FORTIFIED TOWN · PELOPONNESE
Monemvasia
A medieval fortified town reached from the mainland by a causeway.
The place
Why it is worth the stop
Monemvasia is the kind of place that feels separate from the road trip that brought you there. Behind the rock, the fortified old town creates a completely different atmosphere.
It works well as a deliberate overnight stop, giving you time to explore the lanes more slowly after day visitors begin to leave.
My visit
A personal note
My photographs follow the stone lanes through the fortified town, opening out to rooftops, churches and the sea.