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About Peloponnese, GreeceThe Peloponnese is a peninsula in southern Greece, south of the Gulf of Corinth. It consists of a mountainous interior covered with evergreen, oak, and pines and deeply indented coastal valleys. The four south-pointing peninsulas are the Messenian peninsula, the Mani Peninsula, the Cape Malea peninsula, and the Argolid in the far northeast of the Peloponnese.• The Peloponnese has an area of 21,549.6 km². • This peninsula has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Sightseeing Suggestions For Peloponnese, Greece• The Byzantine town of Monemvassia.• Patras, the third-largest city in Greece with a major harbor. • The Vouraikos Gorge. • The stone village of Dimitsana. • The historic city of Sparta. • The Caves of Dyros. • The ancient city of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympics. • Windsurfing, white-water activities, and yachting. Transportation For Peloponnese, Greece• The closest large commercial airports are in Kalamata and Athens.• Ground transport from both airports is available with rental cars, buses, and trains. • Kalamata International Airport (KLX) map • Porto Kheli (Cheli) Airport (PKH) map • Sparti Airport (SPJ) map Places to Visit For Peloponnese, Greece• Argolida (local hotel deals & google map)• Arkadia (local hotel deals & google map) • Epidaurus (local hotel deals & google map) • Ermioni (local hotel deals & google map) • Gythio (local hotel deals & google map) • Ilia (local hotel deals & google map) • Korinthia (local hotel deals & google map) • Lakonia (local hotel deals & google map) • Messinia (local hotel deals & google map) • Monemvasia (local hotel deals & google map) • Mycenae (local hotel deals & google map) • Nafplion (local hotel deals & google map) • Olympia (local hotel deals & google map) |
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