Bourgas Region
Peloponnese Holidays
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Holidays to the Peloponnese region encompass sandy coves, vast countryside and tales of ancient Greece.
Unchartered territory
The Peloponnese region makes up the southernmost part of mainland Greece, stretching over a peninsula for more than 8,000 square miles. It’s well known as one of the country’s most undeveloped and virgin territories. Think sprawling olive groves, and forests turned pink by the flowers from the native almond trees.
The Olympia Coast
Most of the hotels in the Peloponnese region are dotted along the Olympia Coast, which winds along the western seafront. People tend to come here for the beaches, which are tucked away among the forests of the countryside.
A place in the history books
The travel books like to refer to the Peloponnese region as the mythical heart of Greece, thanks to the temples and palaces that dot the fields and forests. If you’ve only got time to see one prehistoric spot while you’re here, make it Olympia. This site in the north-west of the region hosted the first ever Olympic Games, with competitors participating every four years to honour the Greek God, Zeus.
At a glance
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Soak in the thermal springs of Kyllini
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Explore the ancient site of Olympia
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Relax on the Olympia Coast’s sandy beaches
Destinations in Peloponnese
Top Destinations
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Petalidi
Holidays to Petalidi keep things peaceful with a pebble beach and traditional tavernas. But, you’re not far from some postcard-ready natural sights and historical heavyweights.
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Koroni
Holidays to Koroni couple a traditional Greek atmosphere with an Italian history, topped off with a dusting of biscuit-coloured sand.
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Gialova
Holidays to Gialova offer a snapshot of traditional Greece, with a few modern additions thrown in. The beaches are seriously impressive, too.
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Kalamata
Holidays to Kalamata puts you in Greece’s culinary heart. In addition to food, nearby UNESCO Sites, beaches and watersports mean it’s a real all-rounder.
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Kalo Nero
Holidays to Kalo Nero put you at the centre of one of Europe’s best beaches, and within driving distance of ancient temples and ruins.
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Costa Navarino
Holidays to Costa Navarino are all about sunbathing on unspoilt beaches, learning to cook with the locals, and climbing ancient ruins.
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Pylos
Holidays to Pylos serve up natural beauty and history in spades, all wrapped up in plenty of traditional Greek charm.
