Evrotas is a municipality in the Evrotas valley of Laconia, with Skala as its seat.
The area is agricultural, with olive groves and citrus orchards, and offers a quieter alternative to the coast. It lies between Sparta, Gytheio and Monemvasia, making it a convenient base.
Evrotas is a rural municipality in central and southern Laconia, named after the river that flows through the valley between the mountain ranges of Taygetos and Parnon. The landscape is one of orange and olive groves, small villages and open farmland, and it has been inhabited since antiquity. The river valley connects Sparta with the sea, and the municipality lies on the route between the Laconian plain and the southern coast. It is not a place of major monuments, but it offers a glimpse of everyday life in the Peloponnese, and the surrounding mountains give a beautiful backdrop. Orange blossoms in spring make the valley especially fragrant. Visitors will find simple tavernas serving local food in the villages. A car is necessary, and the area combines naturally with Sparta, Mystras and the beaches of Laconia.
In southern Laconia.
It is mainly farmland.
