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Greece | Introduction

Greece

Whichever area of Greece you wish to visit, have had nearly 50 years to hunt out the best from Halkidiki in the north to the mani areas and hand-pick our accommodation, so peninsula in the south, from the Ionian islands you can visit Greece safe in the knowledge in the west to the chain close to that the hard work has been done. All you , we can help. Our programme is the need to do is choose… most comprehensive you will find. And we

Lemnos Ikaria Thassos Fly direct to this large traditional island, Samos is a refreshing combination of Ikaria is remote and little-known, and the Green mountainous Thassos is fringed which has few tourists, excellent sandy pine and olive, mountain and beach. It island's wild beauty a perfect escape with fabulous sandy beaches and has a beaches and an attractive small port. has an especial appeal for walkers. from the pressures of modern-day life. fascinating history. And all just a 45 Pages 15-19 Pages 20-32 Pages 33-35 minute sea crossing from the mainland. Pages 36-44

Paxos Corfu Lefkas & Meganissi Kefalonia and Ithaca Olive-clad Paxos may be small but it is Our selected areas avoid the honey-pots Popular lefkas combines an island The large island of Kefalonia certainly perfectly formed! Be prepared to fall and give you the chance to discover why atmosphere with easy access to the rewards exploration. Was little-visited under the spell of a truly enchanting isle. Corfu has held visitors in thrall for mainland. meganissi offers a peaceful Ithaca really the home of Odysseus? Pages 45-53 generations. retreat away from the crowds. Judge for yourself… Pages 54-65 Pages 66-75 Pages 76-92

Zakynthos Sivota & Parga Halkidiki A gentle island of wooded hills and rural large, varied and traditional island, Parga is known for its history and beauty, Halkidiki is famed for its pine forests and valleys. For lovers of unspoiled Kythira is beautiful yet little known. and popular with Greek and foreigner white-sand beaches. Avoid the crowds in countryside as well as sea. Wonderful beaches, monasteries, alike. Sivota has a real village atmosphere. Olymbiada, an authentic fishing village Pages 93-95 churches, villages await exploration. Pages 101-111 within striking distance of . Pages 96-100 Pages 112-116

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Ammouliani • Ammouliani Halkidiki’s only island is the ultimate ‘small • Pieria HALKIdIKI G and friendly’ destination and fringed with R Caribbean-like white sand beaches. E Pages 117-118 Corfu •Sivota E T I Volos O •Parga C • Pelion U n Paxos E Alonissos R I A •Preveza K n n A Lefkas Meganissi e E S A G e e Y e S A Ithaca A Kefalonia ATHENS • Samos Zakynthos Ikaria Tolon Pelion • Remote Pelion is famed for its nature and PELOPONNESE Lipsi beauty. Here mountain, sea and forest hide Kalamata • preserved villages and stunning beaches. Koufonissia Pages 119-125 Nissyros Astypalea Kythira

Average max temperature °C Chania • Kassos Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Heraklion • North 9 10 14 19 24 29

South 16 16 17 20 24 28 m e South Peloponnese D Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec I The scenic south Peloponnese has T e R R e A mountains, traditional villages and miles North 31 30 27 21 14 10 A n e A n S of beaches, and is perfect for a quiet, South 29 29 27 24 21 17 relaxed holiday. Pages 126-148

North Peloponnese The The The At the heart of historic Argolis, family- lively Skiathos has nearly 50 sandy Whitewashed houses, brightly painted easy to reach from Athens, upmarket friendly Tolon has a safe sandy beach, beaches; Skopelos is larger, forested and fishing boats, laden donkeys… the Hydra and elegant Spetses are the best free bikes and boats, friendly tavernas boasts a handsome port; Alonissos is a Cyclades are the Greek Islands as you’ve known - but do not overlook tiny Agistri. and easy access to atmospheric nafplion. quiet retreat. always imagined them to be. Pages 199-204 Pages 149-155 Pages 156-174 Pages 175-198

The Dodecanese Crete Hidden Greece Athens & Thessaloniki 14 contrasting islands scattered up the The largest island of them all, with a Our mainland fly drives are as Greece's two major cities have sites and Aegean Turkish coast. Our favourite is rugged, mountainous landscape and a flexible as you wish to make them and museums that should be seen at least Tilos, an eco-friendly paradise for walkers fascinating past. We feature the verdant feature areas rarely found in a holiday once. and nature lovers. western side and the rugged south coast. brochure. Pages 241-242 Pages 205-221 Pages 222-234 Pages 235-240

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