Its history began in 68 A.D Built on a glen  this village is characterized by its genuine outer Mani architecture.

The old church of Giatrissa is one of the attractions of the area as it used to be the greatest Monastery of the Lakonian peninsula. Here lived 300 monks along with the Abbot who joioned Filiki Eteria and supported the national revolution after Kolokotronis’ invitation.

Nikon Metanoete died in Lagada. He was an Armenian who preached christianity in Mani and he lies in the church of Esodia tis Theotokou.