Olympia

Alfeios river - the longest river in the Peloponnese - begins in central Arkadia and flows via Olympia in the Ionian Sea. The river Kladeos (named after the water-god Κλάδεος) flows from the north, through Olympia and empties into the Alfeios River. The river Kladeos has flooded the site and town of Olympia many times in history.

The site is home to a wide variety of buildings ranging from treasuries at the base of the Kronos mountain and temples of Hera and Zeus, a hippodrome and even a later stadium - the origin of the olympic games.
Especially ancient temples and archaeological sites such as Olympia make sailing in Greece so grand and spectacular. Reputable yacht charters from Kos, Athens and Lefkas give the best access to these historical sites. A further possibility is an advanced 3-week itinerary: there are often options for yacht charters out of Lefkas towards Athens and sail along the whole of the southern Peloponnese.

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27 Jan 2012
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