DON'T MISS
Tour the Achillion Palace, built by the Empress Elizabeth of Austria in 1891, and get a view of the well laid out palace gardens. The Achillion Palace is a study of neo classical architecture, and be sure to see the sculpture of a dying Achilles.
THINGS TO DO AND SEE
GRAB A BITE
A must-eat at should be at Italian tavern Klimataria in Benitses, where everything served on the menu is delicious and as fresh as can be. Do be sure to call ahead for reservations as it's a highly popular restaurant.
SHOPPING
In the Old Town, buy some wild honey and handmade lace to take back home. A popular buy would be locally made wooden handicrafts and table clothes.
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
The average temps at the start of summer in May hovers in the pleasant 75°F/24°C and at the height of summer in August goes up to a soaring 88°F/32°C.
LOCAL CURRENCY
The Euro is the currency used in Greece and major credit cards are accepted most everywhere.