Sparti has been growing in popularity with tourists over the past few years, and you’ll quickly understand why when you cast your gaze on the picturesque landscape surrounding the town. Not only is Sparti located in the beautiful Greek countryside, but it is also a town steeped in history and is on the same … Read more
Amazing 5 Star Luxury Hotels Peloponnese – we have been regular visitors to the Peloponnese since before the children were born and we love it so much we bought our own house there in Stoupa. I take a keen interest in all the new luxury hotels that are springing up because I love the area, … Read more
Bar 360 is a fabulous place in Stoupa and easily missed. (The door is to the left as you go up the little winding road heading up from Pefko). We visited at Easter this year and I was entranced by the beautiful views of both the mountains behind and the sea and beach in front. … Read more
Pefko can be found at the end of Stoupa beach opposite Akrogiali. It’s laid out over various terraces with stunning seaviews. Ideal on an evening to watch the sunset before the vista fades into soft lilacs and greys as night falls. The restaurant owner, Elias is well known in Stoupa and can usually be found … Read more
We had lunch a couple of times in Avli on our recent trip to Stoupa in the Peloponnese region of Greece. It was during the Easter holidays so fairly quiet and not all the restaurants were open during the day. Easter Holidays We liked the look of Avli with its very Greek looking blue and … Read more
Akrogiali is situated at the very end of Stoupa beach near to Pefko. It’s high enough up to have a stunning view along the beach road as well as out to sea with the purple shadowed mountains of the opposite peninsula. Cosy Wood Burner in Winter In the colder months Akrogiali have a large wood … Read more
Restaurants in Stoupa, Greece – I have not visited every restaurant or taverna in Stoupa (as yet!) but here are some of our favourites! You can click through to full reviews with food photos too. We go every year as we have a villa in Stoupa, so I will try and review new restaurants every … Read more
5 of the Best resorts in Crete for Families – We love Greece and spend a lot of time in Stoupa in the Peloponnese, but next year are planning to visit Crete. The island itself is fabulous with lots to do, and the best way to get around is to hire a car from a … Read more
Bassa Maina Villas and Suites – Greece’s southern Peloponnese is better than ever with Bassa Maina Villas and Suites – a 4* boutique hotel tucked into the rolling countryside of Mani. From its rugged mountain surrounds to the exceptional services and amenities, here’s why everybody loves it (and you will too). The Peloponnese makes a … Read more
Stoupa holidays – a family beach holiday in Stoupa Greece. We visit Stoupa Greece every year and stay at Villa Serendipity, it’s a large village on the Mani Peninsula, in the Peloponnese. It’s part of mainland Greece, about three and a half hours South of Athens. It’s nice to combine this relaxed beach holiday with … Read more