Monemvasia is a castle town rather than a conventional beach resort, but you can still swim right beside it. There is rocky access below the Castle Town and a town beach at Gefyra, while the better sand and longer shores are a short drive away. Pori, Ambelakia, Kastraki and Xifias each suit a different priority, […]
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Cars cannot enter the fortified Castle Town of Monemvasia. Limited spaces closer to the main gate sometimes exist, but they fill quickly, so parking in Gefyra, the mainland town, is usually the more reliable plan. How far you then walk depends on where you leave the car, and in summer heat or with luggage that […]
Where you sleep changes the whole Monemvasia experience. Staying inside the Castle Town gives you quiet evenings, early-morning walks and the atmosphere of the historic settlement, but there are no cars and luggage must cross cobbles, slopes or steps. Gefyra, the modern mainland town, is easier for parking, families and road trips. This guide compares […]