July 2023 - Spartan Routes

Initiate yourself in the technique of mosaic and create your own work! The seminars take place in a beautiful garden in the centre of Sparta. Participants have the opportunity to learn basic principles of this ancient technique, and to complete a project of their own. Beginners use mainly pebbles. The...

Mosaic workshop

Enjoy the view of Ancient Mystras and Sparta on foot! Our hike starts from the village of Pikoulianika, at the foot of Mt. Taygetos, 10 km outside Sparta. After a short ascent, we hike through the forest to the Upper Gate of the Castle of Mystras while enjoying panoramic views...

Pikoulianika – Mystras Upper Gate – New Mystras

Our hike starts in Central Taygetos from the village of Koumousta (35 minutes drive from Sparta- altitude 700 m.) towards the Monastery of Gola (alt. 840 m) with a gentle ascent along a dirt path among lush vegetation. A visit and guided tour of the monastery's katholikon follows which includes...

Koumousta – Gola Monastery – Koumousta – Hellenistic bridge of Xirokampi

At the foot of Mt. Taygetos at an altitude of 500 meters, we will hike in a lush little paradise on the banks of river Kastoras, which is 25 minutes from Sparta and near the village of Kastori. We will cross a dirt path through plane and chestnut trees along...

Hiking on the banks of Kastoras River in Northern Taygetos

Tour of the Castle of Monemvasia (visit to the Upper Town for those who would like to do so). Departure for the port of Gerakas, the picturesque village with its whitewashed stone houses with blue windows, 24 km outside Monemvasia. One of the lesser known destinations of Laconia, it is...

Castle Town of Monemvasia (Upper and Lower Town) – Gerakas

A lush path starts from the village square of Talanta (30 minutes by car from Monemvasia) and is ideal for summer hiking. Initially, we will walk along a paved path that leads to 2 restored (one in operation) pre-industrial watermills. Then, after seeing a small waterfall, we will walk along...

Balli Gorge – Talanta Monemvasia