The traditional, mountainous village of Kremasti is located at the southeastern foothills of Mount Parnon. It is built at an altitude of 860 metres and is 66 kilometres from Sparta. The name “Kremasti” (hanging) was given to the village because it seems to be hanging between the surrounding mountains. In Kremasti, there are springs, while it is surrounded by pine and fir forests.
The village was built in the 15th century, during the movement of the population of the time. Specifically, the history of Kremasti begins in 1462 when Mystras fell into the hands of the Turks. At that time, many of the residents of the neighbouring villages fled, finding refuge in Kremasti to protect themselves from the conquerors. In 1661, Kremasti had a population of 3,500 (according to the Venetian census). In August 1826, the Turkish-Egyptians attacked Kremasti, burning and looting the village. After three days of resistance in a small, old fortress, the inhabitants surrendered due to a lack of food and water. In 1870, the wave of migration to America began, and by the 1970s, the village was showing signs of desolation.
Kremasti is a destination ideal for relaxation and walks in nature. There, visitors can admire the traditional alleys, as well as the stone, two-storey houses. A unique feature of the village is the existence of house-forts, without any openings - windows on the ground floor and with loopholes and barns. One such case is the so-called Kazarma, one of the oldest houses in Kremasti. According to tradition, some of them were the headquarters of fighters of the Revolution of 1821. At the village entrance, visitors can visit Agios Konstantinos church, while at the square, the imposing stone bell tower that stands there.
The "Fountain of Kremasti" has a unique historical and archaeological value. The current form of the fountain is the result of work done in a second construction phase (probably in the late 19th century). According to the inscription engraved on it, the fountain was built on May 31st, 1722, and until the middle of the 20th century, it was a reference point of the village's social life.