Mani, Greece: History across the centuries14 March 202120:59 Sitting at the southernmost tip of continental Europe, the Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese has a unique, stark landscape. Its rich history and traditions make it a stunning destination for those who want to explore the real Greece. Mani is an arid region and it has a rough edge to it, unlike many other regions […]
Kalamata Airport Attracting Tourist Flows to the Peloponnese9 February 201920:21 Kalamata Airport has managed over the last eight years to quadruple tourist traffic to the Peloponnese. That was stated by the region’s governor Petros Tatoulis this week during the 8th Tourism School event in Kalamata. Addressing some 1,200 tourism students, Mr. Tatoulis underlined the significant role of the airport in boosting tourism to the region. “In 2011, the international airport […]
Greece Wins ‘Star Family Holidays Destination’ Title by Travel Bulletin16 September 201820:29 The award in the category of ‘Star Family Holidays Destination’ for the year of 2018 was given to Greece during the yearly award ceremony of the British magazine ‘Travel Bulletin’, or more commonly, the ‘Travel Bulletin Star Awards 2018’, that took place last night at the ‘Landmark’ hotel in London. According to the Greece National […]
Ancient Kardamili. History from the Homer era18 August 201810:34 Kardamili is a village of outer Mani which is located in the area of Lefktros in the municipality of Western Mani. It is 37 km south-east of Kalamata. Its name comes from the plenty of cardamoms grew in the area. In previous years its name was Skardamoula. Kardamili, city of ancient Laconia (or Lacedaemonia in […]
Kardamili Messinian Mani18 July 201820:27 The doll-like town of Kardamili, with its stone-built houses that are placed in a always sunny bay, at the feet of Taygetos mountain, has evolved into a chic and sophisticated resort. The charming ancient city, the pebble-fitted beaches next to endless olive gardens, and the stone-built villages captivate all nature-lovers and artists, both Greeks and […]
