Laconia Region

Laconia Region

Laconia is an administrative region of Peloponnese occupying major part of the southeast and south area of the peninsula. It unites many historical sights and various architecture styles. Capital of the region is the contemporary town of Sparti. Interesting places to visit on the territory of Laconia are:
- The Ancient town and castle of Monemvasia
- Elafonisos, a small island with sandy beaches and blue sea
- Mystras, a fortified town near Sparta
- The town of Gythio which reminds of Corfu town with its architecture
- Mani peninsula with the stone houses and towers
- The Diros caves near Areopoli, Mani
- Cape Tenaro, the southernmost point of continental Europe where you can also see an ancient sanctuary of Poseidon

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highlights: administrative region of the peninsula, region in Peloponnese, Greece