The Castle Town of Monemvasia is among the most impressive places in Greece. Located on the southeastern side of Peloponnese, Monemvasia Greece was entirely carved on the backside of a sea rock in Medieval times. This huge sea rock is not visible from the mainland so that the locals could avoid enemy attacks. The only way to reach Monemvasia was by boat, while later on a paved pathway was constructed to connect the castle entrance to the mainland. This is how the name came out, meaning a single passage. A new town has been constructed in the mainland, just opposite the rock. A walk around the Castle Town is a travel to the past, while the sea view from the castle top is breathtaking.

The Upper Town was home to the Venetian aristocracy and although it's a steep climb to reach the beautiful mansions (in the 17th century tavellers once counted 500), you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the the whole area. The half-Byzantine, half-Venetian church of Agia Sophia clings to the side of the cliff and is one of the most significant attractions in Monemvasia. Once inside, you'll be awe-stuck by its magnificent octagonal dome.

History comes to life in this castle: Twenty-four temples and churches with Byzantine elements remain from the 40 that once existed. The oldest is Elkomenos Christos, located in the main square of the Lower Town. Other churches worth seeing are Panagia Chrysafitissa, Agios Nikolaos and Panagia tin Kritikia (Myrtidiotissa).

Visitors are captivated by the guided tour of the cave of Kastania, which is considered only the second of its kind in Europe and dates back to the Jurassic period. The incredible stalagmites and impressive shapes are a feast for the eyes in this 1,500 square metre cave. Kastania caves is around 1 hour from Monemvasia.

A tour of the spectacular cave complex of Diros in the Peloponnese offers visitors the opportunity to travel back to the Neolithic era and even further. The beautiful and dramatic formations of stalactites and stalagmites, formed millions of years ago, when the sea, located just a few meters away, started to rise and formed the lake we see today. After viewing the tour, take a swim at the nearby beach and enjoy the day. We recommend stopping in the town Gythio for dinner on the way back too.