Sparta

On the outskirts of Taygetos, intertwined with eternal glory and honor, you will find the emblematic Sparta. A place that will surprise you with its authentic natural beauty, the alternation of its landscapes, the important monuments and sights and the glorious past. In Sparta, you will follow the footsteps of King Leonidas and Emperor Constantine Paleologos, you will see castles and palaces that will take you to another era, you will get to know the modern city, you will explore the nature that surrounds it and you will discover charming villages that preserve their traditional color.

Visit the Acropolis of Sparta to find traces of its majesty. In the city center you can visit the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Olive and Greek Oil.

Extremely interesting are the archeological sites of Menelaus and the sanctuary of Orthia Artemis, which are not far from the city center. To the north of Sparta you can admire Leonidio while around Sparta you can visit the picturesque villages of Chrysafa, Georgitsi, Loganikos, Kastri and Anavryti.

Perched on the slope of Taygetos, 5km from the city of Sparta, rises the castle city of Mystras. Take a tour to its stone cobbled streets and travel to the glorious past of the Byzantine Empire.

It is worth exploring the imposing Taygetos, one of the largest mountains in Greece. Explore its forests, gorges and beautiful villages.