Located just a few hours from Athens, Porto Heli in the Peloponnese is a Greek paradise for the … [+]
Called ‘the Hamptons of Greece,’ the affluent hideout of Porto Heli in the Peloponnese attracts privacy-seeking royals, mega-rich tycoons and international A-listers.
The gossip starts as soon as you arrive: Locals are quick to point out the palatial sun-bleached villa belonging to the King of the Netherlands and will proudly tell you that Constantine II, the former King of Greece, also lives nearby. Rumors of Hollywood stars and distinguished dignitaries are not far behind. Names like Sean Connery, Roman Abramovic, and even President Putin get bandied about with claims that they too own property in the area. Soon, you’ll start to suspect that the list of big-name residents is actually much longer—but no one can say for sure because Porto Heli is nothing if not…
