Dafni, Laconia Explained

Dafni
Name Local:Δαφνί
Type:community
Periph:Peloponnese
Periphunit:Laconia
Pop Municunit:736
Population As Of:2021
Coordinates:36.9167°N 54°W
Postal Code:23057
Licence:AK

Dafni (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Δαφνί, also Δάφνιο - Dafnio) is a small town of Laconia in the municipality of Evrotas, and to the Krokees municipality before the 2011 Kallikratis reform. In the 2021 census its population was registered as 736.

History

The current residents of the village originate from the nearby village of Lykovouno, a medieval settlement. The name Dafni may originate in turn from the ancient settlement of Aphidnae, or otherwise simply from the prevalence of laurels in the area (δάφνη is the Greek word for laurel). The village is notable for its agricultural produce, as well as the annual "Vlach Wedding" (Βλάχικος Γάμος) and wine festival.

Associations in Dafni

- Chess Group

- Music Group

- Dance Group

- Youth Group

- Football Team of men

- Youth Football Team

- Men Basketball Team

Notable people

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