Sparta travel guide

The city of Sparta lay at the southern end of the central Laconian plain, on the right bank of the Eurotas River. It was a strategic site, guarded on three sides by mountains and controlling the routes by which invading armies could penetrate Laconia and the southern Peloponnesus via the Langhda Pass over Mt Taygetus. At the same time, its distance from the sea - Sparta was 27 miles from its seaport, Gythium - made it difficult to blockade. (...) more....

travel guide by edit this text

Latest Reviews for Sparta

Have you been here? Write a quick review:

 You are currently not logged in. Login or register to write a review.