10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Laconia Region That You Shouldn't Miss

One of the most impressive caves of Greece can be found near the village of Kastania on the southern tip of the Peloponnese, just minutes away from Neapoli. The route follows the winding mountain road leading to the forest-covered eastern slopes of Mt. Parnon. Rich in density and variety of shapes, colors and figures, Kastania Cave is classified as second of its kind in Europe. Nature needed three million years to create this fantasyscape with its unparalleled decor and numerous impressive formations such as enormous red and white "waterfalls", the gigantic columns, the "curtains" and the "sheets" that overflow like waxwork from the roof, "octopuses" and "corals" nest, "elephants" and "mushrooms", "birds" and caricatures, "exotic plants" and monumental creatures... Standing out among the numerous attractions of the cave are geological rarities such as discs, flat stalagmites, eccentrites and elictites. With a little luck, visitors may meet the cave's noble resident insect, the deaf and blind dolichopoda. The cave's surface covers 1,500 square meters separated into two levels and the visitor is guided along a 500-meter route. The cave was formed from limestones of Jurassic age (195-145 million years old) as a result of geological turmoil and chemical reaction. The stone decor owes its seven-color palette to crystalline carbonate lime enriched with several metal oxides. A cafe operates right outside the cave and nearby is the old church of St. Andrew, scarred by pirates and conquerors

Mani Water Sports is a novel for the region, sports and recreation venture endeavor, which aims at enriching natives’ and visitors’ everyday life. We have put together athletic and recreational activities, suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Located at the village of Limeni, where tranquil, pristine waters meet imposing, steep rock formations. Activities like: Sea kayaking Stand-Up Paddle-boarding Pedal Boats Windsurfing Sailing Yacht cruises​ are just some of the activities available for those who want to add moments of leisure, athleticism, and fun on their daily itinerary. Book a daily excursion and explore Mani’s most secluded and enchanting coves and beaches on guided tours at locations of historic significance by our Apreamare 9 luxury yacht. Sea Kayaking Tours are ideal for adventure lovers. Sailing Lessons with ideal family boats for rent will make your stay an unforgettable experience. Call us to book your adventure!!

A large underground network of caves full of strangely shaped rock formations.

The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil, in Sparta (Peloponnese), transports you to the culture, history and technology of the olive and olive oil production in the Greek realm, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. The Museum's objective is to highlight the ineffable relation of the olive with the identity of our country and, more generally, the Mediterranean basin. The olive and olive oil are presented here from different optical angles: the economy, nutrition and the olive's uses, religious worship, art and technology. The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil offers you the opportunity to see the very first testimonies about the presence of the olive tree and the production of olive oil in Greece: Rare fossilized olive leaves, 50,000-60,000 years old, from the island of Santorini, the oldest findings offering proof of the presence of the olive tree en Greece Linear B Tablets of the 14th century BC (exact replicas), with the first written testimonies about the olive and olive oil.