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).
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An ancient Greek theater built in the third century.
The Peloponnese is not short of magnificent ancient sites and the Theatre of Epidavros is up there with the best of them. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the best preserved ancient structures in existence and is a 'must-do' if you are in this part of the world. The scale of the amphitheatre, which seat up to 14,000 people, is awe-inspiring and it's perfectly true that you can hear a coin drop on the stage from the highest seat. We were treated to an impromptu performance by another visitor, obviously keen to test out this claim about the acoustics, and the applause from the back of the theatre resonated as clearly as that from the front. It is definitely worth climbing up to the top if you can, the steps are a little uneven in places but perfectly manageable. The views from the top are amazing.
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PanExpeditions offer a range of outdoor experiences at sea, forests and mountains, from just an hour to multi day expeditions. The summer season, we explore the majestic coastline of Argolida and Nafplio town, with stunning views of the natural environment, combined with cultural sites, such as Medieval Castles or ancient sunken cities and many more..
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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!
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Enjoy the silence and calmness of the view. There is a small church near the lake and only a few hundred meters away, you will find a beautiful old monastery, the monastery of St. George.
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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
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.
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Huge beach, white soft sand, clear shallow waters ideal for the kids, great sunbeds and service from the cafe restaurant in the camping, beautiful surroundings , you may spend the whole day there!
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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
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.
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The 'Grecopaths Team' consists of local experienced people & licensed partners who are specialized in several outdoor activities such as: hiking, cycling, horse riding, holistic therapies in nature, four-wheel-driving, food tours & water sports. We work in Nafplio city, the prefecture of Argolis & through the neighboring prefectures of the Peloponnese. Human relations, action, nature, tradition, respect to history, safety, authenticity of our services are some of our guidelines of everything we have to offer. The 'Grecopaths team' promotes visits to locations which combine historical, archaeological, cultural, and gastronomical interests with our activities.
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Explore the region of south Peloponnese through organized tours and outdoor activities. Paddle along the most beautiful coastal routes leading to hidden beaches, sea caves, picturesque fishing villages and uninhabited nearby islands. Walk through the olive groves, over stone built trails and shady pathways leading back in time, linking nature with people and their traditions. We offer daytrips of all levels designed for families, couples and individuals who seek for memorable experiences during their stay. Sea kayaking, Hiking ,River trekking, Canyoning, Rafting daytrips are available everyday.
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