Description of Sparta
Sparta is an easy-going town that lies at the heart of the Evrotas Valley, surrounded by olive and citrus groves, while the snowcapped Taÿgetos Mountains provide a stunning background. Sparti is 215 km far from Athens and is the capital city of the region of Laconia. The history of Sparta is literally lost in the myth as it has been inhabited since Neolithic times around 6.000 BC. Sparta offers good food in restaurants and taverns and accommodation in beautiful hotels and hostels.
How to get to Sparta
Sparta is located 215 km from Athens. Follow the Athens - Tripoli highway and follow the signs to Sparta after the tunnel of Artemisium.
Useful Phone Numbers in Sparta
Police in Sparta: +30 27310 26252
Hospital in Sparta: +30 27310 28671
Tourism Bureau in Sparta: +30 27310 24852