Monemvasia is located in Laconia, Greece, a small island off the east coast of the Peloponnese. The town walls and many Byzantine churches are relics from the medieval period. The seat of the municipality is the town Molaoi. The town's name derives from two Greek words, "mone" and "emvasia", meaning "single entrance". Its Italian form, Malvasia, gave its name to Malmsey wine. Monemvasia's nickname is the Gibraltar of the East or The Rock.
Monemvasia is among the most impressive places in Greece, found on the southeastern side of Peloponnese. Monemvasia’s original position used to be on the backside of a sea rock in the Medieval times. This rock is not visible from the mainland and it protected the locals from enemy attacks. The only way to reach Monemvasia was by boat and this is how the name derived, meaning single passage. The new town of Monemvasia has been constructed in the mainland, opposite the rock. Monemvasia is famous for its castle; a walk around the Castle Town is a travel to the past, while the sea view from the castle top is hard to put into words.
Lakonia lies in the southern part of the Peloponnese to the south of Arkadia and to the east of Messinia. It covers an area blessed by a generous nature with diverse beauty and comprises many natural benchmarks; in the western part rises Mt. Taigetos the highest peak of the Peloponnese at 2,407m, in the eastern part Mt. Parnon. Between the two mountains flows the river Evrotas, leaving at its passing fertile the valley of Sparta city and the plain of Elos (mentioned by Homer) mouthing in the Gulf of Lakonia.
Legendary Peloponnese is the land of ancient fights and myths. From here Paris of Troy took Helen and the Argonauts set sail in search of the Golden Fleece. Mycenaean palaces, Byzantine cities, and Venetian fortresses, all combined with the gorgeous landscape of the mountains and sea to make them over the top Peloponnese. Visit its snowcapped mountains, gorges, sandy beaches, and azure waters and feel the energy deriving from the place. Peloponnese is an ideal destination for summer and winter holidays as well.
Being among the top 20 tourist destinations worldwide, Greece is synonymous with 3 things: history and ancient civilization, amazing landscapes and top touristic destinations. Greece is so wealthy in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored. Holidays in Greece is the ultimate experience all year round. It offers a great pallet of experiences; the warm sun, the crystal clear beaches, the dramatic nature, the rich culture and the renowned hospitality along with the unique culinary experience of the Mediterranean diet.
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