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Greece: The Monocle Handbook

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Discover Monocle's favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit in Greece.

Following Monocle's bestselling handbooks on France, Spain and Portugal, this practical and inspirational guide takes you from the bustling streets of Athens to the forested ski slopes of Arcadia, and beyond to Crete and the Ionian, Cyclades, Dodecanese and Aegean islands, introducing Monocle's favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit across Greece.

Discover rural tavernas, isolated island retreats, great music venues, cool bars and the best luxury pitstops. You'll also find out about a new generation of olive oil producers, wine-makers and beekeepers upholding ancient traditions and creating the best produce from local ingredients, as well as contemporary artisans creating the great fashion, jewelry and leather accessories.

For those looking to spend more time, or even put down roots in Greece, the book also profiles the cities, towns and islands where you could make a home, the architects and designers to commission and interior design inspiration for your new apartment on the Athens Riviera. So, whether you are putting together an itinerary for a sun-soaked summer break, a culinary and wine-tasting tour, or planning to stay a little longer,
Greece: The Monocle Handbook makes the perfect companion.

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Zoe ★★★★★

Every trip I've taken with this handbook felt like I had a local friend whispering in my ear—the sections on where to eat are so specific I actually found my favorite seafood spot in Nafplio from it. It's compact enough to toss in a tote for weekend getaways, and the photography makes even the plann

Elizabeth ★★★★★

The city-by-city breakdown is exactly what I needed for planning a two-week trip—each section feels curated, not just a list of tourist traps. The food and stay recommendations are specific enough that I've already booked two places mentioned in the Athens chapter.

Thomas ★★★★★

I flipped straight to the food section and ended up bookmarking half of Athens before I even unpacked my own suitcase. The way it pairs stays with nearby shops and tavernas makes trip planning feel effortless, and the pages feel substantial enough to toss in a tote for on-the-ground use.