Four islands linked by history, location and ferries, which encapsulate all that is special about Greece, but are quite distinct in character: Naxos, with its fabulous coast, olive groves, and mountains of marble and bouldered granite, the monasteries and Byzantine ways of Paros, the ravaged beauty of Amorgos, and volcanic specatacle of Santorini. The 35 easy-to-challenging day walks in this guide give a brilliant cross-section of island life, landscape and history, enough to fuel several weeks (or holidays) of independent walking to parts that other tourists don't reach.  Detailed route directions are supported by maps, GPS links and insights into what you pass on the way. There's practical travel information, and articles on the dramatic landscape formations, Mediterranean wildlife,  a long history of settlement, conquest, pirates, art and architecture.  The general, but curious traveller will find this a useful companion for making short forays to points of interest