A history of Sparta… The name conjures up images of a military city state that was strong, hard and unwavering. Sparta was once a prominent city-state in Ancient Greece, situated on the banks of the River Eurotas in south east Peloponnese. In its day, Sparta rivalled what Rome would become. A city state that politicians would
It’s not been an easy beginning of the 21st century for Greece. The birthplace of civilisation, philosophy and medicine has sadly been darkened by a cloud of fiscal turmoil and debt. Although it has to be said due to Greece’s unique geography and remarkable range of micro-climates, rain clouds never hang over Greece and its
When “Captain” Vassillis Constantakopolous looked long and hard at the beautiful coastline in the south western area of the Peloponnese, he vowed to put his money down on the table and turn the place into a ‘must see’ holiday. “Captain” Vassillis Constantakopolous was one of Greece’s most prominent shipowners and luxury hotel developers who passed
The bridge which crosses the Gulf of Corinth is a true marvel of the engineering world. Built on time and within budget, the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, that connects mainland Greece to the Peloponnesian Peninsula, is a rare feat in itself nowadays. The bridge is second in size only to the one in southern France at Milau,
Navarino Bay is one of the prime destinations on the Mediterranean – with reason. Located in the region of Messinia in the southwest of Peloponnese, this area remains one of the most unspoilt and beautiful on the Med that is steeped in a 4,500-year history. Driven by values to ‘promote Messinia while preserving its natural
It has been cited as being a ‘land blessed by the Gods’. This densely pine populated area of intense natural beauty that separates Prokopos Lake from the Ionian Sea is known as Strofilia Forest. Strofilia Forest and its almost mind-boggling beauty can be found in the north west of Peloponnesse, which together with Prokopos Lake
Greece has many famous sites, landmarks and vestiges and none more so than the Corinth Canal, which separates Peloponnese from mainland Greece, connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf. Although the dream of having a canal that linked continental Greece with Peloponnese was a vision of Greeks more than 2000 years ago, Corinth
With paths meandering alongside a coastal periphery of rocky cliffs, dense woodland and meadows luxuriant with colour and life, with 1000-year old mule trails running next to gorges tumbling down into mighty rivers fringed by wild flowers and exotic plant life, and with tracks climbing magnificent mountain ranges sporting views unsurpassable almost anywhere in the
“The slight botanical variance is nothing compared to the bewildering variety of imposing ruins, situated in equally varied and beautiful scenery – massive mountains covered with low evergreen, oak and pines surround coastal valleys and loom above rocky shores and sandy beaches,” is Fodor Travel’s description of Peloponnese. The region of Peloponnese in southern Greece
The Peloponnese is a huge peninsula on the southernmost tip of mainland Greece. It has a history that dates way back to the Bronze Age and is an incredibly popular destination for those of you looking for a little ancient culture. It was once the heart of Sparta and is home to a large amount
