Location
The community of Papadianika belongs to the Municipality of Monemvasia, in the Province of Epidavros Limira, and is a rural area full of olive groves. The beautiful Kefalochori village exudes a solid traditional feeling strongly reflected in the stone-built Primary School, built in 1956. There, you can find shops, supermarkets, a pharmacy, a National Bank ATM, a bakery, and a tavern, covering all the needs of travelers who choose this quiet place of Laconia for their holidays.
Just 3 km away is the Pachia Ammos beach of Plytra, which is extremely popular with families, with shallow turquoise waters and fine sand with pink shades. It is an organized beach with umbrellas and sunbeds, but there is also a large spot for those who want to be more independent. Yachts and fishing boats adorn the bay, while a dilapidated house almost in the water is the trademark of the beach, the first house built in Plytra, by the Venetsanaki family, long before 1870.
Distances
- Athens: 286 km.
- Pharmacy: 270 m.
- Supermarket: 300 m.
- National Bank of Greece ATM: 450 m.
- Plytra Beach: 5 km.
- Archangelos: 11.6 km.
- Marathias: 11.7 km.
- Monemvasia: 31 km.
- Elafonissos: 37 km.
- Neapoli: 38 km.
- Kastania Cave, Voion: 51 km.
- Gytheion: 54 km.
- Mystras: 78 km.
- Dyros Caves: 90 km.
- Kalamata: 173 km.
Beaches near the area
On the beautiful coastline of the Laconian Gulf, there are dozens of Blue Flag beaches, which are ideal for a refreshing swim. In the village of Plytra, Pacheia Ammos and Artanis stand out, where the ruins of the first house in the village, Kokkines are there, with the red rocks and the remains of the sunken city of Ancient Asopos and Ammoulis. To the north also stand out Tigania, Makris Gialos, and Viandini organized sandy beaches in the seaside village of Elea. To the south, you will meet the popular Archangelos [sandy beach, sunbeds, umbrellas], the organized sandy beach Pyla with shallow waters, umbrellas and sunbeds, and Marathias [beautiful small beach with golden sand], while in 20 minutes you can reach Elafonissos island.
Sights near the area
A necessary stop on your tour in Papadianika is the archaeological site of Paleokastro, on the provincial road Papadianiki - Daimonia, with a history that dates back to prehistoric and Byzantine times. It occupies a dominant position over the area, while in the background stretches the entire Laconic Gulf to Kythira. Follow the marked path to the top of the hill with the old fortress remains and enjoy a unique view.
Many land antiquities have been discovered in the area of Plytra, such as the quarries with the carved figure of Hercules, Roman and early Christian tombs [Kamaria], Roman baths as well as underwater antiquities, such as the submerged ancient city of Asopos, next to the port of Plytra which collapsed at the end of the 4th century, due to an earthquake.