Located just 15 minutes from the site of Ancient Olympia, Krestena forms part of the prefecture of Ilia in the west of the Peloponnese area of mainland Greece. Formerly just a small agricultural village, and still known for its Raisin Festival which takes place mid summer, Krestena is now a small town with just under 6,000 inhabitants, surrounded by pine forests and overlooked by the church of Saint Georgios. In recent years, it has developed to accommodate increasing numbers of tourists and has a good selection of hotels, tavernas and restaurants offering the best of Greek hospitality. Discount hotels can be booked through EasyToBook.com, and with such a variety of fascinating places to visit in the area, visitors can expect to be spoilt for choice.

Aside from the magnificent beaches nearby, Krestena is within easy reach of some of the most significant sites and museums in the whole of Greece. The archaeological site of Olympia is a must for any traveler to the area. Standing in this historic place, it is possible to imagine just how the games would have been all those years ago. Many buildings still remain to this day, such as the Prytaneion, where the winners of the games were honored. The Historical Museum of the Ancient Olympic Games guards many treasures recovered from the site. The Archaeological Museum of Olympia houses collections of sculptures from the archaic up until the Roman period, as well as a great many bronze pieces from the Temple of Olympiou Dios. The Folklore Museum of Andritsena has on display almost 4,000 artifacts which give a fascinating insight into life in the mountainous region of Olympia, including tools, ancient war heirlooms and manuscripts. With so much to see, and right on your hotel doorstep, a relaxing and yet informative vacation awaits you.