Watch Mediterraneo

Costa-Gavras on the assassination of a Greek deputy and the cover-up; thriller as journalism.

Tornatore's tender love letter to cinema and a Sicilian boyhood — keep tissues nearby for the final reel

Yossarian wants out of the war but only the sane ask, and asking proves you are sane; Heller's loop.

Fifty days of the Trojan War, the rage of Achilles and the death of Hector; the first book of the West.

Visit the stunning island of Santorini, known for its white-washed buildings and breathtaking sunsets

See Greece's shipwreck beach on Zakynthos

Explore the largest Greek island, Crete, a land of myth and natural beauty. Visit the Palace of Knossos (3,500-year-old centre of Minoan civilisation, linked to the Minotaur legend), hike the Samaria Gorge (11 km through a Unesco Biosphere Reserve with towering cliffs and wild goats), and relax on Elafonisi Beach with its unique pink-hued sand. Pair ancient history with fresh Cretan cuisine in charming villages like Chania or Rethymno.

Explore the beautiful Greek island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea. Wander through Corfu Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage site with Venetian, French, and British architecture, including the 16th-century Old Fortress), visit the Achilleion Palace (built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, featuring neoclassical design and statues of Achilles), and relax at Paleokastritsa (a scenic bay with crystal-clear waters, a monastery, and hiking trails).