Peloponnese
Separated from the Greek mainland by a thin isthmus, Peloponnese is a land of ancient ruins where the winds carry myths and legends and where olive groves stretch as far as the eyes can see. It’s nothing like the Greece you’ve seen in magazines and newspapers; it’s that kind of Greece that invites you to slow down, stay longer, and indulge in simple pleasures of life.
The Peloponnese is almost the size of Slovenia, yet it feels like a world of its own – its mountain ranges dotted with twisting paths trodden by heroes long gone and its historic stone-built villages reflect a past rich in folklore and craftsmanship. We’ve both spent quality time exploring this stunning peninsula, and still, we dream about wanting more of it. Such is the magic of the Peloponnese.
Things to see and do in Peloponnese
- Visit the city of Nafplion
- Stay in a boutique hotel in Monemvasia
- Hike the Menalon Trail
- Explore the Mani region
- Go for olive-oil tasting in Kalamata
- Cycle along the west Mani
- Kayak in Navarino Bay
- Bake embroidered bread in Psari
- Hike Cape Tainaron
Typical costs when traveling
Accommodation – Most hotel rates in the Peloponnese are highly dependent on the time of the year you’re travelling – high during the summer season and low during winter season. However, with climate change bringing increasingly frequent heatwaves, wildfires and drought periods across parts of Europe, particularly during the early and peak summer months, travel patterns—and consequently prices—could become less predictable.
Here’s a sample breakdown of accommodation costs in the Peloponnese:
Budget hotels or simple B&B’s could cost between €50-80, whereas mid-range hotels and unique guesthouses could be anywhere between €100-150. Prices for luxurious sea-side resorts or wellness retreats could go beyond €200.
Food – On both our visits to the Peloponnese, we’ve had a blast devouring delicious plant-based meals. How come Greece is so full of flavours? The meals are rich and nutritious, and not expensive! Highly recommend eating at local tavernas to get a good local vibe and feel of the place.
Disclaimer: We can only give a breakdown of plant-based meals.
For Budget travellers, expect to spend around €20-30 for daily meals including supermarket snacks, bakery breakfasts, supermarket hauls and taverna meals. Fine dining at coastal up-scale restaurants combined with wines could budget to €100 or more per day. Those looking to budget meals as per a mix of fine dining, self-catering, taverna meals should roughly consider €50-80 per day.
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