Few areas in Greece are as wild and remote as the Mani in the Peloponnese. We spent a week in this amazing region, and loved every minute of it. Here is how to explore Mani Greece. Mani Greece Road Trip There's something indefinably special about the Mani area of Greece. It has a wild, untamed nature to it. A rugged beauty. A feeling of being literally at the edge of the world. We had … [Read more...]
Things to do in Peloponnese Greece
The Peloponnese is one of my favourite areas in Greece. This guide will show you what to see and things to do in Peloponnese Greece. The Peloponnese region in Greece Few areas in Greece are quite as geographically diverse and archaeologically rich as the Peloponnese. The southernmost part of mainland Greece, the Peloponnese is a self-contained peninsula separated from mainland Greece by the … [Read more...]
Things to do in Patras, Greece | The Best of Patras travel guide
Patras is the largest city in the Peloponnese of Greece, famous for its carnival celebrations. Here's some more things to do in Patras, Greece when visiting. Patras Travel Guide Patras is situated on the north coast of the Peloponnese, right by the bridge which connects the peninsula with the west coast of mainland Greece. I think it's fair to say it's not a tourist destination in itself, but … [Read more...]
Mystras – Byzantine Castle Town and UNESCO Site in Greece
The Byzantine castle town and UNESCO site of Mystras is a must-see for anyone visiting the Peloponnese in Greece. Spread out over three levels, Mystras is a Byzantine walled city which still retains an air of splendour to this day. Mystras UNESCO Site in Greece Mystras is a Byzantine castle town complex located in the Laconia region of the Peloponnese in Greece. Now a UNESCO … [Read more...]
Peloponnese Road Trip Itinerary – See the best places in the Southern Peloponnese, Greece
This Peloponnese road trip itinerary is based on a trip I took in the south of the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece. Highlights include Monemvasia, Gythion, Mani, Mystras, Ancient Messene, Foinikounta, Methoni, Koroni, and finally Mycenae on the way back to Athens. If you're thinking of a road trip in the southern Peloponnese, Greece, you might find this Peloponnese itinerary useful. I … [Read more...]