The Top 20 Castles in Lakonia

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.

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

The climb is rewarded by a magnificent view.
It is worth the visit of the entire complex Mystras (12 € entrance fee). If you do not want to ascend from … read more

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 … read more

The island of Kranai (Marathonisi), which since 1898 is connected to Gythio land by a causeway, stands out for the traditional Maniot tower-house of Tzannetakis Grigorakis, which was built in … read more

Fortress complex on a hillside, next to the road, 4km northeast of Gythio between Selinitsa and Valtaki.
It passes relatively unnoticed in an area full of towers and fortified complexes, … read more

On Cape Tigani are the remains of an ancient castle that can be explored.
A path leads around the plateau along the cliffs. read more

The renovation will take some time, but part of it is already finished.

During ottoman periods the grand old church on top of the iconic rock was converted to a mosque, after independence of the new Greek state it was partially restored to … read more