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South Central Peloponnes

Mystras
A fortified town in Laconia, Peloponnese, built on Mt. Taygetos, 125 km southwest of Nafplio near ancient Sparta. The town served as the capital of the Byzantine state of the Morea in the 13th -15th centuries period, second in importance to Constantinople. The town was destroyed and abandoned until its reconstruction in the 20th century. Today it is a huge archeological site considered one of the most interesting and beautiful attractions in the Peloponnese, with beautiful buildings and great landscapes. The remains of the fortified ancient city include a castle and numerous decorated churches, monasteries and palaces, and Byzantine streets and houses.

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The Caves of Diros Complex
Famous caves in Pirgos Diros on the southwestern part of the Peloponnese, 75 km south of Mystras. The Alepotripa Cave, part of the complex which is close to the public, was used in the Neolithic period as a shelter and a place of living home to workshop, storage area, cemetery, and worship site. The Vlichada cave on the other hand is open for visits with its 2.5 km of winding waterways enabling 40 minutes exploration of the cave by boat. It’s an overwhelming experience watching the beautiful Stalagmites and Stalactites reflections in the water.

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Monemvasia
A 1st century AD castle village in Laconia region on a small island off the east coast of the Peloponnese, 207 km south of Nafplio. Named the "rock" or "Gibraltar of the east" it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Peloponnese, attracting Romantic couples with its Medieval setting high above the sea. The 1 km long island is linked to the mainland by a 200 meters bridgeway while entering the island is allowed only by foot. The village of Monemvasia is built behind a hill under the cliffs, hence its unseen until you enter the main gate under the fortified wall. The village’ medieval buildings have been restored with many converted into hotels, and those hanging from steep rocks overlooking the sea have been converted into taverns and bars.

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Kastania Cave
Formed in three million years, it is one of the most impressive caves in Greece and Europe, located 50 km south of Monemvasia, on the southern tip of the Peloponnese near the village of Kastania and the town of Neapoli. Along a 500 meters rout in two levels, the visitors will encounter Stalactites and Stalagmites of all shapes and in various colors attributed to crystalline carbonate lime enriched with metal oxides. “Mushrooms”, “birds”, Red and White “waterfalls”, gigantic columns, "curtains", “elephants”, “exotic plants”, and many more beautiful structures are waiting for the overwhelmed visitors.

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Elafonissos
A small island famous for its wonderful and tranquil sandy beaches, some of the best in the Peloponnese. The island is located in the south between the Peloponnese and Kythira, 40 km south of Monemvasia. The most popular beaches in the island are Panagias Nissia, Fragos (Simos) and Sarakiniko beach, and the Punta beach on the mainland opposite the island. There are some archaeological sites on the island, and off the coast of the island the 3rd millennium BC sunken town of Pavlopetri archeological site. Elafonissos is connected with the small port Pounta by a ferry, which in turn is connected by ferry to the nearby Neapolis. The nearest Airport is in Kythera.

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Olympia
A small town and a famous and impressive archeological site on the northwest of the Peloponnese in Greece, 18 km from the Ionian Sea. This monumental and picturesque archeological site, one of the largest in Greece, is a major tourist attraction. The Olympia site was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.

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South Central Peloponnes

Mystras

The Caves of Diros Complex

Monemvasia

Kastania Cave

Elafonissos

Olympia