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Greek Islands / Carole French.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
French, Carole, Author.
Contributor:
Gale Group, Content Provider.
Series:
DK eyewitness top 10 travel guides.
DK eyewitness top 10
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Islands--Greece--Guidebooks.
Islands.
Greece--Guidebooks.
Greece.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (192 pages) : color illustrations, maps.
Edition:
1st edition
Other Title:
Greek islands
Top ten Greek islands
DK eyewitness travel Top 10 Greek islands
Place of Publication:
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2013.
Language Note:
English
System Details:
text file
Summary:
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Greek Islands will lead you straight to the very best the Greek Islands have to offer. Whether you're looking for things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the top place to eat, this guide is the perfect companion, taking the best of the printed guidebook and adding new eBook-only features. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists--from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 ways to avoid the crowds. The guide is divided by area, each with its own photo gallery and clear maps pinpointing the top sights. You also can view each location in Google Maps if reading on an Internet-enabled device. Plan each day with our itineraries and see the sights in individual areas. You'll find the insider knowledge you need to explore every corner with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Greek Islands , now with a sleek new eBook design.
Contents:
Intro
Contents 2
The Greek Islands' Highlights 6
Corfu Old Town 8
Rhodes Old Town 10
Monastery of St John, Pátmos 12
Delos 14
Néa Moní, Híos 16
Pythagóreio and Heraion, Sámos 18
Phaestos Palace, Crete 20
Palace of Knossos, Crete 22
Temple of Aphaia, Égina 26
Évvia 28
Moments in History 32
Bays and Beaches 34
Natural Wonders 36
Myths and Legends 38
Museums and Galleries 40
Monasteries and Churches 42
Picturesque Villages 44
Children's Attractions 46
Outdoor Activities 48
Greek Dishes 50
Arts and Crafts 54
Festivals and Events 56
Restaurants 58
Secluded Beaches 60
Nightlife Spots 62
Beach Resorts 64
The Ionians 68
The Cyclades 82
Crete 96
The Dodecanese 106
The Northeast Aegean Islands 118
The Sporádes and Évvia 130
The Argo-Saronic Islands 140
Practical Information 154
Places to Stay 164
General Index 180
Acknowledgments 190
Selected Map Index 192.
Notes:
Includes indexes.
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
9781465443755
1465443754
9781465413505
1465413502
OCLC:
891953968

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