Hiking in the mountain of Taygetos Claimed

For centuries Taygetos was the ultimate training ground for the legendary Spartan warriors. Before the climb we are required to meet the imposing statue of King Leonidas in Sparta to receive his blessings.

According to Greek mythology, Taygetos was named after the nymph Taygetis, one of the Atlanteans and daughter of Atlas. However, according to ancient Greek history, at the top, there was a temple of Apollo, the god of the sun and music.

The Spartans threw criminals, traitors and prisoners into a chasm of the Taygetos known as the Keada.

From the Spartan shelter, at Varvara at 1,550 metres, we leave behind us the Spartan side of the Taygetos and four hours later, climbing the last few metres of the mysterious pyramid peak, we will meet the roofless chapel of Prophet Elias. The view of the entire Messinian Gulf will spread out before us. The way back is almost the same places with a different view.

Included: 

• Mountain Guide/s
• Hiking baton
• Back pack
• Water
• Snack
• Photos
• Transport

Do not forget:

• Hiking boots or sports shoes
• Dressing appropriately for the weather (warm clothes & raincoat in winter / comfortable and light clothes in summer)

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