Cape Maleas got its holy nickname given that, in the past, the area around the rocky promontory was filled with monasteries. From the one-time 20 byzantine edifices, only two survived till today and can be visited. To get there you have to walk for about an hour on a path which turns out to be quite creepy at times (e.g next to the rocky heights when it’s windy). Recommended only for those who want to do something different!
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The petrified forest of Neapolis
The petrified forest at Cape Malea is the result of a rather rare natural process. What a few million years ago was an entire forest, probably of palm trees, is now petrified creating a lunar landscape on the coast south of Neapolis town.
Monemvasia: the Gibraltar of Greece
Monemvasia, or Malvasia, is one of those places where you never get tired of coming back. Even though it became a very popular destination crowded with tourists, it has maintened its character and a charm which is rare to find in other places in Greece. It’s not by chance that it is the most visited Greek medieval city.