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Peloponnese
The beautiful village of
Anavryti
Anavrity is a small beautiful village situated in the Greek region of Peloponnese,
on a snowy area of Mt. Taygetos.
The Castle of Chlemoutsi
The Chlemoutsi Castle is a very antique construction situated on a hill in the
Greek region of Peloponnese.
Kyllini and its Mount
Mount Kyllini is a Greek destination surrounded by mysticism as well as it is
part of mythological stories.
Driving through Langada Pass
Langada Pass is one of the most beautiful sceneries through which a tourist can
drive in Greece.
Megalopoli - in Arcadia
Megalopoli, or Megalopolis, is an antique town located in the Greek region of
Peloponnese, within the prefecture of Arcadia.
The ancient Olympia
The Olympic Games of the city of Olympia used to be held every four years, in
a period called the olympiad, as long ago as the year 775 BC.
The great Sparta
In ancient times, Sparta was one of the most important spots in not only Greece,
but the entire Europe as well.
The Village of Andritsena
Andritsena is characterized and known by its production of oregano and its beautiful
surrounding mountains among several other features.
The village of Geraki
Geraki is an attractive village situated within the Evrotas Plain, towards the
south western area of Sparta, in the Greek region of Lakonia.
Lakonia and the Spartans
The prefecture of Lakonia, formerly known as Lacedaemonia, was one of the central
areas in which the Spartans used to live in ancient Greece.
Leonidio during summer time
The town of Leonidio is where an ancient Greek settlement with their unique traditions,
known as Tsakonia was born.
The fortified Mystras and
its history
The city of Mystras used to be a fortified city which belonged to the region
of Morea.
Pyrgos - the capital of Ilia
Pyrgos is situated in a very attractive area and is surrounded by beautiful sceneries
which are part of its charm and appealing.
The antique
region of Archadia
Arcadia is considered to be the spot which had the first inhabitants in the entire
region of Peloponnese.
Epidaurus
and its theater
The Theater of Epidaurus has such a size and structure that as many as 14000
spectators could easily find a seat in it.
Kalamata
- capital of Messinia
The city of Kalamata is the capital of the prefecture of Messinia, located in
the Greek region of Peloponnese.
The region
of Messinia in Greece
Messinia is a large Greek region or prefecture which contains many attractive
cities and spots, such as, per example, Kalamata, Kiparissia, Filiatra, and Finikounda
among many others.
Pylos in
Messinia
Pylos is a Greek destination located in the prefecture of Messinia, within the
area of the Peloponnese.
The varied
Elia
Elia also has a great coast line, full of attractive beaches as well as several
picturesque bays and amazing landscapes.
Finikounda
- a picturesque fishing village
Finikounda's inhabitants are very welcoming to visitors and willing
to talk and share information on the town as well as help or guide any
tourist who might need it.
Koroni
and its Castle
The past and history of the Castle of Koroni is one of the main attractions offered
by this construction.
Methoni
and its Castle
The castle of Methoni was built during the 7th century and can be found towards
the south western coast of the region.
Tripolis
- the capital of Arcadia
One interesting place tourists should avoid missing while meeting Tripolis is
the Archeological Museum.
Corinth - uniting Peloponnese to
Greece's mainland
The city of Corinth is geographically located in a narrow land area, known as
the Isthmus of Corinth, which connects the region of Peloponnese to the mainland
of Greece.
Corinthia - a Greek prefecture
Corinthia is a Greek prefecture which belongs to the region of Peloponnese, in
the metropolitan area of Athens.
Gytheio - the sea port of Sparta
Due to its age, the city of Gythia has gone through a great amount of interesting
and critical historical events.
Mycenae - an amazing town on a hill
Mycenae is a Greek town situated between Argos and Corinth, in the region of
Peloponnese.
Neapoli - an ancient administrative
center
The town of Neapoli is the administrative center of the Greek municipality of
Vatika, in the region of Peloponnese.
The Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal connects the Peloponnese with mainland Greece and the Sacronic
Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth.
The island of Elafonisi
Although it is very attractive, the island of Elafonisi is not one of the most
famous ones in Greece and therefore it does not receive as many visitors as
other destinations do.
Isthmia and the Panhellenic games
Isthmia is a spot located very near to Corinth, next to the Isthmus of Corinth
were the Peloponnese and mainland of Greece are connected to each other.
The charming town of Nafplio
Nafplio's old city is a very picturesque and interesting spot which tourists
should not miss while being in this area of Peloponnese.
The Mani and its interesting past
The Mani is described as a region rather than a town, and contains part of the
district of Messinia and part of Lakonia among other areas.
Achaia and its history
The origins of the Greek prefecture known as Achaia can be traced back
to the époque in which the Mycenaean centers lost their power
and a group of Achaians became the first inhabitants of this destination.
The history of Argos
Argos is an ancient Greek city which is part of the prefecture of Argolis, in
the region of the Peloponnese.
Kalavryta - a town and
a large municipality
Kalavryta, in the Greek region of Peloponnese, is not only a town, but also a
province and a large municipality.
Lake Vouliagmeni and
its medicinal waters
The Lake Vouliagmeni is not only famous as a very beautiful spot but also but
also as containing medicinal waters.
The first stages in
the history of Patras
Patras, in the Greek region of Peloponnese, is a city which counts with a very
antique and interesting past which provides valuable knowledge to the history
of the humanity.
Argolis - Kathrevousa
in ancient Greece
The prefecture of Argolis or Argolida, formerly called Katharevousa in Ancient
Greece, is a Greek prefecture situated towards the eastern area of the Peloponnese.
Diakofto - a charming
Greek village
Diakofto is a picturesque small town located in the region of Peloponnese, Greece.
The village of Kefalari
One of the most beautiful characteristics tourists could observe in Kefalari
is provided by the River Elasinos and the amazing landscapes it offers.
Meeting the town of
Loutraki
Loutraki is a very appealing destination which offers an important variety of
tourist options suitable for different ages and preferences.
The village of Zahlorou
This destination offers the chance to enjoy a very peaceful and calm environment,
full of beautiful natural landscapes, trees, green areas, and charming houses
which cause it to have a very unique and picturesque appearance.