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Southern Peloponnese, Continental Greece

The southern Peloponnese includes Messenia and Laconia. These are two beautiful mountain regions dotted with olive groves; the landscape is amazing. Even though these areas of Peloponnese are touristy, seaside resorts with many hotels are quite rare and tranquility reigns. There are small fishing villages, mountains, old stones and vegetation. Do not hesitate to take on small roads, or detour onto country roads, which reveal nice surprises.

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Weather Southern Peloponnese - choosing the best time to go

Greece - Southern Peloponnese

All overall indicators 85/100 Excellent
Temperature indicators 98/100 Excellent
Bad weather indicators 84/100 Excellent
Sunbathing indicators 80/100 Excellent
Swimming indicators 66/100 Good
Wind indicators 72/100 Good
Temperature indicatorsOptimal :
Maximim temperature between 22°C and 24°C, the perceived temperature is <30°.
Bad weather indicatorsDry / Optimal :
Little or no rain (less than 1.5mm per day).
Sunbathing indicatorsSunny / Optimal :
Sunny (over 80% sunshine).
Swimming indicatorsWarm :
High air temperature (>24°C), pleasant sea temperature (between 22°C and 24°C), moderate to weak winds (between 6 mph and 7 mph).
Wind indicatorsLight warm breeze :
Near optimal comfort: moderate to light winds (between 6 mph and 7 mph) in a warm enviromnment (>24°C).

Weather finder : Southern Peloponnese / May Annual weather finder : Southern Peloponnese

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Visit Southern Peloponnese

To see

Do not hesitate to step off the beaten track, towards the mountains, which have fantastic views.

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To do

Unmissable towns: Sparta, Monemvassia, Kalamata, Gytheio, Areopoli, Methoni and Vatheia.

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To think about

In many villages in this corner of Greece you can explore castles or archaeological sites. Do not hesitate to ask for advice, visits are possible.

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To avoid

Watch out on the road, the roads are sometimes steep and not always ideal for amateur drivers, however you do come across beautiful landscape. Find out some information about the roads before leaving.

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To try

Fish, moussaka, Greek salad and fried food.

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To bring back

Stop in small villages, you will sometimes encounter a few artisans selling their products.

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