Monemvasia is the ideal starting point from which you may reach many a remarkable beauty spot. Both close to hand and further afield, you will be spoilt for choice of daily outings that will not only delight, but also enchant you during your vacation in this stunning corner of the Peloponnese.
At a distance of a mere 30 minutes from Monemvasia, the small harbor of Geraka holds a closely kept secret of astonishing natural beauty.
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A 30-45 minute drive from Monemvasia will bring you to one of two harbors; the nearest one encounters is that of ‘Punta’ the second and furthest from Monemvasia is the harbor of Neapoli a charming seafront town.
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30 minutes south of Neapoli, one can visit spectacular underground caves with a kaleidoscope of earthly colours and formations of lime stone stalactites.
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30 minutes’ drive southwest of Monemvasia, at the picturesque village of ‘Talanta’ with its mountain gorge known as ‘The Balli Gorge’ hidden amongst the forest trees of walnut, chestnut and oak, runs a gurgling stream that still serves its traditional purpose of giving life to as a fully functioning flourmill.
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A 60 km. ride will lead you to the stunningly beautiful hillsides of Zaraka, your journey will wind you through the mountain gorge known as that of ‘The Cross’ finally bringing you to ‘rest’ at your destination on the sea front village of Kyparissi.
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Less than an hours’ drive from Monemvasia one can visit this ancient time worn village named Geraki, seeped in deep history reaching back over 2500 years to pre-Christian times.
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Southeast of Neapoli you can visit the petrified forest of Neapoli located on the sea belt of St. Nicolas, a masterpiece of nature’s stunning handiwork born over millennia
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At a distance of 96 km., aprox. 80 minute drive from Monemvasia, one can visit the ancient Byzantine city of Mystras, awarded as a UNESCO archaeological world heritage site, Mystras stands on a hill side at aprox. 6 km out of modern day Sparta and at a height of just over 600 mts.
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On the west coast of Laconia in the stark southern region named Mani, one can visit deep underground caves that offer a unique experience travelling over the calm inner waters via a flotilla of boats.
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Monemvasia offers a varied choice of beaches to visitors, both within the ancient castle citadel, on the very edge of its bastion walls or within short distances depending on one’s personal tastes of pebble or sand.
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