The Peloponnese is a peninsula in southern Greece, forming almost the whole country south of the Gulf of Corinth. It is also a region of Greece, consisting of 5 prefectures. Peloponnese peninsula region only partially covers.
The Peloponnese covers an area of approximately 21,549 km ². It forms the southern part of mainland Greece, although in theory building is an island after Corinth Canal in 1893. It has two land connections with the rest of Greece, a natural form of the Isthmus of Corinth and an artificial one, represented by the Rio-Antirio Bridge (completed 2004).
Loutra Kyllini or Linzi is an area of exceptional natural beauty. It is at a 40 min distance from Katakolon Port. The thermal springs are between two lines of hills (mostly sandy) which format a valley spreading up to the sea for about 330 metres. The area of the Baths shows dense vegetation with old trees, mainly eucalyptus that were planted at 1890-1892, relocated from France with the help of the company SPAP that exploited the Baths at the time.
Located on the eastern side of Peloponnese, Porto Heli is a small seaside town with large port. This port is a frequent mooring place for fishing boats and yachts in summer, giving to Porto Heli in Greece a cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are a couple of organized beaches in Porto Heli, but the majority are small secluded coves with relaxing atmosphere. A frequent family destination, this region gets frequented by Athenians who have holiday homes there in summer. The location is convenient for road trips to Ancient Epidaurus, Poros, Ermioni, Mycenae and Nafplion. From the small port of Costa close to Porto Heli, there are very frequent boats to Spetses island.
Loutraki is a city in southern Greece. Mineral springs, known for their healing properties since ancient times, have been widely used since 1855.
Loutraki is at a distance of 4 kilometres from the Isthmus Canal, while it is only 80 kilometres away from Athens and 120 kilometres away from Patras.
The wider area of the Municipality of Loutraki – Perachora is famous for its beautiful beaches.
The crystal clear sea and the beautiful beaches of Loutraki are being awarded continuously since 1987, with the “Blue Flag of Europe” in environmental management, for the benefit of tourism and of the environment.
An old fishing village, Tolo is spread out along a lovely beach and its inhabitants are renowned for their hospitality. In its sparking sea you will be able to enjoy swimming, fishing and every kind of water sport.
The Castle Town of Monemvasia is among the most impressive places in Greece. Located on the south eastern side of Peloponnese, Monemvasia Greece was entirely carved on the back side of a sea rock in the Medieval times. This huge sea rock is not visible from the mainland, so that the locals could avoid enemy attacks. The only way to reach Monemvasia was by boat, while later on a paved pathway was constructed to connect the castle entrance to the mainland. This is how the name came out, meaning single passage. A new town has been constructed in the mainland, just opposite the rock. A walk around the Castle Town is a travel to the past, while the sea view from the castle top is breathtaking.
Western Achaia is one of the most beautiful parts of the Greek land. The visitor will be stunned by the sudden scenery changes, the exquisite sandy beaches, as well as the popular resorts on the slopes of Erymanthos and Panahaikos.
Kato Achaia is the most important commercial and intellectual centre of the area. According to historians, in antiquity this must have been the territory of the city of Dyme, a member of the Achaean Confederation. Its residents had participated in all national contests and they had developed a remarkable civilization while keeping the name of Achaia, which, according to Homer, was the first name of Greece.
Corinth is a Greek city on the Isthmus, the original isthmus, the narrow strait linking the Peloponnese to mainland Greece. Corinth is about 78 km west of Athens. Isthmus is now crossed by a canal. Corinth is the capital of Corinth prefecture. The city is surrounded by mountains Lechaio, Kalamaki, Loutraki and Geraneia.
In ancient Greece, Corinth was the most important city after Athens, was inhabited since the Stone Age. Back then he was one of the most important east-west trade centers and the cult of Aphrodite. The city was known by the high prices imposed on foreigners.
Kalamata is located on the Peloponnese peninsula, a large near-island to the west of Attica and Athens. The peninsula roughly resembles a four-fingered hand spread out with fingers pointing down, and Kalamata is located at the juncture of the little and next "finger" from the left.
Kyllini is a port city and a community in the municipal unit of Kastro-Kyllini, Elis, Greece. It is located on the Ionian Sea coast, 11 km west of Andravida, 28 km northeast of Zakynthos and 39 km northwest of Pyrgos.
Kyparissia (Greek: Κυπαρισσία) is a town and a former municipality in northwestern Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform is part of the municipality Trifylia, which is the seat and a municipal unit. The city has itself around 5800 inhabitants.
Xylokastro is a seaside town and a former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. The beach and the forests attract many visitors.
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Nafplion is among the most beautiful towns in mainland Greece. Only 2 hours drive from Athens, Nafplion town has an intense Medieval atmosphere. A walk around the narrow paved streets of the Old Town is like a trip to the past. On top of a hill above Nafplion, there is the strong fortress of Palamidi with amazing view to the sea. At the entrance of the port, there is a small islet with a fortress that used to protect the town from naval attacks. Nafplion Greece is a popular weekend destination all year round, while its lovely beach resorts make it a great place for summer holidays, too. Tolo is the most popular summer resort close to the town, with a long sandy beach and relaxing atmosphere.
Ermioni in Greece is a small seaside town on the eastern coasts of Peloponnese, in the region of Argolis. Constructed on the hill slopes around a beautiful port, this town has revived over the last decades as many Athenians have holiday homes there. The traditional architecture and the natural beauty of Ermioni Greece attract many families looking for peaceful vacations. The small port is connected by ferry to Piraeus and the islands of Hydra and Spetses. The port promenade is a relaxing place to stroll around and enjoy a meal during your Ermioni holidays. The convenient location serves for day excursions to Ancient Epidaurus, Porto Heli, Nafplion, Hydra, and Poros.
Methoni is a small tourist town known mainly for it’s Venetian fortress. It’s a large and beautiful site with open field covered in flowers in spring inside the imposing stone walls, from which there are lovely views of the rugged, rocky coastline.
Kardamili is a spectacularly beautiful seaside village located in the Mani, a stunning region in the southern Peloponnese, the coast of Greece defined by travel connoisseurs as the New Côte d'Azur. Set dramatically against a backdrop of crystalline aqua-blue waters, majestic cypress trees, wild olive groves, verdant rolling hills and distant snowcapped mountains, it is one of the prettiest of villages that overlook the calm seas and splendid sunsets of the Messinian Gulf. 3 hours and 30 minutes' drive from either the capital of Athens or the port of Patras, and just 35 km from the nearby city of Kalamata, it remains one of the south Mediterranean's best-kept secrets: an exclusive, small, unspoilt resort that boasts stately villas, enchanting stone maisonettes, lush gardens, a picturesque harbour and fantastic beaches.
Gythio in Greece is a beautiful seaside town on the southern side of Peloponnese, in the peninsula of Laconia. Constructed on the hill slopes around a natural bay, Gythio is the largest town in the region of Mani, a secluded barren place with ghost villages and wild landscape. The most popular beach of Gythio is Mavrovouni, a large beach with clean water. Due to the golden sand and the crystal water, Mavrovouni is preferred by the endangered sea turtles caretta-caretta to lay their eggs. With a very convenient location in southern Peloponnese, Gythio can be a base for road trips to Monemvasia, Mystras, Areopoli, Diros Caves and Stoupa.
Stoupa is a charming seaside village located in Mani, a stunning region in the southern Peloponnese coast of Greece defined by travel connoisseurs as the new Côte d'Azur.
Argolida (Argolis) is a Greek prefecture located in the northeast of the Peloponnese peninsula. Actually, it is a peninsula on a peninsula, though it is everywhere surrounded by sea. Argolida is a beautiful area, a combination of wonderful mountains, great plains and there behind, the beautiful sea. There are green fields, high and low mountains, olive groves, picturesque villages,historical towns and cities, great historical and archaeological sites, the most impressive ancient theatres and great sea resorts.
Argolida is bordered to the north of Corinth, in the west of Arcadia, in the northeast of the Saronic Gulf in the southwest and the Gulf of Argolis. Many of Greece's most beautiful sights are in Argolida. Mycenae and Epidaurus are among the most famous sights of Greece but there is much more.
Capital of Argolida is the fantastic city of Nafplion. It is a city, one of the most beautiful in Greece where some very historical places are located as the castle of Palamidi, Akronaflpia and the islet of Bourtzi.
Sights Argolis: Argos, Epidaurus, Kranidi, Methana, Mycenae, Nafplion, Asini, Nea Kios, Folegandros, Ligourio, Porto Cheli, Tolo
Epidaurus is one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece. Located on the north eastern side of Peloponnese, in the region of Argolis, Epidaurus Greece is mostly famous for its Ancient Theatre. This theatre was constructed in the late 4th century BC to host religious ceremonial events in honor of god Asclepius, whose healing centre was located few steps away. Famous for its symmetry and the incredible acoustics, this classical theatre is surrounded by lush greenery and gives nice view to the valley below. In summer, it hosts performances of ancient Greek drama. Many daily tours depart from Athens to Epidaurus and other places of Argolis. Visitors can also enjoy individual holidays in Epidaurus, in the close village.
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The small city of Tripoli is located in the eastern Peloponnese on the broad Mantinea mountain plateau and provides an easy jumping-off point for the nearby hiking areas and adventure travel experiences. Its relatively high altitude keeps it cool in summer, making it a nice retreat from the rest of the Peloponnese which can be both hot and humid during the summer months.
The tiny island of Elafonissos is located on the southern side of Peloponnese, just below the peninsula of Laconia. Mostly famous for its exotic waters, Elafonissos is one of the Greek islands that is considered as the Caribbean of Greece. Simos, Sarakiniko, and Panagia are the most beautiful beaches, with golden sand and pure water. There is only one village on the island, where all activities are concentrated. This place gets popular in the evenings when people stroll around and enjoy a relaxing meal after a long day on the beach. Ferries to the island leave from the small port of Neapoli, on the opposite mainland coasts. Elafonissos Greece can be visited for holidays or a day trip from Peloponnese.
Koroni its a lovely venetian port with a citadel; a relaxing place to stay with a waterfront lined by cafes, bars and restaurants, and a long sandy beach within walking distance. Narrow stone paved streets, many too small for cars, zigzag up the hill behind the harbour.
Finikounda is a coastal village of Messenia, which has developed into one of the most beautiful summer resorts of southern Peloponnese.
Marаthopоli is a small fishing villаge οn thе west coast оf Pelοponnesе, clоse tο Nаvarino bay. The placе is known fоr its fish tаvernas wherе yοu сan eаt fresh fish and sеa foоd.
Therе is no beach inside thе villаge but in the arеa there аrе many sandу beасhes which yоu can сhοosе frоm, including οne on Prоti island which is just in frοnt of Mаrathоpοli. Proti is alsо suitаble fοr snorkеling and bоat trips during which yοu саn swim in one оf its secludеd small cοves. The closеst beaсhes tо Mаrathοpoli arе Lаgkоuvardοs to the nоrth Vrοmoneri аnd Gоldеn beach tο the south, at а distanсе оf 7 and 8 кm, respectivеly.
Paralio Astros is a really pretty beach and port village, with a long, beautiful sandy beach that attracts tourists from all over the Peloponnese. Along the beach are pleasant cafes and taverns; in the back streets you’ll find shops and more cafes. In the north end of town a small hill rises up, with a castle on top. The castle was built in connection with the Greek revolution in 1821, on top of the remains of a medieval castle. Inside the castle are three houses built by brothers who fought for Greece's freedom at this time.
In the southwest part of Peloponnese there is the small seaside village called Petalidi. In the village you will find the big beautiful square with the church of St. Nikolaos, restaurants and cafes and a little further the small harbor.
This place is ideal for families and for those who prefer relaxing beach holidays. It is a great destination, quite developed in tourism and offers great options for the accommodation of the travelers. Around the wider area of Petalidi travelers will discover a vast variety of amazing beaches to swim and sunbathe all day long.
Kalo Nero or Kalonero is a village and a community of the Trifylia municipality, Messenia, southern Greece. The population of the entire district is 741 (2001 census, real population), the main village alone 540, the remaining 201 living in the smaller settlements Ano Kalo Nero, Kakavas, Stasi Sidirokastro (Sidirokastro station, a railway halt), Marmaro and Vounaki.
Gerolimenas este un mic sat de coastă pitoresc și o comunitate din unitatea municipală din Oitylo, la capătul sudic al Peninsulei Mani, în Laconia, Peloponez, Grecia. Se crede că numele, care înseamnă „Portul Vechi”, derivă din vechiul „Ἱερός Λιμήν” (Hieros Limen), care înseamnă „Portul Sacru”. Una dintre cele mai îndepărtate așezări din Peloponez, până în anii 1970 a fost atinsă în principal cu barca. În trecut, a fost un important centru de pescuit și avea o infrastructură substanțială, cum ar fi un șantier naval, aprovizionarea cu gheață și o piață de pește. Astăzi, industria principală este turismul. Conform recensământului din 2011, populația sa era de 99 de locuitori (inclusiv satul Ochia).
Vrahati is a seaside small town located at the north of Peloponnese and about 12km west of Korinthos. It is developed into a popular summer resort with some luxurious hotel complexes and apartments in the wider area. The verdant seaside settlement offers a beach with crystal clear water which was awarded with Blue Flag.
Diakofto is a small seaside town with a magnificent view of the Corinthian Gulf. The town is mainly known for the train “Odontotos” which crosses the Vouraikos Gorge on a beautiful route until Kalavrita. In the summer period the visitor has the opportunity to visit the coasts of Diakofto and during the winter visitors of the area visit the magnificent ski center of Kalavrita.
This little seaside town attracts mainly two type of travelers. Those who want to spend their day in extraordinary beaches and the nature lovers who get amazed by the wild beauty of this area. The main landmarks of this town are the church of Agia Triada (St. Trinity), which is visible throughout the city and the statue of the Vatika Seaman.
The town has a good variety of hotels and rooms to let as well as cafe bars and traditional restaurants. The local food will excite you and don’t forget to taste some goat cheese, pumpkin pies and sweets like samousadhes and kourabiedhes.
Neapoli offers on a daily basis transfers to the beautiful islands of Elafonisos and Kithira.
This small picturesque settlement will charm its visitors. The natural beauty of the Gialova lagoon in the north, the extraordinary beaches and the history of the wider area offer you more than enough reasons to visit this magical place.
This beautiful village is located in the Navarino bay, north of Pilos. Many important historical events took place in this area and until today the visitor might see the remains from the shipwrecks of the Battleship of Navarino in 1827 while snorkeling in the nearby beaches.
Today in this lovely village agriculture and tourism are the main economical activities. You will find here some beautiful hotels, rooms to let, campsites, restaurants, cafes, bars, hospitable people and the amazing long organized beach of Gialova.
The most famous local products of this area are of course the olive oil and the wines. The exceptional wines of Messinia were already famous since the Mycenaean Period, when Nestor was the king of this area.
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Katakolon is conveniently located on the west coast of the Peloponnese. It 320 km southwest of Athens and administratively it belongs to the Municipality of Pyrgos. The harbor is within walking distance of the picturesque fishing village that reminds you a little of an island. The village is surrounded by low hills with forests. Katakolon now sees plenty of traffic, mainly from cruise ships with visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ancient Olympia and the surrounding area. Also, nearby is the sunken ancient city Pheia, once one of the harbors of the nearby cult site of Olympia.
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The modern city of Pylos is definitely one of the most attractive coast in Greece. Someone arriving at Pylos, has the impression that he is somewhere on an island.
The little town is built amphitheatrically between and on-top of two hills, on the southern side of the Navarino bay; Sphacteria Island (a huge rocky barrier 4.6 km long and rising to a height of 135 m.) protects the bay.
Kalavryta este un oraș și o municipalitate în partea central-est muntoasa a unității regionale Achaia, Grecia. Orasul este situat pe malul drept al râului Vouraikos, la 24 km (15 mile) la sud de Aigio, 40 km (25 mile) sud-est de Patras și 62 km (39 mile) nord-vest de Tripoli. Munții importanti în municipiu sunt Muntele Râul Erimanthos in vest si Aroania sau Chelmos din sud-est. Kalavryta este punctul terminus sudic al Căilor Ferate Diakopto-Kalavryta, construit de inginerii italieni între 1885 și 1895.
Vytina is a mountain village and a former municipality in Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The seat of the municipality was the village Vytina. The village is located at the foot of the mountain range Mainalo. The area produces marble, a variation called the Black of Vytina. Vytina is 10 km east of Levidi, 15 km northeast of Dimitsana and 24 km northwest of Tripoli. The Greek National Road 74 (Tripoli - Pyrgos) passes through Vytina. The ancient Arcadian city Methydrion was located near Vytina.
Amaliada is a town and a former municipality in northwestern Elis, West Greece. It is near the archaeological site Elis, the city-state whose territory was the site of the ancient Olympic Games. It is situated in the plains of Elis, 6 km from the Ionian Sea. It is 10 km southeast of Gastouni, 16 km northwest of Pyrgos and 60 km southwest of Patras.
Located on the south eastern side of Peloponnese, Sparti is a small town with famous history. Ancient Sparta was mostly a military city-state. The inhabitants believed that their only purpose in life was to become strong soldiers and protect their homeland even with their lives. A Spartan should be strong in body, healthy in mind and brave in character. They believed that the bravest death was the death in the battlefield. The site of Ancient Sparta is located close to the modern city center, one of the few Greek towns built with an architectural urban space. Tourism is limited in Sparti Greece and most visitors are passing by on their trip to other regions of Laconia.
The prefecture of Ilia is well-known for its fertile land, as well as its natural beauties. The wonderful Zacharo landscape is composed by the green of vines and olive trees, and the yellow of the corn. Kaiafas is among the most popular sites in the region since it combines pine trees with a vast sandy beach and clear blue waters. It is 26km from Pyrgos.
The nearby beaches are among the finest in the area.
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Areopoli is a town on the Mani Peninsula, Laconia, Greece. The word Areopoli means "city of Ares", the ancient Greek god of war. It was the seat of Oitylo municipality. Areopoli was called Tsimova by the invading Slavs during the 7th century AD. The Greek War of Independence was started at Areopoli on the 17th of March 1821 by Petros Pierrakos, also known as Petros Mavromichalis, the last bey of Mani. Now Areopoli has grown into a flourishing town.
Areopoli is situated near the west coast of the Mani Peninsula, 1.5 km from its port Limeni. It is 20 km southwest of Gytheio. There is lively open air market in the main square each Saturday, with a lot of local producers present.
