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Traditional peninsular region in Greece
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A nondescript port town. Can serve as a base for Mycenae. Some miles away the ancient Corinth, with the ruins of one of the first civilizations of Greece.
Main city of Messinia Province. Famous for its olives but also a pleasant city with an attractive seafront and stylish new marina.
a historic mountain town that combines history, alpine scenery and outdoor activities.
About 30 minutes drive further on from Finikounda is Koroni, a fishing village which snuggles beneath its great Venetian fortress that overlooks the beautiful harbourfront with pavement cafes and fish restaurants with fresh local produce and authentic Greek cuisine. Just before Koroni is the beautiful Zaga unspoilt beach and beyond are many other beaches.
A seaside town south of Pylos. Its main feature is a spectacularly positioned and well preserved castle, which contains both Venetian and Ottoman elements. The town itself is also pleasingly old, and there is a small but delightful beach near the castle.
The Byzantine city of Mystras is a 15-minute ride from Sparta. This has relics worthy of a visit.
A good base to explore surrounding area which includes Epidaurus theater and Mycenae.
This historic city has a population of 10,000. It has two main arteries which make navigation really easy. To the west of the City is the beautiful, rugged Mt. Taygetos.
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