DK Eyewitness Travel - Top 10 Greek Islands 2011

EYEWITNESS TRAVEL TOP 10 GREEK ISLANDS each ỏ Chaniỏ 10 10 Crete k Aptera 5ôWK\PQR likianos 97 Dớa Fodele Irakleio Avlaki Perama Bay gk Amnớssos Irỏkleio Chersúnissos Spinalong Samariỏ Anogeia Armộnoi Gorge Eloỳnda Malia Palace Plakias Platania Psớra Amỏri Zaros of Knossos Agios Mochlos AgIa Moni Prộveli Nikolaos *àUW\V GalIni Prộveli Beach Marta 97 Koỳtsouras Agia Triada Phaestos g Paximỏdia Palace Pirgos Nea Mýrtos dopula Mýrtos Beach Mỏtala Arvi Lithinos Beach Gỏvdos Chryssớ 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Stunning bays and beaches Vibrant festivals and events Splendid churches and monasteries Breathtaking natural wonders Fun activities for children Picturesque villages Fascinating museums and galleries Best hotels for every budget Top restaurants in each area Insider tips for every visitor YOUR GUIDE TO THE 10 BEST OF EVERYTHING TOP 10 GREEK ISLANDS CAROLE FRENCH EYEWITNESS TRAVEL Contents Left Colourful ceramics, Pỏros Centre Street vendor, Crete Right Limestone cliffs, Kefalloniỏ Contents Greek Islands Top 10 Reproduced by Colourscan, Singapore Printed and bound in China by Leo Paper Products Ltd First American Edition, 2011 11 12 13 14 10 Published in the United States by DK Publishing, 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 Copyright 2011 â Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, A Penguin Company 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 1479-344X The Greek Islands Highlights Corfu Old Town Rhodes Old Town 10 Monastery of St John, Pỏtmos 12 Delos 14 Nộa Monớ, Hớos 16 Pythagúreio and Heraion, Sỏmos 18 Phaestos Palace, Crete 20 Palace of Knossos, Crete 22 Temple of Aphaia, ẫgina 26 ẫvvia 28 Moments in History 32 Bays and Beaches 34 ISBN 978 7566 6920 Within each Top 10 list in this book, no hierarchy of quality or popularity is implied All 10 are, in the editors opinion, of roughly equal merit The information in this DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel 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, or email travelguides@uk.dk.com Cover: Front 4Corners Images: SIME/Johanna Huber main image; DK Images: Tony Souter clb Spine DK Images: Tony Souter b Back DK Images: Max Alexander tc; Tony Souter tl, tr Natural Wonders 36 Myths and Legends 38 Museums and Galleries 40 Around the Greek Islands The Ionians 68 The Cyclades 82 96 Monasteries and Churches 42 Crete Picturesque Villages 44 The Dodecanese 106 Childrens Attractions 46 The Northeast Aegean Islands 118 Outdoor Activities 48 Greek Dishes 50 Arts and Crafts 54 Festivals and Events 56 Practical Information 154 Restaurants 58 Places to Stay 164 Secluded Beaches 60 General Index 180 Nightlife Spots 62 Acknowledgments 190 Beach Resorts 64 Selected Map Index 192 Contents Left Blue-domed church, Santorớni Right Boats in Vathý harbour, Ithỏki The Sporỏdes and ẫvvia 130 The Argo-Saronic Islands 140 Streetsmart Left Stunning Navagio beach, Zỏkynthos Right Archaeological site, Delos Key to abbreviations Adm admission charge GREEK ISLANDS TOP 10 Corfu Old Town 89 Rhodes Old Town 1011 Monastery of St John, Pỏtmos 1213 Delos 1415 Nộa Monớ, Hớos 1617 Pythagúreio and Heraion, Sỏmos 1819 Phaestos Palace, Crete 2021 Palace of Knossos, Crete 2225 Temple of Aphaia, ẫgina 2627 ẫvvia 2829 GREEK ISLANDS TOP 10 The Greek Islands Highlights 67 Old Town ! Corfu The arcaded Pộrama Lỏrisa Corfu nd Lefkớmmi Kardớtsa Paxớ Andớpaxớ Amfilochớa Lamớa Lefkỏda s terraces of the Listún, the ancient fortresses of Palaiú Froỳrio and Nộo Froỳrio, and Plateớa Spianỏda, with its Venetian architecture, all combine to give Corfu Old Town its innite charm Museums include the Antivouniútissa Museum (see pp89) Io ni an Isla Greek Islands Top 10 The Greek Islands Highlights Comprising over 6,000 islands and islets, spread across several archipelagos, the Greek Islands offer a fabulous choice of holiday destinations Some host bustling holiday resorts, while others consist solely of rural communities, and ancient temples sit alongside cosmopolitan towns Add beaches, pine forests, olive groves and coastlines indented with spectacular coves and bays, and the result is a collection of islands just begging to be explored Agrớnio Ionian Sea Ithỏki Sỏmi Kefallonớa Zỏkynthos Pỏtra Zỏkynthos Town Pyrgos Trớpoli Kalamata of Ê Monastery St John, Pỏtmos Old Town @ Rhodes This city was occupied by the Knights Hospitallers (13091522) who left such magnicent treasures as the Palace of the Grand Masters and the Street of the Knights (see pp1011) Dedicated to St John, who reputedly wrote the Book of Revelation nearby, this 11th-century monastery is a UNESCO site (see pp1213) Monớ, Hớos % Nộa Containing one of Greeces nest collections of mosaics, this 11th-century monastery was built by Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos (see pp1617) $ Delos According to Greek mythology, this tiny uninhabited island was the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, and an important place of worship It has remains of civilizations dating from the 3rd century BC (see pp1415) Preceding pages Delos & Phaestos Palace, Crete and Heraion, ^ Pythagúreio Sỏmos The remains of Pythagúreio, an ancient Greek and Roman fortied port, and Heraion, a Neolithic temple, have put Sỏmos on the heritage map (see pp1819) Vúlos Skiỏthos No Skýros Kými Halkớda Psarỏ Aegean Sea Athens ndros Salamina nds Isla Sộrifos Arki Mýkonos Lộros des Paros Amorgús Astypỏlea os Kos Sými ca Kớmolos The largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, the remains of the Minoan Palace of Knossos gives an incomparable insight into this ancient civilization (see pp225) Kỏlymnos Nỏxos Sifnos Milos Santorớni Sýrna Anỏfi ne A r g o - Sa r o n i c Cy cla de Kýthira ầeme Hớos Do Elafúnissos of Knossos, * Palace Crete Inoỳsses Ikarớa Tớnos Sýros Kýthnos ídra Lộsvos Sỏmos Kộa Spộtses rtheast A s egean Is land Spor and ỏde ẫv s vi a se Tớlos Rhodes Sea of Crete Andikýthira Chaniỏ Crete Greek Islands Top 10 The remains of this palace, one of the two from the Minoan period, were found at what is one of Cretes most important archaeological sites (see pp2021) Kattavia Kỏrpathos Dia Kassos Rộthymno Mýrtos 50 miles km 50 ) ẫvvia This long narrow and largely mountainous island lies off the coast of mainland Greece ẫvvia has been ruled in turn by the Macedonians, Romans, Venetians and Ottoman Turks Their inuence gives the island its inimitable character and distinct architecture (see pp289) of Aphaia, ẫgina ( Temple A well-preserved Doric temple dedicated to Aphaia, the ancient Greek goddess of fertility, this structure dates from around 480 BC It stands on a hilltop covered with pine trees on the island of ẫgina (see pp267) Greek Islands Top 10 Corfu Old Town With its cobbled plazas and tiny alleyways dating back to ancient times, Corfu Old Town continues to retain its old-world charm Palaces, museums, fortresses, gourmet restaurants, traditional tavernas, cultural venues and a lively harbour combine to give the town its inimitable character It has beautiful arcades remniscent of the finest in Paris along with elegant Venetian mansions, which line the towns main thoroughfare, the Kapodistrou Add Greek, Italian and British influences and you have an eclectic architectural anthology Top 10 Features Cafộs lining the arched Listún, Corfu Old Town Watch the world go by while you enjoy a coffee at the chic cafộs at the Listún Map B5 Palaiú Froỳrio: Palaiú Froỳrio Islet; 26610 48310; open summer: 8:30am7pm daily; winter: 8am3pm daily; adm 4, concessions Nộo Froỳrio: Plateớa Solomúu; 26610 27370; open MayNov 9am9pm daily; adm Church of gios Spyrớdon: Agớou Spyrớdonos; 26610 33059; open 6:30am8pm Palace of St Michael and St George and Museum of Asiatic Art: Plateớa Spianỏda; 26610 30443; open summer: 8am8pm daily; winter: 8:30am3pm daily; adm 3, concessions Antivouniútissa Museum: Prosfúrou 30; 26610 38313; open 8:30am3pm; adm 2, concessions Palaiú Froỳrio Nộo Froỳrio Plateớa Spianỏda The Listún Maitland Rotunda Church of gios Spyrớdon Palace of St Michael and St George Dimarchớo The Old Port Antivouniútissa Museum Froỳrio ! Palaiú A landmark of the capital, the Old Fortress was built in the 16th century on a tiny islet to protect the city from invaders Its interiors have been restored and it has become a popular venue for cultural events At its base stands St Georges Church Froỳrio @ Nộo The Venetians built this mighty fort (left) in the 1500s to strengthen the towns defences Despite its name, the New Fortress was completed only a few years after the Old Fortress With a maze of tiny medieval walkways to explore, the former naval garrison is now open to the public Plateớa Spianỏda # One of the largest squares in Greece, the Plateớa Spianỏda (right) is always bustling Its Venetian and French architecture give it an elegant feel The labyrinth of alleyways off the square, Campiello, is one of the towns oldest parts Corfu Old Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 Streetsmart Accommodation in Crete Left AKS Annabelle Village Right Istron Bay Hotels pool Luxury and Mid-Range Hotels Annabelle ! AKS Village This ve-star village hotel lies next to a Blue Flag beach and offers pools, watersports and a tness centre with a sauna and treatment room The 262 bungalow rooms are luxurious d Seafront, Chersúnissos Map E6 28970 23561 www.akshotels.com Hotel @ Albatros An attractive whitewashed hotel standing in lush gardens of palm trees and tropical shrubs, this hotel offers a choice of dining areas, including its super la carte Daphne restaurant On site are a childrens club and pool, and a tness suite d Seafront, Chersúnissos Map E6 28970 22144 www.albatros.gr Palace Ê Hersonissos This hotel, with a mix of Greek Neo-Classic and contemporary styling, has 150 rooms, four suites and tennis courts Mediterranean cuisine is served in its restaurant and poolside buffet d Harbourside, Chersúnissos Map E6 28970 23603 www.hersotels.gr Bay Hotel $ Istron Overlooking a bay, this hotel has a warm and welcoming feel Family run, it celebrates Cretan traditions with music evenings and Greek la carte cuisine, while 178 offering amenities such as watersports, tennis and aerobics d Harbourside, stro, Agios Nikúlaos Map F6 28410 61303 www.istronbay.gr Beach % Anissa Hotel Guests can swim, enjoy watersports, play tennis and eat Mediterranean dishes in the La Pergola restaurant at this hotel overlooking the sandy beach of Anissỏras Its rooms are chic and well-equipped, with most having sea views d Seafront, Anissỏras, Chersúnissos Map E6 28970 23264 www.anissabeach.com Kriti ^ Kalimera Hotel A luxurious beachside hotel with architecture inuenced by the Minoan palaces of Crete, the Kalimera Kriti has amenities such as restaurants, a piano bar, pools and shops in its re-creation of a village square d Sớsi village Map E6 28410 69000 www.kalimerakriti.gr Suites & Angela Boutique Hotel Contemporary and stylish, this collection of suites lie just minutes from Sớsi beach and close to the village Individually designed rooms are chic and well-equipped, while facilities include freshwater pools, a tness and alternative therapy suite, cocktail lounge and an la carte restaurant d Sớsi village Map E6 28410 71121 www.angelasuites.com Bay * Elounda Palace Surrounded by large gardens and with an innity pool overlooking the sea, this hotel is a haven of peace There is a waters edge restaurant, private gym and a spa d Seafront, Eloỳnda Map F6 28410 67000 www eloundabay.gr Hotel ( Galaxy One of the nest hotels on the island, the Galaxy is the last word in luxury Amenities at this 127-room hotel include gourmet restaurants and a wellness centre with hammam and gym that is complimentary for guests d Leofúros Dimokratớas 75, Irỏkleio Map E6 28102 38812 www.galaxyhotel.com Beach and ) Fodele Water Park This lively ve-star resort has bungalow guestrooms built in a style reminiscent of Venetian architecture The Fodele has every amenity from restaurants serving European cuisine, bars and a childrens club to sports, gym and waterpark d Irỏkleio Map E6 28105 21251 www.fodelebeach.gr Price Categories For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges under 50 50100 100200 200300 over 300 Budget Stays and Camping Village ! Adelais Built in the style of the local stone homes, this super hotel has rooms with a bright Mediterranean-themed decor, sun terraces, pools and a restaurant serving rened cuisine There is a childrens playground and pool d Tavronớtis, Chaniỏ Map D6 28240 22929 www.adelais.gr Emerald @ Hotel This small, attractive hotel close to the beach is a good choice for anyone on a budget Pleasantly furnished studios are set around a courtyard garden with a swimming pool d El Venizộlou 94, Mỏlia Map E6 28970 32758 www emeraldhotel.eu Seaside Ê Lefkoniko Hotel This complex of airconditioned studios and apartments has sea views and is central for local amenities Buffet and la carte restaurants, bars and swimming pools are available at its nearby sister hotel, the Lefkoniko Beach Hotel d Sofoklớ Venizộlou 76 and Eleftherớas, Rộthymno Map E6 28310 55326 Castro $ Hotel Amoudỏra This attractive hotel has 53 guestrooms, most of which have a balcony looking out over the swimming pool and gardens Maxims, its own traditional-style taverna, serves Cretan cuisine and wine, while a pool bar serves cocktails d A Papandrộou Street 301, Amoudỏra Map E6 28108 22770 www.castro-hotel.com Studios% Mirtilos Apartments With views of Kớssamos bay and located minutes from the sandy beach of Telonớo, this complex of well-equipped studios and apartments is a good holiday base It has gardens with sun terraces, a dining area and two large pools d Tzanakỏkis Square, Kớssamos Map D6 28220 23079 www.mirtilos.com Youth ^ Rộthymno Hostel Housed in a Venetian stone building standing amid gardens in the heart of Rộthymno, this youth hostel centres around its pretty patio Dormitory rooms are basic but clean, and Internet and light meals are available d Tobỏzi Street 41, Rộthymno Map E6 28310 22848 www.yhrethymno.com Hotel Kissamos & Comprising 24 rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning and great views of Kớssamos bay, this hotel offers guests a home-from-home feel There are some palm tree-shaded gardens and a swimming pool available for guests to use d Iroún Polytechnớou 172, Kớssamos Map D6 28220 22086 www.hotelkissamos.gr Caretta * Hotel Beach Offering good value for money, these apartments are beautifully furnished and come with room service and Internet access The hotel is surrounded by olive groves, and has a pool, restaurant and a beach d Gerỏni Kydonớas, Chaniỏ Map D6 28210 61700 www.caretta-beach.gr ( Mithimna Camping This large verdant and shady camp site is well organized, with a restaurant serving Cretan dishes, a laundry, hot and cold water and electrical hookup A mini-supermarket is on site Caravans and tent owners are welcome d Drapanớas, Kớssamos Map D6 28220 31444 www campingmithimna.com Streetsmart Accommodation in Crete Hotel Kissamos Hostel ) Youth Plakias Nestled in an olive grove with walking trails and beaches nearby, this hostel provides nicely furnished shared bungalows, inexpensive meals, drinks and Internet It also hosts barbecues and party nights d Plakiỏs Map E6 28320 32118 www.yhplakias.com The prices for camp sites include a pitch with electricity and on-site facilities 179 General Index Index Muses, Pỏtmos 170 155 Cocktail Bar, Lefkỏda 78 1800 Restaurant, Santorớni 91 180 A accommodation The Argo-Saronic Islands 177, 176 Crete 179, 178 The Cyclades 169, 168 The Dodecanese 171, 170 The Ionians 164167 The Northeast Aegean Islands 173, 172 The Sporỏdes and ẫvvia 174, 175 tips 163 Acharỏvi 46, 62, 73, 164 Achớlleion Palace 33, 47, 72 Achilles 132, 142 Acqua Plus Water Park 46 Acropolis Hotel, os 169 Adam, Sir Frederick 72 Adỏmas 92, 93 Adelais Village, Crete 179 Adonis Fish Tavern, ẫgina 59, 147 Adonis Hotel, Nỏxos 169 Adrina Beach Hotel, Skúpelos 174 Aegean Maritime Museum, Mýkonos 40, 86 Aegean Sea 48, 130 Aegean Suites Hotel, Skiỏthos 174 Aegean Village Georgy, Pỏros 169 Aegeon Hotel, Skúpelos 175 Aeolian Village, Lộsvos 172 Afendoulis, Kos 171 Aglaea 108 Agali Houses, Santorớni 169 Ageri Beer Restaurant, ẫvvia 137 Agớa Eleoỳsa cave 70 Agớa Marớna, ẫgina 146, 151 Agớa Marớna resort 26 Agớa Mỏvra church 74 Agớa Paraskevớ church 74 Agớa Roumộli 36, 97, 99 Agia Sion Hotel, Lộsvos 173 Agiỏsos 120, 124 Agia Triada, Royal Villa 96, 98 gii Anỏrgyroi church 151 gii Theúdori cave 70 gios Dionýsios church 74 gios Efstrỏtios 118 gios Ioỏnnis 57, 88 gios Kớrykos 121, 172 gios Nikúlaos church, Chỏlki 108109 gios Nikúlaos, Crete chapel 97, 99 village 100 lake 101, 103, 105 gios Nikúlaos church, Spộtses 142 gios Tớtos basilica 98 Aglaea 108 Agnanti Restaurant, Skúpelos 137 Agnes Restaurant, Corfu 73 Agorỏ of the Competaliasts 14, 15 Agora Tavern, ẫgina 147 Agora tou Kosmou, ẫgina 145 airports 155 Ajax 27, 141, 142 Akrotớri 39, 90 Akroyialia Restaurant, Spộtses 149 AKS Annabelle Village, Crete 65, 178 Akti Myrina Hotel, Lớmnos 172 Albatros Hotel, Crete 178 Alefkỏndra 84, 86, 87 Alexandros Island 150 Alexis4Seasons, Rhodes 59, 111 Alexis, Kefalloniỏ 77 Alexis Restaurant, Mýkonos 87 Alớmia 109 Almira Mare Hotel, ẫvvia 174 Alúnissos Island 130, 132, 133, 134, 138, 175 Alykớ bay, Thỏssos 126 Amỏri valley 100 Amarylis Hotel, Kỏrpathos 171 Ambelỏkia, Salamớna 144 Ambrosia Restaurant, Santorớni 91 ambulances 159 Ammopớ 109, 112 Amorgús 42, 47 Amphitrite 38 Anỏ 84 Anafonớtria 74 Anchor, ẫgina 145 anchorages 155 ancient sites 39 Ancient Thớra 39, 90 Andikýthira Island 150 Andimỏcheia 114 Andớparos 82, 84, 92 Andớpaxi 68, 71 Andớpsara 118, 121 ndissa 124 ndros 41, 82, 83, 92 Anemona Studios 165 Anemos Restaurant, Skiỏthos 137 Angalỏki cave 70 Angela Suites Boutique Hotel, Crete 178 Angelúkastro 39 Angớstri 140, 141, 143, 144, 149, 151 Anissa Beach Hotel, Crete 178 Annas Restaurant, Ikarớa 127 Anogớ 44 no Mộra 86, 87, 169 no Sagrớ 88 Anthemis Hotel, Ikarớa 173 Antivouniútissa Museum 89, 40, 72 Apeớranthos 88 Apộri 112 Aphaia 7, 26, 27, 141, 146 Aphrodite 38, 140, 151 Aphrodite Hotel Restaurant, Lộsvos 125 Aphrodite Paradise Beach, Mýkonos 168 Apolafsis Grill Room, Nỏxos 89 Apollo 6, 14, 19, 26, 39, 83, 84, 85, 114, 146 Apúllon 88 Apollon Suite Hotel, ẫvvia 174 Apopsis Mýkonos, Mýkonos 169 Aqualand 46 Aquarium 46, 47 Aquarius Restaurant, Kefalloniỏ 77 Aragosta Restaurant, Mớlos 93 archaeology 157 Archipelagos Resort, Pỏros 64 Archipelagos Restaurant, Santorớni 91 Archipelogos Gallery, Skiỏthos 135 Argentikon Hotel, Hớos 172 B Babis, ẫgina 147 banking and communications 158 bars and cafộs 62, 63 The Argo-Saronic Islands 148 Crete 102 The Ionians 78 The Sporỏdes and ẫvvia 136 beaches Adrớna beach, Skúpelos 61, 138 Agathopộs beach, Sýros 92 Agớa Marớna beach, ẫgina 151 beaches (cont.) Agớa Marớna beach, Spộtses 60, 151 Agớa Paraskevớ beach, Spộtses 151 gii Anỏrgyroi beach, Spộtses 151 gios Antúnis beach, Tớlos 116 gios Geúrgios beach, Santorớni 34, 92 gios Pộtros beach, Skýros 138 Agrỏri beach, Mýkonos 34, 61, 92 Aiginớtissa beach, ẫgina 151 Amnớssos beach, Irỏkleio 104 naxos beach, Lộsvos 126 Arginúnta beach, Kỏlymnos 116 Arkoudỏki beach, Paxớ 81 Avlỏki bay, Sớsi 104 Banana beach, Skiỏthos 35, 138 Dýo Yialớ beach, Chỏlki 116 Elafonớssi beach, Crete 61 Eliỏ beach, Mýkonos 34, 61, 84, 92 Elớnda beach, Hớos 126 Emblớsi beach, Kefalloniỏ 81 Falỏsarna beach, Crete 34, 104 Falirỏki beach, Rhodes 116 Fớnikas bay, Sýros 35, 92 Finớki beach, Kỏrpathos 116 Fúkos beach, Mýkonos 87 Ftenỏgia beach, Chỏlki 60, 109, 116 Georges bay beach, Nỏxos 82 Gidỏki beach, Ithỏki 81 Glystộri beach, Skúpelos 138 Golden beach, ndros 92 Gramvoỳssa peninsula beaches, Crete 104 Karfỏs beach, Hớos 126 Kỏthisma beach, Lefkỏda 81 Katsadiỏs beach, Lipsớ 116 Kokkỏri beach, Sỏmos 126 Koliús beach, Skiỏthos 134 Koukounariộs beach, Skiỏthos 134 Kouloura beach, Corfu 60 Lalỏria beach, Skiỏthos 138 Limnonỏri beach, Skúpelos 134 beaches (cont.) Lithớ beach, Hớos 34 Mandrỏki beach, Skiỏthos 138 Marathúnas beach, ẫgina 151 Mỏvros Gialús beach, Hớos 126 Megỏli mmos beach, Skiỏthos 134 Megỏlo Limonỏri beach, Meganớssi 61, 81 Múlos beach, Skýros 134 Mpatsi bay beach, ndros 83 Mykỏli beach, Sỏmos 126 Myrtiútissa beach, Corfu 81 Mýrtos bay beach, Kefalloniỏ 37 Mýrtos beach, Crete 104 Navỏgio beach, Zỏkynthos 34, 74, 81 Neúrion beach, Púros 151 Ochthoniỏ beach, ẫvvia 138 Pahiỏ mmos beach Tớnos 61, 92 Palaiúpoli beach, Kýthira 151 Palamỏri beach, Skýros 138 Paleokastrớtsa beach, Corfu 81 Púntamos beach, Chỏlki 116 Púrto Katsớki beach, Lefkỏda 34, 61, 69, 81 Prộveli beach, Crete 104 Psilớ mmos beach, Pỏtmos 35, 60, 116 Rộthymno beach, Crete 104 Russian bay, Púros 151 Sớsis beaches, Crete 104 Siteớa beach, Crete 104 Skỏla beach, Angớstri 151 Stỏfylos beach, Skúpelos 134 Stavros beach, Crete 104 Super Paradise beach, Mýkonos 84, 92 Thộrmes beach, Kos 37, 116 Trachiỏ beach, Chỏlki 109 Trớa Marmỏria beach, Astypỏlea 116 Troỳlos beach, Skiỏthos 134 Vỏù beach, Crete 104 Velaniú beach, Skúpelos 138 Vrớka beach 68, 71 Vrúndis bay, Kỏrpathos 112 Yaliskỏri beach, Corfu 34 Index The Argo-Saronic Islands 140151 accommodation 1767 bars, cafộs & clubs 148 beaches 151 islands and islets 150 restaurants 147, 149 shopping 145 rgos Island 139 Argostúli 70, 76 Argyrenia Hotel, Chỏlki 171 Arion 124 Arkỏsa 112 Arkỏsa Bay Hotel, Kỏrpathos 170 Artemis 6, 12, 14, 27, 72, 74, 83 arts and crafts 545 Arvanites 29 Asfendioỳ Villages 45, 114 Asklepớon 114 Asklipeiú 110 Asklepios 114 Aspira, ídra 145 ssos 76 Asteri Hotel, Pỏtmos 171 Astir of Paros, Pỏros 168 Astypỏlea 106, 108, 116, 117, 170, 171 Athena 28, 110 ATMs 158 Atrium Hotel, Skiỏthos 174 Australia Restaurant, Astypỏlea 117 Australia Studios, Astypỏlea 171 Avanti Restaurant, Kos 115 Averof, Lộsvos 125 Avgúnyma 122, 123 Avra Restaurant, Mýkonos 87 181 Index beaches (cont.) Yộrakas beach, Alúnissos 138 Bella Venezia, Corfu 164 Bella Vista Restaurant, Hớos 123 Belmo Palace Restaurant, Rhodes 111 Belvedere Restaurant, Chaniỏ 101 Benetos Restaurant, Pỏtmos 117 Benớtses 72 Big Banana, ẫgina 148 Bớsti bay, ídra 144 Bistro Boileau, Corfu 73 Bistrot de lAuberge, Rhodes 111 Blue Caves 36, 71, 74 Blue Ginger, Mýkonos 87 Blue Lagoon Resort, Kos 64 Blue Note Restaurant, Santorớni 91 Bonaparte, Napoleon 32, 33 Bonellis eagle 157 Book of Revelation (Apocalypse) 6, 12, 38, 107 Boỳrtzi fortress 29 Boỳrtzi, Púros 144 Bowlm Over, Zỏkynthos 47 Bratsera, ídra 176 budget tips 160 Buon Amici, Zỏkynthos 75 buses 155 Byzantine Museum, Rhodes 40, 41 Byzantine Museum, Zỏkynthos 40, 41, 74 C cafộ see bars and cafộs Cafộ Bar Muses, Kefalloniỏ 78 Cafộ Liotrivi, Lefkỏda 78 camping 160, 165, 169, 173, 175, 179 Canal dAmour 72 Cape Skinỏri lighthouse 36 Capriccio Cafộ, Paxớ 78 The Captains Table, Lộsvos 125 car hire 155 Casa Lucia, Corfu 165 castles see palaces and castles cathedrals Triún Lerarchún, Skiỏthos 131 Panagớa Pigadiútissa 86 182 Cavalieri Hotel, Corfu 164 The Cave Bar, Zỏkynthos 78 Cavo dOro, Lộsvos 125 Cavo dOro, Nỏxos 89 Cavo Tagoo, Mýkonos 168 Central Cafộ Bar, Corfu 62 Chalikúpoulos Lagoon 42 Chalkớ, Nỏxos 88 Chỏlki, Dodecanese 60, 106, 108, 109, 116, 117, 171 Chaniỏ 96, 98 Chaniỏ Bay 35 Chinese House, Kefalloniỏ 77 Chớos Camping, Hớos 173 Chúra Sfakớon 99 Chotsas Taverna, Hớos 123 Chrisomiliỏ 121 Christie, Rộthymno 103 Christúdoulos, Ioỏnnis 13 Chryssớ island, Crete 105 churches and chapels Agớa Anastasớa, Kỏrpathos 112 Agớa nna, Pỏtmos 107 Agớa Mỏvra, Zỏkynthos 74 Agớa Paraskevớ, Zỏkynthos 74, 151 gios Dionýsios, Zỏkynthos 74 gios Mỏrkos, Crete 97 gios Nikúlaos chapel, Crete 99 gios Nikúlaos, Chỏlki 108 gios Nikúlaos, Spộtses 142 gios Spyrớdon, Corfu 8, gios Tớtos basilica, Gúrtys 98 Chapel of gios Ioỏnnis Gyroulỏs, Nỏxos 88 Chapel of Christodoỳlou, Pỏtmos 12, 13 Chapel of Holy Apostles, Pỏtmos 13 Chapel of John the Baptist, Pỏtmos 13 Chapel of Panagớa, Pỏtmos 13 Chapel of the Holy Cross, Pỏtmos 12, 13 Dormition of the Virgin, Rhodes 110 Holy Cross, Hớos 17 ểssia Maria chapel, Crete 99 Panagớa (Our Lady) Antivouniútissa, Corfu churches and chapels (cont.) Panagớa Apeớranthos, Nỏxos 88 Panagớa Drosianớ, Nỏxos 88 churches and chapels (cont.) Panagớa Evangelớstria, Tớnos 83 Panagớa Myrtidiútissa, Nỏxos 88 Panagớa Paraportianớ, Mýkonos 86 Panagớa tou Kỏstrou, Rhodes 10, 11, 107 Pandeleimon, Hớos 17 Polớtissa, ẫgina 146 St George of Falỏndra, Crete 20 St Georges, Corfu St Lukes chapel, Hớos 16 Cicada Gallery, Eloỳnda 103 Clara Studios 165 Club Stavento, Spộtses 148 Continental Palace, Kos 170 Corfu budget stays and camping 165 restaurants 73 Corfu Old Town 6, 89, 68, 69 Corfu Town 41, 42, 71, 72, 73, 155, 164, 165 Cosmos Piano Bar, Chaniỏ 102 Cost Antonia Cafộ Bar, ẫgina 148 Costantonia, ẫgina 147 credit cards 158 Creta Ceramics, Irỏkleio 103 Cretaquarium 47 Crete 96105 accommodation 1789 bars and cafộs 108 beaches 104 islands and islets 105 restaurants 101 shopping 103 crime 159, 161 Cronus 70 cruises 155, 157 cuisine-themed holidays 157 currency 154, 158 customs requirements 154 Cyclades 8293 accommodation 1689 islands, bays and beaches 92 restaurants 87, 89, 91, 93 D E Economou Mansion, Spộtses 176 ẫgina 7, 26, 27, 59, 140, 141, 143, 144, 145, 146147, 148, 151, 176, 177 restaurants 147 Elafonớssi islet 61, 105 Elafúnissos island 150 electricity 154 Elefthộrios Venizộlos international airport, Athens 155 Eleonoras falcon 45, 121, 139 El Greco Restaurant, Sỏmos 127 Elisabeth of Austria, Empress 33, 72 Eloỳnda 100 Elounda Bay Palace, Crete 178 ẫmbona 110 Emboriú 108, 109, 116 emergencies 159 En Plo, ẫgina 148 Ereớkoussa island 80 Erộtria 39, 64, 133, 137 Erganos Tavern, Irỏkleio 101 Ermoỳpoli, Sýros 35, 82, 83, 93 Esperides Hotel, Skiỏthos 174 Esperos Village Resort, Rhodes 64, 65 Euphrosyne 108 Evans, Sir Arthur 23, 24, 33, 97 ẫvvia 7, 2829 EY Lounge Cafộ, Corfu 73 F Fagotto Jazz Bar, Chaniỏ 102 Falỏsarna city 35, 100 Faliron Restaurant, Kos 115 Faros Hotel, Sýros 168 Faros Restaurant, Nỏxos 89 Fengari Restaurant, Samothrỏki 127 ferries 155 festivals 43, 567 Figaro Art and Music Cafộ, Rộthymno 102 Filiopi Hotel, Ikarớa 172 lms 47 Filoktitis Hotel, Lớmnos 173 Fớnikas bay, Sýros 35, 92 Firỏ 63, 90, 91 re services 159 The Fisherman (Psarades), Sỏmos 127 shing 48 Fiskỏrdo, Kefalloniỏ 35, 44, 70, 76, 81 Flisvos, ẫgina 147 Flocas Cafộ, Zỏkynthos 75 Fodele Beach and Water Park, Crete 178 Fokos Taverna, Mýkonos 87 Folộgandros 84, 93 Folk Museum, Mýkonos 41 Folk Museum, Kỏrystos 29 Forum Centre, ẫvvia 136 Foỳrni island 118, 119, 121, 126 Frớkes harbour 70, 71 Ftenagia Restaurant, Chỏlki 117 Fundana Hotel, Corfu 165 Index Da Guisie e Marcello, Lộros 117 Dỏpia 60, 142, 151, 176 Dasiỏ 61 Decorative Arts Museum, Rhodes 10, 11, 41 Delni Hotel, ídra 177 Delni, Lefkỏda 79 Delni Restaurant, Sớfnos 93 Delos 6, 1415, 39, 83, 85 Archaeological Museum 14 Dennis Taverna, Zỏkynthos 75 Diafỏni 112, 113 Diỏ, Kefalloniỏ 80 Dớa Island, Crete 105 Diamonds Beach Bar, Chaniỏ 102 Diamonds Night Club, Chaniỏ 102 Diapontian islands 36, 80 Dia Xeiros, ẫgina 145 Dimarchớo 8, Dimosỏri gorge 37, 69 Dinos, Spộtses 145 Dionisos Taverna, Zỏkynthos 75 Dionysos, Crete 101 Dionysos Cafộ Bar, Púros 148 Dionyssos Campsite, Lộsvos 173 Dionysus Camping Village, Corfu 165 Divani Corfu Palace 164 diving 35, 157 The Dodecanese 106117 accommodation 170171 beaches and islets 116 restaurants 111, 113, 115, 117 Dokús island 150 Dolphin Bay, Sýros 168 Dolphin Taverna, Kỏrpathos 113 Dorian Hexapolis 32, 107 Dragonỏda island, Crete 105 Drogarỏti cave 36, 70, 76 Duke of Edinburgh 33 Durrell, Gerald 70 Dýo Adộla 139 G Gọios 69, 71 Galaxy Cafộ, Skúpelos 136 Galaxy Hotel, Crete 178 Galerie Varsakis, Skiỏthos 135 Galini Studios, Kỏlymnos 171 Gallery of Tớniot Artists, Tớnos 41 Garden of Taste, ídra 149 Garden Restaurant Alexander, Skúpelos 137 Gardiki Castle 72 Gastoỳri 72 Gỏvdos island, Crete 105 Gỏvrio 83 Gelina Village, Corfu 164 Giannaros, ẫgina 147 Giant Polyvotis 38 Gioỳra island 139 Gladstone, William 33 Glaros Restaurant, Kỏrpathos 113 Glinỏdo 88, 89 Glússa 131, 137 Gold Bees, Rộthymno 103 Golden beach, ndros 92 golf 49, 157 Gorgon Medusa 72 Gúrtys 96, 98 Law Code 98 Odeion 98 Gournộs Naval Base 47 Gouviỏ 73, 155 Gramvoỳssa island, Crete 105 Gramvoỳssa peninsula 35, 100, 104 Gray Gallery, Skúpelos 135 Grecian Castle Hotel, Hớos 172 Greek Restaurant Museum, Kos 115 Greek War of Independence 33 Gregoris Restaurant, Pỏtmos 117 183 Index H 184 Halbherr, Frederico 97 Halkớda 28, 133, 174 The Harbour, Mýkonos 86 Harbour Bar, Corfu 78 Harmony Boutique Hotel, Mýkonos 168 health insurance 159 Heart Rock Cafộ, Kos 62 Helios 39 Heliotrope Hotel, Lộsvos 172 Hellenic Golf Federation 49, 157 Hellenic Tennis Federation 49 Helmos Hotel, Nỏxos 169 Hephaestus 108, 120 Hera 14, 18, 19, 119 Heraion 7, 1819, 118, 119 Hersonas Taverna, Kefalloniỏ 77 Hersonissos Palace, Crete 178 Hớos 6, 16, 34, 42, 118119, 126 restaurants 123 Hớos Town 122, 123 Hippocrates 33, 38, 56, 107, 114, 115 Historical and Folk Art Museum, Rộthymno 98 historical gures 33 Homer 38, 70, 85, 105, 142 Iliad 142 The Odyssey 38, 105, 142 Húra 10, 12, 83, 85, 92, 107, 132 horse riding 49, 157 Hospitality of Abraham 12, 13 Hospital of the Knights 10, 11, 40 hospitals 159 hostels 160 hotels see accommodation Hotel Angelica, ídra 176 Hotel Avrilios, Corfu 165 Hotel Bretagne, Corfu 165 Hotel Brown, ẫgina 176 Hotel Camelia, Kos 171 Hotel Caretta beach, Crete 179 Hotel Castro Amoudỏra, Crete 179 Hotel Cohyli, Sỏmos 173 Hotel Emerald, Crete 179 Hotel Kissamos, Crete 179 Hotel Liberty 2, ẫgina 177 Hotel Nefeli, Skýros 174 Hotel Plaza, ẫgina 177 Hotel Pothos, Skiỏthos 175 Hotel Regina, Skúpelos 175 Hotel Rodon, Pỏtmos 171 Hotel Villa Martha, Spộtses 177 Hotel Zeris, Corfu 165 House of Dolphins 14, 15 Hydropolis 46 Hydroussa Hotel, ídra 177 I Ialyssos 110 I Anna, Kỏrpathos 113 Iberostar Kerkyra Golf, Corfu 164 Idols Art, Irỏkleio 103 Ikarớa 118, 120, 121, 126 Ikaros 120 I Kouzina Tis Mamas, Rhodes 111 Imerovớgli 44, 90 Innity Blue Restaurant, Skiỏthos 137 Inns of the Tongues 11 Inoỳsses island 126 Internet 158 The Ionians 6881 accommodation 1647 bars and cafộs 78 beaches 81 islands and islets 80 restaurants 73, 75, 77, 79 shopping 103 Ionian Sea 48 os 82, 85, 92 Irỏkleio 22, 96, 97, 101, 103 Archaeological Museum 21, 22, 24, 40, 96, 97 Irene Palace, Rhodes 170 island hopping 157 Istron Bay Hotel, Crete 178 Ithỏki 38, 39, 43, 44, 68, 70, 81 K Kalafỏtis, Mýkonos 35 Kalderimi Hotel, Astypỏlea 170 Kalezis Bookshop, ẫgina 145 Kalidon Palace Hotel, Sỏmos 172 Kalimera Kriti Hotel, Crete 178 Kallonớ 124 Kỏlvos, Andrộas 41 Kỏlymnos 106, 107, 116 Kalypso Roof Garden Restaurant, Rhodes 111 Kalyso, Lipsớ 117 Kamares Apartments, Kýthira 177 Kamỏri 114 Kambớ 121 Kỏmbos 122 Kỏmeiros 110 Kamộni islets 90 Kamớni, ídra 144 Kanúni 42 Kantouni, Ithỏki 79 Kapodistrias, Ioannis 33, 42 Karakatsanis Nikos Rooms, Alúnissos 175 Kardỏmena 114 Karnagio Taverna, Thỏssos 127 Kỏrpathos 106, 109, 112, 113, 116 restaurants 113 Kỏrpathos Town 109, 112 Karystion Hotel, ẫvvia 175 Kỏrystos 28, 29, 133 Kassiúpi 41, 72 Kastộlli Kissỏmou 100 Katsúnis, Lỏmbros 33 Kavos Cafộ Bar, Skyros 136 Kavouri Restaurant, Nỏxos 89 Kazantzỏkis Museum, Crete 41 Kazantzỏkis, Nikos 47 Kefalloniỏ 35, 36, 37, 39, 43, 44, 46, 47, 68, 70, 76, 77, 78, 81 restaurants 77 Kerasiotis Cafộ, ẫvvia 136 Kerớ 74 Kerveli Village Hotel, Sỏmos 172 Kớmolos 82, 84, 85, 92 Kinimatografos Music Cafộ, Chaniỏ 102 Klik Scandinavian Bar, Chaniỏ 102 Klimataria Restaurant, Samothrỏki 127 Knights Hospitallers 6, 10, 11, 32, 106, 107, 110, 114 Knossos 22, 24, 97, 98, 104 Kodylenia Taverna, ídra 149 Komiakớ 88 Komnớnos, Emperor Alộxios 13, 33 Komninús II, Michail Angelos 72 Konstantinos Palace, Kỏrpathos 170 Kontiỏs 44, 45 Kontos Restaurant, Nỏxos 89 Koo Club, Santorớni 63 L La Bella Napoli, Zỏkynthos 75 Lace Museum, Zỏkynthos 41 La Cuisina di Daniele, Mýkonos 87 The Lady of Ro 39 La Famiglia, Corfu 73 Laganỏs bay 35, 74 Lagopúda 44 La Gorgona, Kỏrpathos 113 La Grotta, Corfu 78 Lake vythos 76 Lỏkka 69, 71 Lakkớ port 107 La Maison de Catherine, Mýkonos 59, 87 language 158 Lasớthi 98 Lazarộto islet 80 Lefkỏda 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41, 42 61, 68, 69, 81 Lefkỏda Town 69 Lefkimmi Town 72 Lefkoniko Seaside Hotel, Crete 179 Lefkús 109, 112 Lemnos Village Resort, Lớmnos 65, 172 Lemon Garden Restaurant, Corfu 73 Lộnas House, Mýkonos 86 Lộros 35, 106, 107 Lộsvos 120, 124, 125, 126 restaurants 125 Leto Hotel, ídra 176 Letrớnos , Christúdoulos 38 Levantis Restaurant, Pỏros 93 Lido Waterpark 46, 47, 49 Lilies Restaurant, Sýros 93 Limenỏria 143 Lớmni 28 Limni Taverna, Lefkỏda 79 Lớmnos 44, 45, 65, 118, 120 Lớndos Acropolis 110 Listún 6, 8, 9, 69 Lithos Restaurant, Santorớni 91 Lixoỳri 70, 76 Lofos Restaurant, Zỏkynthos 75 loggerhead turtle 35, 74 Longús 69, 71 Lord Byron, os 93 Loriet Hotel, Lộsvos 172 Loukloulos, Irỏkleio 101 Lourdỏta 76 Loutrỏ Edipsoỳ 28, 29, 133 Luna Fun Park 46 Lymberis Apartments, Lớmnos 173 M Macedonian Renaissance Art 17 Madoupa Hotel, Mýkonos 169 Madourớ Island 80 Magaziỏ 69, 71 Maherỏdo 74 Maistrali Gifts, Spộtses 145 Maitland, Sir Thomas Makellos, Hớos 123 Makronớssi island 150 Maleme Tavern Snack Bar, Chaniỏ 102 Malia 99 Mama Thira Taverna, Santorớni 91 Mandrỏki harbour, Skiỏthos 109 Manolis Taverna, Kỏrpathos 113 Manos Ceramics, Skýros 135 Mỏnos, Grigúrios Mantamỏdos 124 Marbella Corfu 164 Mare-Monte Hotel, os 169 Margarita Hotel, Kýthira 177 Marilena Restaurant, Eloỳnda 101 Marina Restaurant, Sỏmos 127 marinas 155 marine park, Alúnissos 132 Mario No Restaurant, Santorớni 91 Mastichỏri 47, 114, 115 Mastic Villages 122 Mavrikos, Rhodes 111 Mavrokordatiko Restaurant, Hớos 123 Mỏvros Gialús beach, Hớos 126 Mediterranean Beach Resort, Zỏkynthos 64 Mediterranean Royal, Santorớni 168 Medusa Nightclub, Crete 62 Megalochúri, Angớstri 144 Meganớssi island 61, 69, 80, 81 Melanộs valley 88 Melinỏdo 74 Melissỏni 36, 70, 120 cave 36, 70 lake 36, 76 Menetộs 109, 112 Meraklidiko, Kỏlymnos 117 Mesagrús 146 Mesaionas Taverna, Hớos 123 Mesogeios Restaurant, Kỏrpathos 59, 113 Mestỏ 122 Metaxỏs, Ioỏnnis 56 Metaxy Mas, Tớnos 93 Metochớ 141, 143 Metopớ islet 143, 150 Miami Bar, Zỏkynthos 78 Mớlos 45, 82, 84, 85, 92 Milos Tavern, Kỏrpathos 113 Minoan archaeological sites 25 Minoan Art 25 Minos, King 20, 22 Mirtilos Studios-Apartments, Crete 179 Mistral Hotel, ídra 176 Mithimna Camping, Crete 179 Mớthymna (Múlyvos) 124 Múlos Resort, Skýros 134 monasteries Agios Nektỏrios, ẫgina 146 Panagớa Anafonớtria, Zỏkynthos 74 Prophớtis Ilớas, Santorớni 90 St John, Pỏtmos 6, 1213, 106, 107 Monớ Agớou Gerỏsimou, Kefalloniỏ 42, 43 Monớ Agớou Ioỏnnou, Crete 100 Monớ Agớou Ioỏnnou Prodrúmou, Rhodes 109 Monớ Agớou Stefỏnou, Hớos 122 Monớ Evangelớstria, Skantzoỳra 139 Index Korali Restaurant, Skúpelos 137 Korissớon lagoon 36, 72 Kos 35, 37, 44, 45, 64, 106, 107, 114, 115, 116 restaurants 115 Kos Town 107, 114 Koufonớssi island, Crete 105 Koukounariộs Camping, Skiỏthos 175 Kourtaliútis river 104 Kreta Gold, Chaniỏ 103 Kritikos, Folộgandros 93 Kými 28, 29, 133 Kypsộli 146 Kyrỏ Panagớa Island 139 Kýthira 69, 140, 143, 144 185 Index 186 monasteries (cont.) Monớ Faneromộnis, Salamớna 140, 141 Monớ Filerớmou, Rhodes 110 Monớ Hozoviútissa, Amorgús 42 Monớ Katharún, Ithỏki 43 Monớ Moỳndon, Hớos 122 St John of Lagadỏ, Zỏkynthos 43 Panagớa Odigớtria, Lefkadỏ 42 Panagớa of Vlachộrna, Corfu 42 Panagớa Tourlianớ, Mýkonos 86 Monớ Platytộra, Corfu 42 Monớ Prộveli, Crete 100 Monớ Taxiarchún, Lộsvos 124 Monớ Theotúkou Sisiún, Kefalloniỏ 39 Monớ Transguration of the Saviour, Zỏkynthos 43 Monớ Ypsiloỳ, Lộsvos 124 Monớ Zoửdúchou Pigớs, Poros 42, 142 Nộa Monớ 6, 1617, 42, 118, 119 monk seal 45, 85, 132, 134, 139 Monogramma, Skúpelos 135 Monúlithos 91, 110 Monomachos, Emperor Constantine IX 6, 16 Mon Repos Estate 41, 69, 72 Morfonios Restaurant, ẫgina 147 Mosque of Suleiman the Magnicent 10, 11 Mount Pantokrỏtor 72 Mount Zeus 88 Mourayo Music Bar, Spộtses 148 Mouria Restaurant, Zỏkynthos 75 Mửvenpick Resort and Thalasso, Crete 65 Mt Agớa Dynatớ 70 Mt Delộna 100 Mt Dộl 131 Mt ẫnos 70 Mt Fengỏri 121 Mt Ida 48 Mt di 100 Mt Kalớ Lớmni 109, 112 Mt Kalún Orộon 70 Mt Lepộtymnos 124 Mt ểrdymnos 124 Mt ểros 146 Mt Paloỳki 131 Mt Profớtis Ilớas 110 museums Aegean Maritime Museum, Mýkonos 40, 86 Antivouniútissa Museum, Corfu 6, 8, 9, 40 Archaeological Museum, ndros 82 Archaeological Museum, Astypỏlea 108 Archaeological Museum, Corfu 41, 72 Archaeological Museum, Kỏlymnos 107 Archaeological Museum, Lefkỏda 40 Archaeological Museum, Mýkonos 86 Archaeological Museum of ẫgina 26, 27 Archaeological Museum of Erộtria 28 Archaeological Museum of Sỏmos 18, 119 Archaeological Museum, Pythagúreio 40 Archaeological Museum, Rhodes 10, 11, 40 Archaeological Museum, Skýros 132, 133 Archaeological Museum, Sými 108 Archeological Museum, Kassiúpi 72 Archeological Museum, Santorinớ 90 Byzantine Museum, Rhodes 40, 41 Byzantine Museum, Zỏkynthos 40, 41, 74 Decorative Arts Museum, Rhodes 10, 41 Delos Archaeological Museum 14, 15 Folk Museum, Mýkonos 41, 86 Folk Museum, Kỏrystos 29 Historical and Folk Art Museum, Rộthymno 98 Irỏkleio Archaeological Museum, Crete 22, 24, 40, 96, 97 museums (cont.) Kazantzỏkis Museum, Crete 41 Lace Museum, Zỏkynthos 41 Museum of Asiatic Art, Corfu 8, Museum of Modern Art, ndros 41 Museum of Prehistoric Thớra, Santorinớ 90 Museum of Solomús, Zỏkynthos 41 Palaeontological Museum, Tớlos 41 Paper Money Museum, Corfu 41 Phonograph Museum, Lefkỏda 41 Vamvakỏris Museum, Sýros 41 Mýconian Ambassador, Mýkonos 168 Mýkonos 34, 35, 40, 41, 61, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 92 restaurants 87 Mylopetra, Sými 117 Mýrina 118, 120, 127 Myrivớlis, Strỏtis 124 Mýrtos bay, Kefalloniỏ 37, 68, 70, 76 Myrivớlis, Strỏtis 124 Mystis Book Store, Chaniỏ 103 Mystis Book Store, Irỏkleio 103 Mythos Cafộ, ẫgina 148 Mytilớni 120, 124 N Nafớtilos islet 150 Nỏoussa 44, 45, 84, 168 Nassos, Paxớ 79 National park, Samariỏ gorge 36, 96, 97, 99 Nautilus Glass Bottom Boat 46 Navagio Restaurant, Lộsvos 125 Nỏxos 82, 84, 88, 89 restaurants 89 Nỏxos Town 88 Nộa Kamộni 36, 90 Nộa Monớ 6, 1617, 42, 118, 119 Negroponte Resort, ẫvvia 64 newspapers and magazines 158 O Oceanis Hotel, Rhodes 170 Ochi Day 56 Ochthoniỏ 28, 29 Odysseus, King 38, 70 O Glaros, Lớmnos 127 Oớa 45, 90 Oionos Blue Bar, Skúpelos 136 The Old Inn, Nỏxos 89 The Old Port House Bar, Skiỏthos 136 The Olive Tree, Kefalloniỏ 77 Olýmbi 122 ểlympos 112 O Makis Taverna, Kos 115 Omalús 97, 99 Omalús plateau 36 Orea Karpathos 113 Orizontas Cafộ Restaurant, Lộsvos 125 Orloff Resort, Spộtses 176 O Skotadis Restaurant, ẫgina 147 ểssia Maria chapel 99 Ostraco Suites, Mýkonos 168 Othonoớ island 80 ểthos 109, 112 outdoor activities 4849 P Pacifae, gios Nikúlaos 103 Pacifae Restaurant, gios Nikúlaos 101 package holidays 155 Pahiỏ mmos beach, Tớnos 61, 92 Pahiỏ Rỏhi 146 palaces and castles Achớlleion Palace, Corfu 33, 47, 72 Angevin castle, Corfu 72 Castle of Antimỏcheia, Kos 114 Castle of Kritinớa, Rhodes 110 palaces and castles (cont.) Castle of Lykomedes, Skýros 132 Castle of the Knights, Kos 107, 114 Gardiki castle, Kos 72 Knights castle, Chỏlki 109 Palace of Knossos, Crete 7, 2225, 96, 97 Palace of Malia, Crete 25, 96, 99 Palace of St Michael and St George, Corfu 8, 9, 69 Palace of the Grand Masters, Rhodes 6, 10, 107 Phaestos Palace, Crete 7, 2021, 39, 96, 97, 99 Royal Villa at Agia Triada, Crete 20, 25, 99 Venetian castles, Kýthira 144 Palada Taverna, Tớnos 93 Palaeontological Museum, Tớlos 41 Palaia Kamộni 37, 90 Palazzo Cocktail Bar, Corfu 63 Paleỏ Alúnissos 132, 133 Paleochúra 100 Paleúchora 39 Paleohúra 146, Paleokastrớtsa 35 Paleokastritsa Camping, Corfu 165 Paleokỏstro, Mykonos 86 Paleúkastro, Kefalloniỏ 39, 76 Paleú Pýli 114 Paliocaravo, Ithỏki 79 Pan 36, 70 Panagớa Anafonớtria, Zỏkynthos 74 Panagớa Apeớranthos church, Nỏxos 88 Panagớa Drosianớ church, Nỏxos 88 Panagớa Paraportianớ church, Mýkonos 86 Panagớa Pigadiútissa cathedral, Mýkonos 86 Pandora Studios, Skiỏthos 175 Panorama Pizza, Skiỏthos 136 Panorama Restaurant, Corfu 73 Papadiamỏntis, Alộxandros 132 Papagalos Restaurant, Santorớni 58, 91 Papanikolỏou, Geúrgios 29 Paper Money Museum, Corfu 41 Paradise Beach Resort and Camping, Mýkonos 65 Paradise Beach Resort, Mýkonos 169 Parathinalos, Ithỏki 78 Pỏros 44, 45, 64, 82, 84, 92 passports 154 Patitớri 130, 132, 133 Pỏtmos 12, 13, 35, 60, 106, 107, 116, 121 Patralis Fish Tavern, Spộtses 149 Patsouras, Kefalloniỏ 77 Paxớ 39, 68, 69, 71, 78, 79, 81 Paximỏdia island, Crete 105 Paxos Beach Hotel, Paxi 164 Pelagos Hotel, ẫvvia 174 Pelecas Country Club, Corfu 164 Pộlekas 44, 73 Pelopas Resort, Kos 170 Pension Eroli, ídra 177 Pension Maria, Alúnissos 175 Pension Rena, ẫgina 177 Pộrdika 146, 150 Pộrissa 35 Peristộra island 130, 133, 139 Perivoli, Hớos 123 Petỏli island 139 Petaloỳdes 110 Petỏssi island 150 Pộtra 124, 126 Phaestos Disc 21, 97 Phaestos Palace, Crete 7, 2021, 39, 96, 97, 99 pharmacies 159 Philosophia Beach Taverna, Rhodes 111 Phonograph Museum, Lefkỏda 41 Picasso Mexican Bistro, Nỏxos 89 Pigỏdia 86, 109, 112, 113, 170, 171 Pikiona Cocktail Bar, Kefalloniỏ 62 Pikiona Restaurant, Kefalloniỏ 77 The Pink Palace, Corfu 165 Plaka Studios, Hớos 173 Platanos Jazz Bar, Skúpelos 136 Platanos, Kefalloniỏ 77 Platanos, Kos 115 Platia Taverna, Nỏxos 89 Pleoussa Studios, Skúpelos 174 Index Nikolas Restaurant, Santorớni 91 Nikos Cafộ-Bar, Skiỏthos 136 Nớssyros 36, 106, 109, 112 The Northeast Aegean Islands 118127 accommodation 1723 islands, bays and beaches 126 restaurants 123, 125, 127 Nydrớ waterfalls 36, 37, 68, 69 187 Index police 159 Polykrates 18, 40, 83 temple 119 Polyvútis 36, 109 Púros 42, 140, 142, 144, 151 Poseidon 15, 38, 91, 108, 140, 142 post ofces 158 Potali Bay Restaurant, Kỏrpathos 113 Púthia 107, 117 Pouriỏ, Skýros 134 Prộveli 100, 104 Prokúpi 28, 29, 133 Psarỏ island 118, 121, 126 Psộrimos islet 116 Psilớ mmos 121 Psớra island, Crete 105 Pýrgi 122 Pýrgos Restaurant, Hớos 123 Pythagúras 18, 19 Pythagúreio 7, 1819, 40, 118, 119 Rhodes 10, 40, 41, 63, 109, 110, 111, 116 restaurants 111 Rhodes Old Town 6, 1011, 40, 63, 106 Ristorante Italiano Veneto, Chaniỏ 101 Ristorante Otto e Mezzo, Kos 115 Rock and Roll Bar, Skiỏthos 136 Rock Cafộ, Rộthymno 102 Rodios, Skúpelos 135 Rodos Park Suites, Rhodes 170 Romeo, Rhodes 111 Romios, Zỏkynthos 75 Rose Cafộ Beach Bar, Rộthymno 102 Rovies Camping, ẫvvia 175 Royal Villa at Agia Triada 20, 25, 99 S R Ramona Restaurant, Lộsvos 125 Raya Restaurant, Mýkonos 87 religious festivals 43, 56 Remetzo Taverna, ẫgina 147 Remezzo Restaurant, Chaniỏ 101 Restaurant Drosia, Kỏlymnos 117 Restaurant Jumbo Style, Kos 115 Restaurant Platia, Kýthnos 93 Restaurant Poseidon, Santorớni 91 Restaurants 5859 see also Argo-Saronic Islands 147 Crete 101 Cyclades 91 dining tips 162 Dodecanese 59, 111 Ionians 73 Northeast Aegean Islands 125 Sporỏdes and ẫvvia 137 Restaurant Terpsis, Skúpelos 137 Restaurant Wonder, Rhodes 111 Rộthymno 96, 98, 104, Rộthymno Youth Hostel, Crete 179 Rhode 39 188 Sacred Lake 14, 85 Sagittarius Restaurant, Kos 115 sailing 157 Salamớna 140, 141, 144 Samariỏ gorge 36, 96, 97, 99 Sỏmi 36, 68, 70, 76 caves 36, 68, 70 Sỏmos 7, 18, 39, 40, 118, 119, 126 Sỏmos Apartments, Sỏmos 173 Samothrỏki 118, 121 Samothrỏki island 80 Sanctuary of Apollo 14, 85 Sanctuary of Dionysos 14 Sanctuary of Heraion 18, 19, 119 Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrỏki 120 Santorớni 34, 35, 37, 39, 44, 45, 82, 85, 90, 92 restaurants 91 Santorớni Kastelli Resort 64 Sappho 38, 120, 125 Sỏrpa bay, ẫgina 144 Savoidakis Sweet Shop, Irỏkleio 103 Scirocco Restaurant, Nỏxos 89 Sea Breeze Apartments & Studios, Rhodes 171 Sea Satin Market, Mýkonos 59, 87 Sea & Sun Studios, Rhodes 171 security and health 159 self-catering 160 Sente Jewellery, Skúpelos 135 Sộrifos 84, 93 Shipwreck Bay 34, 74, 81 shopping Crete 103 Argo-Saronic Islands 145 Sporỏdes and ẫvvia 135 Sidỏri 72, 80 Sigrớ 124 Sớkinos 84, 92 Sớmos Jewellery, Skiỏthos 135 Sirines Restaurant, Ithỏki 58 Sisters, ídra 145 Siteớa 100, 104, 105 Skỏla 76 Skala Hotel, Pỏtmos 170 Skỏla Kameớrou 109, 110 Skantzoỳra 139 Skiỏthos 35, 130, 131, 133, 134, 138 Skiỏthos Town 130, 131, 135 Skiỏthos Palace Hotel 174 Skúpelos 61, 130, 131, 133, 134, 138 Skorpớdi islet 80 Skorpiús island 80 Skýros 130, 132, 134, 138 Skýros pony 132 Skýros Town 130, 132 snorkelling 157 Solomús, Dionýsios 33, 41, 121 Sound & Light Show, Rhodes 63 Souvỏla, ẫgina 144 souvenirs 55 Space Dance Madness, Mýkonos 62 Space, ẫgina 148 Spỏrti Island 80 Speak Out, ídra 145 special concerns 156 specialist holidays 157 Spộtses 60, 140, 142, 144, 151 Spetsopoỳla island 140, 150 Spilia, Mýkonos 87 Spinalúnga island 100, 105 Spitiko Taverna, Zỏkynthos 75 The Sporỏdes and ẫvvia 130139 accommodation 174175 T Taka Taka, Paxớ 79 Takis Restaurant, Sộrifos 93 Tam Tam Taverna, Kos 115 Tasos Restaurant, Mýkonos 87 Tassia, Kefalloniỏ 58, 77 Taverna Astra, ẫvvia 137 Taverna Drosia, Ithỏki 79 Taverna Hirodian, Kos 115 Taverna Karbouris, Corfu 58, 73 Taverna Kathestos, Púros 149 Taverna Rota, Púros 149 Taverna Sebastian, Corfu 73 Taverna Steki, Thỏssos 127 Taverna Vafeios, Lộsvos 125 Taverna Vassilis, Paxớ 79 Tavern Glystộri, Skúpelos 137 Tavern Karavolos, Púros 149 Tavern Nefeli, Kefalloniỏ 78 Tavern Zorbas, Thỏssos 127 taxis 155 telephones 158 temples Aphaia 7, 2627, 141, 146 Apollo 14, 84, 114, 146 temples (cont.) Artemis 12, 41 Delians 14 Hera 14, 19 Isis 14 Poseidon, Púros 140, 142 tennis 49 Thỏssos 118, 119, 126 Thộrmes hot springs 37 Theseus, King 132 The Three Graces 108 Thirassớa island 90 Thisavros tis Vaùa, ẫgina 147 Tigỏki 114 Tớlos 41, 109, 116 Tớnos 41, 45, 61, 83, 92 Tớnos School of Fine Arts 45 To Helliniko Taverna, Kỏrpathos 113 Toms Seaside Restaurant, Lefkỏda 79 To Pigadi Restaurant, Rộthymno 101 To Rodon ton Anemon, Spộtses 148 To Tavernaki tou Tassou, Hớos 123 tourist ofces 154 Toxotis Taverna, Angớstri 149 Tragộa valley 88 transport 155 Triena Cafộ Restaurant, Lộsvos 125 Trikộri island 140, 150 Trilogia Restaurant, Corfu 73 Tsougriỏ island 139 Tzivaeri, Hớos 123 Tzivras, Kefalloniỏ 77 V Valaorớtis, Aristotộlis 80 Valỏxa island 139 Valledi Village Hotel, ẫvvia 175 Vamvakỏris, Mỏrkos 41 Vasilikớ 34, 35 Vasilis Bungalows, Kýthira 176 Vathý 118, 119, 121 vegetarian food 161 Venetian castles, Kýthira 144 Vergina, Corfu 73 Vigla Restaurant, ídra 149 Villa Rodanthos, ẫgina 177 visas 154 Viveur Wine Bar, Rhodes 62 Vlychús, ídra 144 Volớmes 74 Volissús 122 Vrontỏdos 122 W walking and hiking 157 watersports 49 weather 154 weddings 154 wildlife 37, 45, 157 Windmill Restaurant, Skiỏthos 137 Index Sporỏdes and ẫvvia (cont.) bars and cafộs 136 beaches 138 islands and islets 139 restaurants 137 shopping 135 Sporỏdes Marine Park 139 St gios Dionýsios 43, 74 Stamatakis Andreas, Chaniỏ 103 Steier Eck, Mỏlia 101 Stenớ Vỏla 133, 134 St Francis of Assisi 39 Stoa, Púros 145 Sto Molo, Lefkỏda 79 Sto Roloi Hotel, Púros 176 St Paul 100 Strofỏdes islands 80 St Spyrớdon St Taxiarch Archangel Michael 124 Studio Eleni, Mýkonos 169 Suleiman the Magnicent 10, 11, 33 Sunset Cafộ, Lộsvos 125 Sunset Restaurant, ídra 149 Sykaminiỏ 124 Syme 108 Sými 106, 108 Sýros 35, 82, 83, 92, 93 X Xirúkampos 35 Y Yacht Club Panagakis, ẫgina 148 ídra 140, 142, 144 ídra Town 140, 143 Yộrakas 133, 134, 138 Yialos Restaurant, Nỏxos 89 Yiannis Gifts, ẫvvia 135 Youth Hostel Plakias, Crete 179 Ypapantớ 39 Yria Hotel Resort, Pỏros 168 Z Zakanthi Restaurant, Zỏkynthos 75 Zỏkros 100 Zỏkynthos 34, 35, 36, 44, 68, 71, 74, 81 restaurants 75 Zỏkynthos National Sea Park 80 Zỏkynthos Town 71, 74 Zaniakos Bakery, ẫvvia 135 Zervỏti cave 70 Zeus 15, 39, 80, 88, 108, 120 Ziỏ 45, 114 Zikos Taverna, Hớos 123 Zoe, Empress 16 Zoes Club Hotel, Spộtses 176 Zogeriỏ Bay, Spộtses 144 Zorbas Apartments, Hớos 173 Zorbas, Lộros 117 189 Acknowledgments Acknowledgments The Author Carole French is an award-winning BBC-trained journalist, based in Cyprus and the UK Her work has appeared in publications including ABTA Magazine, Homes Overseas and the Daily Mail She has worked on travel guides for Michelin, Time Out and Thomas Cook, and provided expert consultation on the Greek Islands for television Photographers Tony Souter, Helena Smith Additional Photography Peter Anderson, Joe Cornish, Ken Findlay, Geoff Garvey, Robin Gauldie, Michelle Grant, Paul Harris, Nigel Hicks, Rupert Horrox, Peter Jousiffe, Dave King, Ian OLeary, Annabel Milne, David Murray, Brian Pitkin, Rob Reichenfeld, Clive Streeter, Robert Vente, Kate Whitaker, Linda Whitwam, Peter Wilson, Francesca Yorke Consultant Nick Edwards Fact Checker Anthony Clark At DK INDIA Managing Editor Aruna Ghose Editorial Manager Sheeba Bhatnagar Design Manager Kavita Saha Project Editor Shikha Kulkarni Project Designer Shruti Singhi Assistant Cartographic Manager Suresh Kumar Senior Picture Research Coordinator Taiyaba Khatoon Picture Researcher Sumita Khatwani DTP Coordinator Azeem Siddiqui Proofreader and Indexer Andy Kulkarni At DK LONDON Publisher Douglas Amrine List Manager Julie Oughton 190 Design Manager Mabel Chan Project Editors Alexandra Whittleton, Dora Whitaker Designer Tracy Smith Cartographer Stuart James DTP Operator Jason Little Production Controller Danielle Smith Picture Credits Placement Key- t=top; 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Museum (see pp89) Io ni an Isla Greek Islands Top 10 The Greek Islands Highlights Comprising over 6,000 islands and islets, spread across several archipelagos, the Greek Islands offer a fabulous choice... Within each Top 10 list in this book, no hierarchy of quality or popularity is implied All 10 are, in the editors opinion, of roughly equal merit The information in this DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel