Laconia is situated in the southeastern Peloponnese, an area of impressive natural beauty, with the imposing Mount Taygetus, incredibly beautiful towns, such as Monemvasia, Gytheio, Areopoli, Kardamyli, Limeni, and Gerolimenas, scenic rolling hills, vast citrus and olive groves, and a stunning coastline. The area has preserved its authentic character, traditional architecture, and pristine beauty.
The most important and worth-seeing attractions include the Diros Caves, the Castle of Mystras, the Museum of Neolithic Civilization, Marathonisi, Cape Tainaro, the southernmost point of continental Europe, as well as numerous centuries-old churches and monasteries.