The Peloponnese

About The Peloponnese (Peloponnesos)

The Peloponnese is a rugged land with a mountainous interior and unspoilt beaches, an island connected to the mainland by two new bridges with spectacular views across the Bay of Corinth.

The climate is purely Mediterranean along the coasts, unlike the center which has a relatively continental climate. A mythical land whose every corner brings to mind some Greek myth, the Peloponnese has more important ancient sites than any other island or country, these include Sparta, Mycenae, Corinth, Olympia, Ancient Figalia, Epidaurus, Mistras, Monemvassia and Ithomi to name but a few. Helen of Troy was from The Peloponnese. Kalamata Olives are famous the world over.

The region we specialise in is Northern Messinia, facing The Ionian Sea which is unique in how unspoilt and inviting it is.The stretch of coast between Kyparissia and Pyrgos has been untouched by tourism and has some of the most beautiful and unspoilt beaches in the Peloponnese including a 60 km stretch of sand running from just below the village of Agaliani all the way to Pyrgos. Inland you immediately see the mountains and there are endless ancient sites, villages and walks, gorges and waterfalls to be discovered without any effort at all. Just head in any direction and keep going. Fish Tavernas predominate near the sea front while mountain village tavernas are available higher up. Kyparissia is the main market town for most of these villas.

The village of Agaliani itself has a tiny cafe which looks exactly as it must have 100 years ago, with photos of the owner Costas getting married on his horse. The Kafenion chairs and table spill out onto the road.