The beaches of Laconia

Master Guide : The Beaches of Laconia: Emerald Waters & Golden Sands

_{The Concept : Laconia boasts a treasure-trove coastline. It is a destination where every bend in the road reveals a new sea, from the endless golden sands of Vatika to the rugged stone coves of Mani.}

_{The Big Highlights : World-famous Simos, the legendary Shipwreck (Valtaki) in Gythio, cosmopolitan Plytra, and "hidden" paradises like Alypa and Taxiarchis in Kokkala.}

_{Must Experience: Surfing at Mavrovouni, snorkeling over the ancient sunken city at Pavlopetri, ouzo in Limeni, and relaxing at the vast Charakia beach.}

_{Hero Tip : Don't stick to one beach. Laconia is made for road trips. Use Gythio or Monemvasia as your base and visit a different beach every day. For solitude seekers, the cove of Panagia near Kastania Cave is the ultimate secret spot.}

Laconia is famous for its beaches and if you visit the prefecture it is certain you’ll come back to dive in its green waters.

First you should visit Elafonisos with Simos Beach and the white fine sand of Sarakiniko that has admirers all over the world.

Then Gytheio with its Valtaki beach that has a legendary shipwreck there, Vathi with its wonderful coves hidden in lush vegetation and Mavrovouni which is a meeting spot for all the surfers in Peloponnese.

If you find yourself in Monemvasia you must visit the beaches of Maggano, Charakia with its golden sand spreading in 3 kilometers, and the cosmopolitan Plytra with the crystal clear waters.

Also the beloved Pounta in Vatika and Neapoli beach capture you with their unique waters and their natural beauty.

Another destination is the gorgeous cove of Panagia at the Kastania Cave that has become a hot destination for thousands of visitors. As for the Laconian Mani, it is a completely separate place on its own.

You should consider that you should definitely visit at least once in your lifetime the wonderful Limeni, Gerolimena, the magical Armyro, the sandy beach of Marmari, the exotic gulfs of  Alypa and Porto Kayio, as well as the almost-Cycladic waters of  Taxiarhis beach in Kokkala.

What steals the show from everyone and everything in Elafonisos is definitely the many times sang Simos beach

The out of this world stone landscape of Mani, with the tower houses on top of windy hills, is a reason to love it.  Another reason is the beaches

Read more →  The most beautiful beaches of the (Laconian) Mani

The beaches of the Municipality of Monemvasia are like postcard sceneries from our childhood:

Sandy beaches or adorned with colorful sea shells beaches, windless gulfs hidden at the end of the road or spacious, easily accessed, sandy beaches organized so that you don’t miss anything.

Read more →  A bright summer at the beaches of Monemvasia

Plan the Ultimate Laconia Experience

Laconia is a destination that demands time, a great home base, and a passion for exploration. Organize your journey with our strategic recommendations:

Accommodation in Laconia: Top Recommendations:  Discover the elite properties that will serve as your headquarters throughout the region.

5 days at the beaches of Monemvasia:  A targeted itinerary to enjoy the crystal-clear waters surrounding the Rock.