My name is Frauke, and I’m a blogger for Clever unterwegs, the online magazine for motorhome enthusiasts. For the past eight years, my husband and I have been travelling around Europe in a self-sufficient six-metre motorhome, enjoying time in the countryside as well as city breaks. In March 2026, we visited southern Greece for the first time, on the Peloponnese peninsula. This beautiful corner of the world truly enchanted us.
What could be more beautiful than spring? The birds are chirping, everything is turning green and blooming. You can experience all this a little earlier and a little warmer than in Central Europe in southern Greece: on the diverse Peloponnese. We visited the peninsula in March and were immediately enchanted. However, in this season, as a motorhomer, you should pay attention to a few things.
The southernmost point of Greece and the second southernmost point of mainland Europe are located at Cape Tenaro on the Mani Peninsula, the wildest part of the Peloponnese. Despite this, you shouldn’t expect summer temperatures in this area in March. During the day, it is usually warm and sunny, but at night it can get quite chilly.
And even though temperatures on the coast can rise to nearly or above 20 degrees, the conditions in the inland areas can be quite different. The reason? The mountains in this region reach up to 2,500 metres, and even when the sun is shining, it’s still cold here in spring. When we arrived in early March, the peaks were still covered in snow.
For you and your motorhome this means you should bring plenty of warm clothing and enough warm blankets for the nightd. If you have a motorhome with gas heating, you need to purchase a Greek gas cylinder in time. These are readily available in many household stores. If you want to go hiking in the mountains, make sure to bring warm and windproof clothing.
Do you want to swim in the Mediterranean Sea? Then March is not the right time of year for you. The water temperatures are around 15 to 16 degrees. If this happens to be your ideal swimming temperature, you can of course go for a swim…
Even though it isn't warm, you can expect very nice weather in March on the Peloponnese, and above all plenty of sunshine. Sometimes it is windy, but the wind is often pleasantly warm. So sunglasses, sun cream, a cap and a T-shirt are your faithful companions in March on the Peloponnese. You should definitely always have a light jacket with you though, as it can be cooler in the shade or in the wind. We really enjoyed this kind of weather, as it makes activities much more fun. In summer, it would be too hot for us in this area.
The season on the Peloponnese doesn’t start until April, and in some areas – depending on the location – even later. This means that most campsites are still closed. Although there are a few sites that are open all year round, those can even be closed. For example, a site might be listed as open on Campercontact, but you still end up standing in front of a locked gate. Although I really appreciate this feature on Campercontact, the Greeks don’t always strictly adhere to their opening hours. You will, of course, find sites that are open using this feature, but you shouldn’t rely on it to heavily.
We arrived at the normally year-round open Gythion Bay Campsite, However, the ate was firmly locked. So you need to keep in mind that you can’t depend on the facilities of campsites. This means your vehicle should be as self-sufficient as possible.
We consider a separating toilet a must, as you can easily dispose of water almost anywhere. Grey water can be emptied at petrol stations and car washes. The good news is that fresh water is available almost everywhere, whether at petrol stations or at publicly accessible fountains, springs or taps. Often they even have a screw thread, making it easy to connect your water hose. In most cases, the water is of good quality.
It is hard to find motorhome sites on the Peloponnese; at most there are tavernas that offer more or less facilities for campers. Even at these tavernas, it may happen that they are closed in winter. So you always need a plan B for overnight stays and must be equipped with the basic necessities at all times.
With Campercontact, in addition to (hopefully) open campsites, you can also find many beautiful places to park freely and even a few pitches at tavernas. Especially at the latter, you can combine a delicious meal with an overnight stay.
What you’ll find in the Peloponnese in March are stunning seaside pitches, which you’ll usually have all to yourself. It goes without saying that you must follow the rules that apply to campers in Greece: you may park only in designated areas. Parking means parking, not camping. Awnings, chairs, tables and the step should therefore remain inside. You may lie on the beach near your vehicle, but not in front of it. You should definitely observe the other rules, as there’s a risk of hefty fines of several hundred euros. It’s best not to leave any traces behind, and ideally, make sure your spot is cleaner after your stay than it was before. Then you’ll have a wonderful and unforgettable time in the Peloponnese in March.
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Frauke - Clever Unterwegs