7 Historic Sites in Laconia Region That You Shouldn't Miss

June 1, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

Discover the best top things to do in Laconia Region, Greece including Amyklaion and Sanctuary of Apollo, Liotrivi Monemvasia - Historical Mansion, Mystras, Cape Tainaron, The Menelaion, Archaeological site Keadas, Passavas Castle.
Restaurants in Laconia Region

1. Amyklaion and Sanctuary of Apollo

Amykles, Sparta Municipality Greece +30 2731 023315 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2626
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Amyklaion and Sanctuary of Apollo

2. Liotrivi Monemvasia - Historical Mansion

Eparchiaki Odos Velion - Neapolis, Velies, Monemvasia Municipality 230 70 Greece +30 2732 053060 [email protected] http://liotrivi.info/
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 15 reviews

Liotrivi Monemvasia - Historical Mansion

Reviewed By ThomasJ794

My wife and I were visiting Monemvasia for the first time and decided to go to a wine tasting here. The Liotrivi Historical Mansion is a short drive from Monemvasia and easy to find once you get to Velies, a few kilometres inland in pleasant wine and olive growing country. The wine tasting was a superb experience, very professionally and knowledgeably delivered by the friendly staff (Rula, Bill and Jim), in the splendid surroundings of the historical museum. We also tasted the olive oils, and having discovered that we really liked some of the wine and oil we tasted, bought some to bring back home to the UK with us. The only thing that left me scratching my head was, why is this lovely wine not more widely available in the UK? It is more than a match for wines I've tasted from other parts of Europe. In summary, a great place to visit.

3. Mystras

6km NW of Sparta, Sparta, Sparta Municipality 23100 Greece +30 2731 083377 http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/511
Excellent
74%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 905 reviews

Mystras

Reviewed By johnaU1593TA - Oxford, United Kingdom

A small amount of staff on site and very pleased to help with information. The castle ruins with all the attached buildings leading up the mound (mountainside) to the very highest parts where you can look down over countryside, ruins, and other buildings in the complex around the main castle. clamber down from the highest part to the entrance gate and then further down toward the palace (closed during my visit) and many other buildings or remains of. . Best to take the visit easy allowing plenty of time, if I have the opportunity I would enjoy a second visit as much as the first.

4. Cape Tainaron

Kokkinogia 230 66 Greece
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 86 reviews

Cape Tainaron

Reviewed By bluelizard

Great 2km walk from car park to the lighthouse located on the southernmost part of mainland Greece. A beautiful spot with stunning views in all directions. No facilities and limited shade so take plenty of water and a hat during hot weather. Path is rugged so wear good shoes, no flip flops! Plenty of parking at the start with a taverna close by. 2 small coves nearby if you fancy a refreshing dip after your walk, one you pass at the start of the walk, the other is to the rear of the sanctuary. Watch out for nibbling fish! The sanctuary was peaceful, we ate our picnic inside the small space as it was the only shade. Unfortunately we didn't find the gate to Hades but did find the mosaics, easy to miss if you're watching where you're walking. They're above the bay on the way to the lighthouse, and are easier to spot on your way back. Once you look at the area properly, you can make out foundations of ancient buildings. Still blows my mind! One of the highlights on this trip.

5. The Menelaion

Sparta, Sparta Municipality 23100 Greece +30 2731 023315 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=2559
Excellent
42%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 43 reviews

The Menelaion

6. Archaeological site Keadas

Ethniki Odos Kalamatas Spartis, Tripi, Sparta Municipality 231 00 Greece
Excellent
25%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

Archaeological site Keadas

7. Passavas Castle

Diros 23200 Greece
Excellent
20%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 10 reviews

Passavas Castle

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.