I felt the urge to pull over and take it all in.

The Peloponnese peninsula is abundant in turquoise-water beaches, UNESCO-listed archaeological sites, and medieval castles.

During that first trip, I drove for several days.

view of Stoupa beach, located in Messinia, Greece

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On others, I dedicated my time to learning about the region’s history.

As anA-List travel advisor, I can’t recommend a trip to the Peloponnese peninsula enough.

This diverse region showcases the best of mainland Greece, often with an island feel.

Rich vineyards of the inner valleys of the Peloponnese Pensinsula in Southern mainland Greece

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