Laconia map

Capital: Sparta

Overview:

Laconia, between Myrtoo Sea and Messiniakos bay, offers landscapes of pure natural beauty. It is comprised by two Mountains, Taygetos and Parnonas, and by two peninsulas. It is located below Mount Taygetos, a little south of the ancient city. History is combined indelible through numerous sights, monasteries and museums.

Best Laconia Sights:

• the Archaeological Museum of Sparta and Mystras

• the Acropolis of Sparta, with the remains of a Roman Theatre

• the Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia

• the Menelaion

• the ruins of the ancient fortress of Monevasia, including the Church of Agia Sophia

• the Mystras Castle

• the Palace of Despots

Places to visit:

• Mystras, a monastery town, a few miles to the west of Sparta

• Monevasia, a medieval village on the lower slopes of the Rock of Monevasia

• caves with underground lakes and rivers at Glyfada and Alepotripa in the Diros region

• Elafonissos

• Fossil Forest

• Mount Taygetos

Special Events:

Some important cultural events take place in Laconia. Sparta Summer Festival (in June - August), the Assopos Fig Festival / Cultural Summer (end of August) and the Gythion Festival (late July - early August) are worth visiting. Summer festivities are also held in the Gerraki Castle, while the Mystras Celebrations in honor of Paleologos dynasty are a unique experience.