Peloponnese(which means the island of the Pelops) is everyone's favorite area in Greece. It offers wild untouched mountains, wonderful beaches, unexplored bays, beautiful monasteries and a magic unseen anywhere else in Greece. Peloponnese, is the southernmost geographic region of the Greek mainland. Originally it was an island, but intense geological upheavals in the region united and separated it from the mainland twice.

Things to see

Peloponnese is a rugged land that combines the scent of the sea, the mountains, olive trees, and vineyards. From the second millennium before Christ to the present, it has lived to the beat of history. The Mycenaean Civilization, Vasses, Olympia, and Epidavros are among the most important monuments of Ancient Greece. Mistras in Sparti and Aghia Sophia at Monemvasia are jewels of the Byzantine era. The castles of Peloponnese are famous, most eminent among them are those of Acrocorinth, Karitena, Kalamata, Koroni, and most picturesque of all, the castle of Methoni. Nafplion, one of Greece's loveliest and most delightful towns, was the first capital of the modern state.

The mountain villages of the Peloponnese like Kalavrita and the whole of the Mani are among the most scenic parts of Greece. Here the grey stone has become a marvel in the hands of the builder. Whether set against the background of the magnificent olive groves of Messinia or Ilia, or the endless vineyards of Achaia and Corinth, all these features are found in the Peloponnese.

In Corinthos There are important archaeological sites, beautiful shores, hillsides covered with rich greenery and modern cities including gaming casinos, only a short distance from Athens. Both the modem trading centre of Koriath and Ancient Korinth, Isthmia, cosmopolitan Loutraki and the picturesque lake of Vouliagmeni, spas at Orea. Eleni (Beautiful Helen), Nemea with its antiquities and famous wines, the lake of Stymphalia, beautiful Trikala, and fir covered Zereia, the ski centre, Evrostina mountain land, and Zarandapychos Forest, bold many surprises for the visitor.

Korinthia borders with Argolis to the south, Achaia to the west, and is washed by the Korinthian and the Saronic gulfs to the southeast.

The gods refined the Peloponnese still furtger, lining its lengthy coastline with sand on the west, with rocks on the south and east and with lush vegetation on the north. All the soil of the Peloponnese is filled with history and antiquity

When to come

Peloponnese is a place for all seasons but the region is very hot in July so visit in early summer or late spring for cooler weather.