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Sparti, Greece

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.

Type CityPopulation 32,786

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.

Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Island
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
Indoor
Red
Burger, Pizza, Pasta, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 63 Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιολόγου · redqualityfood.wordpress.com
Indoor
Κτήμα Σκρέκα
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · ktimaskreka.com
Indoor
Ο Έλληνας
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · Κεντρική Πλατεία Μυστρά, Μυστράς, 23100 · mystrasrestaurant.com
Indoor
Τα Πικουλιάνικα
Greek, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · tavernapikoulianika.gr
Indoor

49 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Sparti, Greece
Sparti, Greece
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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.