Located in the south-west corner of mainland Greece, Kalamata is the capital and main port of the Messinia region of the Peloponnese. It has the best road, air and sea connections for holidays on the Mani Peninsula and the Messinian Bay. The Kalamata region is popular with those looking for relaxing beach holidays, visitors looking to explore the area and train enthusiasts wishing to explore the areas amazing narrow-gauge railways. Kalamata is the gateway to Olympia (the site of the original Olympic Games) and the site of ancient Messini, making it very popular with ancient history enthusiasts. Other historic sites to visit include the Caves of Diros, the Byzantine capital Mystras and the castle of Methoni.

Greece is a land of mysteries, mythologies, tales of man’s ancient past and the immense developments it has garnered over the last three millenniums. It is known for having had a thriving economy, magnificent beaches, some truly world class Greek hotels and an unparalleled hospitality to offer, since graduating to be a modern European state. Travelers flock its landscape, as a result, to listen to its 3000 years old account and be a witness of its past glory. However, there are many other activities apart from visiting the archaeological sites that one should consider undertaking while being in Greece. We are going to discuss some of these outdoor activities, during the course of next few paragraphs. Camping, hiking and trekking across scenic islands like Mykonos, Santorini, Tinos and Naxos is a popular activity..

For packing a lot of attractions into a small area, the isle of Ischia, only 47 square kilometers in size, is hard to beat. This attractive island destination should be a part of any serious culture seeker’s travel itinerary. This splendidly beautiful island, located in the Gulf of Naples in the Tyrrhenian Sea, has been known since at least ancient Roman times for its therapeutic, thermal water and its pleasant, mild climate.

Situated in the Cyclades group of Greek islands, Mykonos is among the most popular destinations among visitors to this popular part of Europe – no surprise, since the island is well known for its historical attractions, its scenic highlights and its fine quality beaches. Among the young crowds, perhaps the great attraction of Mykonos is [...]

Greece’s largest island is also one of its most fascinating; Crete has a long and enthralling history and today it attracts visitors from less temperate European countries thanks to its many appealing qualities. It also attracts vacationers from other parts of the world, so no matter what drab corner of the universe you currently find [...]

This year many of us will be taking time off work to go on holiday to escape to the sun, probably Spain or Greece. These two countries are very popular with UK tourists as they cannot resist a bit of Mediterranean sun. One perfect example of these summer getaways is the island of Paxos in [...]