# Peloponnese Tourism Guide > Detailed, regularly checked advice on the Peloponnese: which roads, ruins, beaches and villages deserve your days, what to book ahead, and what the season will do to your plans. Independent, non-commercial guide to the Peloponnese, Greece, published in English, Greek (/el/) and French (/fr/). No affiliate links, no sponsored content. Each guide states the month its figures were checked. Every guide has a plain Markdown version at the same URL with ".md" instead of the final slash. Site: https://www.peloponnesetourism.org ## English ### Regions & Towns - [Which Part of the Peloponnese to Visit: Regions Compared (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-regions-guide/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-regions-guide.md)): The Peloponnese has eight regions between 90 and 290 minutes by car from Athens airport, so a one-week trip covers two of them well, not all eight. ### Ancient Sites & Museums - [Top Archaeological Sites in the Peloponnese: Tickets, Hours, How Long (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-archaeological-sites/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-archaeological-sites.md)): Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia and Mystras each cost €20 in 2026, one price all year, and twelve major Peloponnese sites need 45 minutes to 4 hours each. ### Beaches & Coast - [Best Beaches in the Peloponnese: Which Beach for Kids, Coves and Calm Water (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/best-beaches-peloponnese/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/best-beaches-peloponnese.md)): The best Peloponnese beach depends on use: Karathona is 10 minutes from Nafplio for kids, Voidokilia has no facilities, and Simos needs a €13 car ferry. ### Itineraries & Road Trips - [7 Day Peloponnese Road Trip Itinerary: Daily Drives, Tolls and Bases (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-road-trip-itinerary/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-road-trip-itinerary.md)): A 7-day Peloponnese loop from Athens airport covers about 1,200 km in five bases, with 60 to 250 minutes of driving a day and roughly €40 in motorway tolls. ### Food, Wine & Olive Oil - [Peloponnese Food and Wine: What to Taste and Where to Taste It (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-food-wine-guide/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-food-wine-guide.md)): The Peloponnese has three wine appellations to taste at the source, Nemea, Mantinia and Monemvasia, plus PDO Kalamata olives and Menalon fir honey. Checked November 2026. ### Family Travel - [Peloponnese With Kids: Family Bases by Age, Beaches and Ancient Sites (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-with-kids/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-with-kids.md)): Children under 18 from outside the EU enter Peloponnese ancient sites free, and the best family bases sit 10 to 40 minutes by car from a beach or a major site. ### Honeymoons & Anniversaries - [Peloponnese Honeymoon: Where to Stay, a 10-12 Night Route and the Island Question (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-honeymoon/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/peloponnese-honeymoon.md)): A Peloponnese honeymoon works best over 10 to 12 nights by car, with Nafplio, Monemvasia, the Mani and Messinia, and a sea at 23.7°C in October. ### Weddings & Celebrations - [Getting Married in the Peloponnese as a Foreigner: Legal Steps, Venues and Season (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/getting-married-in-peloponnese/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/getting-married-in-peloponnese.md)): Foreigners can marry legally in the Peloponnese with no residence rule: the town hall licence takes about a week, is valid 6 months and costs €18 in fees. ### Getting There & Around - [How to Get From Athens Airport to the Peloponnese: Car, Bus, Train or Fly (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/athens-to-peloponnese/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/athens-to-peloponnese.md)): From Athens airport, Nafplio is about 140 minutes by car with €7.40 in tolls, Kalamata about 195 minutes with €19.15, and no train goes beyond Corinth and Kiato. ### When to Visit & Weather - [Best Time to Visit the Peloponnese: Month by Month, Sea, Heat and Crowds (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/best-time-to-visit-peloponnese/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/best-time-to-visit-peloponnese.md)): The Peloponnese sea peaks near 27°C in August, but October stays warmer than June at about 23.7°C, with far smaller crowds and site hours until 18:00 or later. ### Mountains, Gorges & Villages - [Arcadia Mountain Villages: Dimitsana, Stemnitsa, Vytina and the Gorge (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/arcadia-mountain-villages/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/arcadia-mountain-villages.md)): Dimitsana, Stemnitsa and Vytina sit at 945 to 1,083 m in Arcadia, about 3 hours by car from Athens airport, linked by the Lousios gorge and the 75 km Menalon Trail. ### Driving, Money & Practical - [Driving in the Peloponnese: Tolls, Roads and Car Rental Tips (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/driving-in-peloponnese/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/driving-in-peloponnese.md)): Tolls from Athens airport cost €7.40 to Nafplio and €19.15 to Kalamata in 2026, and the motorways reach Pyrgos, Kalamata and Sparta. Mountain roads are slower. ### Hotels & Where to Stay - [Where to Stay in the Peloponnese: Best Towns and Bases (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/where-to-stay-peloponnese/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/where-to-stay-peloponnese.md)): A 7-day Peloponnese trip works best with 2 or 3 bases, such as Nafplio, the Mani and Pylos, each 140 to 250 minutes by car from Athens airport. ### Islands & Boat Trips - [Ferries and Islands Near the Peloponnese: Ports, Crossing Times, Day Trips (2026)](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/islands-near-peloponnese/) ([Markdown](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/islands-near-peloponnese.md)): Six islands lie within reach of the Peloponnese coast, from Poros 10 minutes from Galatas to Kythira from Neapoli, and only Hydra and Spetses keep your car behind. ## Site - [About and editorial method](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/about/) - [All English guides in one file](https://www.peloponnesetourism.org/llms-full.txt)