Nafplion is one of Greece's prettiest towns. Its narrow streets are lined by elegant Venetian houses and graceful Neoclassical mansions, while the harbor-front promenade features inviting bars and couch-filled cafes which attract a relaxed crowd. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV...
Often referred to as the "Gibraltar of Greece," Monemvasia is a virtual showcase of Byzantine, Turkish, and Venetian history dating back to the 13th century. Worth climbing: the steep zigzag path that leads up and up, out of the lower town, to ruins of the fortified upper town, and sweeping views...
Peloponnese, Greece - Tolo, Nafplio, Palamidi fortress, Tyros, Monemvasia, Sparta, Mystras, Ancient Olympia, museum, Ancient Corinth, Corinth Canal, Nea Epidaurus, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Treasury of Atreus, Aegion - Agios Nikolaos ferry
While most visitors to Greece's Peloponnese enjoy the same tourist stops, a three-hour drive takes you off the beaten path to the timless and rustic south coast. Its southernmost point, the Mani Peninsula, still harbors remote corners where centuries-old art is tucked away, and where the curious ...
Settle into the pace of Greek country life in Kardamyli. We visit a shopkeeper serving up chamomile and olives harvested from his backyard: the hills of the Peloponnese. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, tr...
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This unique forest in Greece, covering a flat area of about 218000 acres, with 42000 of those consisting of tall oak trees. It borders to the east with river Erimanthos, to the west with the village of Simopoula, to the south with those of Nemouta, Lala and Douka. The forest is part of the NATURA...
visiting Nafplion and Olympia, in Peloponnese, Greece
( video 2000, Mani peninsula, Peloponnese, Greece). Mani, the southernmost and middle peninsula of the Peloponnese or Morea, straddling the districts of Lakonia and Messenia in southern Greece, is a treasure trove of Byzantine and post Byzantine churches, Frankish castles and stunning scenery. Th...
Voidokilia is an impressive beach, one of the most popular in the Prefecture of Messinia, in spite of your not being able to find any beach umbrellas or chairs here! The area is characterized as of special natural beauty. The beach is located next to Gialova lagoon.
A really gorgeous town. I'd like to see it when the weather is better and there are people wandering around.
Dora Stratou is a group of Greek Traditional Dances that has daily performances in the Dora Stratou garden theatre, located on Philopappou Hill, opposite the Acropolis in Athens. Tsamiko and Kalamatiano are the traditional dances from Peloponnese region in Greece. Further information: en.wikipedi...
Agii Anargiri old station,Athens Greece. Metre gauge trains out of order. MAN-1 diesel trainsets,MAN-4 diesel multiple units & diesel locomotive ALCo A.9107. Peloponnese metre gauge network belonged to the former SPAP (Piraeus-Athens & Peloponnese Railways) until taken over by OSE (Hellenic...
Athens, Greece & the Peloponnese
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