The Peloponnese Oozes Romance
The Peloponnese has long been a lesser-known area of one of the Med’s all-time favourite honeymoon destinations, Greece.
Combining stunning beaches with ancient cultural delights, this region is enough to sate the most demanding of newlyweds, from adventure seekers to those wanting to relax after the big day. Eliza was here has listed some of the most beautiful locations for you.
Mareggio Residences and Suites, Githio
Mareggio Residences & Suites is the perfect oasis for a romantic honeymoon. A private beach, located on the secluded shores of Selinitsa, ensures honeymooners are far from the throngs of tourists. They will be able to take a carefree dip in the sea, enjoy their own private beach cabana, and soak in the bright blue water and sandy shore. Couples can enjoy an award-winning breakfast and beautiful wine from the hotel’s own vineyards. For any newlyweds seeking adventure, boat tours around remote coves are on offer.
En Plo Suites, Itilo
This luxury boutique hotel has one philosophy: to arouse romance. The hotel’s stunning Iona spa boasts amazing body treatments, with purely natural products, that embrace you and your partner’s senses with luxury, creating the ideal environment for a honeymoon of relaxation and rejuvenation. The romantic “Anerousa” restaurant offers culinary experiences with the signature of the acclaimed chef Vassilis Tsatsakis. The Mediterranean flavours are inspired by Greek tradition, using superior quality raw materials from the land of Mani and fresh local products. If you are looking for a truly romantic escape, the loft suite guarantees it, by hosting you in a luxurious two-level room of traditional Greek architecture.
Archontiko Chioti Boutique Hotel, Leonidio
What was once a family mansion and a classified historical/traditional setting has now been transformed into a boutique hotel. And not just any boutique hotel, but one which has all the ingredients for a romantic holiday. Just 3 km from the hotel is the famous Plaka Beach, where you can go swimming in the waters of the Myrtoan Sea. Leonidio climbing park, and the area’s diverse and varied hiking spots, make this hotel especially appealing to adventure-seeking honeymooners. Those couples hoping to relax can instead enjoy a dip in the pools, a range of massage treatments, or any of the wide variety of beauty pampering services. This hotel’s stone walls and ceilings making honeymooners feel like they are waking up inside a cosy cave.
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