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Olympia Holidays – World-famous site of the original Olympic Games
Olympia is the world-famous site of the original Olympic Games held in 776BC. Holidays in Olympia allow visitors to stay within a mile of the ruins. Holidays in Olympia are based in the small town of Olympia in the west of the Peloponnese in mainland Greece. Olympia holidays obviously focus on the archeaological site where new finds are still being discovered to this day. Holidays in Olympia share the magical atmosphere of the site and offer the perfect location to enjoy one of the best archaeological sites in Greece. Holidays in Olympia are superbly placed for exploring the fascinating Peloponnese region with its unspoilt green countryside, wonderful traditional mountain villages and splendid coastline. Olympia holidays can use the village as a base from which to visit some of the best sandy beaches in Greece and a region that has escaped the ravages of mass tourism.
Holidays in Olympia – Explore the extraordinary unspoilt Peloponnese region
Holidays in Olympia are based in and around a small town with plenty of shops, cafes, bars and tavernas. Olympia holidays should include some walks in the superb countryside in the vicinity of the ruins where you will find wooded hills, rivers and lush idyllic valleys. Olympia holidays are well located for enjoying the Peloponnese region, whether visiting the extraordinary Mani Peninsular, touring atmospheric traditional inland mountain villages or enjoying the unspoilt attractive coastal villages and their superb sandy beaches.
Olympia holidays – A feast for ancient history enthusiasts
Olympia holidays offer accommodation in and around the village of Olympia, which is just one mile from the historic site. Olympia holiday highlights will include the workshop of Phidius, the sculptor of the famous statue of Zeus, the religious monuments, the Palestra wrestling academy and of course the atmospheric ruins of the stadium and hippodrome. Other essential Olympia holiday visits are the two museums found in Olympia town: the historical Museum of the Olympic Games and the Archaeological Museum. Holidays in Olympia offer several interesting excursions for ancient history enthusiasts, including the fascinating site of Ancient Messini.
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