Sightseeing

Peloponnese

Peloponnese or (Morias) is a large peninsula (technically an island since the 1893 construction of the Corinth Canal), located in southern Greece and it is devided in 7 prefectures: Argolida, Achaia, Arkadia, Lakonia, Messinia, Korinthia and Ilia. The peninsula has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Its modern name derives from ancient Greek mythology, specifically the legend of the hero Pelops who was said to have conquered the entire region. The name Peloponnesos means “Island of Pelops”.

This Land was the homeland of the Mycenaeans, of the Olympic Games (776BC), Hercules, Helen of Troy, Sparta, tragic heroes in the theatre of Epidavros..

In every corner, the visitor meets appreciable monuments of all historical periods beginning from the antiquity, passing from the Byzantine years and reaching up to our newer history and the current season. Museums, archaeological sites, monuments of all historical periods are scattered in all her extent and elect even the shortest visit in a fascinating meeting with the rich history of the place and the entire country.

For the people that want to escape from the everyday routine and want a calm environment, Peloponnese is the suitable destination. Small villages, isolated beaches, idyllic landscapes, occasions for walks in a splendid natural environment.

Peloponnese offers its visitors unique landscapes, fantastic beaches, mountainous paths, caves with amazing stalagmites and stalactites, therapeutical waters, castles and fortress, ancient theatres, pyramids, Byzantine temples, monasteries..

Peloponnese constitutes the paradise not only for those who are interested of archaeology, but also for those that want to really enjoy their vacations, offering unforgetable memories.