3 days in Sparta Itinerary

Sparta was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece. Get out of town with these interesting Sparta side-trips: Mavrovouni Beach (in Gytheio), Peroulia Beach (in Vounaria) and Skoutari Beach (in Skoutari). There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of Polylimnio Waterfall, contemplate the long history of Mystras, see the interesting displays at Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil, and delve into the distant past at Archaeological site of Mystra.

For where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Sparta online trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiport is Kalamata Airport. In August in Sparta, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.