Karyes is a traditional village, built at the foot of Mount Parnon, at an altitude of 950m. Flooded with chestnut and walnut trees. It is located on the northeastern side of the Prefecture of Laconia, on the border with the Prefecture of Arcadia.
Since ancient times and in its historical path, it played an important role and had given its own struggles within the Greek State. The Caryatids have also taken their name from Karyes, whose monument is located in the Erechtheion and a replica of it exists in the beautiful village. The forest, so close to the traditional houses, the changing colors, the picturesque square with the centuries-old plane tree, the hospitality of the residents, the stories of the elders with old stories, challenge the visitor to discover the hidden beauties and make every day of his stay unforgettable. It is about thirty kilometers from Kastanitsa and one reaches there through a route of astonishing beauty crossing the Parnonas forest.
