Guidebook for Karies
Parks & Nature
The Refuge of Parnonas is 1420m from the sea level, near the village Vamvakou Lakonias. It started in 1973 and it was a donation from George Pierce. The refuge is 2 hours from Vamvakou, through Kastanitsa and the route close to nature is amazing.electricity is not available, it has a fireplace, a stove and gas for cooking, as there is natural souce of water. There is possibility of hospitality for 34 people. The area is ideal for amateur astronomers, that avery year make observations there. You can also explore the mountain through guided routes, whereas the view is breathtaking. From the refuge starts a route through a path to the highest top of Parnonas, the Big Tourla.
Katafigio Parnonos
The Refuge of Parnonas is 1420m from the sea level, near the village Vamvakou Lakonias. It started in 1973 and it was a donation from George Pierce. The refuge is 2 hours from Vamvakou, through Kastanitsa and the route close to nature is amazing.electricity is not available, it has a fireplace, a stove and gas for cooking, as there is natural souce of water. There is possibility of hospitality for 34 people. The area is ideal for amateur astronomers, that avery year make observations there. You can also explore the mountain through guided routes, whereas the view is breathtaking. From the refuge starts a route through a path to the highest top of Parnonas, the Big Tourla.
Food Scene
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That's where all young people gather to chill out and have a nice drink. Really good prices.
Traka Pota
Main Square
Tel: (+30)2731095238, (+30)2731095210
Trakas Cafe-Tsipouradiko
That's where all young people gather to chill out and have a nice drink. Really good prices.
Traka Pota
Main Square
Tel: (+30)2731095238, (+30)2731095210
This traditional jewel of my village is the best way to see and live the true village experience. All the elderly are gathering in this beautiful spot to enjoy their quiet coffee time and talk about their everyday life.
Highly recommended/ best prices you could ask for/ Excellent Service/ Traditional Products
Lassou Sofia
Main Square
Tel: (+30)2731095144
Lassos Cafe
This traditional jewel of my village is the best way to see and live the true village experience. All the elderly are gathering in this beautiful spot to enjoy their quiet coffee time and talk about their everyday life.
Highly recommended/ best prices you could ask for/ Excellent Service/ Traditional Products
Lassou Sofia
Main Square
Tel: (+30)2731095144
Best Places to eat in Karyes:
1) "Parnonas" Best food in Karyes (Clean, fresh, homade food with entirely village products)
Tavern - Konstantinos Papastavros
Main Square Tel: (+30) 2731095496
2) Platanos Tavern
Theodoros Koutsogiorgas
Main Square
Tel: (+30) 2731095366, (+30) 6978199150
2) "Areti" Situated in Rahi Square - Really nice food - Good prices - Just take a taste
Ioannis Koutsogiorgas
Tel: (+30) 2731095350, (+30) 6973409022
3) "Ardamis" Restaurant
This is a really nice restaurant just outside my village. You can also find Disposal of Traditional Products in this restaurant.
10th km on road Karyes-Tripolis/Chania Bakourou
Evagelos Ardamis, Tel: (+30) 2710382594
Kato Karyes
Best Places to eat in Karyes:
1) "Parnonas" Best food in Karyes (Clean, fresh, homade food with entirely village products)
Tavern - Konstantinos Papastavros
Main Square Tel: (+30) 2731095496
2) Platanos Tavern
Theodoros Koutsogiorgas
Main Square
Tel: (+30) 2731095366, (+30) 6978199150
2) "Areti" Situated in Rahi Square - Really nice food - Good prices - Just take a taste
Ioannis Koutsogiorgas
Tel: (+30) 2731095350, (+30) 6973409022
3) "Ardamis" Restaurant
This is a really nice restaurant just outside my village. You can also find Disposal of Traditional Products in this restaurant.
10th km on road Karyes-Tripolis/Chania Bakourou
Evagelos Ardamis, Tel: (+30) 2710382594
Sightseeing
Church of Assumption (Panagia) - Built around 1900, the site was deemed by historical evidence to be the “Sanctuary of Artemis” with the statue of Caryatid Artemis and its priestesses the Caryatids. Located Northeast end of the settlement from central square to the road Agios Petros Kinourias.
Menelaus Centenarian Planes – Four planes located in the temple yard of the Church of Assumption, where trees, supposedly dating back to 1100 B.C. were planted by Menelaus
Karyes
Church of Assumption (Panagia) - Built around 1900, the site was deemed by historical evidence to be the “Sanctuary of Artemis” with the statue of Caryatid Artemis and its priestesses the Caryatids. Located Northeast end of the settlement from central square to the road Agios Petros Kinourias.
Menelaus Centenarian Planes – Four planes located in the temple yard of the Church of Assumption, where trees, supposedly dating back to 1100 B.C. were planted by Menelaus
According to historians, the Caryatids Monument is located on the ancient acropolis of Karyes and it is an exact copy of a section of Erechtheion's dome at Athens' Acropolis. It was founded in 1983 with the expense of many donors and the initiative of "Karyates Association". Today, it is a symbol for present Karyes marking the connection between the present time and the glorious past of the region.
Karyatides
According to historians, the Caryatids Monument is located on the ancient acropolis of Karyes and it is an exact copy of a section of Erechtheion's dome at Athens' Acropolis. It was founded in 1983 with the expense of many donors and the initiative of "Karyates Association". Today, it is a symbol for present Karyes marking the connection between the present time and the glorious past of the region.
Essentials
Here you can find enything you may need! Its a small mini market with all the essentials!
Παντοπωλείο Διαμαντούρου
Here you can find enything you may need! Its a small mini market with all the essentials!
Arts & Culture
The Archaeological Museum of Sparta comprises the oldest provincial archaeological museum of the country. Its neoclassical building was constructed between 1874 and 1876 in the center of the city and it has been declared a listed building for its architectural and historical interest.
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Archaeological Museum of Sparta
& Agiou NikonosThe Archaeological Museum of Sparta comprises the oldest provincial archaeological museum of the country. Its neoclassical building was constructed between 1874 and 1876 in the center of the city and it has been declared a listed building for its architectural and historical interest.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a wonderful, brand new cafe that just opened in my village! Here you can enjoy your coffee/ wine or drink with the village's most stunning view of the mountains! The interior is a mix of stone and wood with huge windows with view of the square on one side and mountain views on the other! Don't miss this one!
Service is absolutely perfect/ Best prices/ Highly recommended!!!
Vastis Konstantinos
Main Square
Tel: (+30)2731095553
SAVAS cafe-bar-snack
This is a wonderful, brand new cafe that just opened in my village! Here you can enjoy your coffee/ wine or drink with the village's most stunning view of the mountains! The interior is a mix of stone and wood with huge windows with view of the square on one side and mountain views on the other! Don't miss this one!
Service is absolutely perfect/ Best prices/ Highly recommended!!!
Vastis Konstantinos
Main Square
Tel: (+30)2731095553