Greece, mastermind of so much of Western civilization, has depths that even Socrates would have a hard time plumbling. Glorious monuments with names to conjure dreams stand timeless among whitewashed village and cultured cities; transparent seas fringe mile upon mile of lush coast and islands; secret mountain valleys and lakes offer havens for rare orchids, pelicans and eagles. This fragranced landscape forms a stage for the vital Greek people themselves, whose zest for the human comedy is second to none. From Athens, Abdera and Alexander to Zagora, Zorba and Zeus, Cadogan atuthors Dana Facaros and Linda Theodorou bring a lifetime of local knowledge to this new guide, making sure you miss none of the wayward delight that is Greece.