A peek into quiet Greek life
Find a little pocket of Greece to call your own – Petalidi is an under-the-radar spot on the east coast of the Peloponnese. It’s a seafront village that overlooks the Argolic Gulf and its sun-faded, terracotta-roofed buildings rise gently up a hillside and are arranged around a grid of streets where you’ll happen upon tavernas and souvenir shops.
The smooth pebble beach might not scream traditional Greek beach vibes, but you’ll soon find it’s a gorgeous spot to sip a coffee quietly – particularly if you’re an early riser and can take full advantage of the sunrise. If you’ve got a longer beach day in mind, you don’t have to venture far to find sandier options. Try Velika, a little north of Petalidi. Or if you’re looking for a knockout Blue Flag beach, you could head to Kalamata and make a day of it, exploring the food market and ruins when you’re ready for a break from the sun.
The smooth pebble beach might not scream traditional Greek beach vibes, but you’ll soon find it’s a gorgeous spot to sip a coffee quietly – particularly if you’re an early riser and can take full advantage of the sunrise. If you’ve got a longer beach day in mind, you don’t have to venture far to find sandier options. Try Velika, a little north of Petalidi. Or if you’re looking for a knockout Blue Flag beach, you could head to Kalamata and make a day of it, exploring the food market and ruins when you’re ready for a break from the sun.
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