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Perivolia & Kefali
Two and half kilometres west of Elos, atmospheric Perivolia leads to Kefali, with its 14th-century frescoed church . Kefali has a handful of tavernas taking advantage of the lovely setting and view. From here, you can travel south to Elafonisi beach or loop north along the coast.
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Giustiniani Palace Museum
Near the kastro ’s main gate, the tiny museum (or Palataki) still looks like the 15th-century fortress it once was. Of particular interest are 12 Byzantine frescoes of the prophets, dating from the 13th century, along with an 18th-century full-length icon of the Archangel Michael.
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Moni Agios Nikolaos
Just west of Zaros, a sign directs you to this monastery at the mouth of the Rouvas Gorge, about 2km up the valley. The church has some fine 14th-century frescoes. Don’t confuse it with the new church under construction in front (with blue domes); the older church is behind this.
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Museum of Traditional Greek Ceramics
The Mosque of Tzistarakis (built in 1759) is one of few surviving examples of a tzami (mosque) in Athens. It houses the annexe of the Museum of Greek Folk Art and features pottery and hand-painted ceramics from the early 20th century. At the time of writing it was temporarily close
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Temple of Demeter
About 1.5km south of Sangri is the impressive 6th century BC Temple of Demeter. The ruins and reconstructions are not large, but they are historically fascinating. There’s also a good site museum with some fine reconstructions of temple features. Signs point the way from Sangri.
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Permanent Collection of Ancient & Traditional Shipbuilding
The Minoa, a painstaking replica of a Minoan ship that sailed from Crete to Athens for the 2004 Olympics ceremonies, now permanently docks in a converted Venetian shipyard (neoria) . Tools used in its making and photographs from the epic journey bring to life this amazing feat.
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Papadiamanti House Museum
Skiathos was the birthplace of famous 19th-century Greek novelist and short-story writer Alexandros Papadiamanti, whose writings draw upon the hard lives of the islanders he grew up with. His humble 1860 house is now a charming museum with books, paintings and vintage photos.
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Hellenic Children’s Museum
At this interactive centre, activities (including a popular chocolate-making session) encourage children’s development and engage the imagination. Exhibits are in Greek only; some activities are suitable for non-Greek-speakers, and most staff speak English. Children must be supervi
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Hill of the Pnyx
North of Filopappou Hill, this rocky hill was the meeting place of the Democratic Assembly in the 5th century BC, where the great orators Aristides, Demosthenes, Pericles and Themistocles addressed assemblies. This less-visited site offers great views over Athens and a peaceful wal
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Museum of Nicopolis
This museum brims with fascinating funerary monuments and statues in an airy, naturally lit exhibition space. Abundant English-language explanations enliven the collection. Beware the eager museum staff members, who may well follow your every step. The museum is 5km from Preveza.
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Museum of Greek Popular Instruments
More than 1200 folk instruments dating from the 18th century are exhibited over three floors, with headphones for visitors to listen to the sounds of the gaida (Greek goatskin bagpipes) and Byzantine mandolins, among others. Musical performances are held in the lovely garden in sum
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Moni Panagias Spilianis
Hillside medieval monastery, overlooking the sea below the castle and reached up a short staircase. Visitors can only access a small anteroom.
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Kazarma
Strategically perched atop a hill above town, this structure is locally called kazarma (from the Venetian casa di arma ) and was built as a garrison by the Venetians. These are the only remains of the fortifications that once protected the town. The site is now used as an open-air
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Fethiye Mosque
Located on the eastern jetty (look for the domed roof) is this stunning Ottoman mosque, named Fethiye Mosque (Conquest Mosque) because it was built after the conquest of the city by Sultan Beyazid II, who ruled the Ottoman Empire between 1481 and 1512. Open only when exhibitions ar
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Moni Agiou Gerasimou
Dedicated to Kefallonia’s patron saint, this monastery (16km east of Argostoli) is cared for by nuns. Inside the chapel lies the famous cave where Gerasimos escaped from the rigours of monastic life to even greater self-abnegation. Descend via a steep metal ladder into a small cham
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Necropolis
Ancient Lappa’s cemetery lies north of the town and is reached via a signed 1.5km footpath from the main square. Hundreds of tombs have been cut into the rock cliffs here, especially around the Chapel of the Five Virgins. The path leads on to a plane tree that is supposed to be 200
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Ecclesiastical Museum
This museum occupies Komotini’s early Ottoman ptohokomeio (almshouse), inside a courtyard. The structure’s brickwork and design resemble a Byzantine church. It exhibits post-Byzantine icons, 500-year-old printed gospels, silver ceremonial crosses, gold embroidery and 18th-century H
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Church of Taxiarhes
On the southern side of Plateia 17 Martiou is this 18th-century church. Its four-storey bell tower marks it as the most important of Areopolis many churches. The extremely well-preserved relief carvings above the main door look as if they belong to a much earlier era than the 18th
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Church of the Panagia Achiropiitos
This basilica-style 5th-century Byzantine church has notable mosaics and frescoes. The name, meaning ‘made without hands’, refers to a miraculous 12th-century appearance of an icon of the Virgin. It was the first of Thessalonikis churches to be transformed into a mosque under Ottom
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Fortress of Drakanos
This 4th-century-BC fortress sponsored religious rites dedicated to Eilythia, a fertility deity. A 13m-high lookout tower anchors the site, which features informative signboards and two helpful English-speaking volunteers. A path from a small chapel here leads to tiny Agios Georgio
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