Spartan Routes https://spartan-routes.gr Tours by a local Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:29:28 +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 Spartan Routes https://spartan-routes.gr 32 32 Pottery Workshop https://spartan-routes.gr/pottery-workshop/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:25:42 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1349 Do you like pottery? Learn how it is done and make your own souvenir from your trip!  Two-day pottery seminar in Skoutari, Laconia with a total duration of 6 hours (2 x 3 hours), suitable for beginners and the more advanced.  The basic principles of pottery are taught and put into practice, as well as […]

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]]> Visit – guided tour of organic farm https://spartan-routes.gr/visit-guided-tour-of-organic-farm/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:10:49 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1341 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 endangered species of Skyrian horse […]

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]]> Mosaic workshop https://spartan-routes.gr/mosaic-workshop-suitable-for-children-over-12-years-old/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:55:03 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1248 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 more advanced have the ability […]

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]]> 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, […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> Castle Town of Monemvasia (Upper and Lower Town) – Gerakas https://spartan-routes.gr/castle-town-of-monemvasia-upper-and-lower-town-gerakas/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:35:34 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1213 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 an area of rare beauty. […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> Visit to natural salt marshes – Picnic with Mani products- Hiking or short boat ride (from July to mid-September) https://spartan-routes.gr/visit-to-natural-salt-marshes-picnic-with-mani-products-hiking-or-short-boat-ride-from-july-to-mid-september/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:26:41 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1193 Come and collect sea salt! After a short hike (10 minutes)*, we will visit natural salt marshes on the beach, near Karavostasi Itilou in an impressive, rocky area. There, the person in charge of the area will guide us through the area and explain the process of collecting natural salt from the rocks, as well […]

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]]> 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 […]

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