In truth, each of Lakonia's municipalities offers something special. Nature-filled Zarakas, for example, is very mountainous – spread out across the plains and valleys of Mount Parnonas – and protected under the Natura 2000 network. It is also considered a safe haven for birds. Zarakas is best reached by the picturesque route from the pretty port of Kyparissi overland through villages like Ladokambos, Achladokambos and Richea. Then in the lower central part of the Peloponnese, there's the countryside of the Municipality of Krokees, ideal for walks in spring with wonderful villages overlooking Mount Taygetos. The quiet village of Kouman at Vasilakio with its taverns and old plane trees is also worth visiting.
Not far from Sparta lies the municipality of Therapnes with mountains, valleys, olive groves and many other attractions. The hilltop village of Kefalas offers a stunning panoramic view of the plain below and produces great organic olive oil. Next comes the village of Goritsa spread on a hillside in full view of mount Taygetos. After Goritsa and close to Geraki is Agii Anargyri with a magnificent cavernous church of Agios Giannakis – Poros boasts important hagiographies from the 11th and 13th centuries. The village of Polydroso, covered in snow in winter and offering mild, wonderful summers has a lovely small hostel that welcomes visitors, as well as a small stone bridge. In the same municipality lies Chrysafa with important Byzantine churches and beautiful 19th century mansions. For an even more remote experience head to the village of Kalloni between Goritsa and Chrysafa to see the Byzantine Church of Agios Nikolas and the Tower.
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