Fancy a real Greek getaway? Head for the island of Amorgos.
This monastery clings to the hills just below Chiora, on the island of Amorgos in the Cyclades. The island is one of the most dramatic in the region with sheer mountains rising from the sea.
Hidden Greece has studios and hotels here with what the company calls a "nil-Martian risk"; it rates its resorts by the quality of peace and real Greekness, so for "Martians", read "typical British tourists". A week for one on Amorgos, including flights to Athens and the fast ferry from there, starts at £428.
- Call 020 8758 4707 for Hidden Greece's amusing and civilised brochure, or visit www.hidden-greece.co.uk