City: Peloponnese
Top Things to do in Peloponnese
Top Hotels in Peloponnese
Top 10 Things to do in Peloponnese, Greece
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. Monemvasia Fortress
Overall Ratings
5 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By lindadownunder - Perth, Australia
My husband and I stayed in a traditional house for 2 nights and loved the whole experience.
Follow the meandering cobblestone lanes all over the island to discover all the fortress has to offer.
The smooth cobblestones are very slippery especially when wet so wear good non slip walking shoes.
The climb up to the castle takes about 20mins via the stairs and the sea views from the top are wonderful.
2. Simos Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 874 reviews
Reviewed By USGuy11 - USA/Greece
This beach on some days is like a swimming pool with it calm, crystal clear waters and sand that stretches for a few kilometers. On other days, when there is wind, it's a great place to jump the waves, and truly enjoy the warm water and sun. Plus, the umbrella and two chairs will cost you between 5-10 euros, and the guy will bring you drinks as snacks as needed. Paradise!!!
3. Epidaurus Theater
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
An ancient Greek theater built in the third century.
Reviewed By KGB777 - Singapore, Singapore
This is a really stunning site and is certainly worthy of its UNESCO listing. Unfortunately there were far too many other people there when I visited for me to properly enjoy the experience, but it was still well worth visiting. This site has the advantage of closing later than the usual 3pm winter closing time, so you can take that into account when planning an itinerary in the area.
4. Moni Osiou Patapiou
Overall Ratings
5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By Peter H - Zoetermeer
steep road, hairpins, and climbing many steps lead to amazing views, and amazing energy at the cave and chapel, deep connections with love, compassion, healing and consolation; very kind hospitable and understanding nuns willing to help and guide you, some speak english
5. Ancient Messini
Overall Ratings
5 based on 490 reviews
Reviewed By Rambling_Pete - Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Sorry to say I'd not heard of Ancient Messini before visiting. How come it doesn't attract more attention from travel writers. This is an amazing archaeological site in a stunning setting. The locals told me that there is more to see than at Olympus and it has the benefit of being less crowded. Less crowded? Well there were about a dozen cars there when we visited in early September. Easy to get great images with few or no people in them. Unlike so many Greek sites the information boards are good (in Greek and English) and really enhance the visit. I can't recommend this site too highly for lovers of antiquities.
6. Megali Paralia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By moose065 - oxford
This beach is adjoining the wonderful Simos beach and although it doesn't have quite the amazing range of colours, the water it is still superb. We went in late September, early October and the sea was warm and calm and almost deserted. There are no facilities here. A beautiful safe beach with crystal clear water.
7. Lake Doxa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By Tammy V - Athens, Greece
We have discovered lake Doxa two years ago, and I have to say it is one of my favorite destinations for a small trip in Greece. Magnificent scenery, in summer or winter, pieceful, great place for a family walk. A really unforgetable view, make sure you taste the local products (especially the cheese and the rusks), I always get some for home, and if you have a bit more time, make the effort to see the old Monastery near by. A great great destination, I will go back !!!
8. Mystras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 675 reviews
Reviewed By Lizzypumpkin - Montreal
Mystras is one of the most important Byzantine sites in Greece.
The site stretches about halfway up the mountain and is quite a long climb. There are several churches with some reminents of well preserved frescoes. There is a steep path to the convent and church of Pantanassa, where there still live some older nuns who produce beautiful handmade table linens embroidered with Byzantine motifs. The room that they sell them would be the last one at the end of the convent. Be sure to take a look at their beautiful handiwork and maybe buy a piece of two.
The Palace was closed so we did not bother to go beyond the convent. There are two paths to go up there, either the one that goes along the edges with no railings and uneven terrain or the better set of steps on the left side.
The site will probably take 2-3 hours to thoroughly visit. We started at the bottom and as time was running out did not bother to drive to the top. This site was one of the highlights of our trip to Greece. A truly magical peaceful place.
9. Kastania Cave
Overall Ratings
5 based on 125 reviews
One of the most impressive caves of Greece can be found near the village of Kastania on the southern tip of the Peloponnese, just minutes away from Neapoli. The route follows the winding mountain road leading to the forest-covered eastern slopes of Mt. Parnon. Rich in density and variety of shapes, colors and figures, Kastania Cave is classified as second of its kind in Europe. Nature needed three million years to create this fantasyscape with its unparalleled decor and numerous impressive formations such as enormous red and white "waterfalls", the gigantic columns, the "curtains" and the "sheets" that overflow like waxwork from the roof, "octopuses" and "corals" nest, "elephants" and "mushrooms", "birds" and caricatures, "exotic plants" and monumental creatures... Standing out among the numerous attractions of the cave are geological rarities such as discs, flat stalagmites, eccentrites and elictites. With a little luck, visitors may meet the cave's noble resident insect, the deaf and blind dolichopoda. The cave's surface covers 1,500 square meters separated into two levels and the visitor is guided along a 500-meter route. The cave was formed from limestones of Jurassic age (195-145 million years old) as a result of geological turmoil and chemical reaction. The stone decor owes its seven-color palette to crystalline carbonate lime enriched with several metal oxides. A cafe operates right outside the cave and nearby is the old church of St. Andrew, scarred by pirates and conquerors
Reviewed By JayneH305 - Whitehaven, England, United Kingdom
The visit to Kastania Cave took my breath away - it is simply stunning! The amount of stalagmites, stalagtites, flowstone, crystals and colours are mindblowing - especially when you thinkof how long it took to form. The guide was really good - very informative and enthusiastic. Really enjoyed this trip.
10. Kapsia Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By IVANAGROSSI - Athens, Greece
Really must see this place!
I've seen it in photos during my life here in Greece... but it's not even close...
I mean... it's impressive!
You see ages and ages of structure made by a nature it self!
Beautifully preserved!
You must have a guide, so that you can understand where to watch, and what you're watching.
It's so much better live than from the photos... and it's really close even from Athens...
Must see!
