Laconia prefecture, Administrative district in southeastern Peloponnese, Greece
The territory includes mountainous regions with the Taygetus range, the Evrotas River valley, and coastal areas along the Mediterranean Sea.
The region served as the center of the ancient Spartan civilization, known for its military power and disciplined society from the 6th century BCE.
Residents of Laconia maintain traditions through seasonal festivals celebrating local citrus fruits, olives, and regional dances in stone-built village squares.
Visitors can explore archaeological sites, medieval fortresses, and coastal areas through an extensive network of roads connecting Sparta to surrounding municipalities.
The Evrotas Valley contains large citrus orchards producing oranges, while traditional stone towers dot the landscape of the Mani Peninsula.
Location: Peloponnese Region
Capital city: Sparta
Website: http://www.lakonia.gr
Website: http://lakonia.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.00000,22.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:49
Mystras
14.4 km
Taygetus
17.9 km
Apidima Cave
39.1 km
Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia
10.9 km
Cave of Caiada
17.7 km
Diros cave
41.7 km
Monastery of Panayia Yiatrissa
19.5 km
Monastery of Malevi
37.3 km
Menelaion
8.4 km
Vaphio beehive tomb
3.6 km
Archaeological Museum of Sparta
10.3 km
Panagia Elonis monastery
28.9 km
Archaeological site of Mystra
14.4 km
Agia Sofia church (Mystras)
14.5 km
Pantanassa Monastery
14.2 km
Peribleptos Monastery
14 km
Church of Agia Sofia
60.3 km
Kalamata Castle
34.4 km
Moni Myrtidion
96.8 km
Zarax
57.6 km
Mouseio Bouboulinas
65.2 km
Brontochion Monastery
14.5 km
Acropolis & Fortification Castle of Mystras
14.3 km
Archaeological Museum of Messenia
34.7 km
Monemvasia Mosque
60.5 km
Kastania Cave
75.2 km
Vyros Gorge
19.9 km
Drakos-Selinitsa system
28.4 kmReviews
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