Greeka.com: Monemvasia Reviews - Greece and the Greek Islands

General: Great attraction for tourists

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

I've always had a strong desire to visit Monemvasia as I had heard so many good words about it. I didn't know how beautiful it would truly be until I finally traveled there last summer. For those who don't know, Monemvasia is a peninsula off the Peloponnesian east coast and it belongs to the prefecture of Lakoni...

General: Magnificent castle town

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

My first view of Monevasia after I had crossed the 200-meter long causeway from the new town was magnificent: a fortress town with an imposing wall and gateway beyond which no vehicles are allowed. I walked through the labyrinth of narrow alleyways and got the feeling of having stepped into a different world, that of partially restored and derelict buildings and fountains carved out of the stee...

General: Lovely and well looked after

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

Two days were enough to see Monemvasia. It's a lovely area in general and Monemvasia is well looked after. It's quaint and picturesque, with nice beaches and lots to discover in the town. Walk in the paved, winding streets, see the small churches and when you get to the top, you see the most amazing view of the ...

General: Old medieval beauty

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

Old Monemvasia is called the area of the Old Town, which is the whole area around the castle. The castle of Monemvasia is actually built on a big rock. The rock stands above the new town (new Monemvasia). To get into the old town, there is only one entrance through a narrow passage. If you have a car, you have to leave your car outside the old town. The castle area is in my opinion the best...

General: Night lights would be impressive

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

We collected information from the Internet and also bought the book "The Peloponnese" by Dana Facaros and Linda Theodorou to get around Peloponnese this summer. It was our 7th trip to Greece but first to Peloponnese. I was surprised to see that it has equally good beaches to the islands and also very impressive sites and places to see. Monemvasia was breathtaking at first sight and very lovely....

General: Better hotels in modern village

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

We stayed in Nea Monamvasia and our hotel had fantastic views across to the islet, yet was only 10 minutes walking from the entrance. Hotel rooms in Palea Monemvasia were much smaller, no good view and overpriced. The modern village has lots of small tavernas and a beautiful cake shop. The shops in Palea Monemvasia were mostly selling gifts and souvenirs. There were also many restaurants. In fa...

General: Breathtaking Monemvasia

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

Monevasia is beautiful, breathtaking and unique: an area of living history that delights the visitor with every step through this ancient walled city. As one approaches the rock that juts into the sea, the surprise of Monemvasia is yet to be unveiled. Upon entering the tunnel through the ancient wall, the thrill begins. The lower town of Monemvasia continues to be inhabited and the buildings lo...

General: Perfect for the romantic souls

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

It was my second time in Monemvasia this summer. I have to say the first time I liked it better, the rock seemed more impressive to me. Monemvasia is a special place you do not easily find today. For the more romantic souls, it is the top medieval castle with narrow, stone paths that gives them the impression that a knight will appear, dressed in his strong armour and having this decisive lo...

General: Make excursions

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

We used Monemvasia as a base to do excursions around Laconia. Of course, Monemvasia is a lovely town itself but has little things to offer to tourists. Except for the castle and the old town, there aren't many other sightseeings. After two days, there aren't any other things to do. On the other side, we didn't want to leave beacuse we loved our hotel. So we rented a car and made daily trips to ...

General: Stay at Monopati

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

Ive just spent the last 10 days in the Old Town of Monemvasia. Its especially great for singles entrepreneurs who wish to have some quiet time alone, gather their thoughts and just wander around aimlessly discovering the island. I stayed at the Monopati Apartments with Isabelle Sonnard Giannou who is a very generous host. I had the big apartment with a terrace which was great to sit out on ...

General: An iceberg floating in the sea

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

What I liked most in Monemvasia was the view of the castle at night. I was tired walking those steep, rocky streets around old Monemvasia but when it got dark, we would eat or have a drink in the new city and see the back side of the rock. As it had no lights, it seemed to me like an iceberg floating in the sea! Our hotel was small- it was actually more of a hostel- but very clean. We stayed ...

General: A beautiful place

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:44 GMT

I visited Monemvasia when I was a child and was really impressed by the beauty of the place and most of all the medieval atmosphere. The fortress on this small peninsula is really amazing. We slept in the modern village, on the other side of the bridge but this part of Monemvasia has nothing to offer except accommodation. I hope I will have the opportunity to visit this place again.