Best of Greece beyond Athens: Plan a visit to Messenia – New Zealand Herald
When one thinks of a Greek travel bucket list, the historic sights of Athens and escaping to the Greek Isles usually come to mind, but Messenia is an undiscovered alternative on the mainland, writes Jill Robbins.
Messenia in the southwest Peloponnese is an easy, 2.5-hour scenic drive from Athens and delivers gorgeous coastal scenery without leaving the mainland. The area has four luxury resorts tucked into a quiet community with four golf courses, three spas, a tennis centre, hiking trails, and beaches where visitors can swim and participate in water sports in the Ionian Sea.
