Island or peninsula? This question is often asked when we talk about the geography of Peloponnese. Peloponnese can be reached by means of a narrow strip of land, but this was interrupted by the construction of the Corinth Canal in 1893, and now it is crossed by a bridge. Choose to spend your next self-catering holiday in one of our hand-picked holiday villas to rent in Greece in the area and look forward to enjoying the best that Peloponnese has to offer. The name Peloponnese is composed of the name of the mythological figure Pelops and the Greek word for island, Nisos.
One thing that there can be little debate on is the beauty of this region. Peloponnese is home to some of the most spectacular landscapes and panoramas in Greece and arguably in Europe as a whole. Impressive mountain ranges spread out before you and valleys are filled with lush Mediterranean vegetation. There are also beautiful coastal areas where you can swim in wonderfully clear waters or simply bask in the sun, perhaps enjoying a Mezze platter of some typical Greek cuisine. in the coastal area enchant the visitors. Besides the numerous ancient sites that can be visited, e.g. Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games or the ancient Corinth, you are always fast at the sea, where you can sunbathe on the beach and just enjoy the peace.
Legend has it that it was in Peloponnese that Hercules fought the lion and that Greek Gods walked the Earth. Mythology and legend is an important part of the Greek culture, and there is certainly plenty of that to be discovered here! The region has also had a rich and varied history, with a number of earthly civilisations calling it home at one point or another. Here, you will find a number of monuments and relics which tell the story of these empires and their people.
The Peloponnese can be reached without any major problems: either by car by ferry from Italy to Patras or by plane to Athens and Kalamata. Our self-catering holiday homes in Greece are located in the east in Korfos and Ermioni, on the western coasts between Pirgos and Pylos, as well as on the southern peninsula of Mani in the villages of Stoupa, Aghios Dimitris and Limeni
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There are plenty of benefits to choosing self-catering accommodation in Greece, one of the most obvious is that you can prepare and enjoy your meals at a time that suits you. Visit a local supermarket, or better yet a local farmers' market to select some delicious, fresh produce before heading back to your self-catering Greece accommodation to prepare a delicious meal to be enjoyed together with your family and friends - perhaps on the balcony or private terrace of your holiday home.
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