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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Bradt's Greece: The Peloponnese with Athens, Delphi and Kythira remains the only dedicated guidebook to the southern part of the Greek mainland and provides more detailed coverage of the peninsula than any other rival book, making it an indispensable read for travellers to this small but fascinating part of Greece. It also incorporates a focussed mini-guide to the Greek capital of Athens and nearby world famous site of Delphi and is particularly strong on off-the-beaten-track sites, background information, accommodation and other subjects of interest for both independent travellers and those travelling as part of a group. Originally written by Andrew Bostock, an expert on Greece and former resident of the Peloponnese, this fourth edition has been updated by Bradt's most prolific and experienced guidebook writer Philip Briggs. Selective listings have been refreshed to reflect a growing trend towards eco-conscious boutique hotels. As with previous editions, in-depth coverage of well-known sites is supplemented by descriptions of lesser-known attractions and independent tours and activities, reflecting the reality that the Peloponnese, more than any other part of Greece, exemplifies the ideals of 'slow travel'. With Bradt's Greece: The Peloponnese, discover hidden villages, sophisticated towns and other top attractions, including one of Europe's most spectacular train journeys and the tower houses of the famed Mani. Explore hidden sites, including places not covered anywhere else. The guide is packed with information on agritourism spots, camping under the stars, rustic tavernas and locally grown produce. For those coming out of high season, revel in the delights of the wildflowers of spring, the joys of the olive harvest in late autumn and skiing opportunities during the winter. Bird life and marine life are also a huge attraction for visitors to the Peloponnese. The guide also focuses on the colourful life of the traditional 'paneyiri' and those who still embrace the Greek spirit of 'philoxenia'.
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Table of ContentsContents Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter1 Background Information Geography and climate, Natural history, Mythology, History, Recent politics, Administrative regions, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture Chapter2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights and suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Travellers with a disability, Travelling with children, Gay and lesbian travellers, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Maps, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Buying a property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter3 Corinth and the Argolid Corinth, Nemea, Mycenae, Argos, Nafplio, Tolo, Epidavros, The southeast, The southwest Chapter4 Arcadia Tripoli, Levidi, Megalopoli, Karitena, Andritsena, The Lousios Gorge, Vytina and around, Mount Parnonas and the Arcadian coast Chapter 5 Laconia Sparta and Mystra, Towards Monemvasia, Monemvasia, Vatika Peninsula, The coast north of Monemvasia, Kythira Chapter 6 The Mani History, Gythio and around, Areopoli, Into the Deep Mani, North from Areopolito Stoupa, Stoupa, Kardamyli, The mountains above Stoupa and Kardamyli, Leaving the Exo Mani Chapter7 Messinia Kalamata, Ancient Messene, South to Koroni, Koroni, Finikounda, Methoni, Pylos and Gialova, Northern Messinia Chapter 8 The North Olympia, Ancient Elis, The coast from Pyrgosto Patra, Patra, The north coast, Kalavryta, Mount Killini Chapter 9 Beyond the Peloponnese: Athens and Delphi Athens, Delphi Appendices Language Further Information Index
