Discovering the Peloponnese - Greece

Once you have experienced the wonders of Athens/Attica and want to continue your Greek Odessey, heading towards the Peloponnese can be a wonderful idea. The area of Peloponnese is one of the most beautiful regions in the country & hides amazing scenery & spectacular ruins. It offers 'archeological landmarks' as well as "off the beaten track" holiday options.

There are peaceful and secluded areas all over the region, which makes a perfect destination away from the hustle and bustle of places such as Athens or other popular Greek Islands. With the bluest blue seas, breathtaking landscapes and pearls of villages, Peloponnese is like living a Greek dream.

The Peloponnese (Peloponnesus) is the southernmost peninsula of Greece and technically has been an island since the Corinth canal was opened in 1893.
I have included some of the wonderful destinations in Peloponnese and have classified them as POAI (Point of Archeological Interest) or POB (Point of Beauty). Sometimes both go hand in hand and hence would be classified as POAI & POB. A couple of them like Ancient Corinth & Epidaurus can be discovered as an day excursion from Athens. There are numerous agencies offering day packages. You can also drive down.

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Destinations:

• Ancient Corinth and the Canal - POAI


• Medieval Naphlion - POAI & POB


• Epidaurus, the Ancient Stage (Amphitheatre) - POAI


• Homeric Mycenae, The Land of Agamemnon - POAI


• Ancient Sparta - POAI


• Byzantine Mystra - POAI & POB


• Mecca of Olympics, Ancient Olympia - POAI


• Kalavrita, (A journey through Vouraikos Gorge, The Cave of the Lakes, Ski Tracks & Greek War Monuments) -POB & POAI


• Lousios Gorge, Hikes and Monasteries: POB & POAI


• The Beaches of Koroni & Methoni: POB


• Elafonissos - POB


• Methana, A Volcanic Excursion: Point of Geological Interest