The notebook of Monemvasia et Laconie
See the coast under another light.
South-east of Peloponnese, between town-fortress on its rock, coves, laconian villages and roads to Cape Malea.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Coast · Heritage · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Monemvasia et Laconie
South-east of Peloponnese, between town-fortress on its rock, coves, laconian villages and roads to Cape Malea.
The discovery of Monemvasia and Laconia revolves around Monemvasia, Upper Town and Gerakas. The stay thus alternates between the coast, the heritage and the countryside, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 4 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: slow roads and summer heat. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Monemvasia
- Upper Town
- Gerakas
- Elafonisos
- Cape Malee
Before you choose
- Slow roads
- Summer heat
- Essential car
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Cythère
Cythère It is located between Peloponnese and Crete, with white villages, gorges, isolated beaches and a position long marked by sea passages. From la Laconia, the island extends the journey to a more island-like register: quiet roads, chapels, mills and views of a sea often beaten by the wind.
Town or village
Monemvasia
Monemvasia hides its low town behind an immense rock connected to the coast by a roadway, like a city removed from the sea. Inside the ramparts, vaulted alleys, stone houses, churches and terraces make up a dense maze, especially beautiful when visitors of the day leave.
Town or village
Ville haute
The high city of Monemvasia occupies the rocky plateau above the inhabited city, with ruins, dry grasses and diving views of the sea. The climb requires a little effort, but it reveals the defensive position of the rock and the spectacular isolation of this maritime fortress.
Town or village
Gerakas
Gerakas is a small sheltered port of Laconia, located at the bottom of a narrow cove that almost resembles a Mediterranean fjord. The boats, taverns and calm waters make it a discreet stop near the Monemvasia far from the more theatrical facades of the fortress city.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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