Beyond Athens

The Temple of Poseidon on a cliff over the Aegean, famous for its sunsets. Drive the coast road or take the KTEL bus.

The sanctuary of Apollo on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, with a theatre, stadium and a superb museum. A long day; leave early.

The nearest island, known for pistachios, a harbour town and the Temple of Aphaia in the pines.

A car-free island of stone mansions around a perfect harbour; donkeys carry the luggage.

A green island separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strait, with a clock tower above the town.

Greece’s first capital: Venetian lanes, a sea fortress and the Palamidi castle on its hill.

The Bronze Age citadel of Agamemnon, entered through the Lion Gate.

The best-preserved ancient theatre in Greece, with acoustics that carry a whisper to the top row.