“Everywhere you look it’s light….”. Yannis Ritsos

Prepare for May in the lively medieval castle town of Monemvasia and the surrounding areas that unfold their flowery sheet, stirring up unique scents. With the sun bathing the stone alleys of the castle, decorated with bougainvillea, climb to the top to the church of Agia Sophia with its stunning frescoes, to enjoy the unique view of the deep blue sea and the tiled mansions built on the rocky slopes. Wander through its unique churches, its cisterns, the Lighthouse and make an appointment in the square of Elkomenos Christos to visit the archaeological collection of Monemvasia. Hop on a boat to sail around the cliffs and explore traditional fishing villages and mountain hamlets. Follow the 17 signposted routes through dreamy landscapes with streams, lush vegetation and vineyards that produce the “legendary” Malvasia wine.

Drink your coffee while gazing at the Aegean Sea and taste special delicacies, made from pure products of the Laconian land. The traditional goges pasta, topped with butter and fresh local cheese. The shaitia, individual envelope-shaped grass pies with various herbs and cheese, lamb with baked potatoes and of course delicious fish and seafood at the seaside ouzeri.