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Alalkomenai, 437 Apokofto (), 255 AARP, 37 Alitalia, 44, 45 Apollo, Temple of (), 174 Above and Beyond Tours, 36 Altar of Dionysos (), 343 Apollonas (), 278 Access-Able Travel Source, 35 Alternative Travel Group, 53 Apollonia (Sifnos), 254, 255 Accommodations Ambelas (), 264 accommodations, 256–257 best resorts and hotels, 10–11 Ambeli (), 251 nightlife, 259 surfing for, 40–41 Ambeli Beach (Folegandros), restaurants, 258 tips on, 65–68 252 Apollon Theater (Siros), 309 Acherounes (), 413 American Express, 71 Appalachian Mountain Club, 53 Palace (), Corfu, 420 Arcadi, 120 119, 428 Iraklion, 194 Archaeological digs, 54 Achladias (), 395 Paros, 261 Archaeological museums and The (), , 317 exhibits 5, 121, 154–159 , 234 Athens, 158, 162 The Acropolis (Rhodes), Skiathos, 394 Ayios Nikolaos, 222 321, 331 traveler’s checks, 23 , 206 Acropolis Archaeological American Foundation for Chania (), 10 Museum (Athens), 158 the Blind, 35 Corfu, 421 Active vacations, 51–55 American School of Classical , 296 Adrenaline Team, 53 Studies at Athens, 54 Eressos (Lesvos), 387 Aegean Festival (Skiathos), Ammoudi (Santorini), 238 Iraklion (Crete), 10, 196, 198 28, 401 Ancient Agora (Athens), 159 Kos, 343–344 Aegean Workshops, 54 Ancient Akrotiri (Santorini), Limnos, 388–389 Aegina, 15, 169, 170–176 5, 122, 231, 234–235 Mitilini (Lesvos), 381 Aegina Town, 173–174 in suggested itineraries, , 288 Aer Lingus, 44 82, 85, 88 Naxos, 275 Aeroflot, 45 Ancient Thira (Santorini), Paros, 262 Aeschylia Festival of Ancient 85–86, 231, 235 , 177 Drama (Eleusis), 29 trail from Kamari to, 240 Rethymnon, 216 Agathopes (Siros), 309 Andiparos, 266 Rhodes, 319 Agora of the Competialists Anemo Theatre (Rohari), 295 , 364 (Delos), 296 Angali (Folegandros), 251 Santorini, 238 Agrari (Mykonos), 286 (Corfu), 429 Sifnos, 255 Ahili (Skyros), 412 Anogi (Ithaka), 437 Simi, 337 Air Canada, 44 Ano Mera (Mykonos), 288 Siros, 307 Air France, 44 Ano Meria (Folegandros), 251 , 300 Airlines, 44–46,COPYRIGHTED 55–56 Ano Sangri (Naxos), 276 MATERIALArchaeological sites and ruins, bankruptcy, 47 Ano Siros, 308 439–440. See also specific long-haul flights, 47–49 Ano Vathi (Samos), 363 sites and ruins toll-free numbers and Antico Veneziano (Naxos), 279 Aegina, 174 websites, 454–456 Antivouniotissa, Church of Crete, 204–205 Air New Zealand, 45 (Corfu), 422 Delos, 295–297 Airport security, 46–47 Apartment and house rentals, Ithaka, 437 Akrotiri (Santorini), 67–68 Kos, 343 5, 122, 231, 234–235 Aphaia, Temple of (Aegina), Limnos, 389 in suggested itineraries, 169, 174 Naxos, 275–276 82, 85, 88 Apiranthos (Naxos), 277 Paros, 263 20_598325 bindex.qxd 10/28/05 3:23 PM Page 458

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Archaeological sites and ruins taxes, 136 Ayios Nikolaos (Siros), 309 (cont.) taxis, 128, 131–132 Ayios Nikolaos (Skiathos), 395 Rhodes, 334 telephone, telegram and fax, Ayios Petros (Tinos), 302 Santorini, 231 136 Ayios Prodromos (), Sifnos, 255 tipping, 136 405 Archaeological Tours, 54 transportation, 131–132 Ayios Prokopios (Naxos), 278 Archipelago (Skiathos), 398 visitor information, 129 Ayios Romanos (Tinos), 302 Argenti Museum (Hios), 374 websites, 129 Ayios Sostis (Mykonos), 287 (Kefalonia), 432–433 what’s new in, 2–3 Ayios Spiridon Cathedral nightlife, 435 Athens Center for the Creative (Corfu), 423 Armeni (Santorini), 238 Arts, 54, 165, 173 Ayios Titos, Basilica of Art galleries Athens Festival, 28, 164, 165 (Crete), 204 Mykonos, 289 Athens International Airport Ayios Titos, Church of Paros, 267 Eleftherios Venizelos, (Iraklion), 198 Art tours, 54–55 125, 128 Ayios Yeoryios (Folegandros), Asklepeion (Kos), 343 ATMs (automated-teller 251 Asklipio (Rhodes), 335 machines), 22 Ayios Yioryios (Naxos), 278 Aspous (Skyros), 412 Atsitsa (Skyros), 413 accommodations, 280 Assos (Kefalonia), 436 Attaviros (Rhodes), 334 Ayios Yioryios (Skopelos), 406 Athanasakis Tours, 52 Zoological Park Ayios Yioryios, Church of Athena Nike, Temple of (Athens), 168 (Siros), 308 (Athens), 156 Avenue of the Lions Ayios Yioryios Skyrianos Athenogenes, 53 (Delos), 297 (Skyros), 411 Athens, 125–168 Ayia Anna (Mykonos), 287 Ayiou Yioryiou Isle, 357 accommodations, 2, 137–146 Ayia Anna (Naxos), 278 arriving in, 125, 128–129 Ayia Barbara (Skopelos), 405 banks, 133 Ayia Eleni (Skiathos), 396 Bali (Rethymnon), 218 bars and clubs, 166–168 Ayia Marina (), 187 Banana Beach (Skiathos), 396 brief description of, 14 Ayia Paraskevi (Skiathos), 396 Banks, 71 business hours, 133 Ayia Paraskevi (Spetses), 187 Basilica of Ayios Titos car-rental agencies, 132 Ayiassos (Lesvos), 382 (Crete), 204 embassies and consulates, Ayia Triada, chapel of Basilica of St. Mark 133 (Samos), 363 (Iraklion), 197 emergencies, 133–134 Ayia Triada (Rhodes), 319 Baxedes (Santorini), 239 gay and lesbian bars, Ayia Triada (Skyros), 411 Bay of Ayios Andreas, 437 167–168 Ayia Triada (Holy Trinity) Bay of Polis (Ithaka), 437 Internet access, 134 Church (Paros), 265 Beaches. See also names of for kids, 168 Ayia Triadha (Crete), 204 specific beaches laundry and dry cleaning, Ayii Anaryiri (Spetses), 187 best, 8–9 134–135 Ayioi Apostoli (Hios), 375 Crete, 204 layout of, 129–130 Ayios Andreas (Folegandros), Folegandros, 251 lost and found, 135 251 Hios, 375–376 newspapers and magazines, Ayios Andreas (Sifnos), 255 , 182 135 Ayios Fokas (Skyros), 413 Kefalonia, 433, 436 nightlife, 164–168 Ayios Fokas (Tinos), 302 Kos, 340, 344–345 organized tours, 163 Ayios Ioannis (Skopelos), 405 Lesvos, 385 performing arts, 164 Ayios Issidoros (Rhodes), 334 Mykonos, 285–287 pharmacies, 135 Ayios Konstandinos (Samos) Naxos, 278 police, 135 accommodations, 368 nude, 187, 255, 264, 286, post offices, 135–136 restaurants, 369 335, 366, 396, 405, 412 radio and television, 136 Ayios Mamas (Naxos), 277 Paros, 264–265 restaurants, 2, 146–154 Ayios Menas, Cathedral of , 353, 356–357 restrooms, 136 (Iraklion), 198 Poros, 178 safety, 136 Ayios Menas, Church of Rhodes, 321, 330–331, shopping, 163–164 (Iraklion), 198 333–335 shore excursions, 121 Ayios Michali (Skopelos), 404 Samos, 363, 366, 371 sights and attractions, Ayios Nikolaos (Crete), Santorini, 238 2–3, 154–163 221–227 Sifnos, 255 in suggested itineraries, Ayios Nikolaos (Folegandros), Simi, 337 82–84, 88–91 251 Siros, 309 20_598325 bindex.qxd 10/28/05 3:23 PM Page 459

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Skiathos, 392, 395–397 Car rentals, 60 Christmas, 30 Skopelos, 405, 406 surfing for, 41 Churches and cathedrals. See Skyros, 412–413 toll-free numbers and also specific churches and Spetses, 187 websites, 456 cathedrals Tinos, 302–303 Car travel, 49, 59–61 Chania, 208 Benaki Museum (Athens), 161 Caryatids (Athens), 156 Corfu, 423 Benaki Museum of Islamic Art Casa Romana (Kos), 343 Naxos, 275, 276–277 (Athens), 3 Casinos Siros, 308 Benitses (Corfu), 429 Corfu, 428 Church Museum (Rhodes), 331 Beulé Gate (Athens), 156 Rhodes, 330 Classic Adventures, 51–53 Beylerbeyi Palace (), Siros, 308 Climate, 25–26 123 of the Knights (Kos), 343 Clipper Cruise Lines, 117 Bicycling, 51–52, 65 Cathedral of Ayios Nikolaos Convent of Ayia Efpraxia Kos, 341, 345 (Spetses), 187 (Hydra), 182 Samos, 366–367 Catholic cathedral (Naxos), 275 Convent of Christou Santorini, 240 Cave of the Apocalypse (Pat- stou Dhassous (Paros), Skopelos, 406 mos), 121, 352 263–264 Bird-watching, 53 Cave of the Nymphs Convent of Kechrovouniou Kos, 345 (Ithaka), 437 (Tinos), 301 Boat trips and tours, 56–59. Celebrity Cruises, 117 Cooking school, 55 See also Cruises; Ferries; and Cellphones, 42–43 Corfu (Kerkira), 9, 418–430 specific destinations Center for Acropolis Studies accommodations, 424–426 caldera islets (Santorini), 239 (Athens), 158 accommodations and Bodrum (), 345–346 (Kefalonia), restaurants, 430 Books, recommended, 69–70 430–437 American Express, 420 Bouboulina, Laskarina, statue Ceramics and pottery Internet access, 420–421 and house (Spetses), 186 Ayios Nikolaos, 222 nightlife, 13, 427 Bourtzi Cultural Center Chania, 208, 209 restaurants, 426–427 (Skiathos), 401 Corfu, 424 shopping, 423–424 Bourtzi fortress (Skiathos), 395 Hydra, 181 shore excursions, 119 Boutari Winery (Santorini), Kefalonia, 433 sights and activities, 421–423 235–236 Lesvos, 385 transportation, 420 Bouzoukia, 166 Naxos, 278, 279 traveling to, 418–420 Brettos (Athens), 166 Rethymnon, 218 visitor information, 420 British Airways, 44–46 Sifnos, 253, 256 Corfu Festival, 428 Business hours, 71 Skopelos, 404–405 Costa Cruise Lines, 103–104 Bus travel, 61–62 Skyros, 411, 413 Council on International Byzantine and Christian Chania (Hania/Xania/Canea), Education Exchange Museum (Athens), 161 9, 90, 205–214 (CIEE), 39 Byzantine Church of the accommodations, 209–211 Country Walkers, 53 Panagia (Rhodes), 331 Internet access, 206 Crafts and folk art. See also Byzantine , best of, 8 nightlife, 213 Icons; Pottery and ceramics Byzantine Museum (Corfu), 422 restaurants, 211–212 Athens, 164 Byzantine Museum (Rhodes), shopping, 208–209 Chania, 208–209 319 side trip to Samaria Gorge, Hydra, 181 Byzantine Road (Paros), 265 213–214 Iraklion, 196, 198 sights and activities, 206–209 Mykonos, 288, 289 transportation, 206 Patmos, 353 Café Asante (Athens), 167 traveling to, 205 Rethymnon, 216, 218 Calendar of events, 26–30 visitor information, 205–206 Sifnos, 254 Calliga Vineyard (Kefalonia), Chapel of the Theotokos Skiathos, 398 433 (Patmos), 353 Spetses, 186–187 Campiello (Corfu), 423 CHAT Tours (Athens), 163 Credit cards, 23, 24 Camping, 52 Cheronisso (Sifnos), 255 Creta Travel Bureau, 52 Canea. See Chania (Hios), 17, 372–379 Crete, 190–227. See also spe- Car ferries, 49–50 Choral Music Festival cific towns and destinations Carnival (Karnavali), 26–27 (Kefalonia), 435 accommodations, 4 Corfu, 428 Chora Museum (Istanbul), 123 brief description of, 15 Skyros, 412 Chrissi Akti (Paros), 264 history of, 192 20_598325 bindex.qxd 10/28/05 3:23 PM Page 460

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Crete (cont.) Rhodes, 322 Exobourgo (Tinos), strategies for seeing, 190, 192 Skiathos, 396 298, 301, 303 in suggested itineraries, The , 4, 312–359 Ey-Zhn, 53 82, 87, 88, 90 brief description of, 16 what’s new in, 3–4 strategies for seeing, 312 Crime, 34, 71–72 Dodoni Festival, 29 Faliraki beach (Rhodes), 335 Cruises, 92–124. See also , 182 The Faltaits Historical and Folk- specific cruise lines Domus Venetian Museum lore Museum (Skyros), 410 booking, 95–98 (Naxos), 275 Families with children, 37–38 cabins, 96–97 Dora Stratou Folk Dance The- Athens attractions, 168 choosing, 92–94 ater (Athens), 165–166 suggested itinerary, 87–89 cost of, 94–95 Dovecotes, Tinos, 299 Familyhostel, 38 embarkation, 100–101 Driving rules, 60–61 Family Travel Files, 38 end-of-cruise procedures, Drogarati Cave (Kefalonia), 436 Family Travel Forum, 38 101–102 Drugstores, 72 Family Travel Network, 38 lifeboat/safety drill, 100–101 Faranga Beach (Paros), 265 lines and their ships, 102–116 Fasolou (Sifnos), 255 longer Mediterranean Easter, Orthodox, 27 Faxes, 73 itineraries, 117–119 EasyJet, 45 Feast of Ayia Marina, 29 mealtimes, 97 Ecogreece, 53 Feast of Ayia Paraskevi, 29 preparation practicalities, Economy-class syndrome, 48 Feast of St. Andrew, 30 98–100 Ecotourism, 2 Feast of St. Basil (Ayios seasickness, 101 Efpalinion Tunnel (Samos), 371 Vassilios), 26 shore excursions, 99–100, Elderhostel, 37 Feast of St. Constantine (Ayios 119–124 ElderTreks, 37 Konstandinos), 28 Crystal Cruises, 104 Electricity, 72 Feast of St. George (Ayios CSA Czech Airlines, 44, 45 Eleni Kastrinoyanni-Cretan Folk Yioryios), 27 Cuisine, Greek, 443–445 Art (Iraklion), 198 Feast of St. Nikolaos, 30 Currency and currency El Greco, 196, 198 Feast of the Annunciation, 27 exchange, 21–22 Elia (Mykonos), 286 Feast of the Archangels Gabriel Customs regulations, 18–21 Elia (Skiathos), 396 and , 30 The , 8, 228–311 Elinda Cove (Hios), 376 Feast of the Assumption of the brief description of, 15–16 Elios (Skopelos), 405 Virgin, 29–30 strategies for seeing, 230 ELPA (Greek Automobile Feast of the Birth of the Touring Club), 59 Virgin, 30 Embonas (Rhodes), 334 Feast of the Dormition Daedalou Galerie (Iraklion), Emborio (Santorini), 238 of the Virgin (Paros), 260 198 Emergencies, 72 Feast of the Exaltation Damalas Pottery Workshop Entry requirements, 18 of the Cross, 30 (Naxos), 279 Ephesus (Turkey), 123–124, 366 The Feast of the Holy Debit cards, 24 Epidaurus Festival, 29 Apostles, 28 Deep vein thrombosis, 48 Epiphany, 26 Feast of the Prophet Elijah, 29 Dellatos Marble Sculpture Epirotika Festival, 30 Feast of the Transfiguration, 29 School (Tinos), 302 Epirotiki Lines, 172 Female travelers, 38 Delos, 5, 15, 84–85, 295–297 Episkopi (Hydra), 182 Ferries, 56–58 shore excursions, 120 Equitours, 54 car, 49–50 Delta Air Lines, 44 Erechtheion (Athens), 156 to Greece, 49 Demeter, Temple of (Naxos), Eressos (Lesvos), 379, 387 Festivals and special events, 276 Ermones Beach (Corfu), 430 26–30 Dio Horia (Tinos), 301 Ermoupoleia (Siros), 311 Film, flying with, 48 Dionysia Wine Festival, 29 (Siros), 9, 306–311 Films made in and about Disabilities, travelers with, 35 Ermoupolis Industrial Museum Greece, 70 Discrimination, 34–35 (Siros), 307–308 Filoti (Naxos), 277 Diving, 52 Ethiopian Airlines, 46 Finikas (Siros), 309 Corfu, 428 Etiquette, 72–73 Fira (Santorini), 231, 236, 240 Mykonos, 287 The euro, 21–22 accommodations, 241–242 Paros, 264 Europebyair, 45 nightlife, 248–249 Patmos, 353 Evangelistria (Skopelos), 405 restaurants, 246–247 20_598325 bindex.qxd 10/28/05 3:23 PM Page 461

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The Firkas (Chania), 208 Goddess of Myrtos (Ayios Hellenic Festival (Athens), Firostephani (Santorini), Nikolaos), 222 28, 164, 165 240–241 Gods and goddesses of ancient Hellenic Festival Box Office, 165 accommodations, 242 Greeks, 440–442 Hellenic Ornithological First Cemetery (Athens), 160 Golden Beach (Paros), 264 Society, 53 Fishing, 52 Golf, 52–53 Hellenistic Odeon (Crete), 204 Rhodes, 322 Gonias Episkopi (Santorini), Hephaistia (Limnos), 389 Fiskardo (Kefalonia), 436 239 Heraion (Samos), 371 Flea market Gorgon Medusa (Corfu), 421 . See Iraklion Athens, 163 Gortyna, 90 Heroes’ Square (Sifnos), 254 Tinos, 303 remains of (Crete), 204 Hidden Trails, 54 Flerio (Naxos), 278 Goulandris Foundation Hiking and walking, 53 Flower Festival (Galatas), 178 Museum of Cycladic Art Folegandros, 251–252 Folegandros, 228, 249–253 (Athens), 162–163 Paros, 265 in suggested itineraries, Grazia (Frankopoulos) Tower Patmos, 353 82, 86 (Naxos), 277 Samos, 367 Folk-dance performances, 28–29 Greek Association of Youth Santorini, 240 Iraklion, 203 Hostels (OESE), 39 Sifnos, 255–256 Rhodes, 322, 330 Greek Automobile Touring Club Skopelos, 406 Santorini, 249 (ELPA), 59 Skyros, 413 Folk Museum (Folegandros), Greek Folk Art Museum Tinos, 303 251 (Athens), 162 Hios (Chios), 17, 372–379 The Fortezza (Rethymnon), 217 , 73–74, accommodations, 376–378 Fountain of Arethusa, 437 446–453 restaurants, 378–379 Fountain Square (Iraklion), 197 courses, 55 Hippocratic Oath, 28 Four Lions Roof-Garden Cafe Greek National Opera (Athens), Hippokrateia Festival, 29 (Iraklion), 203 165 Historical and Folk Art Museum Four Martyrs, Orthodox Church Greek National Tourism Organi- (Rethymnon), 216 of the, 217 zation (GNTO or EOT), 17 Historical and Folklore Frangosyriani (Athens), 167 Green Island (Rhodes), 335 Museum of the Corgialenos Frankopoulos (Grazia) Tower Grikou (Patmos), 351 Library (Kefalonia), 433 (Naxos), 277 Grikou Bay (Patmos), 358 Historical Museum of Crete Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, 117 Grimm’s Handicrafts of Crete (Iraklion), 196 Free-Gate Tourism, 54 (Iraklion), 198 Holidays, 26 Frikes (Ithaka), 437 Grotto of Hercules (Delos), 296 Holland America Line, 117–118 Frissiras Museum (Plaka), 3 Group tours, 50–51 Holy Apostles, Church of the Frommers.com, 39 Guides, 73 (Athens), 159 Ftelia (Mykonos), 287 Gynecocracy, 26 Holy Trinity (Ayia Triada) Church (Paros), 265 Holy Week, 27 Gagou (Samos), 366 Hadrian, Emperor, library Homeric Tours, 50 Galatas, 178 of (Athens), 160 Hora (Folegandros), Galerie Varsakis (Skiathos), 398 Haggling, 73 9, 249, 250–253 Galissas (Siros), 309 Half Note Jazz Club (Athens), Hora (Mykonos), accommoda- Gallery Seraina (Skiathos), 398 167 tions, 290–291 Gay and lesbian travelers Halidon (Chania), 208 Hora (Naxos) Athens, 167–168 (Naxos), 277 accommodations, 279 information and resources, Hania. See Chania restaurants, 280–281 35–36 Harbor Fort (The Koules; Hora (Patmos), 351, 352 Mykonos, 286 Iraklion), 196 restaurants, 355–356 Gazi (Athens), 130 Health concerns, 32–34 Horseback riding, 53–54 accommodations, 141–142 Health insurance, 31–32, 34 Crete, 3 Gentilini Vineyard (Kefalonia), Flying Dolphins, 3, 59, Rethymnon, 218 433 170, 172, 176, 177, 180, 185, Skiathos, 397 Glifada Beach (Corfu), 430 193, 205, 284, 392, 402 Skopelos, 406 Glisteri (Skopelos), 406 Hellenic American Union Hospice of St. Catherine Glossa (Skopelos), 404, 405 (Athens), 165 (Rhodes), 320 accommodations and Hellenic Cosmos (Athens), 168 Hospital of the Knights restaurant, 408 Hellenic Cycling Association, 51 (Rhodes), 319 20_598325 bindex.qxd 10/28/05 3:23 PM Page 462

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Hostelling International-Ameri- restaurants, 201–203 Karfas (Hios), 376 can Youth Hostels, 39 shopping, 198 accommodations, 377 Hotwire, 41 shore excursions, 120 Karnavali (Carnival), 26–27 House of Art (Athens), 167 side trips from, 203–205 Corfu, 428 House rentals, 67–68 sights and attractions, Skyros, 412 Hydra (Idra), 15, 169, 179–184 196–198 Karterados (Santorini), accom- Hydrofoils, 58–59 strolling around, 197–198 modations, 243 transportation, 194 Kastello (Hydra), 182 traveling to, 193–194 Kastellos (Kritinias Castle; Ia (Santorini), 231, 238, 240 visitor information, 194 Rhodes), 334 restaurants, 247–248 Iraklion Museum, 120 Kastraki Beach (Naxos), 278 Ialisos (Rhodes), 333–334 Istanbul (Turkey) shore Kastro (bar; Mykonos), 294 Iberia, 44 excursions, 123 Kastro (castle or fortress) Icons Isternion (Tinos), 302 Folegandros, 250–251 Ayios Nikolaos, 222, 224 Itea (Delphi), 120 Ia (Santorini), 238 Kos, 344 Ithaka, 436–437 Kos, 343 Patmos, 353 Itineraries, suggested, 81–91 Lesvos, 381 Rhodes, 331 Apostle Paul sites, 89–91 Limnos, 389 Simi, 337 for families with children, Molivos (Lesvos), 384 Tinos, 298, 300, 301, 303 87–89 Naxos, 275 Idra (Hydra), 15, 169, 179–184 one-week, 82–83 Sifnos, 253–255 Ikonomou-Miriklis mansion two-week, 83–87 accommodations, 257 (Voulgaris; Hydra), 181 Skiathos, 397 Ikos Travel, 53 Skopelos, 404 Imerovigli (Santorini), 240 Journeywoman, 38 Skyros, 411 accommodations, 242–243 Kastronisia (Skiathos), 397 Independence Day, 27 Katakolon (Olympia), 120 Inn of France (Rhodes), 319 Kalafatis (Mykonos), Katapodis, Panajiotis, 344 Inn of the Order of the Tongue 286–287 Katergo (Folegandros), 251 of (Rhodes), 319 International Dance Kavirio (Limnos), 389 Inn of the Tongue of Provence Festival, 29 Kazantzakis, Nikos, 196 (Rhodes), 319 Kalamitsa (Skyros), 413 Tomb of (Iraklion), 197 Inn of the Tongue of Spain Kalavria, 176 Kefalonia (Cephalonia), (Rhodes), 319 Kali Strate (Simi), 337 430–437 Insurance, 30–32, 47 Kalithea (Rhodes), 335 Kefalos peninsula (Kos), 345 International Association for Kalogerou, Antonis, 256 Kefalos Public Theater Medical Assistance for Kalo Livadi (Mykonos), 286 (Kefalonia), 435 Travelers (IAMAT), 34 Kaloritsa Chapel (Naxos), 277 Kerameikos Cemetery (Athens), International Classical Musical Kalypso Star (Corfu), 421 159–160 Festival (Nafplion), 28 Kamares (Sifnos), 255 Kerkira. See Corfu International Folklore Festival accommodations, 257 Key Tours (Athens), 163 (Naoussa), 29 nightlife, 259 Kimisis Theotokou (Folegan- International Gay and Lesbian restaurants, 258–259 dros), 249 Travel Association, 36 Kamari (Santorini) Kimisis tis Theotokou (Naxos), International Student Identity accommodations, 246 277 Card (ISIC), 38 beach, 239 Kinthos, Mount (Delos), 296 International Youth Travel Card restaurant, 248 Kioni (Ithaka), 437 (IYTC), 39 Kambos (Patmos), 351 Kionia (Tinos), 302 Internet access, 41–42. See Kambos Bay (Patmos), 357 Kira Panagia (Skyros), 413 also specific cities and towns Kamel beach (Kos), 344 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, 45 InTouch USA, 43 Kamini (Hydra), 182 , 120, 196 The , 416–437 Kamiros (Rhodes), 334 Knossos, Palace of (Iraklion), brief description of, 16–17 Kanapitsa (Skiathos), 396 197 history of, 416, 418 Kanoni (Corfu), 428 Kokkari (Samos), 366 strategies for seeing, 416 Kapodistriou (Corfu), 423 Kolimbithres (Paros), 264 Ippoton (Rhodes), 319 Karavostassi (Folegandros), Kolimbithres (Tinos), 302 Iraklion (Heraklion), 249, 250 Kolonaki (Athens) 90, 193–205 Kardamena (Kos), 344, 345 accommodations, 144 accommodations, 198–201 Kardamila (Hios), accommoda- restaurants, 151–152 nightlife, 203 tions, 377 Koloumbos (Santorini), 239 20_598325 bindex.qxd 10/28/05 3:23 PM Page 463

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Koloumbos Beach (Santorini), Linaria (Skyros), 410–411 Megas Yialos (Siros), 309 238 Lindos (Rhodes), 122, 330–332 Melissani Grotto (Kefalonia), Koraï Library (Hios), 374 Liquor laws, 74 436 Korfos Bay (Mykonos), 287 (Corfu), 423 Meloï (Patmos), 356–357 Kornarou Square (Iraklion), 197 Lithi Bay (Hios), 376 Meltemi (Hydra), 181 Kos, 312, 340–349 Livada (Tinos), 302 Memphis (Athens), 166 accommodations, 346–347 Livadaki beach (Folegandros), Menekrates, Tomb of (Corfu), beaches, 340, 344–345 251–252 423 Internet access, 342 Livadi (Aegina), 174 Messara (Crete), 204 nightlife, 349 Loloantonis (Paros), 265 Mesta (Hios), 9–10, 375 orientation, 342 Lost and found, 74–75 accommodations, 378 outdoor activities, 344–345 Lost-luggage insurance, 32 restaurant, 378–379 restaurants, 347–349 Louis Hellenic Cruises, 104–105 Metamorphosis (Skopelos), 405 shopping, 344 Loutra (Tinos), 301 Metaxas Wine Estate sights and activities, 343–346 Loutraki (Skopelos), 404, 405 (Kefalonia), 433 transportation, 341–342 Lufthansa, 44, 45 Miaoulia, 28 traveling to, 341 Luggage Express, 46 Miaoulia (Hydra), 181 visitor information, 341 Lycabettus (Likavitos) Festival Micri Vigla (Naxos), 278 Kos Museum, 343–344 (Athens), 164 Micro Seitani (Samos), Koukaki (Athens), accommoda- Lycabettus Theater, 28 8, 363, 366 tions, 144–146 Midsummer Eve, 28 Koukounaries (Skiathos), Mike’s Motor Club, 52 392, 396 Magazia (Skyros), 412 Mikonos. See Mykonos The Koules (Harbor Fort; Magic beach (Kos), 344 Mikros Aselinos (Skiathos), 396 Iraklion), 196 Mail, 75 Milia (Skopelos), 405 Koulos (Skiathos), 396 Maitland Rotunda (Corfu), 423 Mirina (Limnos), 387 Koumaros (Tinos), 302 Makriyanni (Athens), accommo- Mithimna (Molivos; Lesvos), Krassa (Skiathos), 396 dations, 144 384–387 Kritinias Castle (Kastellos; Mandamados (Lesvos), 379 Mitilini island (Lesvos), Rhodes), 334 Mandamados Monastery 379–387 Kritsa, 227 (Lesvos), 385 Mitilini town (Lesvos), 379–384 Kusadasi (Turkey), 366 Mandraki (Hydra), 182 Mitropolis Site Museum Manolates (Samos), 365 (Naxos), 275–276 Marathi (Rethymnon), 218 Molivos (Lesvos), 379 Laerma (Rhodes), 335 Marathi Marble Quarries Molivos (Mithimna; Lesvos), Lalaria Beach (Skiathos), 8, 396 (Paros), 262–263 384–387 Langeri Beach (Paros), 264 Marina Cafe (Iraklion), 203 Molos (Hydra), 182 Language, 73–74, 446–453 Maritime Museum (Simi), 337 Molos (Paros), 264 Laptops, 74 Markelos Tower (Aegina), 174 Molos (Skyros), 412 Lassi (Kefalonia), 433 Martinos (Athens), 163–164 Monasteri Beach (Paros), 264 Laundry and dry cleaning, 74 MasterCard traveler’s Monasteries of the , Lefkes (Paros), 260, 265, 267 checks, 23 122–123 accommodations, 269–270 Matala, beach at (Crete), 204 Monastery of Arkadhi, 220–221 (Limnos), 387–390 Mavra Volia (Hios), 376 Monastery of Filerimos Lena’s House (Mykonos), 288 MedicAlert identification (Rhodes), 334 Leoforos Kalokerinou tag, 33 Monastery of Paleokastro (Iraklion), 198 Medical insurance, 31–32, 34 (Mykonos), 288 Lesvos (Mitilini), 379–387 Megali Ammos (Mykonos), 285 Monastery of Panagia Tourliani accommodations, 385–386 Megali Ammos (Skiathos), 395 (Mykonos), 288 nightlife, 386 Megalohori (Santorini), accom- Monastery of Profitis Elias restaurants, 386 modations, 245 (Sifnos), 253, 255 shopping, 385 Megalos Aselinos (Skiathos), Monastery of St. John (Patmos), Lia (Mykonos), 287 396 27, 90, 121, 352, 353 Likavitos, Mount, 168 Megalo Seitani (Samos), Monastery of the Assumption Limioniza (Hydra), 182 8, 363, 366 of the Virgin Mary (Hydra), Limnionas Bay (Kos), 344 Megaron Gyzi Museum 181 Limnos (Lemnos), 387–390 (Santorini), 236 Monastery of the Capuchins Limonki Xerxes (Skiathos), 396 Megaron Mousikis Concert Hall (Siros), 308 Limonodassos (Lemon Grove; (Athens), 164–165 Monastery of the Panagia Galatas), 178 Megas Taxiarchis (Hios), 375 (Corfu), 429 20_598325 bindex.qxd 10/28/05 3:23 PM Page 464

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Monastery of the Panagia Mykonos (Mikonos), 15, 84–85, Northern Greece National (Folegandros), 251 228, 282–295 Theater, 29 Monastery of the Prophet accommodations, 290–292 Northwest/KLM Royal Dutch Elijah (Hydra), 182 attractions, 287–288 Airlines, 44 Monastery of the Zoodhochou beaches, 285–287 Norwegian Cruise Line, Pigis (Poros), 178 diving, 287 106–107 Monastery of Vlakherna, 428 Internet access, 285 Nos (Simi), 337 Monastiraki (Athens) nightlife, 12, 294 Nostos (Skiathos), 395 accommodations, 141 restaurants, 292–294 Now, Voyager, 36 restaurants, 149 shopping, 288–290 N. P. Goulandris Foundation Monastiri (Tinos), 301 shore excursions, 120–121 Museum of Cycladic Art MoneyGram, 24 transportation, 284–285 (Athens), 162–163 Money matters, 21–24 traveling to, 282, 284 cruises and, 98–99 visitor information, 284 Moni Evangelistrias (Skiathos), Myrtos beach (Kefalonia), 436 Oberlaender Museum 397 (Athens), 160 Moni Katheron (Ithaka), 437 Oceania Cruises, 107–108 Moni Vronta (Samos), 364, 365 Nafplion, shore excursions, Ochi Day, 30 Monolithos (Rhodes), 334 121 Odeion of Herodes Atticus Monolithos (Santorini), 239 Nagos (Hios), 376 (Athens), 160–161 Mopeds and motorbikes, 64–65 Naoussa (Paros), 260, 265, 267 OESE (Greek Association of Mosque of Djamissis (Chania), accommodations, 268–269 Youth Hostels), 39 206 nightlife, 272 Oia (Santorini), 122 Mosque of Kara Pasha restaurants, 271–272 accommodations, 244 (Rethymnon), 217 National Archaeological Old Fort (Corfu), 422 Mosque of Nerantzes (Rethym- Museum (Athens), 10, 162 Olimbi (Hios), 375 non), 217 National Garden (Athens), 168 Olivia Cruises & Resorts, 36 Mosque of Suleiman (Rhodes), National Marine Park (off Olympia Theater (Athens), 165 320 Alonissos), 404 Olympic Airways, 44, 45 Moss Rehab Hospital, 35 Naturetrek, 53 Olympus Festival, 30 Motorcycles, 64 Nautical Museum of the Omonia Square (Athens) Mountain Bike Club, 52 Aegean (Mykonos), 288 accommodations, 142 Mountaineering, 54 Naval Cadets’ Training School restaurants, 152–153 Mountain Travel-Sobek, 53 (Poros), 177 Orient Lines, 118 Movies made in and about Naval Museum (Chania), 208 Ormos Marathokambos Greece, 70 Naval Museum (Santorini), 238 (Samos), 371 MSC Cruises, 105–106 Navy Week, 28 Ornos (Mykonos), 285, 286 Municipal Art Gallery (Chania), Naxos, 228, 273–282 accommodations, 291–292 208 accommodations, 279–280 Our Lady of the Castle, Church Municipal Art Gallery of nightlife, 281–282 of (Rhodes), 319 Rhodes, 318 shopping, 278–279 Municipal Baths (Rhodes), 320 sights and activities, 275–279 Municipal Fruit Market (Kos), transportation, 274 Packing tips, for cruises, 342 traveling to, 273 99–100 Museum of Asian Art (Corfu), villages, 277–278 Palace of Knossos (Crete), 5 421–422 visitor information, 273–274 The Palace of Knossos Museum of Decorative Arts walking tours, 279 (Iraklion), 197 (Rhodes), 318–319 (Santorini), 239 Palace of Phaestos (Crete), 204 Museum of Folklore (Mykonos), Nea Moni (Hios), 8, 374–375 Palace of the Knights (Rhodes), 288 Newspapers and magazines, 75 319–320 Museum of Greek Popular New Year’s Eve, 30 Palace of the Villiers of the Isle Musical Instruments Nightlife, best, 12–13 of Adam (Rhodes), 319 (Athens), 10, 168 Nikiforio Theotoki (Corfu), 423 Castle (Nafplion), 121 Museum of Prehistoric Thira Nimborios (Simi), 337 Palea Kameni (Santorini), 239 (Santorini), 236 Nissiros, 345 Paleo Frourio (Corfu), 422 The Museum of Traditional The Northeastern Aegean Paleohora (Aegina), 174 Pottery (Athens), 3 Islands, 17, 360–390 Paleokastritsa (Corfu), 119, 429 Museums, best, 10 strategies for seeing, 360 Paleos Taxiarchis (Hios), 375 Music, 70. See also Rembetika Pallas Theater (Athens), 165 20_598325 bindex.qxd 10/28/05 3:23 PM Page 465

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Panagia, Byzantine Church of transportation, 261 Plateia Iroon (Sifnos), 254 the (Rhodes), 331 traveling to, 260–261 Plateia Miaoulis (Siros), 308 Panagia, Church of the visitor information, 261 Plateia Rupert Brooke (Skyros), (Santorini), 239 Parousia (Patmos), 353 411 Panagia, Church of the (Simi), Parthenon (Athens), 156–158 Plateia ton Martiron Evreon 337 Passports, 19, 75–76 (Rhodes), 320 Panagia Chrissopiyi (Sifnos), Patmos, 16, 90, 312, 350–359 Plateia Trion Ierarchon 255 accommodations, 354–355, (Skiathos), 395 Panagia Drossiani (Naxos), 357, 358–359 Platis Yialos (Mykonos), 276–277 beaches, 353, 356–357 285, 286 Panagia Ekatondapiliani nightlife, 356 Platis Yialos (Sifnos), 255 Cathedral (Paros), 263 orientation, 351 accommodations, 257–258 Panagia Evangelistria Cathe- outdoor activities, 353 restaurant, 259 dral and Museums (Tinos), restaurants, 355–359 Police, 76 298, 300–301 shopping, 353 Poliochni (Limnos), 389 Panagia Kera, Church of shore excursions, 121 Polis (Athens), 166 (Kritsa), 227 sights and activities, 352–353 Pondikonisi, 428 Panagia Kounistria (Skiathos), transportation, 351 Popular and Folk Art Museum 397 traveling to, 350 (Sifnos), 254 Panagia Paraportiani visitor information, 350–351 Poros, 15, 169, 176–179 (Mykonos), 288 Paul, St. (Apostle), 159 Porta Guora (Rethymnon), 217 Panagia Protothronos (Naxos), sites associated with, 89–91 The Portara (Naxos), 276 277 Pefkos (Skyros), 413 Porto (Tinos), 302 Panayia Kera, Church of People of Greece, 442 Poseidon, Temple of (Poros), (Crete), 8 Perama (Corfu), 429 177–178 P&O Cruises, 118 Pergamum (Turkey), 382 Posidonia (Siros), 309 Panormitis Mihailis (Simi), 337 Perissa (Santorini), 239 Potami (Samos), 366 Panormitis Monastery (Simi), Perivoli t’Ouranou (Athens), Pottery and ceramics 337 167 Ayios Nikolaos, 222 Panormos (Mykonos), 287 Petaloudes (Paros), Chania, 208, 209 Panormos (Skopelos), 405 260, 263–264 Corfu, 424 Panormos (Tinos), 302 Petaloudes (Rhodes), 334 Hydra, 181 Panormou (Tinos), 302–303 Peter Deilmann EuropAmerica Kefalonia, 433 Papadiamandis (Skiathos), 395 Cruises, 118 Lesvos, 385 The Papadiamandis House Petra (Lesvos), 385 Naxos, 278, 279 (Skiathos), 395 Petrakis Line (Corfu), 422 Rethymnon, 218 Paradise beach (Kos), 344–345 Phaestos, palace of (Crete), 204 Sifnos, 253, 256 Paradise Beach (Mykonos), Philerimos, Mount, 122 Skopelos, 404–405 8, 84, 285, 286 Photographic Center Skyros, 411, 413 Paradise Beach (Spetses), 187 of Skopelos, 404 (Rhodes), 335 Paralia Kokkini (Red beach; Photography, 76 Precipitation, average Santorini), 239 Pierides Museum of Ancient monthly, 25 Paranga (Mykonos), 286 Cypriot Art (Plaka), 3 Prescription medications, 33 Parasailing, 54 Pili (Kos), 345 Priceline, 41 Parikia (Paros), 260, 267 Pinakothiki (Athens), 167 Princess Cruises, 108–109 accommodations, 268 Piraeus, 128–129 Procession of St. Spyridon nightlife, 272 Pirgos (Santorini), 238–239 (Ayios Spyridon), 27 restaurants, 270–271 Pirgos (Tinos), 302 Prophet Elijah’s feast day Parking, 61 Piryi (Hios), 9, 375 (Sifnos), 259 Paros, 15, 86, 228, 259–272 Pistachios, Aegina, 172 Propylaea (Delos), 296 accommodations, 268 Pithagorio (Samos), 369–372 Propylaia (Athens), 156 American Express, 261 Plaka (Athens) Psarou (Mykonos), 285, 286 Internet access, 261 accommodations, Psili Ammos (Patmos), 358 nightlife, 272 137, 140–141 Psili Ammos (Samos), 371 outdoor activities, 265, 267 restaurants, 147–149 Psirri (Athens), 130 restaurants, 270–272 Plaka beach (Naxos), 8, 278 Puppet Festival (Hydra), 29 shopping, 267 Platanakia region (Samos), 363 Pyrgaki (Naxos), 278 sights and activities, 262–267 Platanias (Skiathos), 396 Pyrgos, accommodations, 246 towns and villages, 265 Plateia 1821 (Chania), 208 20_598325 bindex.qxd 10/28/05 3:23 PM Page 466

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Saronic Gulf Islands, Qantas Airways, 45 Sacred Harbor (Delos), 296 3, 169–189 Questers Worldwide Nature Sacred Lake (Delos), 297 brief description of, 14–15 Tours, 53 Safety, 34 strategies for seeing, 170 Saga Holidays, 37 Scala Gallery (Mykonos), 289 Sailing (yachting), 59 Scala II Gallery (Mykonos), 289 Radio stations, 76 Kos, 345 Scheria (Corfu), 429 Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, Rhodes, 322 Scuba diving, 52 109–110 St. John the Divine (Patmos), Corfu, 428 Rebetiki Istoria (Athens), 167 350 Mykonos, 287 Red beach (Paralia Kokkini; St. Katherine, Church of Paros, 264 Santorini), 239 (Iraklion), 198 Patmos, 353 Regions in brief, 14–17 St. Marina (Simi), 337 Rhodes, 322 Rembetika St. Nicholas, Orthodox Church Skiathos, 396 Aegina, 176 of (Chania), 208 Seabourn Cruise Line, 111–112 Athens, 166–167 St. Nikolaos beach (Simi), 337 Seadream Yacht Club, 112–113 Siros, 311 Samaria Gorge, 203, 213–214 Seasickness, 101 Reservations, 77 Sami (Kefalonia), 436 Seasons, 25–26 Restaurants (Samos), 371 Security, 17 best, 11–12 Samos, 17, 362–372 Selene (Patmos), 353 tips on, 68–69 accommodations, 367–368, Senior travel, 36–37 Restrooms, 77 371–372 Sferia, 176 Resurrection, Church attractions, 364–366 Shipbuilding, Simi, 338 of the (Siros), 308 beaches, 363, 366, 371 Shipping your luggage, 46 Rethymnon (Rethimno), Internet access, 364, 370 Shore excursions, 119–124 214–221 nightlife, 369 Siana (Rhodes), 334 Rethymnon Renaissance restaurants, 368–369, 372 Sifnos, 228, 230, 253–259 Festival, 217 transportation, 363–364, 370 Silversea Cruises, 113–114 Rhodes (Rodos), 16, 90, 312, traveling to, 362–363, Simi (), 312, 335–340 314–335 369–370 Simi Festival, 28, 335 accommodations, 322–326, visitor information, 363, 370 Singapore Airlines, 45 332–333 Sanctuary of Athena Lindos Siros (), 86–87, 230, American Express, 317 (Rhodes), 331 306–311 beaches, 330–331, 333–335 San Salvatore, Church of Skala (Patmos), 351 Internet access, 318 (Chania), 208 accommodations, 354–355 layout of, 317 Santa Maria beach (Paros), 264 restaurants, 355–356 nightlife, 12, 330 Santorini (Thira), 122, 228, Skaros (Santorini), 240 restaurants, 327–329, 231–249 Skiathos, 391–402 332–333 accommodations, 241–246 accommodations, 398–400 shopping, 321–322 American Express, 234 American Express, 394 shore excursions, 122 beaches, 239 beaches, 395–397 sights and activities, 318–322 Internet access, 234 Internet access, 394 sports and outdoor pursuits, nightlife, 248–249 nightlife, 13, 401–402 322 outdoor activities, 239–240 restaurants, 400–401 transportation, 316 restaurants, 246–248 shopping, 398 traveling to, 314–315 shopping, 240–241 sights and activities, 395–397 visitor information, 315–316 sights and attractions, transportation, 394 Rimondi Fountain (Rethymnon), 234–239 traveling to, 392 217 in suggested itineraries, visitor information, 394 RoadPost, 43 82, 85, 88 Skiros (Skyros), 391, 409–415 Rodini (Rhodes), 321 transportation, 232–234 Skopelos, 391, 402–409 Rodos. See Rhodes traveling to, 231–232 Skopelos town (Hora), 9, 404 Roman Agora (Forum; Athens), visitor information, 232 accommodations, 406–407 160 Santorini Festival of Classical restaurants, 408 Roman Odeon (Kos), 343 Music, 30 SkyCap International, 46 Ropa Valley (Corfu), 430 Santorini International Music Skyros (Skiros), 391, 409–415 Rouf (Athens), 130 Festival, 248 Skyros Centre, 55, 413 Royal Caribbean International, Santorini Jazz Festival, 248 Smoking, 77 110–111 20_598325 bindex.qxd 10/28/05 3:23 PM Page 467

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Snorkeling, 52 Taxiarchon (Skopelos), 405 Trekking Hellas, 51, 53 Patmos, 353 Taximi (Athens), 167 Tria Pigadia (Mykonos), 288 Society for Accessible Travel Taxis, 62–64 Trion Ierarchon (Skiathos), 395 and Hospitality, 35 Telephone, 77–79 Trip-cancellation insurance, 31 Sokratous (Rhodes), 318 Television, 76 Tripia Petra (Skiathos), Sound-and-light shows, 27, 28 Temperatures, average 396–397 Athens, 166 monthly, 25 Tripiti (Skopelos), 406 Corfu, 422, 427–428 Temple. See under specific Tris Boukes (Skyros), 412 Rhodes, 330 deity Trizina, 178 Spanish House (Rhodes), 319 Thai Airways, 45 Troulos (Skiathos), 396 Special events and festivals, ThalassoKosmos (Crete), 3 TrueGreece, 2, 51 26–30 Thami Monastery (Rhodes), 335 Tsamadou (Samos), 366 Spelunking, 54 Theater of Dionysos (Athens), Tsonia (Lesvos), 385 Spetses, 15, 169–170, 185–189 160–161 Turkey, 366 Spetses Mexis Museum, 186 Theater Under the Stars shore excursions, 123–124 Spetses town (Kastelli), 186–187 (Athens), 12 Tzanerias (Skiathos), 395 Spilia (Hydra), 182 Theophilos Museum (Lesvos), Spilia Skotini (Skiathos), 397 381 Spili Melissani (Kefalonia), 436 Therapeutic Holidays Camp Ursuline Convent and School , 227 (Crete), 3 (Naxos), 275 Sponge fishing, 338 Theriade Library and Museum USIT, 39 The , 391–415 of Modern Art (Lesvos), 382 brief description of, 16 Thira Foundation: The Wall strategies for seeing, 391 Paintings of Thira (Santorini), Valley of the Butterflies Square of the Jewish Martyrs 236 (Petaloudes; Paros), 260, (Rhodes), 320 Thirassia, 239 263–264 Stafilos (Skopelos), 405 Three Wells (Mykonos), 288 Value-added tax (VAT), 77 Star Clippers, 114–115 Tigani-Makria Ammos (Hios), Vangelis Bouzouki (Molivos), Stathatos Mansion (Athens), 376 386 163 Time zone, 79 Vantage Travel, 37 STA Travel, 38 Tingaki (Kos), 344 Vaporia (Siros), 309 Stavrinides (Samos), 366 Tinos, 86–87, 228, 298–306 Vassilias (Skiathos), 395 Stoa Athanaton (Athens), 167 Tipping, 79 Vathi (Samos) Stoa of Attalos (Athens), 159 cruises, 101–102 accommodations, 367–368 Street names, 50 Tombazi mansion (Hydra), 181 nightlife, 369 Street of the Knights (Rhodes), Tourist information, 17–18 restaurants, 368–369 319 Tourlite International, 50 Vathi (Samos town), 363 Student travel, 38–39 Tourlos (Mykonos), 285, 287 Vathi (Sifnos), 255 Sun protection, 33 Tours, group, 50–51 Vathy (Ithaka), 436–437 Sunset Wave beach (Kos), 345 Tower of the Winds (Athens), Velanio (Skopelos), 405 Superfast Ferries Line, 49 160 Venetian Bembo Fountain Super Paradise Beach Town Hall (Iraklion), 197 (Mykonos), 285, 286 Corfu, 423 The Venetian Fortezza Swan Hellenic, 118–119 Siros, 308 (Rethymnon), 217 Swiss International Airlines, 44 Traditional Folk Dance Theater Venetian Kastro (Skopelos), Symi (Simi), 312, 335–340 (Rhodes), 330 404 Synagogue Tragaea Valley (Naxos), 277 Venetian Loggia (Iraklion), 198 Chania, 208 Train travel, 50, 61 Venetian Loggia (Rethymnon), Corfu, 422 Trani Porta (Naxos), 275 217 Syntagma Square (Athens) Trapano Bridge (Kefalonia), 433 Venetian Walls (Iraklion), 197 accommodations, 142–143 Travel agencies, 2 Venus, Temple of (Rhodes), 318 restaurants, 149–150 Travel CUTS, 39 Viamare Travel, 49 Syros (Siros), 86–87, 230, Travel Dynamics International, Video, flying with, 48 306–311 115–116 Viking Star Cruises, 172 Traveler’s checks, 22–23 Virgin Atlantic Airways, 44, 45 Traveling Internationally with Virtual Bellhop, 46 TAP Air Portugal, 44 Your Kids, 38 Visa credit cards, 24 Taxes, 77 Travel insurance, 30–32, 47 Visa traveler’s checks, 23 Taxiarchis Mishail of Panormitis Travelmed, 34 Visitor information, 17–18 (Simi), 337 Tree of Hippokrates (Kos), 342 Volax (Tinos), 301–302 20_598325 bindex.qxd 10/28/05 3:23 PM Page 468

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Volissos (Hios), accommoda- Skyros, 413 Wines, 445 tions, 377–378 Tinos, 303 Winter, 25–26 , 123 Water, drinking, 80 Women traveling alone, 38 Votsalakia (Samos), 371 Water-skiing, 54 Women Welcome Women World Voulgaris (Ikonomou-Miriklis Mykonos, 286 Wide, 38 mansion; Hydra), 181 Watersports, 54. See also Voulismeni, Lake, 222 specific sports Vourliotes (Samos), 365 Weather, 25–26 Xania. See Chania Vromolimnos (Skiathos), 396 Websites, 16 Vrondado (Siros), 308 travel-planning and booking, Vroulidia (Hios), 8–9, 376 39–41 Yachting (sailing), 59 Western Union, 24 Kos, 345 Windmills Travel, 2, 302, 303, Rhodes, 322 Walking and hiking, 53 317–319, 321 Yialos (Simi), 9 Folegandros, 251–252 Windstar, 116 Paros, 265 Windsurfing, 54 Patmos, 353 Kos, 344 Zas, Mount (Naxos), 277 Samos, 367 Mykonos, 286 Zogeria (Spetses), 187 Santorini, 240 Paros, 267 Zoom (Athens), 166 Sifnos, 255–256 Wine Festival, 28 Skopelos, 406 Wine Festival at Rethymnon (Crete), 29, 216