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The towns of Itilo and Areopoli on the Mani Peninsula will enchant you with their wild scenery, as well as their picturesque and traditional character. The area has many hiking trails, 67 stone villages built in a traditional style, fortresses, Byzantine and post Byzantine churches with unique frescoes and towers, as well as unique flora and fauna.

South of Areopoli, in the Gulf of Diros, in the subsurface of Glyfada cave, visitors will enjoy unique beauties. Glyfada ranks among the three most beautiful lake caves in the world. Further south, interesting villages in the traditional style are worth visiting, such as Gerolimenas with the picturesque natural port, Vathia, with stone towers overlooking the sea and Porto Cayo (Port aux Cailles), which is a picturesque village where migratory quails used to take a rest during their long journey to warmer climates. The village is named after them.

Opposite the second finger of the peninsula and a little further north, you can find the historic town of Gythio located amphitheatrically at the foot of Mount Akoumaros, where you can also find beautiful beaches. You will see beautiful neoclassical houses and immerse yourself in the intense life of the town. A small isthmus connects the southern end of Gythio with a tiny island - ancient Kranai or Marathonisi. On this island, according to mythology, Paris and Helen spent their first night before leaving for Troy.

Sparta, the capital city of the LaKonia region, is located on the mainland Peloponnese and is a city with interesting attractions and a starting point for excursions amid the beautiful scenery in the area.

The medieval fortified town of Monemvasia is located on the third finger of the Peloponnese, with its fairy-tale scenery of rare beauty and many cultural influences. They call it the "Gibraltar of the East" because of its resemblance to the Strait of Gibraltar.

Monemvasia

The beautiful island of Elafonissos is also located in the region of Lakonia, famous for its unique beaches, dunes and the typical tree species Juniperus macrocarpa (Large-fruited Juniper).

Arcadia: the heart of the Peloponnese

The greater part of Arcadia is a continental area and includes mountainous and other beautiful landscapes. The town of Leonidio is located near the coast of the province. The town which was built in the traditional style boasts an impressive landmark: the red rock overlooking it.

If you continue northwards, you will find numerous picturesque creeks and beaches. Further on, you will get to the resort town of Tiros, which consists of Ano Tiros, on the slopes of Parnonas, Kato Tiros, a bit further down, and the beach of Paralia Tirou.

Tiros

Astros town in the northern coastal part of Arcadia offers a relaxed boat trip to the picturesque harbour and walks along the narrow streets. There are a lot of taverns and restaurants on the promenade. Here, in the spring of 1823, the Second National Assembly of Greeks was convened.

Argolida: with ancient history and "heavy" heritage

At the end of our tour of the Peloponnese, we will reach the Argolida region and the city of Argos, one of the oldest cities in Greece, which is an infinite "museum" with its many unique finds dating from various eras. Here you will also find modern places of interest and plenty of opportunities for recreation and entertainment.

The capital city of the province, Nafplio, is one of the most beautiful Greek cities, and was the first capital city of the newly established Greek state. Your visit to Nafplio will not be complete without climbing up to the Palamidi fortress in order to enjoy the scenery. You should also take a walk in Akronafplia, which was the acropolis of Nafplio in ancient times. If you visit Nafplio during the weekend and the weather is nice, you will have the chance to visit the nearby island by boat, where you will find the small picturesque Bourtzi fortress.

Nafplio

A few kilometres from the city, there are great beaches and fishing villages that have become tourist resorts, such as Tolo, Vivary, Porto Heli, Ermioni and others.

In addition, from Nafplio you can easily reach all the archaeological sites in the Argolida region, such as Mycenae, Epidaurus, etc., and enjoy routes that pass through mountainous and coastal areas.