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Description:
The Berlitz Greek Islands of the Aegean Pocket Guide focuses on Mykonos, Santorini, Kos, Naxos and Lesvos. It covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include Kos' Castle of the Knights of St. John and the Asclepium, Santorini's dramatic volcanic landscape and the ancient ruins at Delos. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Greek cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Greek. You can read about a variety of subjects, from icon painting to the myth of Atlantis. Maps show the Dodecanese, Cyclades, Aegean Sea, and the East and North Aegean, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.
Contents:
Maps: The Dodecanese; The Cyclades; The Aegean Sea; The East and North Aegean.
Introduction; A Brief History.
Where to Go: Getting Around; When to Go; The Cyclades; The Dodecanese; The Eastern Aegean; The Northern Aegean; The Sporades.
What to Do: Beaches; Sports; Shopping; Entertainment; Children.
Eating Out; Handy Travel Tips; Hotels and Restaurants; Index.
Extract:
Finding the most suitable Greek island for your style of holiday is important, as each group of islands, as well as each individual island, is unique. Do you want sun-kissed beaches, non-stop nightlife, ancient sites to explore, or traditional Greek family life around you? Most islands will have a little of each of these elements, but some, such as Ios, have given themselves over almost completely to party tourism. In summer, there is little traditional activity for you to enjoy. Equally, islands such as Lesvos or Chios have few nightclubs. Here you'll find much more evidence of the rural life, with olive groves and livestock farms in the hilly interiors.
