Sparta - Mystras - Page 2 of 2 - Spartan Routes

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...

Parori – Panagia Zagouna – Faneromeni Monastery – Church of Transfiguration of the Saviour – Lagadiotissa – Parori (circular).

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...

Parori – Church of Transfiguration of the Saviour – Lagadiotissa – Parori.

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

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

The winery and vineyards are located 17 km south of Sparta, at an equal distance from Sparta and Gythio. Our visit will begin with a tour of the vineyards around the winery and then of the winery and cellars where the whole production process will be presented. Then, we shall taste the wines of the estate. There are 4 organically...

Guided tour and wine tasting in an organic vineyard

Nature, animals and certified organic products of the region of Laconia! Visit to an organic farm of 150 stremma, near Sparta (10 km), overlooking Taygetos imposing mountain range. Apart from the production of organic fruit, vegetables, juices, eggs, olive oil and olives, the farm is home to deer, peacocks, an...

Visit – guided tour of organic farm