Author: Cheryl Brooks

Whenever we go to Greece we like to do a combination of places that we know well and love to return to, while adding in a couple of places we’re yet to see.  This last visit, the first of our new destinations was the island of Kos, one of the Dodecanese group of islands located in the southeastern Aegean Sea.  Like so much of Greece, Kos is rich with ancient Greek and Roman landmarks such as temples, shrines, villas, an ancient Agora, picturesque villages, beautiful beaches, and a splendid 15^th century castle that dominates the town.  Other historic layers emerged as we explored the historic capital.

When we think of Athens, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the Parthenon, perched high on the Acropolis overlooking the city spread out below.  As the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, similarly, the Parthenon is surely the symbol of Athens.  As splendid, and totally unforgettable, as it is, there are some other outstanding sights to visit if you’ve got a spare day or two.  Here are a couple of our favourites that are always on our list to visit each time we return to Athens—as well as a little retail therapy!