It’s no secret that Greece is a popular holiday spot for Brits – whether that’s summer holidays to Mykonos or Rhodes, or a long weekend to Athens. But with popularity comes big crowds, and often eye-watering costs. So, if you’re looking for a Greek getaway that’s a little more under the radar, we might just have the answer.
The Peloponnese is a large area on the southernmost tip of mainland Greece, an unspoiled region with a bit of everything: dramatic coastlines, ancient history, rugged mountains – and some seriously good food. According to Lonely Planet it’s a must-visit for those who love themselves a bit of Greek mythology. ‘The Peloponnese is the stuff of legends.
Literally,’ says Lonely Planet. ‘It is here that Hercules fought the Nemean lion and gods walked the earth’. It also happens to be where the first Olympic Games ever took place way back in 776BC, where the famous towns of Sparta and Olympica are located, where Paris of Troy and Helen eloped from, and even where you’ll find the Gates of Hades.
We can see why CN Traveller called it ‘sacred ground,’ adding that the area is ‘wild and beautiful.’ And there’s no time like the present to book a trip, as this hidden-gem among tourists is slowly getting discovered. Earlier this month, EasyJet holidays chief executive, Garry Wilson, said they’ve noticed more interest in the region, as travellers want to visit new areas of a country they already know and love.
‘There’s a lot of inve.