Greek Islands(ISBN=) 英文原版

　　A brand new edition featuring illuminating text written by
expert, local writers alongside over 250 inspiring full-colour
photographs that will bring the Greek Islands’ people and places to
life, at the turn of a page. A brand new ‘Best of’ feature
highlights the top attractions not to be missed, such as a visit to
Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery on a cliff above Amorgos’ southeast
coast and a memorable boat trip around the beautiful Ionian
Islands. This section also features the editor’s choice of
exclusive and unique recommendations, including the best beaches,
festivals and museums, along with some money-saving tips. An
in-depth ‘Places’ section comprises twenty-three chapters covering
all the islands, from Crete’s great archaeological sites to
cosmopolitan Corfu. All the principal sites along the way are
conveniently cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour
maps, to enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a
glance. The information on each area is also accompanied by
restaurant listings, including contact details and an indication of
price range and local specialities. You will also find a
fascinating history chapter and intriguing features that explore
religion, wildlife, food and drink, outdoor pursuits and much more,
to give you deeper understanding of island culture. A comprehensive
‘Travel Tips’ section provides essential practical information,
covering transport, accommodation for all budgets, shopping,
nightlife, sports, activities for children, money, health, language
and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help
you book activities in advance. The unique combination of
insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this
guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your
visit.

Introduction: Best of the Greek Islands
The Greek Archipelago
Island Mentality. History: Decisive Dates
Waves of Invaders
The Islands Today. Features: People and Identities
Religion
Debunking the Bouzouki
Aegean Architecture
Food and Drink
Cruising Round the Islands
The Sailing Scene
Managing the Tourists
Outdoor Pursuits
Island Wildlife
Islands out of Season. Insights: Mini Features: New
Immigrants
Island
Hopping
Coping with Piraeus
Working the Land
Turtles vs. Tourists
The Cycladic Bronze Age
Ancient Delos
Italian Architecture inthe Dodecanese
Sponge
Diving
The Islands in Film
A Cretan Myth
PhotoFeatures: Religious Festivals
Food an Drink
Wild Flowers
The Palace of Knossos. Places: Introduction
Athens Stopover
The Ionian Islands
Corfu
Southern Ionian Islands
KythirA Islands of the Saronic Gulf
Argo
Saronic Islands
The Cyclades Islands
The Cyclades
Naxos
Santorini
The Sporades and EvviA The Northeast Aegean
Thasos, Samothraki and Limnos
Lesvos, Hios, Ikaria, Fourni and Samos
The Dodecanese
Rhodes
The Southern Dodecanese
The Northern Dodecanese
Crete. Travel Tips: Transport
Accomodation
Eating Out
Activities
A Z: Practical Information
Language
Further Reading
Full Travel Tips Index. Maps: Greece
Athens
Corfu
Southern Ionian Islands
KythirA Argo
Saronic Islands
The Cyclades
Naxos
Santorini
The Sporades
Evvia (Euboea)
Thasos, Samothraki and Limnos
Lesvos, Hios, Ikaria, Fourni and Samos
Rhodes Town
Rhodes
The Southern Dodecanese
The Northern Dodecanese
Iraklio
Crete
Inside front cover: Greece: Political
Inside back cover: Greece: Physical and Main Ferry Routes.