The Castle of Methoni “The Eyes of Venice” in the Mediterranean Built by the Venetians in the early 13th century on a rocky peninsula, the massive Castle of Methoni, one of the largest in the Mediterranean, occupies the entire area of the cape on the western coast. Three sides of the castle are surrounded by…
Parga – Paxoi PARGA The Riviera of Epirus Nestled amphitheatrically at the head of a picturesque bay, with the lush island of Panagia cradled within, and protected beneath the shadow of its Venetian castle, the renowned seafaring town of Parga is considered one of the region’s most valuable tourist attractions, as well as one of…
The Walls of Dyme A wall, a creation of the demigod Heracles, awaits you to discover it. An unknown cultural treasure, located near the city of Patras (35 km southwest), close to the village of Araxos, the “Walls of Dyme” (or Castle of Kalogrias) is the only fortified Mycenaean acropolis in Western Greece. Upon arriving…
The Oracle of Dodona The Sacred Shrine of Antiquity The region of Dodona, according to tradition, got its name either from Dodona, the son of Zeus and Europa (Sophocles, Trachiniae 172), or from the nymph Dodona, daughter of Oceanus and Tethys, as mentioned by Stephanus of Byzantium. The Oracle of Dodona (Chressterion of Dodona) is…
Lefkada Surrounded by 24 islands, including the famous Skorpios of Aristotle Onassis, Lefkada is connected to the mainland of Greece via a floating bridge (50 meters in length), making it easily accessible to visitors. The island boasts significant attractions, churches, monasteries, picturesque villages, lush vegetation, stunning bays with crystal-clear turquoise waters, organized and secluded beaches…
The Castle of Koroni One of the most elegant examples of Venetian fortress architecture, and one of the few castles where houses and churches are preserved within its walls, the Castle of Koroni dominates almost the entire Akritas cape, at the southern edge of the Messinian Gulf. Built by the Venetians in the 13th century…
Holy Monastery of Agia Lavra Located on the southwestern side of Kalavryta, just 5 kilometers from the historic town, the Holy Monastery of Agia Lavra stands as one of the region’s top attractions. A major national and religious pilgrimage site of paramount importance, it is also one of the oldest monasteries in Greek history. Set…
The Mysterious Dragon Houses of Euvoia Southern Evia hosts one of the most intriguing mysteries of archaeology: the famous Dragon Houses, named due to the massive scale of their construction. These remarkable structures, a total of 25, with their unique wall construction and unknown, even today, use by their creators, are scattered across the entire…
Archaeological Site of Olympia In the western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheus River, flourished the most renowned sanctuary of ancient Greece, dedicated to the father of the gods, Zeus. It extends across the southwestern slopes of the lush Kronios Hill, between the Alpheus and Cladeus rivers, which meet in this area. Welcome…
Monemvasia Monemvasia, known to the Franks as Malvasia, is a small historical town in eastern Peloponnese, in the Municipality of Monemvasia, in the Laconia region. It is most famous for the medieval fortress on the eponymous “Rock of Monemvasia.” Monemvasia is connected to the rest of mainland Peloponnese by a naturally formed causeway that is…
Archaeological Site of Tiryns The City Built by the Cyclopes! The fortification of the hill of Tiryns (located at the 8th km of the Argos – Nafplion road), which protects the palace complex, is such an impressive construction that the ancient Greeks could not believe it was built by human hands. Thus, the architects of…
Areopoli Areopolis is a settlement in the Regional Unit of Laconia, in the Peloponnese Region. According to the 2021 Census, it has 927 permanent residents. It serves as the seat of the Areopoli Community and the Municipal Unit of Oitylo, as well as the historical seat of the Municipality of Eastern Mani. Until 1912, it…