Kos Town
The only surviving parts of this 2nd-century BC temple are the foundations and platform on which the original structure once stood.
Must-see attractions in Greece
Cyclades
Dating from 1592, this whitewashed church within the kastro (castle) ruins is the island's oldest. It's typically locked.
The Mani
This stretch of beach 3km north of Stoupa is rougher underfoot than the town beach or Kalogria, but sees smaller crowds in summer.
Delos
Built in around 150 BC, this sanctuary was dedicated to the Syrian gods Atargatis and Hadad, who were popular in the Greek world.
Delos
The remains of a colonnaded portico, built in the 6th-century BC and forming the western edge of the Sanctuary of Appolo.
Delos
Near the entrance to the Sanctuary of Apollo, this market square has an L-shaped stoa which was once lined with shops.
Mykonos
This wide, sandy beach is good for windsurfing and other water sports. Buses head here from Hora's Old Port station.
Kythnos
Although you can swim in the centre of town, you're better off walking 10 minutes north to this pretty little cove.
Kythnos
Aprokrousi is a wide strip of gravelly brown sand with a couple of tavernas, a popular beach bar and ample parking.
Rhodes Town
The oldest mosque on Rhodes, built soon after the Ottomans arrived in the 16th century; it's not open to visitors.
Hydra Town
Housed in the peaceful monastery complex on the harbour, the Ecclesiastical Museum contains a collection of icons.
Kos Town
On the south side of Kos' castle are the ruins of the Shrine of Aphrodite.
Corfu
Simple little monastic museum, with an incongruous case of whale bones among its assorted icons and prayer books.
Rethymno Province
Ecclesiastic-art fans should stop in town at Panormo’s parish church, which has some stunning modern frescoes.
Rhodes Town
Also known as the Windmills Gate, St Catherine’s Gate provided access to the windmills on the waterfront.
Kos Town
This cluster of Doric columns once supported the roof of an open-sided portion of the ancient gymnasium.
Zakynthos
Long, narrow Banana is a busy package-tour beach and is awash with crowds, water sports and parasols.
Mykonos
Small beach with a diving centre and waves that make it more suitable for sunbathing than swimming.
Rhodes Town
This towering mosque, facing the Old Town's Great Hammam (Turkish baths), was completed in 1765.
Aegina
This temple ruin sits on top of the mountain Ellanio Oros (532m) in the south of central Aegina.
Delos
The ruins of a temple to the first king of Delos, who was believed to have been a son of Apollo.
Aegina
Peruse historical clothing, housewares and artwork recreating the mood of old-time island life.
Delos
Adjacent to the stadium, this building was used for both athletics training and education.
Cyclades
Displays on maritime and rural traditions inside the crumbling medieval kastro.
Delos
This colonnaded building once formed the monumental entrance to the sanctuary of Apollo.
Rhodes Town
The gate of St John is said to have become dyed red with blood during the siege of 1522.
Delos
The remains of fortifications built by the Roman governor in 69 BC to protect the town.
Lesvos
Up the main road from Agios Isidoros, this famous distillery offers tours and tastings.
Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods
Delos
Egyptian deities such as Isis and Serapis were worshipped in this ruined sanctuary.
Thasos
Dedicated to Greek-American artist Polygnotos Vagis (born in Potamia in 1894).
Athens
On the slopes of Filopappou Hill, follow the path to this warren of rooms carved into bedrock. It's said to have been the place Socrates was imprisoned in…
Syntagma & Plaka
Excavation work to create a ventilation shaft for the metro uncovered the well-preserved ruins of a large Roman bath complex, built in the 3rd century AD…
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