Greece by motorhome – Meandering The Peloponnese

Travelling Greece by motorhome has been nothing short of spectacular. Our Spring motorhome travels have taken us meandering around the Peloponnese, a peninsula at the southernmost part of mainland Greece. Looking at a map, the Peloponnese is almost shaped like a hand with four-south-pointing peninsulas that look like long fingers; the Messenian, the Mani, the Cape Malea and the Argolid. 

On this next stage of our trip we will be exploring parts of the Mani Peninsula, Cape Malea peninsula and the Argolid peninsula, before crossing over the Corinth Canal towards central Greece. 

After riding the vintage Odontotos railway line along the Voraikos Gorge, visiting Ancient Olympia, mysterious Mystras and many other incredible sites in the Messinia region, blog post here, we did not think the Peloponnese could possibly offer us anymore extraordinary sites than those we had already seen. But how wrong we were, there were plenty more places to wow us along this magnificent Peninsula.

Our itinerary for this next leg our trip is as follows: The Mani Peninsula>Gythio>Monemvasia>Elafonisos Island>Leonidio>Agios Christoforos>Ancient Maecaemae>Epidavros>Corinth Canal

We had already been travelling around the Peloponnese for about 11 days, when we arrived in the stunning Mani Peninsula.

Exploring The Mani Peninsula

The Mani is the central peninsula, also known as the middle finger, it is formed by a continuation of the Taygetos mountain range. Generally divided into the Messinian Mani or outer Mani and the Laconian Mani or inner Mani. My geography is not great, but looking at the map we can spot the Laconian Gulf to the east and  Messenian Gulf to the west. 

There is a rugged, untamed beauty to this area that we were not expecting. It felt quite remote even, with roads almost devoid of traffic.This wild landscape is arid, rocky, and there are plunging mountains with lots of stone towers scattered amid olive groves, with many of them looking abandoned. 

From my research I found out the distinctive Maniat tower-houses were built by rival families who would fiercely want to defend their land from invaders . There are many tales of bloody vendettas between the family clans that did not end with happy ever after. The peninsula’s native inhabitants were the Ancient Spartans, so not surprising that the Maniots (people of the Mani) would be fiercely independent and not averse to a good fight. 

We stayed on the Outer Mani, at the top of the peninsula by the side of a Greek taverna, a free place with the caveat of having to eat a meal at the taverna. The site was just a small piece of land, next to one of the two local Tavernas, and staying here for two nights we enjoyed a meal at both Tavernas. An evening meal was about 20 to 30 Euros including a glass of wine, depending on food choices. 

Free parking for Big Bill – our motorhome – with the caveat of eating a meal here at the local taverna. Our table neighbours Monica and Fred from Austria, were also parking their motorhome at the same site.

Lovely sunset views from our home-on-wheels, views over to Nea Itilo.

We used Little Bill – our scooter – to explore the Laconian Mani/Inner Mani, journeying down the main road through the narrow peninsula, from our base at the small fishing harbour of Karavostasi, near Neo Itilo (GPS 36.6960; 22.3783). 

On our first day in the region we visited nearby Limeni, a little fishing village that looked idyllic with pastel coloured houses  arranged around a small bay, with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea. In town we noticed a group of cyclists, who were touring this region on tandem bicycles. We had first noticed them when we visited Koroni, a few days before and we have since then passed them a few times, when riding Little Bill around the Mani peninsula. 

Small fishing village of Limeni, Mani Peninsula.

The little fishing village of Limeni is postcard pretty. There are some lovely seafood restaurants here with fabulous views.

Afterwards we also had a good look around  Aeropoli, named after Ares, the God of War. The town built on higher ground at 242 meters above sea level, the Mani capital was made famous for its role in the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire in 1821. It is considered to be the most important town of the Mani, with just over 1,000 inhabitants. 

The Diros Caves are a popular place to visit, situated about 11km from Aeropolis, where the flooded caves have been inhabited since Neolithic times. Unfortunately they were closed at the time of our visit. 

Aeropoli has a charming historic centre.

One gloriously sunny morning we rode Little Bill along the west side of the Mani Peninsula from Aeropoli all the way to the most southern point at Cape Tenaro and then returned via the east side. Our Lonely Planet guide book had an excellent driving tour map with suggestions of places to stop. 

On the way we stopped at various places, one of our favourites was the pretty village of Gerolimenas, set around a pebble beach with crystal clear water. We stopped at this village for lunch at a restaurant with gorgeous sea views and delicious Greek food. 

Gerolimenas, Peloponnese

Gerolimenas has some lovely restaurants right on the beach.

We passed the abandoned town of Vathia, which looked like a medieval fairy fantasy with many tower- houses clustered together on a ridge with panoramic views of the surrounding area. 

Vathia, a traditional Mani village.

Brian riding Little Bill, overlooking Vathia.

From Vathia we continued on along the coastal road before arriving at Cape Tenaro, also known as Cape Matapan which had an end-of-the-world-feel, the cape separates the Messenian Gulf from the Laconian Gulf.

Cape Tenaro

Map of the Mani Peninsula at Cape Tenaro.

There is a half hour walk to the lighthouse at the cape, but we decided to give it a miss and push on riding Little Bill onwards to Porto Kagio, where we stopped for a drink and relaxing for a while on one of the seafront Tavernas.  

Porto Kagio, we stopped here for a drink and spotted our motorhome neighbours, also riding their scooter.

Interestingly our Austrian motorhome neighbours (Monika and Fred), were also riding their scooter around the Mani and decided to stop for a drink at the same little cafe by the waterfront, so we had a quick chat with them before moving on. 

Afterwards we rode on the east side of the peninsula towards Nyfi, Kokkala and Skoutari, before crossing back to the west side towards Aeropoli and then home. This coastal route can be explored in a day, either by car or a scooter like we did, although for us it was quite a long day and now with hindsight it might have been better to have moved Big Bill – our motorhome – further into the Deep Mani on the second day of our stay. The main road was plenty large enough for Big Bill and I think if we visit this region again in the future, we would probably base ourselves for a second night at Gerolimenas and explore it with Little Bill from there. 

For our last night on the Mani Peninsula we enjoyed dinner at the local Taverna,  leaving early next morning bound for Gytheo. 

Gytheo

The drive to Gytheo was a bit stressful, since the new roads were not showing on our GPS and we got a little lost. The folk on the pretty town of Gytheo were having a street party when we arrived and therefore some of the roads in the town centre were closed. A few reversing manoeuvres later we did find an alternative way to our campsite. 

The campsite, Camping Melteni (GPS N36.7295 E22.5536) was about 3 miles, walking distance from Gytheo, or just a short ride on Little Bill, but feeling lazy we wanted to relax for the rest of the day and just went out for our evening meal meal at the campsite Taverna and then a short walk along the beach afterwards. We left Gytheo, without exploring the town, next day bound for Monemvasia, stopping for a visit at the Shipwreck Dimitrius.

Views over to Shipwreck Dimitrius.

Brian and I at Shipwreck Dimitrius.

The Greek shipwreck is an interesting place to visit, it has been made famous because of its location on an easily accessible sandy beach, just a few km from Gytheo. There is a free car park near the shipwreck and we noticed a few motorhomes which looked like they had stayed overnight. There are different accounts and stories about how Dimitrius got stranded on this beach with rumours that it was used for smuggling. Whatever its history the shipwreck makes for some great photos. 

 We decided against an overnight stay at the free car park and drove on towards Monemvasia. 

Magnificent Monemvasia 

Monemvasia is hidden behind an imposing rock with sheer cliffs rising hundreds of meters from the sea. The town is not visible from the road that leads up to a causeway. The medieval village is enclosed within the walls of a Kastro/Castle Fortress. 

We parked Big Bill along the causeway and walked a few hundred meters towards the entrance of the medieval town. 

We entered the castle walls, from the only available entrance and walked towards the central square along the cobbled streets and arched passageways. The name Monemvasia derives from two Greek words, “mone” and “emvasia” meaning “single entrance”, there is a sense of isolation in this town surrounded by a fortress wall. 

The Medieval town of Monemvasia was built within the walls of the Castle Fortress. There is one single entrance for pedestrians only, no vehicles are allowed.

Only about 20 people live inside the Kastro walls, with most people living on the nearby mainland village of Gefyra, just across the causeway. Monemvasia is divided into the lower town and the upper town.

It is such a quaint little village with narrow cobbled streets. Since we arrived at midday there were already people having lunch or drinks at the local restaurants and Tavernas or looking around the many souvenir shops that line the main road into the town square.  It was fun to wander around the labyrinth of secluded corners, small alleyways and steps leading up to stone house and walled gardens. 

Monemvasia town square.

From the Lower Town we followed a path and steps to the Upper Town, it was quite a warm day,  there were not many people doing this hike up and we soon discovered why. The midday sun was beating down on us making it harder to push ourselves towards the higher ground. 

We followed the path to the upper town, it was worth for these amazing views.

It was definitely worth going uphill to get the fantastic views and also visit Agia Sofia, a Byzantine church founded by the Emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos. It was converted into a mosque during the Turkish occupation. The interior has beautiful frescoes from the 12th and 13th century. 

Brian looking out into Asia Sofia.

After our visit to the town we returned to Big Bill and drove just a few hundred meters to the harbour overlooking Monemvasia, for an off-grid overnight parking. We managed to get a pole position with fabulous views over to the Monemvasia rock. Later on a couple of other motorhomes joined alongside us, but our views were uninterrupted.

Not a bad view from my bed.

We could hardly believe that we could get such beautiful views from our free overnight stay.

As evening approached we cooked dinner and sat outside watching the small fishing boats returning home, we could hardly believe our luck to be enjoying such a beautiful place for free. The Monemvasia rock across the water from us looking ominous and mysterious under the dark sky. 

Brian tried some fishing early next morning and he did managed to catch a small barracuda, which he just returned back to the sea. After breakfast we went into town to buy some food supplies, before setting off  over the mountains, a very scenic route towards the island of Elafonisos, a short drive of about one hour and half.

Elafonisos Island

To get to the island we had to board a ferry, from the port of Pounta, near Neapolis. It was a very short crossing of about 10 minutes. Once on board we paid a ferry fee of 25 Euros for a one way ticket for our 7meters motorhome and two adults, the costs are cheaper for cars (it costs 11 Euros for a car and 1 Euro per person) and we notice that many people boarded the ferry on foot and then get a taxi to their hotel at the other end.

There is no need to book ferry tickets in advance, people just turn up and queue at the port. During the high season the tickets are issued at a small booth at the port in Pounta or at Elafonisos port at the other end. There are regular daily ferries going and returning from the island. 

After docking at the island, Brian had to reverse our motorhome off the ferry, luckily there was lots of space and he was guided by ferry staff. 

We stayed at Simos Camping (GPS N36.4763 E22.9752), located about 4km from the port of Elafonisos, we paid 18 Euros per night including electricity using our ACSI card. The campsite was perfectly located next to the famous Simos Beach. 

Simos Beach, next to our campsite.

This tiny island was so beautiful and relaxing. There were no must-sees or special sites and activities, we loved the slow pace of life, delicious Greek food, peaceful surroundings and some stunning sunsets. In the evenings we would head to the main town, in fact only town for a meal at our favourite Taverna, called Antonis. From our dinning table overlooking the harbour we spotted wildlife such as birds, fish and even turtles. 

Charming little church by the harbour town of Elafonisos.

Elafonisos Town is the main hub of the island.

We loved having an evening meal here, overlooking the harbour.

A beautiful sunset in the Island of Elafonisos.

There is no public transportation in the island so we used Little Bill to get around, but others were exploring by bicycle, hiking, or with a hired taxi. It did not take us long to explore the whole island.

We have mentioned before that we have hardly met any British motorhomes travelling in this region, but we did meet again for the third time British couple, Sue and David from Leeds, again totally by chance (if you have been following our journey you might remember we have met them first at San Marino in Italy, the day before we caught our ferry from Ancona in Italy to Patras in Greece, them we met them again at Koroni, where they were staying in the same campsite we stayed) . It was lovely to see them again, staying at the same campsite. We exchanged travel tales and recommendations for our forward travelling. They were heading in the opposite direction from us heading back to Patras and then home. 

Meeting like-minded people is always something we really enjoy on our travels. After spending 3 peaceful nights on the island and feeling very relaxed, it was time to move on towards Leonidio. 

Leonidio

Leonidio is located at the mouth of the Badron Gorge, nestled between mountains. We stayed overnight nearby at place called Plaka, on Campsite Semeli (GPS 371495; 22.8927) run by two brothers and paying 18 Euros including electricity. We explored Leonidio the following day, we could not miss out on buying some of the famous local Tsakonian aubergines (eggplant) at a local vegetable stall. The village of Leonidio is a magnet for climbers who enjoy hanging from some of the magnificent cliff faces. 

Mountainous landscapes near Leonidio.

The most striking part of this journey for us was driving along the mountain roads with spectacular views. From Leonidio we stayed for a couple of nights at a very friendly campsite called Camping Zaritsi (GPS 37.2765; 22.8404) at Agios Christoforos. The owner was lovely, another family owned place where there was great emphasis on good hospitality with some delicious meals on offer at the campsite taverna.

Crystal clear water at Camping Zaritsi, Agios Christoforos.

We were again tempted to stay for two nights and just enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters at the nearby beach and relax. Our motorhome neighbours were a couple from Germany called Ulf and Silke plus their lovely dog called Alma (the name means soul in Portuguese). They were great company and we enjoyed meeting up with them at the Taverna to share an evening meal on both nights of our stay. Ulf was a retired dentist who would often spend many months volunteering his expertise in Africa. It was fascinating to hear about all the difficulties he faced in some of the poorest regions of Africa. 

From this campsite we drove northwards towards Epidavros, with a short detour to visit Ancient Mycenae.

Ancient Mycenae

Surrounded by mountains, World Heritage-listed Ancient Mycenae was the home of the legendary Agamemnon, who in Greek Mythology was the king of Mycenae. He is known for being the commander-in-chief of the Greeks during the Trojan War. The Ancient city consisted of a fortified citadel and surrounding settlement. Here again we required imagination to understand about a place that was once upon a time one of the most powerful kingdoms of Greece.

Before heading over to the Ancient site we visited the Archaeological Museum. The exhibits are fascinating, I found particularly interesting to learn about the golden death mask (although the one exhibited here is a replica of the original). . 

Heinrich Schliemann discovered five gold masks during the excavations of Mycenae in 1876. This one is a replica of the original one of the masks currently exhibited in Athens. Schliemann believed it to have been the death mask of Agamemnon.

It was worth visiting the small Archeological Museum first, before exploring the ruins

Lion Gate, dated 1240 BC,  at Ancient Mycenae. The heads of the lions are missing.

Views over Ancient Mycenae.

We entered the fortified citadel via the Lion Gate, a solid construction of stone blocks over which preside two large lions.

There is a free parking area, to enter the site it cost us 12 Euros which included a visit to the small museum. Totally worth it and I would recommend this site to anyone visiting this region. After our visit we moved on towards Ancient Epidavros. 

Epidavros

For our visit to the Ancient Theatre of Epidavros we stayed for one night at Camping Nicholas (GPS N37.6301 E23.1580). Another great location by the side of a beautiful beach from where we snorkelled over an underwater ancient sunken city.

We hiked to higher ground to get these great views over the Sea Epidavros Bay. Our campsite Nicholas just next to the beach.

The main attraction here is of course the amazing Theatre of Epidavros.

Spectacular Epidavros Theatre.

Brian looking out from the highest seat of Epidavros Theatre.

This late 4th century BCE theater is one of the best preserved Ancient Greek structures in existence. The acoustics are amazing, we tested it and could not believe how clear I could hear Brian, with him standing at the theatre’s centre and I was sitting at the very top. The Theatre is still used for performances, but sadly there were none happening during our stay. Soon afterwards we left Epidavros bound for the Corinth Canal. 

Corinth Canal 

The main bridge over the canal offers a fantastic view over the cutting through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth. We parked Big Bill at the nearby carpark and walked over the bridge. From the bridge we watched mesmerised as a group of brave young women bungy jumped from underneath the bridge. 

Great views over the Corinth Canal from the bridge.

Nowadays only small boats travel through the canal.

Would you fancy a Bungy Jump over the Corinth Canal from this bridge?

 The project spanned many centuries  – began by Roman Emperor Nero who was the first to attempt to build the canal, but the project was abandoned when he died. The building of the canal experienced many financial problems and bankruptcies,  but it was finally completed in 1893, although it still experienced financial and operational difficulties. 

The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 24.6 meters (80.7feet) wide, therefore making it too narrow for modern ships. It also experienced problems with landslides and serious damaged caused during World War II. Currently the canal is mostly used by smaller boats, with the exception of the cruise ship MS Braemar, which was the widest and longest ship to transit the canal in 2019.

Once we crossed the bridge over the Corinth Canal we waved goodbye to the Peloponnese, crossing into mainland Greece. Some people argue that the Peloponnese is an island, since it is cut from the mainland by the Isthmus of Corinth. For us crossing over the bridge signed the end of a fantastic leg of our motorhome tour and it was with a heavy heart that we left the Peloponnese behind. 

Tips for Visiting the Peloponnese

The Peloponnese can be easily explored on a road trip since,  and being relatively close to Athens it can be easily combined with a trip to the Greek Capital. Many important archaeological sites such as Ancient Olympia, Mycenae, the Ancient walled city of Monemvasia, Epidavros, Ancient Corinth etc. can be easily explored on a one or a two week-itinerary.

  • There is a public bus service around the Peloponnese, we met a couple who were backpacking and using the buses to get around. Although having a car or motorhome would give a lot more flexibility. They told us that it was very easy to find accommodation and there was no need to book ahead (I guess in the high season it would be different).
  • For people travelling here by motorhome the Peloponnese offers plenty of opportunities for free parking/wild camping, particularly during the low season. We travelled during the Spring and although we did overnight in some free parking/wild camping places, the majority of our stay was in campsites using our ACSI card to get a discount. We loved all the places we have mentioned in this post, having the security and facilities included was great. 
  • Traffic was very light in most places, we would often drive for ages without meeting another vehicle, which was great, particularly on some narrow mountain roads. 
  • We paid tolls when using their excellent motorways, it is good to keep some small notes and euro coins, although we were also able to pay by debit card. We did not find the tolls particularly expensive.
  • We paid on average of 12 Euros to enter attractions such as Museums and Ancient sites. 
  • The food was delicious and inexpensive, Greek wine was very drinkable and cheap. 
  • It is all in Greek –  road signs and names of places were of course written in the Greek, but they would often also be written using the Latin/Roman Alphabet. 
  • We found English to be widely spoken in restaurants, campsites, tourist attractions, but we did learn a few Greek words such as kalimera: Good Morning; kalispera:Good evening; Yiasou:hello/goodby/cheers; Effkharistoe:thank you. It was always appreciated when we tried to communicate in the local language. 
  • We found the Greek people we encountered on our trip to be super friendly, funny, hospitable and basically could not do enough for us. A huge highlight of the trip.

We absolutely loved the Peloponnese and we could not recommend it enough. My next blog post will be about the next leg of our trip around mainland Greece, exploring central and some of Northern Greece. Thank you all for reading and safe travels. 

 

 

 

 

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38 Comments on “Greece by motorhome – Meandering The Peloponnese

  1. The theater, the canal, the church, and one spectacular view after another. Thank you! I smiled at Little Bill passing tourists on foot and riding bikes. So smart of you guys to carry him along.

    • Suzanne, we often hear so much about the Greek Islands, which are beautiful, but the mainland has some very spectacular sites also. Little Bill is definitely a good addition, it takes us places where we can’t take Big Bill. It is also so easy and free to park anywhere.

  2. What can I say except that I wish I had been riding onboard, Gilda? Those lovely little waterside tavernas you found. Quite Shirley Valentine, even though Bill was there too. Especially liked Aeropoli and Monemvasia.

    • Jo, we would enjoy having you on board with us 🙂 The waterside Tavernas are indeed lovely. Having a meal overlooking the clear turquoise water is very special. The old town of Aeropoli is very quaint, if makes it for a great base from where to explore The Mani Peninsula. Monemvasia did win my heart, staying at the harbour overlooking the big rock was magical.

  3. I’ve really enjoyed reading about your travels with Big – and Little – Bill. What a wonderful trip, so many amazing sights! Monemvasia looked charming and we would absolutely love to see the Theatre of Epidavros. It looks astonishingly well-preserved and it was fascinating to hear how good the acoustics were. It’s nice to know that it is still used for performances. It was also really interesting to learn the history of the Corinth Canal.

    • Mitch, I am glad you have enjoyed this post. The Peloponnese offers so many incredible sites, perfect for a road trip. Having our home-on-wheels did give us lots of flexibility. The Theatre of Epidavros is extraordinary, we could not believe how good are the acoustics from the very top seats. Apparently the steps themselves act as acoustic traps.

  4. Sounds like a fabulous area to explore. Your wonderful photos and commentary bring these places alive.
    Hoping to follow in your footsteps there before too long!

    • Marion, I think you and Mark would really enjoy visiting this region with your motorhome. It is a region that offers everything, with fabulous scenery, delicious food, fascinating history and so many quaint little towns to explore. We could easily have stayed a lot longer, but there was plenty more to explore in central Greece. I hope you will visit this region soon.

  5. I love travelling with you and Brian. Your posts and pics really take you on the journey. I love little towns, so like you, I’d have enjoyed staying longer to explore. The view from the canal is amazing. Ah and the ruins. I could have just sat there for hours. The nature really does take your breath away. Thanks for sharing <3

    • Lissette, thank you so much, we appreciate having you along vicariously. You and Frank love your slow travel, I think you would enjoy all the cultural places in mainland Greece (I know you are not someone who enjoys the beaches), also I think you would love the food and wine. We found the Peloponnese to be very scenic, with gorgeous mountainous landscapes and devoid of mass tourism in the shoulder season.

    • Andy, before visiting the Peloponnese we knew so little about the Greek mainland, having only been to Athens. The beautiful Greek islands get a lot of visitors, with good reason, but the mainland appears to be forgotten. The lack of mass tourism was something that appealed to us, we found it to be absolutely gorgeous.

  6. Those are some quaint towns and spectacular views, Gilda. That area of Greece seems to be a highlight and easily manageable in a camper. So nice that you have Little Bill at hand and based on your neighbors scootering around as well, this seems to be a common addition to the rig in Europe. I know in other parts of the world, bringing another vehicle with you isn’t the easiest – or cheapest – at border crossings.

    I’m happy to read that the weather and the water were warm enough to snorkel. And that you enjoyed that boondocking spot with the nice view. We often adore our views when free camping. Have you heard of the iOverlander app and website?

    Thank you for sharing your adventures and tips with us.

    • Hi Liesbet, we were spoiled for choice with so many quaint little places and great views. The wild camping/boondocking place overlooking Monemvasia was very special.
      Having Little Bill makes a big difference, particularly here in Europe where there are so many places/towns we would not be able to drive into with Big Bill. Very handy that Little Bill fits nicely into Big Bill’s garage, so there are no extra costs when crossing with ferries or the Eurotunnel etc.
      We got really good weather in Greece during the Spring, it was not too hot or cold and very sunny days most of the time, the water temperature was ok, we did manage to swim and snorkel without the need for a wetsuit.
      I think in the US you have a lot more opportunities for free camping than we do here in Europe. Yes, I have heard of the iOverlander app, but we have never used it. Perhaps we need to give it a go sometime. I guess you and Mark use this app a lot?

  7. Yup.. Spartans do like a good bloodbath, don’t they, haha… Limeni, Aeropoli, Gerolimenas, and especially Monemvasia are so picturesque! Shame the Diros Caves were closed, would’ve been eager to hear and see more about them. Love how Brian and you look ultra-relaxed in all the photos. Proper holiday vibes, way to go!

    We’ve had quite a few cases recently where our GPS didn’t show newly built roads, too. Not a brilliant experience when that happens.

    That Shipwreck Dimitrius looks rather cool.

    Interesting to learn that Leonidio is a climbing mecca, and that there is a European barracuda. They have a certain reputation for gratuitous ferocious violence, no? Glad to hear Brian stayed safe.

    Epidavros Theatre is spectacular indeed. What an epic trip.

  8. Stefan,
    The Spartans were not people you would want to mess with hahaha. Indeed such a shame about the Diros Caves, we did hear that the caves were very interesting and a must place to visit in the region, but unfortunately they were closed. I am not sure how they would compare with the amazing caves you have been exploring in the UK.
    The mountains around Leonidio were gorgeous, so I was not surprised to learn it has became a climbing Mecca.
    Brian was a happy man after catching the barracuda, although it was just a small one. I think the large ones can be very aggressive.
    We don’t often like to return to places, since there are always new and exciting places to visit, but we did say that we would happily return to the Peloponnese in the future. It was indeed epic.

    • Thank you guys, it definitely pays to go in the shoulder season. We found Spring to be perfect with pleasant temperatures, places were open and the Spring flowers were in full bloom. Apologies for the late reply, we are currently travelling in Spain and I struggle to keep up with the blog when we are travelling. I have just been reading again some of your blog posts on Spain.

    • Hi Jack, I am glad you have enjoyed it. Greece was an amazing country to explore by motorhome, although a car road trip would be just as enjoyable. Mainland Greece has a lot to offer.

  9. Another wonderful & detailed post Gilda. Makes me want to get in motorhome and just go. Frank is in Mexico so now would be the perfect time to escape. I love visiting ruins and just imagine all the life that walked through before me and those that will continue after. Beautiful photos Gilda without the hordes of tourists in your shots. Nobody likes that :)!

    • Lissette, thank you and agree visiting ruins does transport you back in time. Like you I just try to imagine what life was like for the people who lived there. Historic places are so fascinating. I am looking forward to finally meeting you and Frank soon 🙂

  10. Wow! What an amazing part of the world! Thank you for touring us around the “Middle Finger” :). The views are stunning, and to be so immersed in the incredible history of this region – another Wow!
    Dave

    • Sue, I am glad you have enjoyed our visit to the Mani Peninsula (the middle finger), it was absolutely stunning. We often think of this trip as one of our favourites by motorhome 🙂

  11. I was engrossed from the beginning to the end reading your post and admiring your photos, Gilda. What a fabulous travelogue publicizing the stunning Peloponnesus area in all its glory.

    • Hi Annie, I am glad you have enjoyed this post. The Peloponnese has been a fantastic place to explore by motorhome, it is a scenic region, but also it offers many fascinating ancient sites, great food, wine and hospitality. We loved it. How are you guys? where are you travelling next?

  12. What a beyond cool way to see the country. How neat. We left Crete a few weeks ago. I see why getting around via motorhome would work well. Good highways in Greece and the scenery is dazzling. First rate!

    Ryan

    • Ryan, I am so sorry for this late reply. Your comment went to my spam box and I didn’t realise since I have been travelling in Brazil and forgot to check it.
      Where you in Crete recently? did you tour the island? I have visited Heraklion a few years ago, on a cruise of the Greek islands, it is a beautiful place. Would love to go back there for a longer tour.
      The Greek roads were very good, we certainly did not have any problems, the scenery is absolutely stunning.
      Thank you for your comment 🙂

      • No worries! We actually were in Crete in January. We spent 3 days in Heraklion doing a rental and loved it. What a cute little city. We then did a 2 week house sit in Choumeriakos, a tiny village close to Agios Nikolaus, a brilliant seaside town roughly 1 hour east of Heraklion. What a cool island. We saw a little bit around there with some hiking and exploring. We did not venture much because the dog needed walking at least twice a day. Gorgeous place, amazing food and such friendly locals.

  13. What a fantastic adventure, Gilda! You always get my wanderlust revved up. Although we lived in Athens for several months, we have yet to make it to the Peloponnese. But now, thanks to you, I feel like I’ve been there. Thanks so much for a great post. ~Terri

    • Terri, thank you! I am glad you have enjoyed this post. It must have been amazing to live in Athens, we missed out on visiting the Greek capital on this trip, since we have been before. It is a city that I would love to return to and explore more.
      I am loving all your blogs from your most recent RWT, so glad you are travelling again 🙂

  14. I was blown away by your article about exploring Greece by motorhome. You have a knack for writing engaging and informative stories. I loved the details and tips you shared about the places you visited, the people you met, and the challenges you faced. You have shown me a different side of Greece that I didn’t know existed. The photos of the scenery, the architecture, and the food were stunning.

    • Thank you so much, I am glad you have enjoyed this blog post. The Peloponnese has so many incredible places to explore. We have been travelling by motorhome since 2019 and I often say that this motorhome tour of Greece is definitely my favourite so far, although I did also love touring around Norway, Italy, and Spain.

  15. What a wonderful post about your travels around the Peloponnese Gilda packed with info, observations and some beautiful photos. The scenery looks stunning, the history fascinating and the food and drink look delicious! 🙂

    • Thank you so much Rosemay, I am so glad you have enjoyed this post. This motorhome tour of Greece feels like long time ago, I have not been very diligent about writing blog posts recently. We have done a lot more travelling since this tour, but I am yet to share it here. Thank you for visiting the blog and commenting 🙂

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