Peloponnese - Coastal Highlights

Superb hotels in spellbinding locations

Discover the most breathtaking coastal landscapes of the Peloponnese, combining stays at some truly special hotels, most of which enjoy fantastic locations near the sea. The clear blue waters of the Mediterranean, rugged cliffs and unspoiled beaches and coves invite you to stop and while away a few hours as you admire the amazing views. This is not a land to hurry through.

Nights: 7
Starting point: Mystras (B-class, B&B)
Day 1: Explore area around Mystras (B-class, B&B)
Day 2: 130km drive to Monemvasia (B-class, B&B)
Day 3: Explore Monemvasia (B-class, B&B)
Day 4: 90km drive to Yerolimenas (A-class, B&B)
Day 5: 45km drive to Kardamili (C-class, self-catering)
Day 6: Explore area around Kardamili (C-class, self-catering)

Dramatic gorges and cliff-top citadels

From Kalamata you pass through the dramatic, jagged Taïyetos Mountains to Mystras and the Hotel Byzantium, a friendly, family-run hotel with pleasant garden and pool, which faces the impressive medieval fortress. Explore the narrow atmospheric streets of the old town and visit the ancient ruins. In nearby Sparta, the museum and acropolis harbour are well worth a visit. From Mystras you head to the coast and the incredible citadel of Monemvasia in the sea. Access is via a narrow causeway and gate in the city walls (leave your car here), through which narrow cobbled alleys lead to the Malvasia Hotel. In the heart of this amazing fortified town, your hotel is a lovingly restored traditional building from which you can climb to the top of the Byzantine church offering great views along the coast.

To the coast for caves and kalamari

On leaving Monemvasia, you head round the Gulf of Lakonikos and down to Yerolimenas, with its dramatic bay and harbour. The Kyrimai Hotel is a wonderful conversion, standing proudly on the beach. Explore the Caves of Dirou, accessible by small boat, or walk to ‘Hell’, a cave reputed to be the entrance to Hades! The following day, you head north up the coast to Kardamili and your hillside Esperides Studio, set amid wildflower meadows, and near to the picturesque waterfront, a great location for a romantic sunset dinner. You can visit the medieval castle and ancient amphitheatre in historic Kalamata, or head for the sandy beaches of Stourpa and Kitries for some gentle relaxation.

Prices & travel 2008

All prices in £ per person based on 2 people travelling together and sharing a double/twin room

SPECIAL OFFER: if you take advantage of our included flights with bmi from Heathrow to Kalamata, you can save £50 per person travelling on the following dates: 22 June (returning 6 July), 29 June (returning 6 or 13 July), 6 July (returning 13 July) or 13 July (returning 27 July)
Start: Sunday
Nights: 7
Meals: breakfast every day
By Air price includes: bmi charter flights Heathrow-Kalamata (out dep 0600/arr 1125, home dep 1210/arr 1400), & 7 days' category B car hire
Upgrades: Hotel Malvasia, suite £13pppn; Kyrimai, premier £6pppn, junior suite £32pppn (other rooms available, please call for details and prices); Esperides, apartment £6pppn.

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