Dafni, Laconia
Dafni or Dafnio is a small town of Laconia in the municipality of Evrotas, and to the Krokees municipality before the 2011 Kallikratis reform. In the 2011 census its population was registered as 865.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. The village is notable for its agricultural produce, as well as the annual "Vlach Wedding" and wine festival.Associations in Dafni
- Cultural Association of Dafni, established in 1929 and has:
- Chess Group
- Music Group
- Dance Group
- Youth Group
- Athletic Association of Dafni established in 1959 and has:
- Football Team of men
- Youth Football Team
- Athletic Association "Olympiada Dafniou" has:
- Men Basketball Team
