Map ` Continuing west we will reach Methoni. A beautiful seaside town with its imposing castle to retain its romantic atmosphere. This small but picturesque town hides one of the most beautiful and well-preserved castles of Greece and the Mediterranean, on the beach, which has become a must for all conquerors of the region and Mediterranean seashores. Arriving there, the view is captured [...]
Elafonisos is a small islet (only 19 km2) at the southern tip of Laconia, between the Peloponnese and Kythera. Elafonisos has three of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, an extremely rare natural wealth, attractive landscapes, undersea treasures and the well-known submerged city Pavlopetri.
Map Destinations / Peloponnese / Monemvasia Monemvasia Epos Travel Tours It is more convenient to visit the village of Velies for a visit to the hospice of the hospitable family George Tsimidis. Here we will try the famous local Malvasia wine and other local varieties accompanied by local dishes. After the winetasting We depart for Monemvasia, the picturesque [...]
Map Destinations / Peloponnese / Areopolis - Limeni ~ Areopolis is a town on the Mani Peninsula. The word Areopoli means "city of Ares", the ancient Greek god of war. The Greek War of Independence was started at Areopoli on March 17, 1821 by Petros Pierrakos, also known as Petros Mavromichalis, the last bey of Mani. Now Areopolis has grown into a flourishing town. Its tower houses, constructed with field stones, are [...]
Map Destinations / Peloponnese / Ancient Epidaurus ~ Taking the National Road from the Isthmus to the south by the sea of
Map Destinations / Peloponnese / Mycenae Destintions Peloponnese Mycenae Epos Travel & Tours During the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the largest centers of Greek civilization, forming a strong military fortress that dominated most of southern Greece. The period of Greek history between 1600 BC until around 1100 BC. is called "Mycenaean", referring to Mycenae. At the [...]
Map Destinations / Peloponnese / Ancient Olympia ~ Olympia was the most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus. It was the venue for the Olympic Games of the most important celebration of Greeks during most of the antiquity. Corresponding great sport events were the Pythia that were organized in honor of Apollo in Delphi, Isthmia in honor of Poseidon [...]
Map Destinations / Peloponnese / Neda river and waterfalls Destintions Peloponnese Neda Epos Travel & Tours The river Neda flows from Mount Lyceum, the holy mountain of Peloponnese, flows westwards and after a 32 km route flows into the Ionian Sea. The Neda Canyon is one of the most beautiful routes that every nature lover needs to explore. [...]
Map Destinations / Peloponnese / Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth From Athens To Corinth We start early from Athens and take the Athens-Corinth highway. Once we get out of Athens' urban fabric, we reach the once sacred, now industrial, city of Elefsina and after a while we enter the comfortable motorway of Olympia Odos. To our left we see the Saronic Gulf and [...]
Map Destinations / Peloponnese / Nafplio Destinations Peloponnese Nafplio Epos Travel & Tours Built at the foot of two Venetian castles, Palamidi and Acronafplia, Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, is perhaps the most charming city of the Peloponnese and one of the favorite romantic weekend destinations all year round. In the narrow alleys of the old town of Nafplion with [...]
