East Mani
Villages & Settlements
Areopoli
The stone heart of Mani, full of narrow lanes, towers and history.
Vathia
An iconic village of tower houses with distinctive Mani architecture and rugged views.
Gerolimenas
An old natural harbour with stone houses, blue waters and a distinctly Mani atmosphere.
Gytheio
A seaside town with neoclassical buildings, a harbour and the atmosphere of old Laconia.
Limeni & (Neo) Oitylo
Picturesque coastal villages with stone houses, clear waters and views over the bay.
Pyrgos Dirou
A village near the famous Diros Caves and a good base for exploring Inner Mani.
Villages & Settlements – Full List
- Alika
- Ageranos
- Areopoli
- Vathia
- Vathy
- Vachos
- Gerolimenas
- Gytheio
- Drosopigi
- Dryalos
- Drymos
- Exo Nymfio / Nyfi
- Kamares
- Karavostasi
- Kalyvia
- Karyoupoli
- Kechrianika
- Kokkala
- Kokkinogeia
- Kotronas
- Koita
- Kranae / Marathonisi
- Kyparissos
- Lagia
- Lakkos
- Limeni
- Marmari
- Mavrovouni
- Mezapos
- Mina
- Neo Oitylo
- Nomia
- Oitylo
- Porto Kagio
- Pyrgos Dirou
- Pyrrichos
- Skoutari
- Stavri
- Sotiras / Kouskouni
- Cape Tainaron
- Flomochori
- Charia
Beaches
Limeni
Blue-green water, stone houses and swimming in one of Mani’s most picturesque spots.
Marmari
A quiet sandy beach near Cape Tainaron with a laid-back atmosphere.
Mezapos
A rugged Mani cove with rocks, deep water and striking scenery.
Alypa
A small hidden cove with turquoise water and the natural beauty of Mani.
Skoutari
A wide sandy beach with clear water, ideal for a quiet swim.
Kotronas
A bay on the east coast of Mani, ideal for a relaxing stop by the sea.
Kyparissos (Almyros)
A quiet, lesser-known spot by the sea with clear water.
Gerolimenas
A beach beside the historic little harbour, with stone, blue waters and the atmosphere of Mani.
Vathy
A large sandy beach near Gytheio, ideal for families and leisurely swims.
Porto Kagio
A sheltered bay in southern Mani with calm water and a distinctive natural setting.
Neo Oitylo
A beach overlooking Oitylo Bay, ideal for swimming and a meal by the sea.
Diros
A seaside stop near the caves, with clear water and rugged natural beauty.
Beaches – Full List
- Agios Kyprianos
- Ageranos
- Alypa
- Ampelos / Ampelo
- Antrogyalos
- Valtaki
- Vathy
- Gerolimenas
- Gyalia
- Diros / Diros Beach
- Kamares
- Karavostasi
- Kalyvia
- Kokkala
- Kokkinogeia
- Kyparissos (Almyros)
- Limeni
- Marmari
- Marathos
- Mavrovouni
- Mezapos
- Neo Oitylo
- Kotronas Beach
- Skopa Beach
- Skoutari Beach
- Porto Kagio
- Selinitsa
- Tigani / Mezapos area
- Chalikia Vata
Historic Sites & Sights
Diros Caves
A remarkable underground journey past lakes, stalactites and unusual rock formations.
(Book ahead as places fill up quickly. Check the water level and which route is open.)
Tainaron Lighthouse
The lighthouse at the southernmost point of mainland Greece, with rugged views and a sense of myth.
(Allow about 45 minutes for the hike. The trail is uneven but beautiful, so wear sturdy shoes.)
Dimitrios Shipwreck
The rusting ship at Valtaki is one of the most photographed sights near Gytheio.
Historic Sites & Sights – Full List
- Gytheio Archaeological Site
- Ancient Theatre of Gytheio
- Tainaron Archaeological Site
- Vathia
- Gerolimenas
- Sanctuary of Poseidon at Cape Tainaron
- Historic Centre of Areopoli
- Karavostasi / Oitylo
- Maina Castle / Tigani
- Porto Kagio Castle
- Koita
- Kranae / Marathonisi
- Limeni
- Mezapos
- Mina
- Dimitrios Shipwreck at Valtaki
- Nomia
- Oitylo
- Old Areopoli
- Porto Kagio
- Gate of Hades / Tainaron Cave
- Pyrgos Dirou
- Mavromichalis Tower in Limeni
- Tzanetakis Tower in Gytheio
- Diros Caves / Vlychada
- Stavri
- Cape Tainaron
- Tigani / Tigani Peninsula
- Gytheio Lighthouse
- Tainaron Lighthouse
Pedestrian street, Areopoli, Mani, 230 62
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Opening hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 am
Saturday – Sunday
9:00 am – 5:00 am
Contact
+30 6973922115