Peloponnese Holidays - Travel Guide

Visit the Peloponnese for Authentic Greek Style

The summer attracts many visitors, including Athenians and other Greeks to the verdant coastal regions of the Peloponnese. But Peloponnese holidays seem all too often to be overlooked by many visitors to Greece in favour of the Greek islands. Failing to embrace the idea of holidays in the Peloponnese means missing out on some fantastic beaches and the rural charm of sleepy towns and villages oozing authentic Greek style.

Tolon is a small town of the Pelopennese holiday region, set in a bay with clear blue water lapping the sandy beach that runs along from the small fishing harbour to the village. In the southwest of the Pelopennese peninsula Chrani, Finikounda and Stoupa are further evidence that not all of Greece has been inundated with tourist influence. These relaxing laidback towns have friendly locals, fine stretches of yellow sand, calm blue waters and traditional tavernas serving high quality Greek food and wine.

Fascination Historical Sights

You can enjoy some of the history of Greece on Peloponnese holidays. The Peloponnese area of Greece is rich in important sites and historical ruins of ancient Greek and Byzantine architecture and is blessed with some breathtaking natural beauty.

The ancient town of Olympia boasts some fascinating ruins where the Olympic Games originated, including the remains of the stadium where the first games took place.

Attractions of the Peloponnese

From Tolon take a ferry Cruise to explore the tranquil southern Saronic Islands, just a short hop from the Peloponnese mainland and a popular excursion on Peloponnese holidays. In Olympia visit the site of the original Olympic tournament where it is still possible to make out the remains of the gymnasium and baths and to see a temple dedicated to Hera, the wife of Zeus.

There are some great beaches to enjoy on holiday in the Peloponnese and the atmosphere is generally relaxed and peaceful. The Pelopennese also boasts one of the best archaeological museums in all of Greece and a museum dedicated to the history of the Olympic games themselves.