Wonderful monument, magnificent view. The ascent may be somewhat demanding, but both the site and the scenery are very well worth the effort for those with love for antiquities and with adventurous nature. If you prefer easy routes, the lower town in itself has so much to offer that you may just as well stay there and enjoy a refreshment or go shopping. The upper town, though mostly in ruins today, was among the most impregnable 'and thus safe- fortifications of the Middle Ages. Its natural defenses are insurmountable and obvious. The human touch is also decisive. Walls and ramparts were built all along the top of the rock, ensuring that the defenders would retain the advantage even if some incredibly skilled hikers made it up to the top from some unexpected route. Cisterns -along with a water collection network- were built in abundance and were maintained attentively, ensuring an ample supply of water. The city never fell by attack. An almost four year long siege forced the city to surrender in the 1250's to the crusader state of the principality of Achaea, and even in this case, under quite favorable terms. Even this mild subjugation lasted for less than a decade, as the city was given back to the Byzantines for the release of the captured Latin nobility after their disastrous defeat in the battle of Pelagonia in 1259. So, while walking along the shrubbery-strewn ruins, allow yourself to envisage the city as it was. If you can not reconstruct the walls with your mind's eye, you'll be missing much of what this magnificent place has to offer... but even then, you still have the view to enjoy, which is well worth the effort in itself.

Beautiful church, its history is en route with Malva (Monemvasia) and it was always a place for all the people to gather. Unfortunately it was closed so we didn’t had the chance to go inside.

Beautiful ancient walled city with cute shops and cafes.

Domed churchbuilt during the first Turkish occupation after a miracle-working icon from the Panagia church in Chrysafa, Lacedaemonia (Mystras) was found in a well on the south side of the church, where a chapel was built. To the north stands a building called Kellia, originally a monastery. During the second Venetian occupation, the Panagia Chrysafitissa was a parish church. Celebrations are held at the church on its feast day, the day after St. Thomas’ Day (the Sunday after Easter).

I had the pleasure of enjoying your rose wine at Sakkari restaurant in Monemvasia. I love it so much that now, I am looking for more. Hopefully, my friend can bring it back for me. Love to be on your vineyard tour on my next trip to Monemvasia.

(Translated by Google) With the establishment of the Elanides Women's Movement and the granting of the use of the primary school by the Municipality, the collection and exhibition of valuable folklore material, which comes mainly from the village itself, took shape. The collection is exclusively their own initiative and the goal is to preserve, preserve and display everything related to Traditional Life and Popular Culture. The Folklore exhibition is constantly enriched with objects that the inhabitants of the village offer, responding to the call of the women's movement to support an effort that hopes to pass on to the next generations what the previous ones bequeathed. Here the cultural significance of the place accompanies the object, so the resulting ethnographic data accurately record the historical and social development. It is obvious that the Folklore Exhibition is not a simple, in the typical sense of the term, museum space. It is a place of active Folklore and of the inside knowledge of the physiognomy and the goings-on of a traditional village. The collection will be open to the public every Saturday afternoon 15:30 - 18:30 as well as after contacting the ladies of the Women's Movement (Original) Με την ίδρυση της Κίνησης Γυναικών Βελανιδίων και την παραχώρηση της χρήσης του δημοτικού σχολείου από τον Δήμο έλαβε σάρκα και οστά η συγκέντρωση και η έκθεση πολύτιμου λαογραφικού υλικού, το οποίο προέρχεται κυρίως από το ίδιο το χωριό. Η συλλογή αποτελεί αποκλειστικά δική τους πρωτοβουλία και στόχος είναι να διαφυλάξει, να συντηρήσει και να προβάλει οτιδήποτε έχει σχέση με την Παραδοσιακή ζωή και το Λαϊκό Πολιτισμό. Η Λαογραφική έκθεση εμπλουτίζεται συνεχώς με αντικείμενα τα οποία οι κάτοικοι του χωριού προσφέρουν, ανταποκρινόμενοι στην προτροπή της κίνησης γυναικών να συνδράμουν μια προσπάθεια η οποία ευελπιστεί να παραδώσει στις επόμενες γενεές όσα οι προηγούμενοι κληροδότησαν. Εδώ η πολιτισμική σημασία του τόπου συνοδεύει το αντικείμενο, οπότε τα εθνογραφικά δεδομένα , που προκύπτουν, καταγράφουν με ορθό τρόπο το ιστορικό και κοινωνικό γίγνεσθαι. Είναι προφανές ότι η Λαογραφική Έκθεση δεν αποτελεί ένα απλό, με την τυπική έννοια του όρου, μουσειακό χώρο. Είναι ένας τόπος ενεργούς Λαογραφίας και της εν των ένδον γνώσεως της φυσιογνωμίας και των δρώμενων ενός παραδοσιακού χωριού. Η συλλογή θα είναι επισκέψιμη από το κοινό κάθε Σαββάτο απόγευμα 15:30 - 18:30 όπως επίσης και κατόπιν επικοινωνίας με τις κυρίες της Κίνησης Γυναικών

Paralia Monemvasia is a stunning beach destination with crystal-clear waters and breathtaking views. The area is lined with charming cafes where you can relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere. Whether you're swimming, sunbathing, or simply taking in the scenic beauty, this beach offers a perfect escape. The combination of natural splendor and local hospitality makes it an ideal spot for both relaxation and exploration. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Monemvasia.

Does anyone know this dog? We Met him 2 years ago- such a Wonderful Boy. He was often at the Beach with another female dog.