THE
MAINLAND
LESS TRAVELED DISCOVER THE PELOPONNESE PENINSULA OF GREECE.
LIVING GOOD
Gio
ISSUE No. 4
BY { ANGELA
116
FAIRHURST
Santorini. Mykonos. Crete. The big three Greek islands in the Aegean and Ionian Seas are the country’s most visited destinations. With their crystal blue waters and white-washed buildings, they have always been synonymous with romance. But there’s another side of Greece, which is much less explored and touristy, but no less beautiful, luxurious and romantic—the Peloponnese peninsula of southern Greece. It’s well worth the two- to four-hour drive from Athens to experience the different areas of the region’s stunning coastline, archaeological sites and amazing castles. Did I mention it has fresh seafood and wineries? The region is fairly large and impossible to see in just one visit, so here are some can’t-miss highlights.
