The 10 Best Castles in Peloponnese, Greece

June 11, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

The Peloponnese (/ˈpɛləpəˌniːz/) or Peloponnesus (/ˌpɛləpəˈniːsəs/; Greek: Πελοπόννησος, Pelopónnēsos) is a peninsula and geographic region in southern Greece. It is separated from the central part of the country by the Isthmus and Gulf of Corinth. During the late Middle Ages and the Ottoman era, the peninsula was known as the Morea (Greek: Μωρέας), a name still in colloquial use in its demotic form (Μωριάς).
Restaurants in Peloponnese

1. Mani Castle

Greece
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Mani Castle

A beautiful palace dating back to 1248; the rugged wilderness surrounding this castle is great for hiking.

2. Castle of Karya

Eparchiaki Odos Argous - Nestanis, Karia 21200 Greece
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Castle of Karya

3. Monemvasia Fortress

Monemvasia, Monemvasia Municipality 23070 Greece +30 2732 061777 http://monemvasia.gr/%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%83%CF%84%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%B9%CF%84%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%B1-%CE%BC%CE%BF%CE%BD%CE%B5%CE%BC%CE%B2%CE%B1%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%AC%CF%82/
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5.0 based on 722 reviews

Monemvasia Fortress

Reviewed By 335elinorb - London, United Kingdom

Great walk to the very top. Why stay there and not go to the top. Fabulous short visit. Great views from the main square.

4. Andromonastiro

Petralona, Messini 240 02 Greece +30 2721 022534
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Andromonastiro

5. Fairytale Castle

Agrilos Greece
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Fairytale Castle

6. Palace of Nestor

Ethnki Odos Kiparissias Pylou, Chora, Pylos-Nestor 246 00 Greece +30 2763 031437 [email protected] http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=2562
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4.5 based on 182 reviews

Palace of Nestor

Reviewed By surya77 - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The viewing platform, which is brilliantly designed to 'hang over' the excavated area, makes it so much easier and more comfortable (no sun on one's head) for visitors to walk around and study the ruins of the Palace from above. There are signs with explanations about each different room. From the higher vantage point, one can also appreciate Nestor's brilliant choice of location for his Palace. He had a view all the way towards the sea and the various bays. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit

7. Palamidi Castle

Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece +30 2752 028036 http://nafplio.gr/en/arxaiologikoixoroiseimiamenu2/62-2011-03-20-10-43-36.html
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4.5 based on 3,219 reviews

Palamidi Castle

Reviewed By Beatman50

Not to be missed. The history is highly interesting and the views are incredible. Give it two hours to fully explore the fortress, wear good walking shoes, and be prepared for some slopes and strenuous walking (in places) Bring water!

8. Methoni Castle

Methoni, Pylos-Nestor Τ.Κ 240 06 Greece +30 2723 028758 http://www.methoni-castle.gr/
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4.5 based on 795 reviews

Methoni Castle

Reviewed By aleksandarm129 - Sofia, Bulgaria

Methoni Castle is very big with interesting history. The archeologists have a lot of work to do. The views from the walls and towers are amazing. If you visit in summer - bring water.

9. Koroni Castle

Koroni, Pylos-Nestor 240 04 Greece http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh352.jsp?obj_id=19758
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4.5 based on 301 reviews

Koroni Castle

Reviewed By TIISC1967 - Stuttgart, Germany

Very nice place with lots of tourist shops and nice places to rest for a drink. Very nice old castle / monastery.

10. Niokastro: Pylos Castle

Bay of Navarino, Pylos, Pylos-Nestor 240 01 Greece +30 2723 022955 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh352.jsp?obj_id=19782
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4.5 based on 254 reviews

Niokastro: Pylos Castle

Reviewed By RexTsatsaroglou - Athens, Greece

A must when you visit Pylos. Breathtaking views, an archaeological museum, two buildings with exhibits belonging to the museum of underwater archaeology, a mosque as well as the castle itself with its fortified walls.

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