Sights Peloponnese, Greece

Peloponnese is perfect for a quiet, family vacation, here excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, sightseeing inexhaustible potential. This is a holiday for those who do not get tired to rest and wonder. Not far from the western part of the Peloponnese is a charming island of Zakynthos - one of the seven Ionian Islands. His mythological stories connected with the names of Apollo and Artemis. Travelers Zakynthos draws its beautiful bays, white sand, clear water and huge sea turtles Caretta-Caretta. At the very north of the island - extraordinary blue caves, which are carved in the rocks by waves.

Many of the Peloponnesian cities, villages, resorts, had great importance in ancient times did not lose it, and to this day. In three large magisralyam road will take you to the places abounding in important archaeological monuments, where the earth itself is a witness of other eras.

The Greeks come to the Peloponnese families and "show" for children of almost the whole history of his country. Epidaurus with its famous ancient theater and the sanctuary of the god of medicine Asclepius, Nafplion - the capital of liberated Greece from the Turks. In the Peloponnese are such legendary ancient city, like Mycenae, Sparta, Epidaurus, Argos, Corinth, Patras. Land peninsula, covered with legends and myths. According to legend, this is where Hercules was born, the son of Zeus.

Even before reaching the canal at the isthmus of Corinth, you can get a first impression of the beauty of the Peloponnese, visiting the town of Loutraki, a spa - spa with many hotels. Per channel - Corinth, shopping center and road junction. At the archaeological site of the ancient city ruins of the glorious tower of the ancient city.

The road running through the olive groves, wheat fields and fruit orchards will lead you to the modern city, which are ideal for summer holidays. After the Employers following paragraph - d Sikiona, followed Stymphalian. Then followed Ksilokastro - famous resort destination and Dyakofoto, convenient as a starting point for unforgettable excursions to the Mega Spileoi Monastery of the Holy Monastery. The party - the fourth largest pride of Greece, is a seaport, linking the country with Italy and the Ionian Islands.

The most popular attraction of Corinth - it is Olympia, it is located to the west of the city. It was here, in 776 BC, were held the first Olympic Games, and the remaining ruins just absolutely breathtaking. Look at the old gymnasium and the wrestling school, and if you feel in the form, then run around the original Olympic stadium. Then go south of Olympia, and soon reach the peninsula, Mani, where according to mythology is the entrance to the underworld of Hades'. Make the most amazing beaches of Mani, but do not forget interesting medieval fortress, which will find inside the country.

If you can leave Mani, then head due east Peloponnese - in Sparta, is the second city, which is firmly rooted in the history of Western Europe. Ancient Sparta was known for its philosophy of abstinence and strict discipline, but the modern version of the city are much more loyal to their residents, the population of Sparta, to date - a total of 14 000 people. In order to fully examine all the sights of Peloponnese and enjoy the beauty of nature, you should be enough for two weeks. If you're dependent on public transport, then scroll to the Peloponnese for three weeks, and if going to stay here more than a month, it is unlikely to be able to live somewhere else.

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