Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world come to the Peloponnese peninsula to get to know the legendary towns and villages better, as well as to experience the healing power of thermal springs.
Monuments of architecture and history
Three major highways pass through the Peloponnese, which will lead you to amazing places rich in the most important monuments of history and archeology. Once on this peninsula, you can travel to cities that became legendary in the era of antiquity. You will be able to see firsthand the legendary Sparta, Corinth, Mycenae, Argos, Patras and Epidaurus. Most of the cities and resorts have not lost their important historical significance to this day.
Of course, the famous Archaeological Museum of Sparta deserves the attention of tourists - it is located in a cozy green park among picturesque orange trees and majestic fountains, giving a pleasant coolness. Ancient artifacts, which are carefully preserved in the museum, are able to tell its visitors about many grandiose historical events. Among the exhibits of the museum there is a statue of King Leonidas, finds from the burial chamber of King Menelaus, silhouettes and heads of ancient Greek deities, gloomy steles, ritual masks, as well as ritual sickles for sacrificing to the goddess Artemis.
When traveling around the Peloponnese, be sure to take the opportunity to visit all the grand sights. And here there really is something to see - each structure keeps the secrets and mysteries of history. The peninsula is home to magnificent medieval castles, mountain monasteries, the famous antique theater, as well as numerous temples and churches. Just a delightful sight - the fortress in Messene, whose circular wall rises and falls for nine kilometers along the slopes of the hills.
Resorts
The Peloponnese peninsula is very famous for its resorts with healing thermal springs. You should definitely visit the resort town of Loutraki, in the vicinity of which the WaterFun water park is located. Here you will find a huge number of attractions, a luxurious green area and many cozy cafes where you can taste Greek cuisine.
Also worth a visit is Kaiafas, famous for its healing spring and revitalizing pine air. And after going up the stairs of 190 steps and entering the park of amazing beauty, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Ionian Islands.
Another attraction of the Peloponnese that is worth seeing is the unique Cave of Lakes located in Kastria. Waterfalls and mountain lakes, located here, fascinate with their majestic view and beauty.
