Vamvakou

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Vamvakou
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“Vamvakou is a village in Laconia in the Peloponnese, Greece. As of 2021, it had a population of 82. It is notable as the birthplace of the parents of Stavros Niarchos and Ioannis Coumantaros who founded two of Greece's most powerful shipping dynasties. Long suffering from population decline as…”
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 22

On the Peloponnese, Walking the Mountains Where Odysseus Lived, Fought, and Loved

Greece's largest hiking route aims to revitalize the villages and mythic sites of the Peloponnese, with the chance to learn the last remaining dialect of Spartan.

remote village with nine year-round residents

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  • VamvakouNeighborhoodremote village with nine year-round residents
  • GerakiNeighborhoodvillage determined to turn the tide
  • Geraki WeavingPlaceroom where weavers create kilims
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  • Stelios Kazantzidis & MarinellaPlaceTolo, Greecelegendary Greek duo whose music played
  • Trekking HellasPlaceTolo, Greececompany that organized the trip
  • Peloponnese Trail NetworkTrailPeloponnese, Greecelargest hiking network in Greece, 1,200 miles
  • Costa NavarinoHotelMessinia, Greeceeco-retreat opened about a decade ago
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  • Nestor’s CaveSightMessinia, Greecemovie-set location where Odysseus battles Cyclops
  • Methoni CastleSightMessinia, Greecemovie-set location where Telemachus awaits father
  • Argolis TrailTrailArgolis, Greece64-mile trail in the northeastern region
  • EpidaurusAttractionArgolis, Greeceancient theater, sanatorium from 4th century BC
  • PalamidiSightNafplio, GreeceVenetian fortress overlooking Nafplio
  • Mount ParnonSightPeloponnese, Greecemassive mountain range visible from Athens
  • Parnon TrailTrailPeloponnese, Greece143-mile circular trail
  • MycenaeAttractionArgolis, Greecebirthplace of the first Greek civilization
  • MystrasSightPeloponnese, GreeceByzantine Empire’s last stronghold
  • LastaNeighborhoodArcadia, Greeceno-resident village in Arcadia
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