Laconia Wine Roads
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Laconia Wine Roads Where to eat – Sites to visit 49
Monemvasia Matoula A fairy-tale yard filled with pomegranates and with a view towards the sea. It is famous for its cooked dishes, its soutzoukakia (spiced meatballs) and rice-stuffed vine leaves with egg béchamel. This is a very popular restaurant, so book in advance. (Monemvasia Castle, tel. +30 27320 61660) Kanoni One of the most famous restaurants in the castle-city. Its tables are placed on verandas and terraces, overlooking the castle with its magnificent view. It serves Greek and international dishes – you should try the "Kanoni" eggplant. (Castle, tel. +30 27320 61387) Chrysovoulo At a select spot at the Castle’s entrance, it offers modern Greek dishes and a unique view. (Castle, tel. +30 27320 62022) Kinsterna restaurant The restaurant of the luxury hotel with the same name serves exquisite Mediterranean dishes in an extremely atmospheric ambience. The chefs use products from the estate and from the broader region. (Aghios Stefanos, Monemvasia, tel. +30 27320 66300) Diamantis Situated at the Gerakas lagoon. Enjoy its delicacies while swans and herons at the fjord-like inlet provide you with the most beautiful of summer scenery. (tel. 27320 23802, 27320 23849)
Sites to visit Mystras The famous byzantine state with numerous churches, linked to the dynasty of the last Byzantine emperors, the Palaiologos dynasty. Dyros Cave An impressive cave, full of stalactites. Elafonissos A lovely spot, ideal for quiet vacation. Ancient Sparta A famed city of ancient Greece with its Acropolis, ancient Theatre and sanctuary of Artemis Orthia. Gythio A picturesque seaside city, ideal for vacations. Monemvasia The famous castle-city. Cobbled streets. Arches, steps, byzantine ruins, cannons on the castle. One would think that time stopped in the Middle Ages! Don’t miss Melijazz Festival The "tsakoniki" eggplant festival is particularly interesting.