With a coverage of the best beach to cool off at and hip up-and-coming neighbourhoods such as Gazi, this title is written by an author who is a long-time resident of Athens with over 20 years experience of the city. It focuses on local experiences as well as sights to encourage a sense of immersion in the city.

Stalk the ghost of the Minotaur in the labyrinthine Palace of KnossosStretch out in the sand and count the stars on the free-spirited island of GavdosSlam back a raki to the sound of pistol fire as you join the throng at a traditional Anogia weddingLinger over freshly caught sea bass and just-picked wild greens at a family-run tavernaIn This Guide:One expert author, 57 days of in-country research, 40 detailed mapsDedicated Outdoors chapter, guaranteed to get you out of your sunlounger