From Naxos, prepare to discover Amorgos, the Koufonisia isles and the so-called Small Cyclades

From technicoloured Milos, prepare to discover the wonders of Kimolos, Sifnos and Serifos

Just a few metres away from Syntagma metro station and right next to the national parliament lies the National Garden which, together with the Ζappeion Hall, covers 24 hectares full of vegetation, rare kinds of plants, saplings and birds.

Experiencing the colours, sounds and aromas of Varvakeios Market, in central Athens, is to be catapulted into another era.

Thessaloniki is a city exuding such a zest for life that you’ll find it impossible to resist. It’s a lodestone of enlightenment and culture, easily reached via its international airport.

From action holidays on Zante and village-hopping on Corfu to the best food of Kefalonia and sailing to Paxos and Antipaxos, we’ve cherry-picked the top things to do in the Ionian Islands.

Spending three days in Athens will never be enough, but if you know where to look you’ll discover a city you never imagined