Monemvasia
A former Byzantine fortress on a high plateau above a
restored Byzantine village, all of it on a small peninsula off the east coast of the Peloponnese. A day trip or stay overnight in the town. No cars in this intimate village, lots of restaurants and gift shops. Walk up to the fortress for breathtaking views.
Hydra
www.ferries.gr/greek-islands-ferry/ferry_hydra.htm
An island just a one- to two-hour ferry trip from Athens,
or half an hour from Poros. There are no cars. Take a
donkey ride. Walk along the coastal path from the main port to the next village. Good food along the way.
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Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou St.
Athens
011-30-210-900-0900
Below the Parthenon, this gleaming museum is a brilliant repository of ancient Greek sculpture. It provides a superb introduction to the Parthenon. About $6.
EP16
16 Epikourou St.
Psirri, Athens
011-30-6985-083-556
A serviced apartment in a beautifully renovated 1930s modernist building. Bordering on a rough but lively part of Athens, it’s a 15-minute walk to the Acropolis or to Syntagma Square. Sleeps up to 14, about $3,000 a week.
Sardelles
15 Persefonis
Gazi, Athens
011-30-210-347-8050
Fish restaurant. Eat anything, including meat dishes from the nearby restaurant, same owner. Beautifully done,
minimal but exquisite interior decoration. Casually classy.
Starters about $4-$9, entrees about $10-$22.
Jimmy’s Fish Tavern
Vathi Bay, Methana
011-30-22980-93040
Rustic, fresh, real, all cooked by Rula, whose husband’s fishing boat lies at anchor in the bay across the road.
Don’t order, just take what comes. Starters about $3-$8, entrees about $8-$13.