Sparta, a place of special beauty with a history that gets lost through the centuries

Discover the timeless allure of Sparta, a captivating blend of nature's splendor and historical grandeur. Walk in the footsteps of King Leonidas and Emperor Constantine Paleologos, tracing a path through ancient castles, modern vitality, and charming villages.

Unearth history at the Acropolis of Sparta and delve into the past at the Archaeological Museum. Journey to Menelaus' archaeological sites and the sanctuary of Orthia Artemis nearby.

Explore Leonidio to the north and picturesque villages like Chrysafa and Georgitsi. Just 5km away, the fortress city of Mystras beckons with its Byzantine marvels.

For adventurers, Taygetos Mountain offers lush forests, dramatic gorges, and serene villages. Sparta's allure lies in its seamless blend of heritage and modernity, civilization and nature. Let Sparta's symphony of past and present serenade you on an enchanting odyssey of wonder and discovery. Come, create memories against a backdrop of eternal honor and glory.

Enjoy the excellent local cuisine in Sparta

Sparta has a rich gastronomic tradition, full of local recipes and pure local products.

Be sure to try: siglino (salted pork), generally pork in all its forms (piglet, sausage, etc.), smoked trout, rafiolia, homemade pasta, the famous lupikia and traditional spoon sweets.

Leaving Sparta, do not forget to take with you local products such as quality organic olive oil, olives from small producers, Taygetos honey, chestnuts, walnuts from Georgitsi and Kastoreio, liqueurs, ouzo and wines from local companies.

Best time to visit Sparta

In all four seasons, Sparta is wonderful and waiting for us to discover it!

How to use transportation in Sparta

Transfer from/to Sparta

Sparta does not have an airport. However, you can fly to the airport of Kalamata either from the airport of Athens (duration about 55 minutes) or from the airport of Thessaloniki (duration about 1 hour and 10 minutes).

Kalamata Airport is 90 km from the city of Sparta. Access to/from the airport can be made by bus, taxi or rental car.

You can go to Sparta by bus from Athens (duration about 3 hours and 30 minutes). To get there by car, the distance from Athens is 220 km and from Thessaloniki is 700 km.