Hikes – Spartan Routes https://spartan-routes.gr Tours by a local Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:21:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1 https://spartan-routes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-icon-logo-32x32.jpg Hikes – Spartan Routes https://spartan-routes.gr 32 32 Pikoulianika – Mystras Upper Gate – New Mystras https://spartan-routes.gr/pikoulianika-mystras-upper-gate-new-mystras-suitable-for-children/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:49:50 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1237 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 of the Castle of Mystras, […]

Το άρθρο Pikoulianika – Mystras Upper Gate – New Mystras εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Spartan Routes.

]]> Koumousta – Gola Monastery – Koumousta – Hellenistic bridge of Xirokampi https://spartan-routes.gr/koumousta-gola-monastery-koumousta-hellenistic-bridge-of-xirokampi-suitable-for-childre/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:47:46 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1230 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 very interesting 17th century frescoes […]

Το άρθρο Koumousta – Gola Monastery – Koumousta – Hellenistic bridge of Xirokampi εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Spartan Routes.

]]> Hiking on the banks of Kastoras River in Northern Taygetos https://spartan-routes.gr/hiking-on-the-banks-of-kastoras-river-in-northern-taygetos/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:45:02 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1222 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 the river while listening the […]

Το άρθρο Hiking on the banks of Kastoras River in Northern Taygetos εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Spartan Routes.

]]> Balli Gorge – Talanta Monemvasia https://spartan-routes.gr/balli-gorge-talanta-monemvasia/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:31:21 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1204 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 a dirt path through the […]

Το άρθρο Balli Gorge – Talanta Monemvasia εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Spartan Routes.

]]> Kokkinogia – Tainaro Lighthouse – Kokkinogia https://spartan-routes.gr/kokkinogia-tainaro-lighthouse-kokkinogia/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:21:48 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1187 Perhaps the most beautiful hike of Mani! The starting point was, according to the ancient Greeks, the entrance to the Underworld, since a well-known necromancy was located here in ancient times. The trail starts next to the Byzantine church of Agioi Asomatoi (the Incorporeal Saints), which is built of stones from the adjacent temple of […]

Το άρθρο Kokkinogia – Tainaro Lighthouse – Kokkinogia εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Spartan Routes.

]]> Agia Kyriaki – Tigani Peninsula – Panagia Agitria – Agia Kyriaki https://spartan-routes.gr/agia-kyriaki-tigani-peninsula-panagia-agitria-agia-kyriaki/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:18:52 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1180 The hike starts from the fortified village of Agia Kyriaki (23 km south of Areopolis). The first destination will be the impressive peninsula shaped like a frying pan and the ruins of a medieval fortified village at its north. We will cross the peninsula and while hiking along the rocky route, full of natural salt […]

Το άρθρο Agia Kyriaki – Tigani Peninsula – Panagia Agitria – Agia Kyriaki εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Spartan Routes.

]]> Kelefa Castle – Kelefa Village – Monastery of Spiliotissa https://spartan-routes.gr/kelefa-castle-kelefa-village-monastery-of-spiliotissa/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:15:44 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1174 Our hike starts from the Castle of Kelefa, built in 1670 by the Ottomans, enjoying the breathtaking view of the Oitylo Bay and the surrounding settlements. Then we reach the Kelefa traditional settlement with paved roads, stone houses and the beautiful church of Agios Vasilios. Our hike continues up to the Monastery of Panagia Spiliotissa […]

Το άρθρο Kelefa Castle – Kelefa Village – Monastery of Spiliotissa εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Spartan Routes.

]]> Parori – Church of Transfiguration of the Saviour – Lagadiotissa – Parori. https://spartan-routes.gr/parori-church-of-transfiguration-of-the-saviour-lagadiotissa-parori/ https://spartan-routes.gr/parori-church-of-transfiguration-of-the-saviour-lagadiotissa-parori/#respond Tue, 04 May 2021 09:29:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=623 Our hike will start from the village of Parori (it is 6 km from Sparta). After about 40 minutes of a mild ascent and after we have crossed the gorge of Parori and a formation in the rock that resembles a tunnel open on one side, we will reach the church of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, where we will stop to cool off and rest. Then, […]

Το άρθρο Parori – Church of Transfiguration of the Saviour – Lagadiotissa – Parori. εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Spartan Routes.

]]> https://spartan-routes.gr/parori-church-of-transfiguration-of-the-saviour-lagadiotissa-parori/feed/ 0 Parori – Panagia Zagouna – Faneromeni Monastery – Church of Transfiguration of the Saviour – Lagadiotissa – Parori (circular). https://spartan-routes.gr/parori-panagia-zagouna-faneromeni-monastery-church-of-transfiguration-of-the-saviour-lagadiotissa-parori-circular/ https://spartan-routes.gr/parori-panagia-zagouna-faneromeni-monastery-church-of-transfiguration-of-the-saviour-lagadiotissa-parori-circular/#respond Mon, 03 May 2021 09:30:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=627 Our hike will start from the village of Parori (it is 6 km from Sparta). After about 45 minutes of continuous ascent but also an amazing view of the valley of Evrotas and Sparta, we will reach the cave monastery of Panagia Zagouna. It is a cave monastery which dates back to 1754, ‘nested’ in sharp and steep rocks. After a short stop, we will continue our ascent to the Monastery of Faneromeni near the village of Anavryti, a 19th century monastery that […]

Το άρθρο Parori – Panagia Zagouna – Faneromeni Monastery – Church of Transfiguration of the Saviour – Lagadiotissa – Parori (circular). εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Spartan Routes.

]]> https://spartan-routes.gr/parori-panagia-zagouna-faneromeni-monastery-church-of-transfiguration-of-the-saviour-lagadiotissa-parori-circular/feed/ 0 Castle of Monemvasia (Upper and Lower Town) – Visit to a restored watermill in Talanta https://spartan-routes.gr/castle-of-monemvasia-upper-and-lower-town-visit-to-a-restored-watermill-in-talanta/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:17:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1356 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 the whole process of milling […]

Το άρθρο Castle of Monemvasia (Upper and Lower Town) – Visit to a restored watermill in Talanta εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Spartan Routes.

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