Greece - Peloponnese (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Peloponnese is the stuff of which legends are made. Numerous myths were born and borne out here. Today this region is far from a fable. It boasts historical sites, with classical temples, Mycenaean palaces, Byzantine cities and Frankish and Venetian fortresses.

Greece - Peloponnese (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

soak up the past and present of Nafplio and Monemvasia
maps
marvel at the sanctuary of Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games
transport
walk in the remote and rugged Mani and marvel at the Maniot tower houses
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Corinthia, Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth, Ancient Nemea, Argolis, Argos, Ancient Mycenae, Nafplio, Tiryns, Epidavros, Southwest Argolis, Arkadia, Central Arkadia, Kynouria, Lakonia, Sparta, Mystras, Monemvasia, Neapoli, Gythio, the Mani, Lakonian Mani, Messinian Mani, Messinia, Kalamata, Ancient Messini, Koroni, Methoni, Pylos, Gialova, Around Gialova, Olympia, Tholos to Olympia, Olympia, Andritsena, Kyllini, Achaïa, Patra (Patras), Zahlorou, Kalavryta, Around Kalavryta