The Peloponnese is a place with a rich history and beauty that is suitable for all seasons. Throughout the year, the following locations—Messinia, Elafonisos, Monemvasia, Mani, Porto Heli, Kalavryta, and Nafplio—wait to greet you with their own unique charms. It is the region of ancient Sparta, the location of the Olympic Games’ inception, and the site of the sacred olive grove. In one of mainland Greece’s most stunning locations, the cities and countryside are rife with conflict, peace, and culture. The landscape is dotted with historic sites, including the ancient Epidaurus theater.