Things to do

Food & Drinks - Nikiteas Family Bakers

Located right in the city center (just a 3-minute walk from the Church!), Nikiteas Family Bakers is not just any bakery – it's run by my best friend and maid of honor! With four convenient locations, it's the perfect spot for grabbing a coffee to go or indulging in traditional Greek pastries, sweets, and bread. Treat yourself to an incredible breakfast spread featuring a variety of local pastries. Plus, Nikiteas Family Bakers is your one-stop-shop for traditional local products like premium pasta, Greek honey, wines, desserts, and more – all sourced from the heart of Sparta!

Food & Drinks - Mystras Bistrot ( Veil Bistrot)

A beautiful cozy place in Mystras with the most amazing view! You can go there only by car or taxi! Incredible view, homemade desserts, brunch, wine selection and more!

Food & Drinks - THE DROP

A themed coffee house with amazing decorations especially during Xmas time! Visit them for coffee brunch and homemade desserts!

Food & Drinks - Ministry Music Hall

A popular all-day cafe /bar that you can enjoy brunch and crafted cocktails as well!

Food & Drinks - Aeriko

Cozy restaurant ideal for lunch! Make sure you order “Tiganopsomo” !

Food-Vasilikos Cuisine

Homemade traditional Greek dishes made freshly and ready to enjoy! Ideal if you want to order delivery at the hotel or they have dine in option as well!

Drinks- RETRO MUSIC BAR

Mary’s all time favorite bar! 1000% recommend. Opens at 10 pm and during Xmas time most likely it will be full very quickly!

Traditional food- Ταβέρνα Κακαλέτρη /Kakaletri Tavern

1000% recommend if you want to experience a traditional tavern. Famous for their chicken and lamb chops so make sure you order that!

Food- Κτήμα Σκρέκα / Skreka

Located next to Mystras Castle offers traditional and creative Greek cuisine!

Traditional Food -ΤΟΥ ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΗ ΤΟ ΚΟΥΤΟΥΚΙ / Tou Apostoli to Koutouki

Recommended only if you have a car or by taxi as it’s a little bit outside of the city! Amazing traditional Greek food!

Sightseeing- Archaeological Museum of Sparta

The museum is renowned for the archaeological exhibits excavated within and around the town of ancient Sparta, one of the most famous city-states of the Greek antiquity. 2 min walking distance from the church and city center

Sightseeing - Archaeological site of Mystra

One of Greek’s oldest archaeology museums, this museum focuses on Sparta’s vibrant and wealthy past, housing thousands of artifacts from excavations of Sparta’s ancient Acropolis. Though the museum is fairly small, there’s a lot here, with reliefs of Helen and Menelaus, sculptures of King Leonidas, bronze figurines, heads and torsos from statues of gods, votive masks, and more. You can also see intricate mosaics from the Hellenistic and Roman eras. Admission is 3 EUR.

Sightseeing - Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil

The Museum of Olive and Greek Olive Oil is located at the center of Sparti and aims to highlight the importance of olive in the Greek and the Mediterranean culture. This is a history course for the olive trees and olive oil from the prehistoric times till today, with special emphasis on the economic importance of this product for every era.

Sightseeing - Statue of Leonidas

Sightseeing - Koumantarios Gallery of Sparta - Branch of the National Gallery

Opened in 1982, this gallery features a permanent collection of around 40 paintings from the 16th to the 19th century. There’s also a temporary, rotating exhibit of pieces from the National Art Gallery in Athens. Housed in a Neoclassical 20th-century mansion, the gallery is a small and intimate space. It’s free to visit.