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...]
Weirdest Buildings in the Peloponnese, Greece
What do a fairy-tale castle built by a man a sandwich short of a picnic, a temple under a circus big-top, and a church seemingly designed by someone on acid have in common? They are the weirdest buildings in the Peloponnese, that's what! During my recent road trip through Greece, I visited these three weird looking buildings all on the same day. Read on for more! The Weirdest Buildings in the … [Read more...]
Messene – Why you need to visit Ancient Messene in Greece
Ancient Messene is a major historical and archaeological site located in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Here's why you need to visit this underrated ancient city. Visit Messene in Greece Overlooked by tourists, and undervalued by the Greek tourism authorities, Ancient Messene near Kalamata in the Peloponnese is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece. Unlike … [Read more...]
Peloponnese Tour : A 2 Day Road Trip for Peloponnese Sightseeing
If you were asked to be a driver for a couple of tourists on a 2 day Peloponnese Tour in Greece, what would you say? I said yes of course! Read about the how, why, and where below! The 2 Day Peloponnese Tour I have to say, that this was a bit of a surprise weekend! The Mrs had been asked by a friend to take on a tour that she could not do herself. This tour involved picking an American … [Read more...]