The Latest Breaking News from Peloponnese

Pull on your walking boots and immerse yourself in magnificent scenery on these long-distance trails, chosen by our tipsters

Back in September 2010 (W*138), we explored the legacy and history of Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, who this month celebrates his 80th birthday.

Twenty-five survivors were hospitalised with symptoms of hypothermia after they were rescued some 46 miles southwest of Greece’s southern Peloponnese region

A burgeoning farm holidays movement on the Peloponnese lets producers make extra income while offering visitors a glimpse of the country’s slower side

With just nine residents, the Peloponnese retreat of Vamvakou was on the brink of extinction. Now it’s at the centre of a multi-million-euro project to lure back tourists and transform it into a tech hub

At least 15 people have died and 90 are believed missing after two separate boat disasters involving migrants in the seas surrounding Greece.A rescue mission was launched late on Wednesday near the island of Kythira, after a sailboat carrying about 100 migrants hit rocks and sank.Officials said 30 people had…

From pear and gorgonzola in Edinburgh to sour cherry on the Peloponnese, our tipsters show off the coolest licks

Greek firefighters battled wildfires on the island of Lesbos for a second day on Sunday as well as new fires in the western Peloponnese and in northern Greece, evacuating nearby settlements as a heatwave set in.

From traditional idylls to party towns, hyper-luxe enclaves to low-key hippy hangouts, Greece’s myriad islands (and mainland) have something to offer every type of traveller