Loutra Killinis (Loutra Kyllini) lies in the northwest of the Peloponnese not far from the national highway Patras-Pirgos Olympia, 24 miles northwestern of Pirgos, in the prefecture of Eli (Ilia). Here, holidaymakers find one of the most beautiful beaches of Greece, the Golden Beach. We allow ourselves half a day in the sun. Please watch […]
The harbor of Nafplio – Greece
The picturesque seaport Nafplio is located in the northeast of the Peloponnese at the Argolic Gulf Greece. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. More Information Unblock content […]
Monemvasia – Μονεμβασία
Monemvasia lies on a small peninsula off the east coast of the eastern finger of the Peloponnese. The upper town forms a deserted citadel. The town was founded by the Byzantines and served as a refuge for endangered ruler classes. It is perhaps the most picturesque village in Greece. Please watch the video here!!! You […]
Methoni – Peloponnese
Methoni lies on the southwestern tip of the Peloponnese. Already during the second Peloponnesian War the people of Messene built a fortification against the Spartans here. Under the Romans, Mark Anthony embellished it on a grand scale. The massive city walls were built by the Byzantines and Venetians. In the Greek War of Independence, French troops […]
The Mani Peninsula – Greece
The Mani peninsula is the southernmost part of the Peloponnese – the middle finger – and one of the most inaccessible parts of Greece. None of the many conquerors could stay in the Mani for a long time since it was ruled by family clans which were often engaged in piracy. In addition, the life […]
Ancient Messene – Greece
After the victory of Thebes over Sparta in 369 BC, Messene was founded by the commander Epaminondas as the capital of Messenia, in order to prevent a regaining strength of Sparta. The city was still inhabited during the Byzantine period. Ancient Messene is located about 18 mi. north of the foundation of the modern era. […]