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Peloponnese (Πελοπόννησος (Peloponnisos)) Travel Guide — All 0 Cities & Towns

Mythic southern peninsula of classical citadels and Venetian ports: Nafplio, Ancient Epidaurus, Mycenae, Corinth, Monemvasia, Byzantine Mystras, the stone tower villages of the Mani Peninsula, and Kalamata.

Greek RegionPeloponnese
State CapitalTripoli
Population350,000
Cities & Towns0

Key Highlights in Peloponnese

Peloponnese is a constituent Greek federal state (Region) anchored by its capital in Tripoli, connected by Aegean Ferry intercity trains and regional RE/RB services covered by the €58 Island Hopper Pass & Santorini Card.

Regional Cuisine & Local Food in Peloponnese

Traditional regional Greek cuisine in peloponnese features seasonal Mediterranean produce, grilled seafood and meats, and local wines.

  • Kalamata PDO Olives: Signature regional Greek specialty in peloponnese, prepared with PDO olive oil, local herbs, and fresh Aegean/mainland ingredients.
  • Koroneiki Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Signature regional Greek specialty in peloponnese, prepared with PDO olive oil, local herbs, and fresh Aegean/mainland ingredients.
  • Gournopoula (Crispy Spit-Roasted Whole Pork with Crackling): Signature regional Greek specialty in peloponnese, prepared with PDO olive oil, local herbs, and fresh Aegean/mainland ingredients.
  • Gogges Handmade Pasta with Aged Myzithra: Signature regional Greek specialty in peloponnese, prepared with PDO olive oil, local herbs, and fresh Aegean/mainland ingredients.
  • and Mani Syglino Cured Pork: Signature regional Greek specialty in peloponnese, prepared with PDO olive oil, local herbs, and fresh Aegean/mainland ingredients.

Regional Assyrtiko, Ouzo, Tsipouro & drinks: Nemea PDO Agiorgitiko Red Wine, Mantinia PDO Moschofilero Floral White Wine & Monemvasia Malvasia

Featured Cities & Historic Towns in Peloponnese

Featured City

Nafplio (Nafplio)

Nafplio (Ναύπλιο) in Peloponnese — verified € EUR travel guide, ferry & flight connections, top landmarks (Palamidi Venetian Fortress (999 Steps), Bourtzi Water Castle in Argolic Gulf), and local Greek dining.

Pop. 32,625 · €85–€195/day
Featured City

Monemvasia (Monemvasia)

Monemvasia (Μονεμβασιά) in Peloponnese — verified € EUR travel guide, ferry & flight connections, top landmarks (Car-Free Byzantine & Venetian Sea Rock Town, 12th-Century Clifftop Church of Agia Sofia), and local Greek dining.

Pop. 4,041 · €85–€195/day

All 0 Cities, Historic Towns & Municipalities in Peloponnese

Click any city, wine town, or village below for its dedicated travel guide, local dining guide, Aegean Ferry rail access, and € EUR daily budget: