Greece – Marathopoli
Marathopoli is a small fishing village on the west coast of the Peloponnese, known for its lovely tavernas serving fresh fish and seafood. The island of Proti lies just offshore. There is no beach in the village itself, but the…
Travel journal
Our journey around Europe by motorhome, post by post and newest first: where we went, where we parked and what we thought.
Greece – Kalamata
Kalamata is the capital of Messenia, in the Peloponnese; it is the largest city and offers plenty to see and do. You can enjoy its beaches, numerous tavernas and beach bars, shopping district, and Old Town—home to the castle, museums,…
Greece – Koroni
We headed to Koroni because we saw it was a picturesque coastal town featuring a 13th-century Venetian fortress and charming tavernas. Plus, the town was within walking distance of the campsite, which had a pool. We loved the town—it was…
Greece – The Castle in Methoni
Methoni Castle is a huge 13th-century Venetian fortress, built in 1209 and one of the largest in Greece. It is famous for its 14-arch stone bridge and the small octagonal tower of Bourtzi, located on a rocky islet at the…
Greece – Methoni
Methoni is known for its enormous 13th-century Venetian fortress, which you can see in the next blog post, as it deserves its own separate post. But Methoni is also famous for its pristine sandy beaches and its peaceful, authentic Greek…
Greece – Filiatra
Filiatra is a small town rebuilt after the devastation of the 1886 earthquake and surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. Its most emblematic monument is the reproduction of the Eiffel Tower, located at the city entrance. Its attractions include the…
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Greece – Palouki
Palouki is a small port, known for its scenic beauty. The area is characterised by its traditional Greek architecture and local culture. It's one of the least touristy areas in Greece. When we arrived, we realised we had already been…
Greece – Arkoudi
Arkoudi is a picturesque coastal village offering authentic Greek taverns and charming beach bars. For us, it's the most beautiful village we've seen so far. The taverns are fantastic and have incredible views. Even the small church was lovely inside.…
Greece – Kalamias Tavern Castro
The best thing about Kalamias Tavern is its food; it offers a variety of homemade dishes prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients, such as moussaka, fresh seafood, and well-cooked meats. Another advantage is that it is 100 meters from the Ionian…
Greece – Ionion Blue Tavern Mprinia
We decided to go to Ionion Blue Tavern because it's highly regarded for its traditional Greek cuisine, relaxed atmosphere, and prime location right on the Ionian Sea sand. Plus, it was free to stay there.
Greece – Kato Alissos
Kato Alissos is a quiet coastal village in the northwest Peloponnese. It's known for its pristine beaches overlooking the Gulf of Patras and for being an ideal nature retreat for campers and travellers. When we visited the village, almost everything…
Greece – Kykao Brewery Patras
We decided to cross via the bridge, as it's a direct route, but it costs almost 50 euros, so next time we'll take the ferry, even though it takes longer. We saw that there was a brewery on the outskirts…
