Holidays by the sea in Southern Greece
In the Byzantine setting of Monemvasia
• Location: South Eastern Peloponnese
• Approach: by road from Athens
• History: inhabited since 588 AD, Monemvasia is located on an island rock linked to the mainland by a bridge. A Byzantine fortress was built on this rock referred to as the “Castro”. The houses in the lower part of the rock have been restored respecting the Byzantine style and are inhabited through most of the year.
• Activitiies:
in the Castro: a city without anything moving on wheels, small cobbled lanes, with a main street bursting with commerce; the rest calm and quite with colourful serenity; swimming through the “portello”, an opening in the lower defence walls; visit the Byzantine churches , other monuments and the archaeological museum.
on the mainland: beaches, classical period as well as Byzantine sites including wonderful churches, rich caves, hikes, fish taverns and cafes, night life.
• Accommodation.
My wife and I offer two autonomous self catering studios, each rented separately, overlooking the sea and close to the longest sandy beach in the area, some 4 km south from the Castro. This is our home where we have built two autonomous studios (25 sq.m.) each. Both studios have a double bed (with space for a single additional folding bed, if required) and a spacious bathroom. They open onto a large, cool terrace overlooking the garden and the sea..
Come and enjoy sun, sea and history