Greece, Peloponnese
Tower houses, bare rock and the Aegean on both sides of a stone finger of land.
Length
45 km
In miles
28 mi
Driving time
1 hr 8 min
Atlas rating
8.9 / 10
The run
Areopoli to Gerolimenas, following the EO39. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Hot and exposed in August
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 18 March 2026
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