Monemvasia Gytheio

Medieval Monemvasia with its cobbled alleys looks like it is taken from a movie. In its long history, this strange ‘Rock’ was the ‘bone of contention’ among the powerful of the Middle Ages. It was founded by the Byzantine emperor Mauritius in the 6th century and since then it has been inhabited continuously. It was conquered by the Franks, the Venetians, the Ottomans etc. They all left their mark on the cosmopolitan Monemvasia, which was one of the most important and rich ports in the entire Mediterranean.

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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

During our tour we visit the Lower Town where we will see the important churches, the lighthouse, the high walls, the old low arches, arches and coats of arms that give the impression of a fantasy city which has not been altered by time. Then, with those of you who wish, we will go up to the Upper Town, to the...

Medieval Fortress of Monemvasia – Visit to a Winery and Wine Tasting

Our first destination is Monemvasia, the famous ‘Gibraltar of the East’, with its narrow cobbled streets, beautiful churches, houses and buildings with unique architecture and the stunning view of the Myrtoan Sea. Our walk in the medieval city lasts 1.00 - 1.30 hours. There is free time to relax and enjoy our coffee, gazing at the sea. Then, we will depart...

Medieval Fortress of Monemvasia (Lower Town) – Shipwreck ‘Dimitrios’ – Gythio

Tour of the Castle of Monemvasia (visit to the Upper Town for those who would like to do so). Departure for the village of Talanta, 30 minutes southwest of Monemvasia, where we can visit a restored pre-industrial watermill located among myrtle, plane, walnut trees and gurgling running water, and watch...

Castle of Monemvasia (Upper and Lower Town) – Visit to a restored watermill in Talanta