The question that will pop up in your mind is why you should stay in an undercut cave in Santorini. The answer is very simple! Because the experience of staying in an undercut room is different from the ordinary and it will bring you closer to the island’s culture. Over there you will experience how people used to live inside the rock, while you will have total silence (stone offers great soundproofing) and a direct visual of the Caldera! The modern undercut structures in Santorini have excellent architecture and layout, while they provide all the amenities.

Suggested stay time: At least one night

 The know-it-all says: The undercut caves of the Caldera were the houses of the poor, while the ones of the rich (Captains) were located higher…!

It is the most organized and easy way to get to know Athens and learn about its past, as well as contemporary history. Athens Walking Tours cover every taste with tours about culture, food, history, mythology and many attractions (40 options). Tours take place at morning-afternoon hours and include popular locations of the capital, such as the Acropolis and its museum, the Ancient Agora, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Parliament, the old town and more. There are also complete packages of 1-2-3-4 days so you can also meet Mycenae, Ancient Olympia, Poros, Hydra, Delphi and Meteora. Tours are carried out by experienced, certified guides, in small groups, while the skip line option makes your life easier.

Note: The tours are performed in English.

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Suggested visit time: 1.5-6 hours (depending on the tour).
Open: Every day
Cost: 29-69€ (depending on the tour).

 The know-it-all says: The Acropolis of Athens is not the highest point in the city!

 

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Are you ready to dive in the waters of Santorini’s black beaches? The waters around the island might not be turquoise or green-blue, but they are quite clean and offer moments of coolness and relaxation. It is significant that there are organized and free places, giving everyone the opportunity to choose if they want to lie on the black sand or enjoy a cocktail under an umbrella. The top black beaches of Santorini are located in Perissa, Kamari, Perivolos, Agios Georgios and Vlychada.

? Check out the Tips section to find out the locations of the most quiet and worthwhile beach and the best beach for entertainment, as well as other pieces of information.

Suggested visit time: 2-3 hours
Open: Every day
Cost: Free

 The know-it-all says: The water is dark due to the volcanic rocky ground!

Leonidio is the (informal) capital of the historical Tsakonia. It is beneath the shadow of the imposing red rock and offers the visitor hospitality that befits the area. Unknown to the general tourist population, Leonidio is one of the most pristine destinations in the Peloponnese. Explore the ancient settlement, swim in Plaka, Poulithra and the pebbled beach of Ayios Georgios, and follow the trail for the Monastery of Eloni and Kosmas. Finally, do not forget that you are in the homeland of the tsakonian eggplant, so try it in all versions.

Suggested visit time: 1 day

 The know-it-all says: The Tsakonian dialect is considered the most ancient in the world!

Methoni is a tourist force that keeps rising, while it is the best springboard for visits to Pylos, Koroni and Finikounda. The thousands of tourists visit it in order to see the coastal castle with Bourtzi that is built on top of a skerry. Next to the castle you will find one of the best spots in the Peloponnese to enjoy the sunset (See Tips, Link)! Apart from the castle, you will have the chance to walk on the village’s central street and sit at one of the quaint cafés.

Suggested visit time: 3 hours

 The know-it-all says: The castle-town stretches across an area of 93 acres!

Ancient Olympia, where the Olympic idea was born, the place that gave birth to the biggest sports events of all times…the Olympic Games! Ancient Olympia is one of the most important historical sites, not only in Greece, but in the entire world. It is divided in the outdoor archaeological park, the Olympia archaeological museum, in which the central figure is Hermes of Praxiteles, the museum of history of the Ancient Olympic Games and the museum of the history of the excavations of Olympia.

Suggested visit time: 3-4 hours
Open: Every day 08:00-20:00 (except for holidays and National holidays)
Cost: April-October: Adults 12€, Reduced 6€ & November-March: 6€

 The know-it-all says: In August 2004, after 1611 years it hosted the sport of shot put for men and women, during the modern Olympic Games of Athens!

Lagkadia is one of the most tourist-attracting winter destinations of mountainous Arcadia. The village of the just 400 residents is literally pinned on a steep, verdant slope of Menalo. There are houses built at a 500m altitude (Kato Machalas) and others at 1,000m altitude (Pano Machalas) that affirm the slope’s incline, which is up to 70 degrees! At the amphitheatrical Lagkadia you will find stone-built mansions, narrow cobbled alleys, water fountains, stone trails and old churches, while you can rest at the squares under the shade of the plane trees.

Suggested visit time: Half a day

 The know-it-all says: In the village there were the best stone builders of the entire Peloponnese!

The Neda Waterfalls are yet another pristine treasure of the Peloponnesian land. The Neda gorge with the homonymous river, every summer becomes a big draw for nature-lovers everywhere, as the pristine nature offers images of rare beauty. The journey might be long and somewhat tiring, but the ponds, bridges, natural pools and famous waterfalls of Neda will compensate you for all the trouble. Do not miss out on taking a dive in its cold, crystal waters, especially in the summer months.

Read the Tips to find out which is the best route, as well as other useful information.

Suggested visit time: 2-3 hours

 The know-it-all says: Neda is the only river in Greece with a feminine name!

Vytina is located in the center of the Peloponnese and it is the best and most trustworthy option for holidays in mountainous Arcadia. A main destination for the Menalo Ski Center, offering quality accommodation. It is also known for the Love Road, which is suitable for romantic walks, as well as for the Vytina Forest that is located a bit outside the village. In its center you will find stone-built mansions, the central square with the old church and many shops to rest and do your shopping.

Mini Tip: The Love Road is the 2nd entrance to Vytina.

Suggested visit time: 2-3 hours

 The know-it-all says: On the love road, young men used to meet their future wives!

It is characterized as one of the most beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean. It stands out due to its unique shape, while it is registered in the Natura 2000 network. We are of course talking about the beach of Voidokilia, this peculiar piece of land in the shape of a (perfect) Ω! It impresses the visitor with its natural beauty, golden sand and crystal-clear, bule-green waters. A thin strip of land separates it from the equally impressive Yalova lagoon! If you think you can, climb up (20 minutes) to the Navarino Castle, which will offer you images of unique beauty.

Suggested visit time: 3-4 hours

 The know-it-all says: The most possible explanation is that it got its name due to the curvature of the bay, which resembles a bull’s belly!

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