Article: Hidden treasure

The Peloponnese peninsula sees few British tourists, but with good house prices and a wealth of culture, it is a buyer's paradise, says Laura Latham

Stretching like a hand into the Mediterranean, the Peloponnese peninsula is a huge area of beautiful mountains, beaches and forests just two hours' drive from Athens. Its location means that plenty of Greeks arrive each summer to soak up the relaxed lifestyle of its small resorts and inland villages but, compared to Greek islands such as Crete, Corfu and Rhodes, the area sees far fewer tourists from overseas.

The peninsula hit the headlines last year when fires raged in the south of the area. However, the flames only affected a small part of the ...

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