Greece's 'mythical' region is a lesser-known gem that's 23°C in May

Souvlaki, ancient history, some of the world’s best beaches – there are endless reasons to holiday in Greece.

But with popularity comes crowds, and in recent years the streets of Rhodes, Mykonos and Athens have become gridlocked with tourists (don’t get us started on Santorini).

We’ve brought you coverage of under-the-radar alternatives, such as Skopelos and Paxos; Metro‘s Alice Murphy recently shared her insider’s guide to Lefkada, an island known as the ‘Greek Caribbean’.

But there’s another unspoiled region well worth your time — and direct flights run regularly from London.

Sprawled across the southern tip of mainland Greece, the Peloponnese is a mountainous body of land with dramatic coastlines, postcard fishing villages, and seriously good food.

It may be the most popular destination on the mainland, but compared to the hordes of holidaymakers that swarm the islands each summer, the Peloponnese is practically deserted.