Why go
- City in Greece.
- Known for Tomb of Leonidas.
- Served by Sparti Airfield (SPJ).
History
Sparta is a city and municipality in the Peloponnese region of Greece, serving as the capital of the Laconia regional unit. It lies at the site of ancient Sparta within the Evrotas Valley. The municipality was merged with six nearby municipalities in 2011, for a total population of 32,786 as of 2021, of whom 17,773 live in the city.
Where to stay
Agidos 108, Sparti 231 00, Greece · booking.com
Arhidamou 114, Sparti 231 00, Greece · abnb.me
Othonos Amalias 69, Sparti 231 00, Greece · laconiancollection.gr
EO Spartis Mistra, Sparti 231 00, Greece · mystraspalace.com
Mystras 231 00, Greece · hotelscheck-in.com
μεσαγειτονια, Anavriti 231 00, Greece · apostolia.tripcombined.com
399F+6G, Mistras 231 00, Greece · euphoriaretreat.com
Parori 231 00, Greece · kyniskahotels.gr
EO Spartis Mistra, Sparti 231 00, Greece · hotelscheck-in.com
Mystras 231 00, Greece · hotelscheck-in.com
Kon/nou Palaiologou 72- 76, Sparti 231 00, Greece · maniatishotel.gr
Indoor
EO Spartis Mistra, Paleologio 231 00, Greece · campingpaleologio.com
Leof. Likourgou 182, Sparti 231 00, Greece · dioscouri.gr
Kalamatas, Sparti 231 00, Greece · plethonresidence.gr
ΜΥΣΤΡΑΣ ΣΠΑΡΤΗ 1, Sparti 231 00, Greece · despotato.com
πλατεία, 2η, Anavriti 231 00, Greece
Sparti 231 00, Greece
EO Spartis Mistra, Ag. Ioannis 231 00, Greece
Mystras 231 00, Greece
Kon/nou Palaiologou 125, Sparti 231 00, Greece
Anavryti 231 00, Greece · kaneltrekking.gr
Thermopilon 84, Sparti 231 00, Greece
Indoor
Indoor
Kon/nou Palaiologou, Sparti 231 00, Greece
Leonidou 96, Sparti 231 00, Greece
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:30; Sa 07:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 98 Λυκούργου, Σπάρτη, 23100 · coffeeisland.gr
Burger, Pizza, Pasta, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 63 Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιολόγου · redqualityfood.wordpress.com
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · ktimaskreka.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: delivery
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food, Fast Food · Fast Food fast food · 21 Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιολόγου, Σπάρτη, 23100
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · restaurant
Burger, Greek, Regional, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιολόγου
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · Κεντρική Πλατεία Μυστρά, Μυστράς, 23100 · mystrasrestaurant.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · restaurant
Burger, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: vegan options
Greek, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · tavernapikoulianika.gr
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Has a nice Garden with Turtles · 105 Οδός Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιολόγου, Sparta
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Local, Mediterranean, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-18:00 · 72 Λυκούργου
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Fast Food · Greek fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Cafe · Greek cafe
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Airports
Kalamata International Airport (KLX) 36 km to the centre
Kalamata, J, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 8 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Air Berlin, All America, easyJet…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Munich, Stockholm, Vienna, Amsterdam, Duesseldorf… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A319) · 3 routes: Duesseldorf, Munich, Stockholm
- Air Berlin AB (A320, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
- All America A2 (143) · 1 route: Thessaloniki
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 1 route: London
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A319) · 1 route: Munich*
- Niki HG (A320, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (A319) · 1 route: Stockholm
- Transavia Holland HV (737-700) · 1 route: Amsterdam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Sparti Airfield (SPJ) 14 km to the centre
Sparti, J, GR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sparti Airfield (SPJ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sparti, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.