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Nafplio

Nafplio was the first capital of modern Greece, and is currently the capital of the prefecture of Argolida. It is situated 174km from Athens if one takes the Old Corinth-Nafplio National Road, and 160km if one takes the new Corinth-Tripolis National Road and the detour into Nafplio through Argos. Nafplio and the prefecture of Argolida are one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece with approximately 1.5 million visitors annually.
The town with its three castles, medieval and neoclassical buildings, stone pavings, and bougainvilleas cascading down internal courtyards invites us to explore its beautiful corners telling its history at each step.

Worth to see, Palamidi, Akronafplia, Bourtzi, Saint Spyridon Church, Saint George Church, Saint Nicholas Church, Church of Birth of Virgin Mary, The Lion of Bavaria, Syntagma Square, The Land Gate, Αrchaeological Μuseum, War Museum, Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation and the Rail Station.

It is also a wonderful destination to enjoy the Greek sea, offering crystal clear waters and very clean beaches.

Stoupa

It is a seaside village 45km from Kalamata having a strong tourist development thanks to its spectacular sandy beaches.

Pylos (Navarone)

It is an amphitheatrically built picturesque and charming town, it is located on the southern extremity of the Navarone bay. When one looks at Pylos from the harbour, it gives out the impression of being a small island. The central square with its coffee shops is in the shadow of huge age-long platans. The town's proud castle, Neokastro, dominates the west side. The harbour's entrance, which is one of the most secure natural harbours, is guarded by the historical island of Sfakteria.

Monemvasia

The ancient naval base of Minoans became one of the most important Peloponnese castles in the Middle Ages. Stone houses, mansions, and Byzantine churches still inspire Greeks and foreigners. The difference is that most houses hanging from steep rocks overlooking the Myrtoon Sea have tuned into hospitable taverns and cosmopolitan bars. The rock of Monemvasia is 95km from Sparta, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Peloponnese.

Koroni

It is a picturesque town, amphitheatrically situated on a hillside. In the past, it has been one of the most significant commercial and maritime Venetian centres of the Orient. Its medieval character is reflected on its old mansions, low houses, and narrow paths going uphill, its churches and its famous Venetian castle, It is 50km from Kalamata.

Tolo

Tolo is one of the most popular tourist villages in the Peloponnese with a large sandy beach, the perfect choice for all the kind of holidays, it combines the fresh air with the crystal blue sea, and first class accommodation in affordable prices. It is found 12km to the north of Nafplio and occupies the narrow end of a beautiful bay guarded by two islets.

Gythio

Is the largest city in Mani. The town's architecture and style features the typical sea air of Greek landscapes, as well as that of Greek islands. Its large beach with ouzo taverns and fish taverns, where octopuses are hang out in the sun and caiques continuously sail, as well as amphitheatrically built houses, make up the picturesque image. Gytheio is still a major harbour exporting regional products.

Kalamata

The prefecture's capital and harbour is the lady of the Messiniakos Bay referred to in a large numbers of songs, Kalamata. It is known ''kalamatianos'' dance, mature black olives and tasty oil, figs that taste like honey, and pasteli (traditional pastry). It is a modern town with good infrastructure, squares decorated with flowers, and its marketplace offers everything to its inhabitants, as well as its visitors.

Amaliada

Amaliada lies 10km to the northeast of Gastouni and about 22km from Pyrgos, the fertile valley surrounding it mostly produces raisins, olives, potatoes, and citrus fruits. Its inhabitants are engaged in farming and trade. The town was built under the region of Othon, and was named after queen Amalia. You can go for swimming in the very popular beach of Kourouta among other beautiful beaches in the surounding area!

Patra

It is the capital of prefecture of Achaia and the largest port of Peloponnese. Patra is third most popular city in Greece, after Athens and Thessaloniki. It is also one of the most significant commercial and transit centres of Greece gathering thousands of visitors who come by for business or tourist purposes every year.