Menalon Trail
The Menalon Trail is a long mountain trail in Arcadia, in the center of Peloponnese, that unfurls through the Lousios River gorge, the western slopes of Menalo Mt., the valley of Mylaon River and the Northeast Gortynian Mountains. The total distance of the route is 75km (46,6 miles) and pass through the traditional villages of […]
Lousios River
Lousios is a Peloponnesian river and a tributary of Alfeios. It is a relatively small river, approximately 25 kilometres long. However the landscape that surrounds it on its both banks is magical. The name of the river has ancient origins. It is said that it was given this name because the newborn Zeus was bathed […]
Ladonas River
Ladonas river is a Peloponnesian river and a tributary of Alfeios. It got its name from the homonymous river in Viotia, when the locals settled in the area around 1307 BC. Ladonas is surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape, something confirmed by Pausanias. It is a calm river, which makes it ideal for many activities, […]
Vasiliki Forest of Taygetus
The forest of Vassiliki is located at the southern part of the Taygetus mountain range, 8 km south of its summit, and has an expanse of approximately 11.000 km2. It is a relatively secluded forest, surrounded by summits. You can reach it from Eksochori and there is a road in the forest you can follow […]
The Gorge of Vyros
The Gorge of Vyros is one of the many gorges of the Peloponnese and is situated on the western slopes of Mount Taygetus, covering a distance of 19 kilometres and filled with firs, pines, cedars, cypresses and walnut trees. It begins from the village of Agios Panteleimon and ends up in the villages of Exohori […]
Voidokoilia Beach
Voidokilia is a legendary beach and one of the loveliest in the Mediterranean, with white sand and cool blue waters. It stands out on any map for its nearly perfect arch shape. Voidokilia offers no amenities such as parasols and a beach bar. You reach the beach via a dirt road from Petrochori or a […]
The Gorge of Rintomo
The wider area of Messinia is filled with impressive natural formations, creating a stunning landscape. Mountains, rivers and gorges compose a unique backdrop that dazzles the eye. One of the many gorges of the area is that of Rintomos, which starts from the peaks of Mount Taygetos and ends up at the shore of Santova […]
Polilimnio
Often described as a Greek paradise, the Polilimnio Waterfalls in Polilimnio Gorge offer something different from Messenia’s usual beaches. Polylimnio is an amazing hidden spot full of small natural lakes at the heart of Messenia prefecture. It is a small gorge through which a small river and the ground’s anomalies create plenty of small lakes, […]
The Gorge of Neda
Neda is the only “female” river in Greece. It stems from the foot of Mount Lykaion and flows into the Ionian Sea, more specifically into the Kyparissiakos Gulf. Neda is approximately 32 kilometres long and passes through a stunning fairytale-like landscape. The Valley of Neda was of particular importance to the ancient Greeks and was […]
Gialova Lagoon
Gialova lagoon is located in Messinia and is one of the most important wetlands not only in Greece, but also in Europe. It probably dates to prehistoric times and owes its creation both to tectonic activity and to a rise in sea level, phenomena which created this ecological zone of unique importance. The Gialova lagoon […]