The town of Monemvasia, one of the most romantic resorts in mainland Greece, is located on the south eastern side of Peloponnese. It belongs to the prefecture of Laconia, whose capital is Sparti.
The unique thing about Monemvasia is the way it has been built: the town is actually carved on a huge rock into the sea. This rock is not seen from |
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The region around Monemvasia is particularly wild and barren. The |
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Driving in the inland from Monemvasia, there are many small, mountainous villages spread here and there, in the countryside or on the slopes of hills.
These villages give a good view of traditional architecture and rural life in Laconia, the easternmost peninsula of Peloponnese. Roads can be winding and narrow in certain spots, due to the barren |
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