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The cycling and mountain bike competitions were held along a magnificent route on Mount Parnitha, a stunning area of natural beauty just outside Athens, frequently overlooked by visitors.

The stretch of this street from the Thissio metro to Hadrian’s Library offers a wonderful view of the ancient Agora and Acropolis.

Deep, velvety “St George” wines from Nemea are the rising stars of the growing Greek wine industry.

This 12th-century Byzantine convent and garden makes for a good day out from Nafplio. The nuns sell their own textiles.

A tiny, peaceful 11th-century church in the bustle of the marketplace. The wall paintings are 19th century.

Built in 1895, the church of Agios Nikolaos Pefkakia (St Nicholas of the Pines) crowns the top of steep Dervenion, and is a looming landmark on all the streets below.

One of the best-established of the cluster of Psiri galleries, Artio is known for promoting the work of cutting-edge conceptual artists.

This deserted early Helladic settlement is a delightful swimming spot. Nobel Laureate George Seferis thought so, too, in his ode to a place “unknown, forgotten by all, even Homer”.

Greece’s finest white wine is redolent of honeysuckle and figs – one of the most unusual in the Mediterranean.

This conservatory, named after Greece’s native daughter, hosts the annual international Maria Callas Grand Prix opera competition. Sunday breakfast in the courtyard is accompanied by opera records.