Areopoli’s seaport was the stronghold of the Mavromichalis clan and their tower house still stands, proudly enduring the passage of time. A swim in the crystal-clear aquamarine waters here is a memorable experience.
© Julia Klimi
Mentioned by Homer in The Iliad and by many other travelers who came to Greece from Europe. Once inhabited by Byzantine princes, the view of the village from the hills opposite leaves a lasting impression.
Gythio, at the head of the Laconian Gulf. Celebrated for its neoclassical look, beaches, seaside fish tavernas and Ethnological Museum housed in the Tzanetakis Tower on the tiny islet of Cranae, where Paris is said to have left his helmet after abducting the beautiful Helen of Troy.
© Mythical Peloponnese
Named after Ares, the Greek god of war, Areopoli square reportedly served as the launching pad for the Greek Revolution against the Ottomans, on March 17, 1821. These days, the overall setting at the listed historic center of Areopoli, featuring March 17 Square, the Church of the Archangels (“Naos Taxiarhon”), cobbled streets, stone-built towers, hostels, tavernas, and bars, could not be more peaceful.
An ideal launching pad for exploration around Mani, and also a new home for a considerable number of Europeans, Stoupa has developed into one of the region’s most popular tourism attractions. It features three superb beaches by the foot of the Taygetos mountain range, the main beach – named Stoupa – Kalogria, and Halikoura, as well as a vast number of shops covering all visitor needs.
Jane Foster | October 9th, 2015
The locals of Mani claim to be descendants of the proud Spartan warriors which inhabited the region. Their fierce resistance to the Ottoman occupation set them apart and their history has echoed down through the centuries to modern-day Mani. Take a walk through the narrow streets that lead to neoclassical facades and swim in the crystal clear waters of the region that still retains an air of mystery.
Areopoli’s seaport was the stronghold of the Mavromichalis clan and their tower house still stands, proudly enduring the passage of time. A swim in the crystal-clear aquamarine waters here is a memorable experience.
© Julia Klimi
Mentioned by Homer in The Iliad and by many other travelers who came to Greece from Europe. Once inhabited by Byzantine princes, the view of the village from the hills opposite leaves a lasting impression.
Gythio, at the head of the Laconian Gulf. Celebrated for its neoclassical look, beaches, seaside fish tavernas and Ethnological Museum housed in the Tzanetakis Tower on the tiny islet of Cranae, where Paris is said to have left his helmet after abducting the beautiful Helen of Troy.
© Mythical Peloponnese
Named after Ares, the Greek god of war, Areopoli square reportedly served as the launching pad for the Greek Revolution against the Ottomans, on March 17, 1821. These days, the overall setting at the listed historic center of Areopoli, featuring March 17 Square, the Church of the Archangels (“Naos Taxiarhon”), cobbled streets, stone-built towers, hostels, tavernas, and bars, could not be more peaceful.
An ideal launching pad for exploration around Mani, and also a new home for a considerable number of Europeans, Stoupa has developed into one of the region’s most popular tourism attractions. It features three superb beaches by the foot of the Taygetos mountain range, the main beach – named Stoupa – Kalogria, and Halikoura, as well as a vast number of shops covering all visitor needs.
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