Little Venice is a neighbourhood on the waterfront of Mykonos town, where old captains' houses with wooden balconies stand right at the edge of the sea. Waves splash against their walls. Today they hold bars and restaurants, popular for watching the sunset over the windmills.

The windmills of Mykonos stand on a hill above the harbour of Mykonos town. Most were built in the 16th century by the Venetians to grind wheat. Their white round towers with thatched roofs are a symbol of the island. They look over Little Venice and are a famous sunset viewpoint.

Delos is a small island near Mykonos, sacred in ancient Greek myth as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. It was a great religious and trading centre. Its ruins cover most of the island, including the Terrace of the Lions, temples, theatres and houses with mosaics. Nobody lives there today. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Portara is a huge marble doorway standing on the islet of Palatia, linked by a causeway to Naxos town. It is the entrance of an unfinished temple begun around 530 BC, probably to Apollo. The gateway is about 6 metres high. It is the symbol of Naxos and a famous place to watch the sunset.

Fira is the main town of Santorini, built on the rim of the caldera about 260 metres above the sea. Its white houses, churches and hotels line the cliff edge, with views over the volcano islands. A cable car and a path of about 600 steps link the town with the old port below. It has museums and lively streets.

Oia is a village on the northern tip of Santorini, perched on the edge of the volcanic caldera. Its white houses and blue-domed churches cling to the cliffs above the sea. It is famous for its sunsets, which draw crowds to the castle ruins. Steps lead down to the small harbour of Ammoudi.

Akrotiri is a Bronze Age settlement on Santorini, buried by a huge volcanic eruption around 1600 BC. The ash preserved multi-storey houses, streets, pottery and colourful wall paintings. It is sometimes linked with the legend of Atlantis. The site is protected under a large modern roof, and walkways lead through the streets.

Red Beach is a beach near Akrotiri on Santorini, famous for its red volcanic cliffs and dark red and black sand. The colours come from iron-rich volcanic rock. It is reached by a short path over rocks or by boat. Rock falls are possible, so parts may be closed.

Sarakiniko is a beach on the north coast of Milos with a landscape of smooth white volcanic rock shaped by wind and waves. The rock looks almost like the surface of the moon. Visitors swim in the clear turquoise water and jump from the rocks. Old tunnels used by miners lie nearby.

The Old Town of Rhodes is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. It was built by the Knights of Saint John, who ruled the island from 1309 to 1522. Its massive walls enclose the Palace of the Grand Master, the Street of the Knights and Ottoman mosques. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Acropolis of Lindos stands on a rock about 116 metres above the sea on the island of Rhodes. It holds the Temple of Athena Lindia from the 4th century BC, a Hellenistic stoa and a castle of the Knights of Saint John. Below, the white village of Lindos and its bays are very picturesque.