Greece: The Peloponnese
Bradt Travel Guides (Verlag)
978-1-84162-451-8 (ISBN)
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The Peloponnese contains a huge diversity of landscape, everything from the classic image of Greece - white sand beaches and sleepy white-washed villages through to the ancient sites of Olympia and Mycenae, Byzantine churches and medieval fortresses; towering mountains for hiking and skiing, olive groves which produce the finest fruit, and mountains covered in flowers. In recent months Greece has undergone a well-publicized economic meltdown. However cheaper prices and the expense of long-haul tourism has actually led to an increase in visitor numbers. The government is keen to invest in tourism as a way to reinvigorate the country. Specific examples of this are the new year-round flights from Athens to Kalamata and a major new international spa / golf resort in Messinia.
Greece is no longer an 'easy' travel destination and there as been an increase in the trend towards independent travel, away from package tourism. The new edition reflects this with reviews of the plentiful new accommodation, details of independent tours and activities as well as excellent coverage of off-the-beaten-track sites and attractions. Greek expert, Andrew Bostock leads travellers to hidden villages, sophisticated towns, and to other top attractions - one of Europe's most spectacular train journeys and the tower houses of the famed Mani. He explores the lesser-known sites and attractions, including details of places not covered anywhere else. The guide is packed with information on agritourism spots, eco-conscious boutique hotels, camping under the stars, rustic tavernas and locally grown produce. Traditionally the tourist season in Greece is the summer, but this is fast changing, with savvy travelers discovering the wild flowers of spring, the joys of the olive harvest in late autumn, and skiing opportunities during the winter. Bird life and marine life are also a huge attraction for visitors to the Peloponnese. The guide also focuses on the colourful life of the traditional 'paneyiri' and those who still embrace the Greek spirit of 'philoxenia'.
Andrew Bostock has been travelling to the Greek Peloponnese for 20 years, and moved there with his family in 2005. His articles have been published in The Observer, Conde Nast Traveller, TNT and Olive.
Introduction vi
Part One General Information 1
Chapter 1 Background Information 3
Geography and climate 3, Natural history 3,
Mythology 8, History 12, Government and politics
18, Economy 18, People 19, Language 20, Religion 21,
Education 21, Culture 22
Chapter 2 Practical Information 23
When to visit 23, Highlights and suggested itineraries 23,
Tour operators 25, Red tape 26, Getting there and away
27, Health 29, Safety 31, Disabled travellers 32, Travelling
with children 32, Gay and lesbian travellers 32, What to
take 32, Money and budgeting 34, Getting around 35,
Maps 38, Accommodation 38, Eating and drinking 40,
Public holidays 46, Shopping 46, Arts and entertainment
47, Museums and archaeological sites 47, Photography
47, Media and communications 47, Buying a property 48,
Cultural etiquette 49, Travelling positively 49
Part TWO T HE GUIDE 51
Chapter 3 Corinth and the Argolid 53
Corinth 53, Nemea 60, Mycenae 63, Argos 70,
Nafplio 72, Epidavros 78, The southeast 82,
The southwest 85, Recommended walk 87
Chapter 4 L aconia 89
Sparta and Mystra 89, Geraki 105, West of Monemvasia
106, Monemvasia 107, South of Monemvasia 110, North
of Monemvasia 115, Up the coast: Geraki to Astros 116,
Over the top: Mount Parnonas 117, Recommended walk
119
Chapter 5 the mani 121
History 121, Into the Exo Mani 123, Kardamyli 124,
Stoupa 129, Into the mountains 133, South from Stoupa
135, Itylo Bay 136, Areopoli 137, Deep into the Mani 138,
South to Gerolimenas 140, Gerolimenas 141, Down to
Cape Tenaro 142, Cape Tenaro 143, Up the east coast 143,
Gythio and around 145, Recommended walk 147
Chapter 6 messinia 151
Kalamata 151, Ancient Messene 156, South to Koroni
161, Koroni 162, Finikounda 164, Methoni 165, Pylos
and Gialova 167, Northern Messinia 176, Recommended
walk 178
Chapter 7 arcadia 181
Tripoli 181, Megalopoli 185, Karitena 186, Andritsena
188, Th e Lousios Gorge 191, Vytina and around 196,
Olympia 197, Th e West Coast 206, Recommended
walk 206
Chapter 8 the north 209
Ancient Elis 209, Th e West Coast 210, Patra 210,
Th e North Coast 213, Kalavryta 215, Mount Killini 220,
Recommended walk 223
appendix 1 language 227
appendix 2 further Information 231
Index 233
Index of advertisers 240
List of maps:
Ancient Corinth 57
Ancient Messene 157
Arcadia 180
Argos 70
Corinth and the Argolid 52
Epidavros 79
Greece 4
Kalamata 152
Laconia 90
Mani, The 122
Messinia 150
Mycenae 66
Mystra 99
Nafplio 73
North, The 208
Olympia 198
Patra 211
Peloponnese
colour section ii-iii
Sparta 92
Tripoli 183
| Verlagsort | Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 135 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Europa ► Griechenland |
| ISBN-10 | 1-84162-451-9 / 1841624519 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-84162-451-8 / 9781841624518 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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