Top Peloponnese posts
Greece 2017: Our 4-day road trip in the western Peloponnese
Omega-shaped Voidokilia, in the western Peloponnese, was one of many beautiful beaches that took our breath away in 2017 All-new experiences: Two trips to Greece in 2017 gave us opportunities to expand our horizons and see diverse regions we had never visited before, including parts of the Peloponnese, one of the Ionian islands, Central […]Read More »
A journey above the scenic coasts of the southern Peloponnese
Reflecting on Peloponnese, by Vimeo contributors Nestoras Kechagias and Athanasia Lykoudi, features aerial views of amazing coastal sites and scenery in the southern Peloponnese Captivating coastlines: Two back-to-back trips have made us big fans of the Peloponnese, and its extensive, awe-inspiring coastlines in particular. In 2016 we spent most of our time in the […]Read More »
Samarina: The beautiful Byzantine church in Messenia
The Byzantine Church of Zoodochos Pigi Samarina cuts a striking figure set amidst a valley of rolling hills lush with olive trees Lady of the valley: There were lovely landscapes everywhere we looked while we drove through Messenia in late May. One of the most memorable and marvellous sights along the way was the […]Read More »
Where to eat and sleep well in Mavromati
Street view of Messana Hotel in Mavromati. The boutique-style hotel has seven rooms, and serves a wonderful breakfast featuring dishes made with products grown locally and in the Messenia region. Ithomi Restaurant in Mavromati has an inside dining room and a large open-air terrace, both offering views of the countryside and the archaeological site […]Read More »
Moments in Mavromati village in Ancient Messini
Houses in Mavromati, on the lower slopes of Mount Ithomi. The view from the main road in Mavromati Verdant vistas: First stop on our spring holiday was Mavromati, a small mountain village that overlooks the historic archaeological site at Ancient Messini. Although we spent less than 24 hours in the village and nearby […]Read More »
The 10 things we loved most about Nafplio -- in photos
Photo gallery: In my previous post, Falling for Nafplio, I described some of the elements and attractions that make the eastern Peloponnese port town of Nafplio one of our favourite places in all of Greece. That report was packed with pictures, but since I had dozens more that I wanted to share, I have gathered […]Read More »
Falling for the historic Old Town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese
The Old Town of Nafplio rises on the north side of a steep peninsula, directly beneath fortification walls and buildings of Acronauplia — one of three castles situated in the historic town. Nafplio was the capital of Greece from 1821 until the country’s Parliament relocated to Athens in 1834. Fast favourite: It wasn’t love at […]Read More »
Trifilia's enticing attractions
This film by Achillefs Jorjini spotlights more than 30 stunning destinations in the western Peloponnese area of Trifilia Treasure trove: Plans for our next Greek holiday are gradually coming together, and a visit to part of the Peloponnese is on the itinerary for the second year in a row. Last year’s vacation took us through the […]Read More »
Photo highlights from our trip to the Peloponnese and Hydra
The fascinating fortress town of Monemvasia, where we spent three days and nights in early June Amazing experience: I only need one word to describe our first-ever visit to Greece’s Peloponnese region and Hydra island this month: Wow! We weren’t even halfway through our holiday when we noted that the trip was shaping up as one of our […]Read More »
