- Paperback: 672 pages
- Publisher: Cadogan Guides; Eighth edition (July 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1860118550
- ISBN-13: 978-1860118555
- Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 581 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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If the Greek islands are on your itinerary, don't miss this fabulously forthright read. Greece obviously pulses strongly through author Facaros, whose father comes from the northeastern Aegean island of Ikaría. She has spent more than two decades hopping these islands to bring you the most relevant, revealing, and readable tidbits on Greece's famous outer reaches.
With interesting cultural sidebars scattered throughout, Cadogan Greek Islands offers more than a listing of eats and sleeps (though there are plenty of detailed recommendations for places to dine and stay).
Food and Wine: The Old/New Cretan Diet Back in 1947, researchers for the Rockefeller Foundation noted with astonishment how healthy elderly Cretans were compared to their American counterparts. In spite of the privations of war and their 'primitive' way of life, people in the 90s were still running up mountains and working in the fields.... Olive oil (the main source of fat), lots of legumes, greens and fresh vegetables and very little meat proved to be the secrets, the basis of the Cretan diet that nutritionists, and now the Cretans, are beginning to promote. The island grows almost everything it needs: nuts, olives, and every kind of fruit from apples to bananas and citrus, the farms along the south coast provide many of Greece's winter vegetables.In addition to a thorough and practical information section and a chapter on modern history, art, and architecture, the book includes a section called "Topics" that provides short essays on subjects such as the traditional Greek island calendar, the environment, and a who's who in Greek mythology. All in all, this is a fun-to-read guide written with the traveler in mind. --Kathryn True --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'This practical guide aims to help you make the most of your stay on any of the Greek Islands' - BBC Holidays Magazine (UK), 'The ultimate guide to the Mediterranean' - The Independent (London)
'One of our favorite travel series, Cadogan Guides are British imports with a distinct personality. Authors have lived and traveled for years in the regions they cover and bring an in-depth knowledge of local history and culture to their guides' - www.travellersbookstore.com
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful guide,
By Kara Zill (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Greek Islands (Paperback)
The guide is mostly written for those with a bit more money to spend than the average backpacker; but, the information and irreverent Brit writing style are universally essential and delightful. I was more than satisfied with the excellent practical information and suggestions. The guide is also filled with the perfect amount of information and a seeming love for the Greek people and islands, I almost fell in love with the Greek islands just by reading the guide before my trip. There is a great chapter on Athens and an extremely helpful few pages on overviews of islands.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Of Minimal Help,
By A Customer
This review is from: Greek Islands (Paperback)
This book had very few useful details like where to eat, sleep, sightsee or shop. The best feature was its explanations of ancient Grecian sites. Overall, I regret purchasing it. I relied more on Fodor's for the practical aspects of my trip.
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Greek Islands (Paperback)
The book helped us plan our island hopping trip by briefly categorizing the islands in the first section. The information on each island was very good and more than sufficient. The Athens section was very good also.
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