Katakolo “The sea is sapphire and the sky seems to be burning, like an opalescent stone in the air. The sails are raised; a breeze blows as we head to the azure lands of the east. From the high bow, Zakynthos appears, small forests of olive trees, the rock of Ithaca, the bays, and the…
Aitoliko Messolonghi Discover the “Little Venice” of Greece. It’s called Aitoliko, and it is located in the heart of the serene Aitoliko-Messolonghi lagoon. It is a unique area with its own charm and a very interesting history. Aitoliko is a small town and belongs to the municipal unit of Messolonghi, with a population of 7,345,…
Karytaina Karytaina is one of the most picturesque and historic villages in Arcadia. It is built on the top of a hill around the medieval castle, on the site where the ancient city of Vrenhthi once stood. According to ancient sources, the Gigantomachy took place in the ancient city of Vrenhthi. The stone-built village of…
Half-Day Excursion Marathon presents an exceptional natural landscape. It features the unique artificial lake of Attica (Marathon Dam), abundant greenery, fertile plains, and 12 kilometers of sandy beach in the historic bay of Marathon. Nature has endowed Marathon with abundant beauty, and the variety of natural wonders is remarkable, such as the gorge of Oinoi,…
Pilion An Escape to the Mountain of the Centaurs A low and relatively mild mountain, Pilion is almost synonymous with Magnesia and its capital, Volos. With its highest peak, Stavros, rising to 1,624 meters and approximately 50 kilometers in length, Pilion forms the natural border between Magnesia and the Aegean Sea. The gentle slopes and…
Temple of Apollo Epicurius The “Parthenon” of the Peloponnese! In the heart of the Peloponnese, in Bassae of ancient Figaleia, at an altitude of 1,130 meters, stands the majestic and ever-greening Temple of Apollo Epicurius. The architect and creator of the temple is believed to be Ictinus, a great architect of antiquity who, along with…
Kyparissia Sunset at the Castle Kyparissia is mentioned by Homer, and in the Middle Ages, it was called Arcadia – probably because many Arcadians came and settled here to escape the Slavic invasions. The myth says that the town took its name from Cyparissus, the friend of Apollo, who, while hunting, accidentally shot and killed…
Archaeological Site of Heraion, Perachora A short distance from Loutraki, famous for its therapeutic and naturally mineral-rich waters, lies the cape of Heraion of Perachora. Here, the most important remains of the early Corinthian civilization from historical times have been uncovered, centered around the sanctuary of the goddess Hera, which was located at the end…
Argos Argos is a city in the Peloponnese, located in the regional unit of Argolis. It is the largest city in the region, with a population of 21,467 residents (2021 census). It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Argos serves as the center for the commercial and industrial activities of…
Dimitsana Dimitsana is a historic village in the Peloponnese, the capital of the province of Gortynia in the region of Arcadia. Following the implementation of the “Kallikratis” plan, it is now the seat of the Municipality of Gortynia. According to the 2021 census, the village has a population of 322 permanent residents. It has been…
Vitina Vytina is a mountain village in the Peloponnese, in the Arcadia region. Located at an altitude of 1,033 meters on Mount Mainalo, it is in a lush area dominated by pine, fir, and chestnut trees. It is one of the most notable mountain resorts in the Peloponnese and Greece in general. According to the…