Kiveri offers a tranquil seaside retreat with its serene beach, delightful marina, and a church rich in history and warmth.

A brief stop in Messini reveals a town wrestling with itself—between decay and charm, graffiti and sunflowers, vacant squares and small human moments.

Tsapi Beach, Peloponnese: shady off-season campground with tafoni rock formations, olive trees, 13 Euro peace, and a quiet taverna by the sea.

As I touched the first finger of the Peloponnese, the town of Koroni revealed itself as a charming oddity—roof cats, lantern gnomes, alternative shopfronts and streets seemingly hurriedly whitewashed. A sleepy, creative town that shines quietly at sunset.

Neochori’s untouched coastline beckons, but Greece’s new camping law casts uncertainty over spontaneous stays. A surprising beach find adds to the day’s reflections.

A nostalgic arrival in Lefkada brings memories of a lost boat, sights of hand-built wooden ships, and the unmistakable promise of fresh seafood in every coastal breeze.

On the road to the Peloponnese, I passed stunning hidden beaches and the wild beauty of the Kalamas Delta—an unexpected wonderland of water and wildlife. But a sudden patch of trash in the heart of nature snapped the spell.

Escaping the northwest’s grip, I was rewarded with a jaw-dropping coastal drive and a soulful welcome in Sivota—a pearl cradled by turquoise coves and stone-laced charm.

Back in Sagiada due to a longer stay in the northwest, I couldn’t resist returning to the same waterside taverna for another stunning sunset and a peaceful overnight by the shore.

Awe-inspiring monasteries balanced on towering cliffs—Meteora stuns with its surreal beauty and centuries of monastic resilience. A sacred encounter between stone, sky, and solitude.