"The Gibraltar of Greece" Top 5 Page for this destination Monemvasia by Lilasel

Monemvasia Travel Guide: 111 reviews and 190 photos

Back to the Middle Ages

If you have a chance to reach the prefecture of Laconia in the south of Peloponessos don't miss the mysterious village of Monemvasia... Peace and calm...

The history of the village is a rich one and the fortress which has been used and added to by everyone from the Byzantines, the Crusaders, the Venetians and The Turks, is one of the most spectacular sites in the Aegean and has been called the Gibralter of the East Mediterranean.

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:Castle, churches, incredible views and.... silence

Last visit to Monemvasia: Apr 2003
Intro Updated Mar 12, 2005
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Reviews (13)

The house of Ritsos (by AndyRG) - Monemvasia

Yannis Ritsos Favorites (13)

The first building when you enter Lower Monemvasia is a house of Greek poet and writer Yannis Ritsos (1909 - 1990). He... more travel advice

Shadows Favorites (13)

The town of shadows, ghosts.... It is one of the most unforgettable places I saw in Greece! Go to travelogue: "Being a... more travel advice

Ruins Favorites (13)

These building ruins show the type of stone construction used in Monemvasia's old town. more travel advice

Narrow streets Favorites (13)

Just be lost in this town! Narrow streets will lead you somewhere to open a new Monemvasia's secret... Go to... more travel advice

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Comments (11)

Paul2001 Mar 1, 2006 at 2:07 PM Report Abuse

Monemvasia is an enchanting place. Thanks for bringing back my wonderful memories of the town.
tak_pap Dec 9, 2005 at 7:51 AM Report Abuse

beautiful site, comments and photos
mtncorg May 22, 2005 at 4:15 PM Report Abuse

It does seem to be a magical place! Nicely captured.
nickandchris Feb 9, 2005 at 8:44 AM Report Abuse

Excellent info.We appreciated the tranquility of the place when we were there.
dimitris03 Jan 6, 2005 at 12:28 PM Report Abuse

This place is really something, isn't it... :-) Cheers from Thessaloniki (which you seem to snob every time you come to Greece! -kidding).
cbeaujean Dec 21, 2004 at 4:53 AM Report Abuse

le gibraltar de grece,mieux encore gibraltar de la mediterranee!I share awfully your intro title!une adorable vieille ville et de non moins sympathiques fantomes!
inchick Dec 19, 2004 at 3:23 AM Report Abuse

I feel these ghosts looking at your night pictures :-)
Wann Nov 30, 2004 at 1:05 PM Report Abuse

Lot of nice pics. Thanks for letting those of us who haven't traveled to there see a view.
truus_s Jun 20, 2003 at 4:28 AM Report Abuse

oooooo what a lovely photo!!Great.
MITNIC Jun 10, 2003 at 4:15 AM Report Abuse

Nice photos! About memories... Beter to do not ask!