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LOCATION
The Mani Peninsula is down in the southern-most point of the Peloponnese, and is protected from the harsh winds of winter by the Tagetos mountain range. It is bathed in Greek history with more archaeological sites than any other region of Greece, wonderful rugged coastline scenery, Maniot Tower villages, abandoned for many years but some now being renovated eg Vathia.
Some of the cleanest turquoise seas in the Mediterranean can be found in the Mani. The villages are scattered from the water's edge up into the foothills of the Tagetos, and almost all of them have superb sea views and sunset views.
The region is famous for its olive oil, fauna and flora, and the
mountain gorges and old stone paths are wonderful for walkers.
Activities
Walking, swimming, history, cycling... and just relaxing
General Information
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Nearest airports |
Kalamata (38 km - one hour away - flights May - October) |
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Athens - Five hours drive, mostly via motorway. It's possible to travel to Platsa via buses from Athens and Kalamata so a car is not absolutely essential but you will enjoy and see more if you have a car.
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| Nearest beach |
Aghios Dimetrios - 5km - 10 minutes by car or a walk down mule path!
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| Popular resorts |
Aghios Nikolas - lovely fishing harbour village with lots of restaurants, supermarkets, post office.
Stoupa - main resort, 15 minutes by car, two lovely sandy beaches gently shelving into clear seas, ideal for children. Plenty of restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and the usual array of gift shops.
Kardamyli - a regional gem - 20 minutes by car, home to poets and writers, and the start of the Gorge walk. Organised walks possible - look for the posters
Limeni - 15 mins towards Aeropoli - turquoise seas
and indulgent lobster lunch at Taki's !
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Aeropoli - The historical centre of the Inner Mani, 20 minutes by car from Platsa, Saturday market. |
COSTS
(Based on
six people sharing, to include heating in the winter months )
| Low season |
Nov - March |
400 euros per week |
| Mid season |
April, May, Oct |
550 euros per week |
| High season |
June - Sept |
700 euros per week |
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