Greece

Get distracted by Acropolis views watching a starlit film at one of Athens' open-air cinemas. Melt into a hot tub and chat to the locals amid the thickly forested Rhodopi Mountains. Rope up and scale the monastery-topped sandstone pinnacles of Meteora. Discover your very own secret cove on Samos' little-visited eastern coast. Six expert authors, over 3000 hours of on-the-ground research, 169 maps, 147 gyros devoured. New full-colour sections cover the country's top experiences, off-the-beaten-track delights, and architectural highlights. Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews.