The Top 20 Attractions in Lakonia
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Lakonia. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Lakonia is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Historic City Gate of Monemvasia 🏰
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Main gate into the historic walled lower city on the strategic peninsula; from here everything happens on foot. No cars or motorized vehicles can enter, and even bikes are not convenient on the many stairs.
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Middle section of the Byzantine castle town of Mystras
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Mystra lies next to Sparta. There are no historical buildings from antiquity in Sparta itself, as the Spartans built and left behind no buildings worth seeing. In Sparta, everything revolved …
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Cape Tenaro Lighthouse
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When walking through partly stony and steep terrain you should already be equipped with good footwear and towards the end of the path is also a certain surefootedness helpful. In …
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Citadel 🏰 Monemvasia Castle and 🌉 Gefira Bridge Viewpoint
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From the highest point of the Monemvasia fortress hill above the ruined citadel the views are spectacular to the narrow bridge across to the mainland
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Parorion Gorge
Highlight (Segment) • Gorge
This gorge is easy to walk on and very impressive. We have combined it with a climb over the yellow trail next to the fort - then descent over the gorge. Definitely recommendable - very varied!
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Prophet Ilias Summit (Taygetos)
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We made the Peloponnese crossing in May, it was ideal weather, not too hot for hiking.
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Dimitrios Shipwreck 🚢 Valtaki Beach 🏖️ Selinitsa
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Dimitrios (Greek Δημήτριος) is a Greek shipwreck famous due to its picturesque location on an easily accessible sandy beach near Gythio, Greece. Peviously named Klintholm, the small, 67-metre (220-foot) cargo …
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Kelefa Castle ruins
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West of Kefalas village, southeast of Oitylo stands the castle of Kelefas. The castle was built in 1670 under the command of the Grand Vizier Koprulu, who recruited six thousand …
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Vlychada Cave, Diros
Highlight • Cave
You can take a boat trip through one of the most beautiful stalactite caves in the world. Gorgeous stalactite formations, sometimes matchstick-thin, sometimes as thick as tree trunks, are beautifully …
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Mani Museum 🏛️ Tsannetakis Tower, Githio
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The Tzannetakis' Tower was built in 1829, on an area of 875 square meters, on the island of Kranai. It is the traditional stone, three-story tower of the chieftain and …
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