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Monemvasia Castle loop from Monemvasia Mosque

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Monemvasia Castle loop from Monemvasia Mosque

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Monemvasia Castle loop from Monemvasia Mosque

00:57

2.72km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Start point

Restaurant

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71 m

Historic City Gate of Monemvasia 🏰

Highlight • Castle

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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435 m

Upper Town Stairs & Gate 🏰 — Monemvasia panorama

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If climbing the steep ramp up to the gate to the walled upper town hasn't taken your breath away, the views probably will.

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524 m

View over Monemvasia's rooftops

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There are always beautiful views of the roofs of the lower town.

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1.02 km

Hagia Sofia ⛪ Panagia Hodegetria 🏰 Monemvasia

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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 …

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1.58 km

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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2.00 km

Cisterns 💧🏰 Monemvasia upper town

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Water storage was the most sensitive need in Byzantine fortress locations

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2.55 km

Monemvasia Castle

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The magic of this small town in the off-season and without hundreds of Crusaders temporarily calling at it is indescribable

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2.65 km

Central Square 🏰 Monemvasia 🏘️ Lower Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The attractive central square is surrounded by historic churches and museums. View of the ocean across the ramparts to the south and the walled upper town towering to the North.

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2.72 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.44 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

1.24 km

528 m

464 m

318 m

152 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 21 August

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February 7, 2024,Escursione visita a Monemvasia

Walk through the splendid alleys of Monemvasia, with a walk towards the Upper town with unique views, passing by Santa Sofia, the lighthouse, the square and the summit fortress. Visit possible in half a day

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Historic City Gate of Monemvasia 🏰

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View over Monemvasia's rooftops

Hagia Sofia ⛪ Panagia Hodegetria 🏰 Monemvasia

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