Lakonia (Laconia) is located in the prefecture of Peloponnese bordered from the north by Arcadia and west by Messinia and to the south by the Laconicos gulf.
It covers an area of 3,636 sq km with a gereral population of 99,637 inhabitance.
In Lakonia, you will find Sparti, the capital of the prefecture which has a population of 14,500 inhabitance approximately 225 km from Athens.
A beautiful city, located in the middle of the Evrotas river valley, in the same site where the ancient city stood.
The plains of Lakonia spread out around Sparti, with many small, beautiful and picturesque villages.
Just a few kilometers away from the center of Sparta are the Taygetos mountains.
Snowy peaks, plateaus and ravines, olive groves, ancient ruins, castles and Byzantine churches are spread all over this beautiful countryside.
Other places and villages of interest to visit are Gythio, Monemvasia, Neapolis, Mystras. Every location is unique with its own history and natural beauty.
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