The Most Beautiful Villages of Greece

by Mark Ottaway

Book Overview

From the terra cotta and ocher of the Ionian Islands to the brilliant blues and whites of the Aegean, the villages of Greece and its islands are incomparable. The variety of village life and buildings... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500018340
• ISBN13: 9780500018347
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 4.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 10.2" x 12.6"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely gorgeous book

This book makes me want to fly over to Greece right now. It is such a lovely book, with beautiful photos!! A must for anyone who has gone or is planning to go to Greece!

THRILLED

I saw this book at a friend's home and thought it was perfect for a Christmas gift for my husband. Since we are both of Greek descent and my husband's family was from the island of Halki, I know he will love it. The copy I received from David Starcher is in excellent condition. The pictures are beautiful and the information on each village is very well written and makes me want to visit each one of them. I am thrilled with this book.

Enchanting villages

This book with its 285 magnificent colour pictures takes the reader on a journey through mainland Greece and its islands. The introduction contains a history of Greece from the earliest times. The book is divided into sections for the mainland, including the Peloponnese: Arkadia, Messinia, Lakonia and The Mani, and Pelion, Epiros and Evritania. The second section covers the islands like the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Ionian, Chios and the Argo -Saronic. A small map covers every section. The book includes a traveller's guide with a map of Greece, sections on festivals and holidays, hotels, restaurants and food, and concludes with a bibliography. This stunning book reveals a glorious picture of Greek village culture in its attractive photographs and engaging text. It is the perfect guide for prospective travellers of for those who wish to familiarize themelves with the charming village life of modern Greece.

Gorgeous!

I love the whites and blues of the hillside villages overlooking the Mediterranean. This book is an inspiration for a quality of life that we simply don't have in the US. Simplicity is an art in these wonderful villages and homes we are allowed to explore in this wonderful book. Flowers abound. Life is wonderful. This book is something to treasure until you get your chance to see it for yourself. And in response to that silly editorial review....not everyone is watching that Raymond TV show!

simply marvelous

Breathtaking photographs that would convince anyone to travel to these villages. Excellent source of information pertaining to the photos as well.