Each island group is colour coded for easy reference.

artifacts to be seen. The seven regional chapters, plus A Short Stay in Athens, describe important sights, with maps and illustrations. Restaurant and hotel recommendations can be found in Travellers’ Needs. The Survival Guide has tips on everything from the Greek telephone system to transport networks.

 
    
      
   
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