10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Peloponnese That You Shouldn't Miss

September 10, 2021 Venice Greaves

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. Kapsia Cave

Tripolis Pirgou, Kapsas 221 00 Greece +30 21 2214 9533 [email protected] http://www.spilaiokapsia.gr
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5.0 based on 202 reviews

Kapsia Cave

Reviewed By lew844

Amazing visit into this huge and interesting cave! Our Guide was a local cave-diver, enthusiastic and knowledgeable, which brought the features and geology to life. What an amazing place to visit with the children!

2. Domaine Skouras Winery

10th Km Argous Sternas Malandreni, Argos 212 00 Greece +30 2751 023688 [email protected] http://www.skouraswines.com
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5.0 based on 106 reviews

Domaine Skouras Winery

About Domaine Skouras Delectable, everyday, value-for-money wines. Inspired and inspiring bottles. Unforgettable vintages. Minuscule quantities. Magnificent occasions. Bold, confident winemaking. Winning teams both at home and around the world. They all define the unique approach of Domaine Skouras. At Domaine Skouras you see, we don't just make wine. We flirt with whites that turn heads. We are flamboyant with our intense rose. We fall in love with reds and pack them with finesse. We are romancing with rare bottlings that you will enjoy for -and in- years to come. Equipped with energy, enthusiasm and experience and operating from our splendid facility at Malandreni, a few car-minutes away from Argos - we welcome you to taste our wines. For in tasting them you are not just discovering our unique terroir, our culture and our heritage. You get a taste and a glimpse of what makes us exciting people, dedicated wine-makers and such cordial hosts...

Reviewed By chr1stinad - Athens, Greece

As we had already tasted Domain Skouras wines, we had the curiosity to explore its roots. We booked online a wine tour that definitely exceeded any expectation nor can be compared with any previous wine tasting experience. Winery facilities are impressive, with major highlights the bottling line with a capacity of 3000 bottles per hour and the amazing one-thousand-barrel cellar! All wines are of top quality, proved by multiple awards and international recognition. Great hospitality by our tour guide, she offered us a lot of interesting facts and useful information for the place and the wines. We couldn’t leave without buying some bottles for our home. We loved it and will visit it again! Highly recommended!

3. Kastania Cave

Kastania 23053 Greece +30 698 655 5444 [email protected] http://www.kastaniacave.gr
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5.0 based on 260 reviews

Kastania Cave

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 mtO1882LB - Melbourne, Australia

Well worth the drive up some very steep hills to visit this. The cave is visually stunning with some incredible formations of both Stalactites & Stalagmites in various brown reddish orange colours. The guide is well informed and willing to answer any questions posed.

4. Troupis Winery

Fteri, Tripoli 221 00 Greece +30 271 041 1434 [email protected] http://www.troupiswinery.gr/
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Troupis Winery

The Troupis Winery is located in the heart of the Mantineia vineyards at an altitude of 700 m. in the area known as Fteri. It is a modern family business of small capacity as it is exclusively involved with producing and bottling wine from the family’s privately-owned vineyards (approximately 80 stremmas) which they lovingly tend and cultivate. During harvest season (1/10-20/10) the winery is not open to the public

Reviewed By JarkkoH081

We decided to visit this small winery ex tempore with my spouse, as we were at Tripoli anyway visiting our local friends and had some room in our luggage left. As we went to to the winery, owner walk outside to greet us and gave us a small tour of their facility. After tour owner told about the winery, its products and let us taste their products which were excellent and something different compared to many other wines. We bought about 8 bottles to take with us back to Finland and just trying figure out how to get some more here, as those aren't available in our local liquor stores.

5. Ktima Bairaktaris

_________ __________ 83, Nemea 20500 Greece +30 2746 020455 [email protected] http://www.bairaktariswines.gr/
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5.0 based on 112 reviews

Ktima Bairaktaris

Ktima Bairaktaris is located 2 kilometers from the entry of Nemea, just 1 hour from Athens. Under the shadow of the temple of Nemean Zeus, with feeling of respect for the region and responsibility for the conservation of the quality, welcomes the lovers of chosen wine and the selective professionals.

Reviewed By ItchyFeet319 - Appleton, United Kingdom

Visited as part of a tour to Nemea with Olive Sea Travel. The tasting was excellent and so informative and we really enjoyed sampling this lovely, modern style of Greek wine - in situ. We toured the facility and then enjoyed an excellent platter of food whilst sampling the wines - perfect.

6. Estate Constantin Gofas

Nemea 20500 Greece +30 2746 024281 [email protected] http://www.ktimagofa.gr/
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Estate Constantin Gofas

Reviewed By veirini - Athens, Greece

Beautiful estate and surroundings. The wine tasting was amazing with 8 different labels, and not only we had such a good time drinking wine, but we learnt so much about the process of wine making, the differences of grape varieties and many more interesting things. Special thanks to our host Dimitra who was very personable and exceeded our expectations. Thank you!!

7. Victoria G. Karelias Collection of Greek Traditional Costumes

Stadiou 64, Kalamata 24133 Greece +30 2721 086923 [email protected] http://vgkareliascollection.com
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Victoria G. Karelias Collection of Greek Traditional Costumes

The Victoria G. Karelias Collection of greek traditional costumes was created, initially as a private collection, by the founding member and long-standing president of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women of Kalamata, V. Karelias. The collection comprises a large number of complete outfits, as worn by women and men, from all regions of Greece.

Reviewed By zoit589 - Kifissia, Greece

Unique, astounding presentatinon of well preserved traditional costumes as well as jewels and everyday items, placed in a magical set - scenery - discreetly accompanied by music performances from all around Greece. Polite and willing personnel .

8. Giannikos Winery

Dimokritou 26, Corinth 21000 Greece [email protected] http://www.giannikoswinery.com/
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Giannikos Winery

Guided wine tours & tastings. We’re always pleased to meet new people and share our passion. Visit us and enjoy the casual elegance of our tasting room. Here our guests take the time to wind down and be seduced by the flavor and aroma of our wines. It is not only about tasting the wine, but to get a deeper look at the way it is made. You will be able to see and enjoy it all during this intimate guided tour.

9. Caves of Diros

Diros 230 62 Greece +30 2733 052222 http://diros-caves.gr/
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4.5 based on 1,309 reviews

Caves of Diros

A large underground network of caves full of strangely shaped rock formations.

Reviewed By JohnV801 - Athens, Greece

One of the most beautiful caves I have visited. To start off with the facilities were very well kept, very clean and all Covid measures adhered to. The sheer beauty we encountered during the short boat ride and walk through the cave was really something else. We dwarfed in comparison to the age and beauty of this phenomenon. Stalactites and stalagmites dating back ages in colors of nature that no human hand could achieve. Well worth the trip.

10. Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation

Vasileos Alexandrou 1 Sofroni, Nafplio 21100 Greece +30 2752 028947 [email protected] http://www.pli.gr
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4.5 based on 154 reviews

Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation

Reviewed By permia

A selection of Greek costumes we found to be one of the most absorbing themes. Elaborate and colourful they reflect the attention and pride taken in their creation and display. Over a couple of floors many aspects of everyday life from differing areas are shown. Living and dining rooms plus kitchen wares are here. Lives of children aren’t neglected. Toys are plentiful; rocking horses and soft playthings are abundant. Cloth making, a central part of life, is exemplified with weavers and looms.

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