Top 20 things to do and attractions in Sparta

Good stop for a very brief visit of Greek artifacts from Sparta. We maybe spent 20-30 minutes here. Interesting plaques and informative signs for the mosaics and statues. Well worth 2€ each for the small size of the museum. We visited in early November.

A small and tidy museum. Too boring for teenagers actually. However I like it. Be aware that the parking places around are limited and not secure becase of the local Romans. Best to leave your car in the nearest secured parking 1 minte away from the museum - i.e. Σταθμευσις Α.Ε. Also the museum doesn't have WC be aware if you visit it after a long trip.

The Archaeological Museum of Sparta is worth a stop for its central location, pleasant grounds, and collection of interesting local artifacts that give a glimpse into the city’s ancient past. However, the museum itself feels a bit underwhelming compared to other Greek museums—it’s small, not climate-controlled, and could benefit from better upkeep. While we enjoyed the visit, the entry price seemed a little high for what is offered.

Small museum and not much to see (other than the Spartan statue) and not worth going out of your way. For me Sparta itself does not require a stop. If time is short save it. Also, for a 10 euro entrance fee to the museum, WC should be included. Nearby Mystra definitely worth half a day.

We came here after visiting the archaeological site and the statue, and since there were nowhere any restrooms we expected them here. No. Museum ladies strictly denied them and told to look around in the restaurants around. There was heavy rain outside, and we cut short our visit, quickly looking around two rooms, one with older exposition and another with newer addition about Leonidas. The collection is nice though and well structured. While there, I heard two other groups of people asking staff about the restrooms and also being denied. This was also the only place, staff had problems understanding the disability document we provided for our kid to get a ticket. In all other tourist locations around Greece, staff immediately recognised the disability ID (coz they all issued following the same EU standard).

Would expect a better maintained museum in such historical place. Any way, worth to go, if you're around.

Well worth a visit. First walk around the archeologiavl site of Sparta, then visit this measure trove of mosaics, busts, engravings and bronze weapons. Not big, and hour to 1.5 hrs well spent if you love history

First thing: do not compare it with that other Acropolis in Athens… then you are in for a disappointment. Although in ancient times it could compete with its rival on equal footing nowadays it does not attract the same funds for archeological research when I go by on what is displayed. That said it is free to enter and at each point of interest there is an info board. There is no dedicated parking lot but just outside there is ample parking space. The toilets I saw were of porta-poti style, were all locked and with no cafes or tavernas in the vicinity that was the biggest bummer. Visit it when you are inspired by all things Spartan otherwise worth a detour when you happen to be in the vicinity

Not much left to see but a great spot to visit and enjoy the beautiful views of the mountains. There is still plenty to discover in this site. I am sure this place was beautiful when it was established. Free parking.

First things first - do your bathroom before coming to Sparta:) Coz gods forbid to see that on-site portables and even come near them if you don't want to throw up. And there are no any other restrooms nearby. Not even in the museum! Don't understand why it's so difficult to maintain a basic infrastructure at location such popular by tourists? But other than that it's a beautiful place free to walk and explore history.

The arqueological site have very few discoveries; but the place is nice, with many Olive trees and a good view of the city. The entrance is free

Not a great deal to see but if you are on the area it is nice to see the foundation of an ancient site.

Really peaceful during the week to walk around the ruins in the olive trees!

Special energy here, really different from the modern city of Sparta

If travelling through Sparti a must see and do . Simple to access and impressive. Parking right at the statue. Nice cafes and restaurants nearby to check out and have a snack.

Nice statue of Leonidas. Fans of the movie 300 need to go there and take a picture. FYI - we found some pictures of a helmet, but we’re not able to find it until we asked a local, who told us, that this is located at the other side of this Main Street - running south-east. The distance is around 1.5km and the helmet is located in the middle of a traffic circle.

Interesting place, interesting piece of history. The statue is great and worthy to visit. It is in front of the football stadium so be careful not to get caught in the football match. There is a limited parking area, however right behind the corner there are plenty of space. What’s more important at the end of the driveway there is very interesting archeological site. It was opened when we were there without any fee. I fully recommend to see the statue and then walk around the that site.

Nice place to visit only need 10 minutes, quick photo and gone 👍

Very empowering statue of the great King of Sparta.

Bronze Statue of King Leonidas erected In 1969 by Vasos Falireas. Importantly King Leonidas and the 300 died fighting in Thermopylae where a memorial was erected in 1955, also by the sculptor Vasos Falireas. The same inscriptions under both statues "ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ" ("Come and take them"), which was Leonidas' laconic reply when Xerxes offered to spare the lives of the Spartans if they gave up their arms.

At the northern edge of the city in front of the ruins of ancient Sparta, a towering statue of Leonidas the Lacedaemonian depicts the Spartan leader looking defiantly towards Thermopylae, the location of his last stand. One leg is thrust forward, his shield and sword at the ready. For many people, the statue is more than a monument. Leonidas (and Spartan soldiers of antiquity) have long been admired for being honourable members of society, demonstrating courage, kinship and loyalty in battle, and fighting for one’s beliefs against all odds. One famous saying ‘Come back with your shield – or on it‘ is attributed to Spartan mothers sending their sons off to battle. Touching the statue’s bronze foot is a way to pay respect to the fallen hero and Spartan ideals. And earn good fortune perhaps. In fact, runners who complete the Spartathlon, a gruelling 246 kilometre (153 mi) ultramarathon race from Athens to Sparti, earn the right to touch and then kiss the feet of the statue of Leonidas. They’re also presented with an olive wreath and a bowl of sacred water.

Be aware, this place is dangerous and by the gods don't make the same mistake I did and go here alone!! I was beset by Gypsies that started to push me and ask for money. I got away by firmly walking away and telling them again and again that I don't have any money. Eventually I raised my voice when they pushed me for the second time, They backed off a little bit and luckily an older man appeared and they disappeared... Maybe this old man was Zeus in disguise 🙏🤗 And I plead now to the local authorities, clear up this place of this rabble and restore some order🙏

You can't see much of the sanctuary and, as another recent reviewer noted, there's currently a camp of Roma nearby that tried to stop our car and make us pay money to drive away. It's not worth the stop.

It's actually a pretty cool historic site to see. As other reviewers noted there are signs of vagrants hanging around. We went very early on a weekday morning, and didn't encounter anyone. It's also not maintained anymore, which is very sad. It's pretty easy to get inside though. It looks like it's closed, but there's a big whole in the fence on the other side of the gravel road that you can just walk through. I gave it 4 stars because there are some pillars with ancient writing on them, that was a super cool discovery. If you've explored a lot of these historic ruins in Greece, you'll know it's very rare to see any with writing on them. I just wish I knew what they said. So definitely be very careful when you go, but I would still recommend you do.

The gate is locked and the area is overgrown with weeds and neglected. It's down a crummy dirt road lined with garbage.

Unfortunately not well kept. Overgrown weeds and rocks. We were told we should not be down there alone without police escort due to Gypsy encampment so be careful.

Amazing temple ruins, amphiteatre remains, the altar also survives somewhat. The garbage around the place however should be cleaned up.

One for those with a knowledge of history to visit and imagine the scenes where the somewhat excessive and violent whipping ceremonies took place, particularly in Roman times for Roman tourists. Imagination is vital as little remains and it is poorly looked after as it has become a site for the modern ceremonies of excessive alcohol drinking by the young, judging by the litter.

A building of uncertain purpose that has been misinterpreted as the tomb built to host the remains of the great king, fallen gloriously in battle in Thermopylae. In truth, the building was more likely a temple. Visit it if you feel inclined to honor the great hero as he deserves. It doesn't really matter if this is the actual site of the final resting place of his remains. He deserves it nonetheless. If you need a spectacular, breathtaking monument to back up your visit with a great set of photos, you have not understood a thing about the Spartans, and probably never will.

The 5 stars is strictly for the historical aspect and really nothing else. The area is fenced off and if you didn't know what you were looking at, it would look like a pile of blocks... no plaque or marker explaining anything.

A very interesting ruin, called the Tomb of Leonidas but it isn't,our guide said it was probably be a temple from the 8th/7th bce. The masonry is megalithic,huge precisely cut blocks,made me wonder if it's even older. Definitely worth a walk around if you are in the city

The site has the form of a temple, probably dating back to the late 5th century BC. It was made of massive limestone blocks and was divided in two connecting chambers. Many researchers share the opinion that it is the temple of Karneios Apollo. However, according to local tradition and the travel writer Pausanias, the remains of Leonidas were transferred and buried there. Either way, the site deserves to be preserved better and a plaque should be added explaining the historical background.

Just a couple of walls, but easy to park nearby

Cool to see even if it’s not completely known fact

The tomb of King Leonidas is situated in a large square with plenty of open spaces and benches. There is a very nice Grill and Coffee house just opposite of the walking street. Grab a delicious ice coffee and watch the tomb or take pictures. The whole scene is very "Spartan" no information plaques or anything fancy. All in line with the spartan culture. Worth a visit and a quick rest or a bite to eat

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Great museum that walks you through the history of olive growing and has model presses and mills. They had a spot of all the local oils, but no one was staffing it when we went (early October, Thursday morning) and a small gift shop.

Wonderful museum, where are you can learn anything that you can imagine about olives and olive oil

This museum has really cool stuff: amphorae, large stirrup jars, equipment used to press oil. Plus a comprehensive story of the olive tree, the history of & culture around olive oil, and a nice gift shop. Don’t miss the outdoor display! The building is also mobility-accessible. Beautiful natural lighting and a lovely film about Greek olives round out the experience. Definitely worth the drive to Sparta.

This is an OK museum, a lot of replica so it's a bit disappointing, but it's great to learn about olive and oil.

This was a great visit to the ruins of this historical city. Well worth the visit. There is an abby halfway up. She has been there for 57 years. The best part was the gift shop where a wonderful old nun was handing out homemade sweets. She was selling handmade items that the nuns make. She was so thankful that we stopped by and made a purchase. She could not have been more thankful. Great visit, great purchase!

We drove a bit out of our way to stop here and glad we did. What a fascinating museum. A lot to learn with a nice presentation of everything. Across the street is a little shop you can sample and purchase Greek Olive Oil.

Excellent. It is definitely worth a visit. The quality of the mosaics, the colors, and the expressions of the depictions are beautiful. It is also very well presented . I was happily surprised that there was an option for blind people to feel the mosaics. Last but not least, it is important that a restroom is also available.

Fantastic little museum containing to spectacular Roman era Mosaics. If you are in the city don't miss out visiting. Makes you wonder what else is laying under people's feet!

Amazing place which you can read a lot about history of mosaics. This point was missing from map till recently so thanks a lot to the family that told me that will take care of it. You should definitely visit this place.

Very small, but very well done. Make sure to give it a visit (and it's free might I add). One of Sparti's slightly hidden gems. It shows the stunning mosaic pavement of Orpheus and Europa and other mosaic pavements excavated in Sparti, as well as information about the neighbourhood during the Roman period of Sparta.

(Translated by Google) As if they have it hidden! Those who are really interested in getting to know the city of Sparta will definitely not pass it by. Very well preserved and very important mosaics in a building that was created specifically for their protection and exhibition. Definitely visit it! (Original) Σαν να το 'χουν κρυμμένο! Αυτοί που πραγματικά ενδιαφέρονται να γνωρίσουν την πόλη της Σπάρτης σίγουρα δεν θα το προσπεράσουν. Πολύ καλά διατηρημένα και σημαντικότατα ψηφιδωτά σε ένα κτίριο που δημιουργήθηκε ειδικά για την προστασία και έκθεσή τους. Οπωσδήποτε να το επισκεφθείτε!

A beautiful neo classic building that houses magnificent original works of art. A must see when in Sparti.

Pretty nice building, interesting, beautiful and classic architecture. The exhibition was closed for maintenance during my visit.

It was a lovely surprise my visit to Koumantarios Gallery! The collections were amazing as they have many famous paintings. It is housed in a wonderful two storey neoclassical building in the city center. It is the first branch of the National Gallery. Definitely worth a visit!

This was a lovely surprise. All beautiful paintings and art that made an impact. Very nice.

Definitely a must see in Sparti

(Translated by Google) An excellent gallery, a real gem. It is housed in a well-kept neoclassical building, on the main avenue of the city. It hosts the permanent exhibition on the first floor and the ground floor hosts various exhibitions from time to time, such as the one of Laconian artists in the current phase. The person in charge is a man who really loves art, provides you with a wealth of information and is extremely kind and praiseworthy. (Original) Μία εξαιρετική πινακοθήκη, πραγματικό στολίδι. Στεγάζεται σε ένα φροντισμένο νεοκλασικό κτήριο, σε κεντρική λεωφόρο της πόλης. Φιλοξενεί την μόνιμη έκθεση στον πρώτο όροφο και στο ισόγειο φιλοξενούνται διάφορες εκθέσεις κατά καιρούς, όπως αυτή τον Λακώνων καλλιτεχνών στην παρούσα φάση. Ο υπεύθυνος είναι ένας άνθρωπος που πραγματικά αγαπάει την τέχνη, σου παρέχει ένα πλήθος πληροφοριών και είναι τρομερά ευγενικός και άξιος επαίνων.

(Translated by Google) An annex of the National Gallery and a true gem of the city. On two floors, sculptures and paintings by foreign and Greek artists are exhibited (from Halepas and Lytras to Tsarouchis, Gaitis, Engonopoulos), while congratulations are due to the people of the gallery who welcome and guide the visitor with details and love for each of the exhibits. (Original) Παράρτημα της Εθνικής Πινακοθήκης και πραγματικό στολίδι της πόλης. Σε δύο ορόφους εκτίθενται γλυπτά και πίνακες ξένων και Ελλήνων εικαστικών (από Χαλεπά και Λύτρα έως Τσαρούχη, Γαΐτη, Εγγονόπουλο), ενώ συγχαρητήρια αξίζουν στους ανθρώπους της πινακοθήκης που υποδέχονται και ξεναγούν τον επισκέπτη με λεπτομέρειες και αγάπη για καθένα από τα εκθέματα.

We had the most wonderful time visiting with Dimitra (a fellow Canadian!) and seeing her beautiful work at her studio in Sparta. Ami had read about it before traveling to Greece, and my only regret is that I didn’t put aside enough time to participate in one of her workshops. Her collection is stunning and I would definitely recommend visiting 100%!!

We had so much fun creating our own mosaic piece here. There was a lot of design options and colours we could choose from. The atmosphere and host made this workshop even better. Definitely a highlight of our trip in the Peloponnesos!

The artist is amazing! She is incredibly talented and does a wonderful job of bringing out your talents! We will take another class with her the next time we are in Greece. And you will not be able to leave without one of her stunning pieces.

So glad we found this activity on our trip to Sparti this year. Our family of 5 had a great time being together and creating our mosaics with Dimitra's excellent guidance. Her studio is beautiful and she's a wonderful host/teacher. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend!

Dimitra was both an amazing host and teacher! Our family had an amazing time creating in her zen-like garden and would highly recommend her mosaic class for any visitors to Greece! Efharisto Dimitra!!

We found this activity online, casually. A fantastic experience under the guidance of Dimitra, the owner. A must visit is also the adjacent ceramic workshop! An artistic corner in the city, and wonderful people!

It was a very fun workshop! Dimitra was talking very passionately about her work, which was very motivating. She helped when needed and gave advice where she thought was needed. It was a very relaxing workshop and we all went home with very beautiful work!

Best piece in Ancient Sparta. Not too much is revealed, but still well worth the visit.

I couldn’t find Kratos

(Translated by Google) Free. The entrance is near the statue of Leonidas in the stadium. I entered with great reserve, I must say that the setting with the landscape is very beautiful, you can see the mountains of the Peloponnese as a backdrop, it's a shame that the site has information signs but it should be both better maintained and enhanced more, obviously being in Sparta it's not you may not see it but honestly as archaeological sites in Greece there are better ones (Original) Gratuito. L entrata è vicino alla statua di Leonida è allo stadio. Io ero entrato con molto riservo devo dire che la cornice col paesaggio è molto bella, si vedono le montagne del Peloponneso come sfondo, peccato che il sito abbia si cartelli informativi ma dovrebbe essere sia tenuto meglio che valorizzato di più, ovviamente stando a sparta non potete non vederlo ma sinceramente come siti archeologici in grecia ce ne sono di migliori

(Translated by Google) The layout of these places is not so good, considering that the entrance was also free. (Original) Amenajarea acestor locuri nu este chiar atât de bună, având în vedere că și intrarea a fost liberă.

Expected more

(Translated by Google) It's true what you read; very little remains, but the charm of a place that has captured the imagination of so many Italian teenagers remains unique. I've been there four times, stopping to sit in the sun to read or simply enjoy the moment. The mountain backdrop surrounding the city is truly remarkable. It's worth the trip, in my opinion. (Original) E’ vero quanto si legge, e’ rimasto davvero poco ma il fascino di un luogo che ha riempito l’immaginario di tanti adolescenti italiani rimane unico. Ci sono passato 4 volte, fermandomi seduto al sole a leggere o semplicemente a godermi il momento. La cornice di montagna che circonda la città è notevolissima. Vale il viaggio a mio avviso

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful site surrounded by lovely, well-maintained olive trees. It's a shame we couldn't visit the amphitheater due to construction and excavations. But we could see it from above. Highly recommended and free. (Original) Zeer mooie site met mooie en verzorgde olijfbomen rondom. Jammer dat we het amphitheater niet konden bezichtigen omwille van werkzaamheden en opgravingen. Maar we konden het wel zien van bovenaf. Aanrader en Gratis

The best library we've been to.

Sparta is a pretty city and having a great library

Full of technology learning and shelves with books about technology and more

Great library

Very active

(Translated by Google) Recently, new systems have been implemented that help to better serve readers. (Original) Τελευταία νέα συστήματα εφαρμόζονται που βοηθούν σε καλύτερη εξυπηρέτηση των αναγνωστών.

(Translated by Google) A real gem. It has a special children's section (on the first floor) as well as a multimedia and computer section. Don't forget to stop by the Nikiforos Vrettakos museum on the second floor. It also hosts extremely interesting events in the event hall (although events can happen in any section of the Library). The employees are friendly and helpful. You will love them! (Original) Πραγματικό κόσμημα. Έχει ειδικό παιδικό τμήμα (στον πρώτο όροφο) καθώς και τμήμα πολυμέσων και υπολογιστών. Μην ξεχάσετε να περάσετε από το μουσείο Νικιφόρου Βρεττάκου στο δεύτερο όροφο. Επίσης στην αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων φιλοξενεί εξαιρετικά ενδιαφέροντα events (αν και events μπορούν να συμβαίνουν σε κάθε τμήμα της Βιβλιοθήκης). Οι υπάλληλοι είναι φιλικοί και εξυπηρετικότατοι. Θα τους αγαπήσετε!

A great addition to Sparta's drinking establishments and finally a place where one can savour all different Sparta beers on draught starting with the original lager and moving up to the IPAs and the American Pale Ale. My personal favourite is the Sparta IPA, light and fruity, deserves wide recognition. The service was impeccable and I aim to return this week and try the entire set of Sparta Beers. Keep up the good work.

Really nice pub, nice beer, very nice generous food and friendly staff!

(Translated by Google) Excellent place. Serves (among other things) very good quality local beer (8 different flavors) and definitely for every taste. They also serve some pretty good quality dishes (avoid the meat variety, it is not a must on the menu). The service is very good (almost exemplary). The music, although predictable, is pleasant, and at a volume that allows for conversation. Outside there is a park and an open space. This is one of the 2-3 entertainment places in Sparta with a difference in taste standards. (Original) Εξαιρετικό μέρος. Σερβίρεται (μεταξύ άλλων) τοπική μπύρα πολύ καλής ποιότητας (8 διαφορετικές γεύσεις) και σίγουρα για κάθε γούστο. Σερβίρονται επίσης μερικά πιάτα αρκετά καλής ποιότητας (αποφύγετε την ποικιλία κρεατικών, δεν είναι το must του καταλόγου). Η εξυπηρέτηση είναι πολύ καλή (σχεδόν υποδειγματική). Η μουσική, αν και προβλέψιμη, είναι ευχάριστη, και σε ένταση που επιτρέπει τη συζήτηση. Έξω υπάρχει πάρκο και ανοιχτωσιά. Πρόκειται για ένα από τα 2-3 μέρη διασκέδασης στη Σπάρτη με διαφορά στις προδιαγραφές γούστου.

(Translated by Google) I went today at noon. The guys were extremely polite. The crew was polite. The brewpub is a nice store-window for the company's beers. I didn't eat anything, but I got a collection of Sparta's beers to enjoy with my wife. I tried the IPA (full, beautiful hops, bitterness with character) and the West Coast (this surf beer is drunk on golden sand), the guys put the beers in a convenient box, I untied my horse and left (Original) Πήγα σήμερα το μεσημέρι. Τα παιδιά εξαιρετικά ευγενικά. Πολιτισμένο crew. Η brewpub μια χαρά μαγαζί-προθήκη για τις μπύρες της εταιρίας. Δεν έφαγα κάτι, όμως πήρα μια συλλογή από τις μπυράρες της Sparta για να χαρώ με τη γυναίκα μου. Δοκίμασα την IPA (γεμάτη, όμορφος λυκίσκος, πικράδα με χαρακτηρα) και την West Coast (πίνεται πάνω σε χρυσή άμμο αυτό το surfόμπυρο), τα παιδιά εβαλαν τις μπύρες σε βολικό κουτί, έλυσα το άλογό μου κι έφυγα

(Translated by Google) Special local beer accompanied by delicious varieties...The ideal spot for relaxation in the city... . (Original) Ιδιαίτερη τοπική μπύρα συνοδεύεται από νόστιμες ποικιλίες...Τό ιδανικό σημείο γιά χαλάρωση στήν πόλη... .

(Translated by Google) Thank you Katerina for the wonderful grilled vegetables, the juicy burger and the service of our Manolis!! (Original) Ευχαριστούμε την Κατερίνα για τα υπέροχα ψητά λαχανικά,το ζουμερό burger και την εξυπηρέτηση του Μανώλη μας!!

(Translated by Google) Delicious drinks, very friendly service, snacks to go with good beer (Original) Leckere Getränke, sehr freundlicher Service, Snacks zum guten Bier

Rough unpaved road to the top from either direction (we took the northern one by the church), but passable (carefully, when dry). A truly fantastic view on the Taygetus and the Eurotas plain of Sparta--worth visiting for those who know what they are seeking.

The Menelaion is a fascinating site to visit, offering sweeping views over Sparta and the surrounding valley, with ruins that are easy to walk among and parking that’s conveniently close. The drive up is a bit challenging on narrow roads, and once there you won’t find any plaques or explanations, so it’s best to do a little research beforehand to fully appreciate the significance of the site. Despite those drawbacks, it’s well worth the trip for the history and the breathtaking scenery.

I don't care if it's not the original palace of Helen & Menelaus; it's a spectacular place to visit, with great views over the Spartan plain, & across to the mountains behind. Well worth the lengthy hike up from the road.

No details on site so google it beforehand. Squared conglomerate limestone blocks forming a stepped base are all that remains. Great view. Up a steep singletrack paved roadway from north. Walk last 400 m. or continue up dirt track.

The Menelaion is not far from Sparta, but the road up is very narrow and only partially paved. We ended up parking about a half a mile away, by an old church and walking the rest of the way. It’s a bit steep here and there, but the road is fine and it’s a beautiful walk amidst olive groves. There is nothing at the site to inform the visitor, but the remains of the fortress there are clearly Mycenaean in style. The area provides a gorgeous 300 degree view with no problem, so it probably served as a stronghold, lookout or perhaps a summer retreat since the airs is nice and fresh up here. We watched two hawks in flight while we were there, so if you want to just get out on your own, this is a a lovely place. Plus great photo ops for Sparta from above and afar.

Do NOT park at the church! We just parked there to walk up to the site and in the 30 minutes we were gone, our car was broken into, and everything was stolen. They got almost nothing of value, but all of our clothes and everything we packed for the trip. This is apparently VERY common. Be cautious as this site. Thieves watch the parking lot all day long.

Definitely worth to came here. Very nice view from up there. We decided to leave our car 1km from this place and make last 1000m on foot because road was too dangerous for car. I do not know how road looks like from the north side but we arrived by car from the south side and it was almost impossible to get up there.

Great road, very exciting drive, views are amazing, nature is wonderful, lots of birds.

Amazing road through absolutely spectacular scenery

Interesting route, but exceptionally windy (curves), switchbacks, and many road closures -- so you may not get where you want to. A "short cut" but not really.

Nice place, fresh air... Amazing views!

This road goes through the mountains in a very dramatic fashion and will offer plenty of awe-striking sights! It's a much better way to go to Kalamata than through the highway :)

Definitely not a shortcut, but gorgeous views that are well worth the detour! Had no issues with road closures in July 2023 from Sparta to Kalamata; it looked like they had redone some sections of road recently when we were there.

Storied area for outdoor enthusiasts especially motorcyclists!

Flawless acoustics with panoramic mountain views including the lit up ruins of Mistra.

What an amazing theatre, I was lucky enough to perform here during the 27th Kalamata dance festival

When in Sparti, check to see what is playing. Caught Despina Vandi in Mamma Mia!!

Nice garden with an amphitheatre for walks and runs, nice scenary

Amazing view and well kept.

Well maintained

Romantic walk

(Translated by Google) The flavors, the aromas, the colors of the wines together with the love of the people who work hard for the best result, you will find them in a glass of any variety you choose! Congratulations! 🥂 (Original) Οι γεύσεις, τα αρώματα, τα χρώματα των κρασιών μαζί με την αγάπη των ανθρώπων που μοχθούν για το καλύτερο αποτέλεσμα, θα τα βρεις μέσα σε ένα ποτήρι από όποια ποικιλία να επιλέξεις! Συγχαρητήρια! 🥂

(Translated by Google) I have nothing to say about the wines, I tried 2-3 of this company, very nice wines, very tasty with a nice aroma. There is a serious problem with communication, I sent a message on Facebook, they read it, they never replied, I sent an email from the contact form to company website, I emailed the company email I called they never answered anywhere. (Original) Από τα κρασία δεν εχω να πω τίποτα, δοκίμασα 2-3 της συγκεκριμένης εταιρείας,πολύ ωραία κρασιά, πολύ γευστικά με ωραίο άρωμα.Από επικοινωνία υπάρχει σοβαρό πρόβλημα, έστειλα μήνυμα στο Fb το διάβασαν δεν απάντησαν ποτέ, έστειλα email από την φόρμα επικοινωνίας στο σιτέ της εταιρείας , έστειλα email στο email της εταιρείας πήρα τηλέφωνο δεν απάντησαν ποτέ πουθενά.

(Translated by Google) You come here to raise the level of the local wines you will taste in Messinia (Original) Εδώ έρχεσαι για να ανεβάσεις το επίπεδο των τοπικών κρασιών που θα δοκιμάσεις στην Μεσσηνία

(Translated by Google) Excellent variety of competing wines... great domestic and non-domestic winemakers... (Original) Εξερετικη ποικιλια κρασιων που συναγωνιζονται...μεγαλα οινοποια εγχώρια και μη...

(Translated by Google) A unique museum of urban and popular life unfolds in front of you through the personal stories and personal items of the Manousakis family. Although the museum is quite modern and there are many Captions and explanations, I would like to commend the tour guide Calliope for her knowledge as well as her contagiousness. Thank you for everything 🫶 (Original) Ενα μοναδικό μουσείο αστικού και λαϊκού βίου ξετυλίγεται μπροστά σου μέσα από τις προσωπικές ιστορίες και τα προσωπικά αντικείμενα της οικογένειας του Μανουσάκη. Αν και το μουσείο είναι αρκετά μοντέρνο και υπάρχουν πολλές Λεζάντες και επεξηγήσεις, θα ήθελα να δώσω συγχαρητήρια στην ξεναγό Καλλιόπη για τις γνώσεις της αλλά και τη μεταδοτικότητα της. Merci pour tout 🫶

(Translated by Google) Unacceptable behavior from the employee who, when we told her for the umpteenth time that we don't have time to listen to her long-winded "tour" didn't even turn on the lights for us to see the upper floor. Too bad, we leave with the worst impressions. (Original) Απαράδεκτη συμπεριφορά από την υπάλληλο η οποία όταν της είπαμε για πολλοστή φορά πως δεν έχουμε χρόνο να ακούσουμε την μακρόσυρτη "ξενάγησή" της δε μας άναψε καν τα φώτα να δούμε τον πάνω όροφο. Πολύ κρίμα, φεύγουμε με τις χείριστες εντυπώσεις.

(Translated by Google) It is the most beautiful museum. I really liked the story of Alexandros Manousakis. The most beautiful scenes are the living room, the bedroom, the Turkish flag, the dining room and the lady's room (Original) Είναι το πιο ωραίο μουσείο. Μου άρεσε πολύ η ιστορία του Αλέξανδρου Μανουσάκη. Η πιο ωραίες έθουσες είναι το σαλόνι, η κρεβατοκάμαρα, η τούρκικη σημαία, η τραπεζαρία και το δωμάτιο της κυρίας

(Translated by Google) A space-example, which keeps the memory alive, with elegance, through the images and objects from the life of a family at the beginning of the last century..... A precious gem of local history! PS Call a little earlier to book the visit...! It's effortless - and it's free!! (Original) Ένας χώρος- παράδειγμα, που διατηρεί ζωντανή την μνήμη, με καλαισθησία, μέσα από τις εικόνες και τα αντικείμενα από τη ζωή μιας οικογένειας στις αρχές του προηγούμενου αιώνα..... Πετράδι πολύτιμο τοπικής ιστορίας! ΥΓ. Κάνετε ένα τηλέφωνο λίγο νωρίτερα για να κλείσετε την επίσκεψη...! Δεν κάνει κόπο- και είναι δωρεάν!!

(Translated by Google) An old house brought back to life. Very interesting and a nice lady explained the life story of the former owner to us. Thank you very much (Original) Ein altes Haus wieder zum Leben erweckt.Sehr interessant und eine nette Dame hat uns die Lebensgeschichte des ehemaligen Inhabers erklärt .Vielen Dank

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, we never managed to enter the museum, having driven for 1 hour, with two children, on top of that.... While everything (Municipality website, Google, sign on the door) said that the museum closes at 4:00 p.m., at 2:45 p.m. when we were there there, it was already closed.... Really very disappointing to the point of infuriating..... Such a shame (Original) Δυστυχώς δεν καταφέραμε ποτε να μπουμε μέσα στο μουσείο, έχοντας οδηγήσει 1 ώρα, με δυο παιδια, επί τουτου.... Ενώ παντου (ιστοσελίδα του Δήμου, Google, επιγραφη στην πορτα) έγραφε ότι το μουσείο κλείνει στις 16.00, στις 14.45 που ήμασταν εκεί, ήταν ήδη κλειστό.... Πραγματικά πολυ απογοητευτικό έως εξοργιστικό..... Πολυ κρίμα

(Translated by Google) Museum of urban and folk art takes you to a house of 1900 without a ticket we had in 2022 we went again this year the girl was very helpful, us he gave us a tour and explained everything to us in detail (Original) Μουσείο αστικής και λαϊκής τέχνης σε μεταφέρει σε οικία του 1900 χωρίς εισιτήριο είχαμε το 2022 πήγαμε και φέτος η κοπέλα πολύ εξυπηρετικη, μας ξενάγησε και μας τα εξήγησε όλα με λεπτομέρειες