Laconia is a province rich in historical memories. It also offers all that you need for winter holidays.

Sparta, the capital has a history of over 4000 years. It was the greatest military force in Greece and played a catalytic role in the history of nation. Sparta was famous for its soldiers who were very capable and brave and who practiced the arts of war all day long. It is also known from Homeric times with the story of Menelaus and Helen . The city will please the visitor since it offers evidence of its history and the beauty of the neoclassical buildings, which still stand in great numbers today. It is very easy to move around by bicycle or even by foot. It is worth visiting the temple of Leonidas, the Acropolis of Sparta, the temple of Artemis underneath where an even older temple has been discovered.

Monemvasia is a red rock in the sea. It is a labyrinth made of stone and it is possible to get lost among the half broken steps and the narrow streets. It is a place to walk about. Time, the locals and the tourists have treated the remnants of Middle Ages and Byzantium with great respect since they offer a unique sight in this part of Peloponnese.

Gythio is a small city of Laconia but the largest of Mani . In the center and along the beaches you will find taverns with fresh fish, restaurants, nightclubs and cafes. You can also go hunting or fishing from Githio. Moreover you can visit Mani from there with its famous towers and the isle of Kithira since there are ferries that leave from the harbor. There are plenty of hotels and rooms to rent.

Archagelos is a fisherman's village of great beauty with a peaceful harbor and clean waters. It is an ideal place for carefree holidays all year round, for swimming, water sports and fishing. There are hotels, rooms to rent, restaurants, taverns and bars. The great sand beach of Harakia , which is very close, is also worth visiting.

Arriving at Mystras is like entering the Byzantine era. Going up the hill you will see the gate that is the entrance to the castles. It was built in 1249. The greatest monument you will meet is the temple of Agios Dimitrios, which was the first that was built there.

Areopoli and Itilo are two of the important areas of Mani. Areopoli is 72 km. away from Sparta and one of the most beautiful towns you can find in Greece. It grew to become a major commerce centre in the whole of Mani. There are public services, schools, banks and other activities that make Areopolis influential beyond its limits.

Itilo has been populated continuously from Homeric times to this day. There are remnants of ancient temples especially around the coast. Other monuments are the temple of Agios Georgios and others. Here you can enjoy the beach, the little harbors, the hotels, rooms and bungalows, the famous taverns with fresh fish and the local wine.

Also in Mani are the caves of Diros . Visitors leave dumbfounds by the beauty of the colors and the shapes.

Elafonissos is a beautiful island with a history that goes back before the Neolithic period (6000 – 3500 B.C.)