Greece | Travel Guide - MANI peninsula, best places and exotic beaches
Welcome to the #Mani peninsula, a geographical and cultural region in the #Peloponnese, Southern #Greece that is home to the #Maniots, who claim descent from the ancient Spartans.
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The capital #city of Mani is #Areopoli. Mani is the central #peninsula of the three which extend southwards from the Peloponnese in southern Greece. To the east is the #Laconian #Gulf, to the west the #Messenian Gulf. The Mani peninsula forms a continuation of the #Taygetos mountain range.
Mani is a #landscape that combines an inhospitable terrain of mountainous #regions of arid rocky land with cliffs and gorges and #beautiful #seaside areas with cool #refreshing #turquoise waters able to #satisfy the taste of every #traveler.
The most #valuable #asset of the region though is its particular #history and its people. Known even today, the Maniots, the residents of Mani, are considered to be harsh and hardy #people when they have to, but at the same time #authentic, close to their roots, and extremely #hospitable. Let us introduce you to this relatively unknown part of Greece and have a taste of what Mani has to offer.
Mani’s history stretches back thousands of years with the first inhabitants being the tribe of Leleges, according to Pausanias. During ancient times, the region was under the control of the Spartans and continued to be so until the Roman era of the Greek region. Stubbornly resistant to any change, Mani was one of the Greek regions that accepted Christianity as the dominant religion only after the 8th century AD.
Things to do in the Mani peninsula:
#Visit the picturesque village of #Vatheia and its many #tower #houses. Situated in southeastern #Lakonia, Vatheia is a small #traditional village that belongs to the municipality of Itylo. Already known since the 16th century, Vatheia is built on top of a hill that supervises the sea passage of Cape #Tenaro.
The village is dominated by the typical Maniot tower-houses belonging to different families of the village. Interestingly, a source of the 19th century from a British fellow of the #Royal #Academy, William Martin Leake, vividly illustrates how life in the village used to be.
During one of his journeys, he decided to pass by the village of Vatheia, only to get ambushed by armed locals. They succeeded in getting away safely, only with the intervention of their guides, who by being locals as well, came to an understanding with the bandits.
Stroll the seaside town of #Gythion. Near the mouth of the river #Evrotas, in the Laconic Gulf, on the east coast of Mani, built #amphitheatrically at the eastern foot of the ancient Larysios Mountain, Gythio is a small port town that will steal your breath.
Against the backdrop of the sea in front and the hill with its old, two-story and three-story neoclassical houses behind, on the waterfront of Gythio, you will be forgotten strolling and #tasting #flavors in its #taverns and #ouzo and drinking #coffee or a #drink in the #cafe-bars that stretch along the street.
Heading to the southern edge of the city, you will find a small island, the ancient #Kranai or Marathonisi, which joins Gythio and you can easily visit it, where the traditional tower of #Tzannetakis Grigorakis, leader of the Revolution, where the #Historical Museum operates, is located. with Mani exhibits. According to #Homer, #Paris and #Eleni took refuge on this verdant island to live their love shortly before heading to #Troy.
At the foot of the hill is the ancient theater that today hosts various cultural events in the area, while north of the city of Gythio, on the hill, are the ruins of the ancient city.
#Marvel at the striking region of #Areopoli. Upon leaving Gythio, continue to explore the stunning Inner Mani countryside until you reach the stunning Areopoli, the unofficial capital of the Mani region in mainland Greece.
There is noone who walked at least once in Areopolis, the lord of Mani, and was not enchanted!
Areopolis is a historic #settlement, which maintained its independence during the Turkish occupation. It is the seat of the Municipality of Itilo and is considered a protected settlement, keeping the tradition of Mani alive.
Areopolis is built on a #plateau above its natural and spacious port, the so-called Limeni. Its area produces fine olive oils from its #luscious #olive #groves, a few grains, and considerable livestock.
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