24 Magical Villages So Charming They Belong In A Fairytale
21. Monemvasia, Greece – A Fortress Frozen in Time
Hidden behind a rock face on a remote Peloponnesian island, Monemvasia is a walled medieval village straight out of myth. Accessible via a narrow causeway, it reveals a world of Byzantine churches, cobbled streets, and sea-facing stone houses. Once a major trade hub, it's now a peaceful haven where time seems to pause—watch the sunrise over the Aegean and imagine ancient ships sailing by.
