Kellia

Monemvasia


In a wonderful location, near the front sea wall with unimpeded views over a church and the sea. Rooms are simple and unfussy but atmospheric (some have fireplaces), and it's more laid-back than other hotels. The friendly, English-speaking owner adds to the experience.

Poetry lovers can wax lyrical about the bedroom where Yiannis Rizsos was born.


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Nearby Monemvasia attractions

1. Kastro – Medieval Village

0.06 MILES

Almost wholly surrounded by ocean, Monemvasia's fortified medieval village is divided into the lower town, bisected by a main cobbled street lined with…

2. Monemvasia Archaeological Collection

0.09 MILES

This small museum housed in a former temple, Agios Andreas (596 AD), displays finds unearthed in the course of old town excavations, such as pottery from…

3. Agia Sofia

0.18 MILES

In a spectacular clifftop position in the upper town, this foursquare Byzantine church was built in the 12th century. Its interior is richly decorated…

4. Kastania Cave

10.48 MILES

The extraordinary Kastania Cave, located at the end of a spectacularly winding 13km route northeast of Neapoli, contains some of the best examples of rare…

5. Archaeological Museum of Neapolis Voion

12.13 MILES

This impressive collection of artefacts encompasses finds from the Malea Peninsula on which Neapoli sits. It masterfully takes the visitor on an ancient…

6. Petrified Forest

17.67 MILES

Amateur geologists will appreciated the petrified forest, an expanse of trees fossilised several million years ago. It's located on the coast around 16km…

7. Marathonisi Islet

27.21 MILES

According to mythology, tranquil, pine-shaded Marathonisi, connected to Gythio by a thin causeway, is ancient Cranae, where Paris (prince of Troy) and…

8. Shadow Theatre Museum

27.66 MILES

This beautiful little studio-museum-shop is run by personable local artist Giorgos Hassanakos. The small upstairs gallery pays homage to traditional…