How to Use this Guide 6Introducing the Greek IslandsDiscovering the Greek Islands 10Choosing Your Island 12Putting Greece on the Map 14A Portrait of the Greek Islands 16The History of Greece 26The Greek Islands Through the Year 46Ancient GreeceGods, Goddesses and Heroes 54The Trojan War 56Greek Writers and Philosophers 58Temple Architecture 60Vases and Vase Painting 62The Greek Islands Area by AreaThe Greek Islands at a Glance 66The Ionian Islands 68The Argo-Saronic Islands 92The Sporades and Evvoia 104The Northeast Aegean Islands 124The Dodecanese 158The Cyclades 204Crete 244A Short Stay in Athens 282Travellers' NeedsWhere to Stay 298Where to Eat 322Shopping in Greece 342Specialist Holidays & Outdoor Activities 344Beaches and Watersports 348Survival GuidePractical Information 352TravelInformation 362General Index 372Phrase Book 404Map of Ferry Routes