At 2.407 meters, Mount Taygetost is the highest mountain in Peloponnese and a personal favorite of mine. Named after the nymph Taygete and devoted to the god of Sun, Helios, Taygetos is destined to provide a mystical experience. But it is the peace and quiet of the mountain, disturbed only by an occasional distant sound …
The Messinia region in southern Peloponnese is an ideal holiday destination for anyone looking for more than just a lovely beach. Don’t get me wrong, the coast of Messinia is stunning and its long sandy beaches are among the best in Greece but there is so much more! From impressive medieval castles and charming towns …
Best of Messinia: Beaches, castles, waterfalls and the best olive oil in the world Read More »
Even with only a couple of hours to spare in the area of Gialova, the hike to the Old Navarino Castle is a must. This easy 2-hour hike will take you through some truly stunning scenery including two of the most beautiful beaches of the area, Voidokoilia and Chrisi Akti, the lagoon of Gialova bursting …
How to hike to the Old Navarino Castle near Gialova (Messinia) Read More »
Having a house near Pylos and coming every summer for the past 8 years means that up until now we have pretty much exhausted all the main tourist attractions of Messinia. But the best thing about this beautiful region in southern Peloponnese is that there are always new places to discover even after so many …
Messinia is a land of hidden waterfalls. Even though nothing indicates their presence from a distance in this region of olive orchards and melon fields they are there and they are beautiful. The most famous is probably the stunning waterfalls of Neda while my all-time favorite is the lush green Polilimnio. However, there are others, lesser-known, …
When driving from Kalamata to the Mani peninsula the road climbs high up on the western slopes of the Mt.Taygetos before dropping down to Kardamili Town. If you ever find yourself in this part of the road and have some time to spare make a detour and visit the amazing Ridomo Gorge. The Ridomo gorge …
One of my favorite things to do when visiting the coast of Messinia is renting a boat from the port of Pylos port and spending a day exploring Navarino Bay. Navarino Bay is a special place both historically and naturally. It’s sheltered from the Ionian Sea by the long Sfaktiria island and looks like one …
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Last year I finally managed to talk my boyfriend into taking the road trip around the south of Peloponnese. This was my dream for ages but it needs time and at least some money and we never had both at the same time. In the end, we drove around 1400 km and it took us …
