Peloponnese contained several cities important in antiquity, such as Mycenae, Argos, Megalopolis, Sparta, Ellis, Messene, and Corinth. The Peloponnese is a peninsula with ancient cities and natural sights ingrained in the world’s shared memory.
Visiting all places in contemporary Greece that relate to the Gates of Hades (Hades: God and ruler of the Underworld, the land of the dead) can be a challenging thing. Such places are scattered all over Greece, considered a door to the underworld of Greek mythology. Allegedly, there are various “editions of a map of … Read more
Believe it or not, we haven’t been to this historical marvel of ancient Greece, the ancient Mycenae site, since some high school field trips. This archaeological site represents the first advanced Greek civilization in mainland Greece. Since we were in Athens, Greece those days we decided to take the kids and have some fun exploring … Read more
Neda waterfall was a long-time dream. This gorge is one of the most popular ones in South Peloponnese. We have been many times in Peloponnese. Did lots of gorges too! Yet, for some weird reason, in all our trips, we didn’t do the Neda Waterfalls hiking route until this summer. It was an engaging and … Read more
Taygetos mountain is the highest mountain in Peloponnese Greece, boasting a height of 2407 meters. Beautiful forests, fragrant phrygana shrubs, gorges and ravines make Taygetos mount trekking a fascinating experience. Its highest summit, Prophet Elias, its name was derived from the homonymous chapel that was built there in ancient times, is one of the biggest … Read more
Hiking Monemvasia and its surroundings can be considered as an ideal activity in the region. It’s the perfect place for a hiker who wants relaxing hiking tours inside the Castle as well as for a demanding hiker who looks for difficult hiking trails to the region. Monemvasia is located in the southeastern Peloponnese in the … Read more
Upon the ruins of the ancient town of Teuthis, is a large village called Dimitsana. The beautiful mountain view, abundant wildlife above the river Loussios, and the rich culture of the village attracts scholars and adventurers alike. Dimitsana, in Greece, is a common destination for adventurers specifically interested in hiking and water-sports, including canoeing and … Read more
If you are one of those people who like to explore areas rich in culture, nature, and history, then Mani Greece in southern Peloponnese is just right for you. Mani is located in the southernmost peninsula of the Peloponnese. It is a compendium of incredible architecture and beautiful landscapes and a unique group of people … Read more
Following the road from Kiato to the mountainous Korinthos and having left behind the endless vineyards ( which at the end of summer give us the famous currants ), we reach the plain Stymfalia with the “mythical” Lake Doxa. It is one of the few mountainous lakes in Greece, at an altitude of 626m. The … Read more
Let’s dive into a beautiful part of the Megalithic sites in Greece and the ancient history of Greece! Mega what? Surprisingly the word Megalithic means “Big Stones,” and the name is Greek, like many used in science. They are also known as Cyclopic (origins from the word Cyclop, which refers to a race of Greek … Read more
Did you remember when we told you about our canyoning tour, as part of our staying at Daphne’s place? Well, sit back and enjoy as here comes another adventurous story. We arranged with Mountain Escapes guy (Tassos Andreou) to participate in one of their mountain escapes canyoning tours. This one was at Osios Loukas. The place … Read more