Sparta

Sparta is the administrative capital of Laconia Prefecture, Greece.

Understand
At the decree of King Otto of Greece, the present day city of Sparta was built in 1834 near the site of the original city in Ancient Greece. With its wide, tree lined boulevards, the city was designed to be a paragon for all Greek towns.

The modern town still reflects this original vision, and is a very pleasant and green city set before a backdrop of lush hills. The city is in the valley of Evrotas River, to the east of Mount Taygetos (210 m).

Get in
Sparta is served by KTEL intercity buses. The is in the east end of Lycurgus Str.


 * Athens - Sparta: 9 daytime buses that run for 4 hours
 * Kalamata - Sparta: every day at 09:15 (except Saturday & Sunday) and 14:30

By car, Sparta is 1 hour away from Kalamata.

Go next

 * Kalamata, coastal city one hour away by car, going through the villages Artemissia and Trypi.