Sparta – Kalamata via Taygetos, the most beautiful mountainous route in the Peloponnese

The most beautiful mountainous route in the Peloponnese starts from Sparta and leads to Kalamata (or vice versa), but not through the modern highway, instead following the old provincial road of Taygetos. The Pentadaktylos of the Byzantines and the Taleton of the ancient Greeks, reaching an altitude of 2,407 meters, is the twelfth highest mountain […]

Rigklia: The mountainous village of Messinia with its two rivers and a sea view

The distinctive region of Mani has gained considerable recognition in recent years, thanks to travel reports. However, this has predominantly favored its coastal areas, boosting tourism during the summer season. The more mountainous sections, therefore, continue to hold surprises for those inclined towards more thorough explorations in different seasons of the year. One such mountainous […]