It is impossible to visit at the Likinia Hotel without being amazed by the work that has been done to build a delightful boutique hotel on the Castle of Monemvasia which blends so perfectly into its historic surroundings.
Monemvasia is the site of a beautiful medieval fortress which sits on a plateau in the Mediterranean sea, connected to the mainland with only a very thin road. The hotel sits inside the fortress, within an old town that is only accessible by foot.
The Likinia Hotel has been designed to perfectly blend into the stone brick and tile architecture of historic Monemvasia. It is a recently opened hotel, and all of the furnishings are first-class and extremely tasteful, including the antique furniture, marble floors and stylish bathrooms and amenities. It is one of those rare hotels where your mouth drops as soon as you are taken to your room, and you see how much beauty and care has been put into the design.
The Hotel is run by the family which built it. They were a delightful couple, very welcoming and eager to please their guests, and proud of their village and their hotel. The breakfast served in traditional surroundings was a delicious and varied meal of fresh local food.
Monemvasia is not easily reached, as there is no major international airport which serves this area. But if you can make the trip, the Likinia Hotel offers an unforgettable experience, in a unique medieval town on the sea with fine local beaches and many historic sites.