Top Things To Do in Mani Greece

If you decide to become a little more adventurous in your vacations to Greece, you should get off the beaten path: instead of the gorgeous yet typical foray into the Greek islands, visit the Mani Peninsula.

Mani is a land of mystery, feudal fortresses, national and local flags, pride, tradition, and surprising variety in the natural and folklore beauties to be seen.

Kardamyli village

Kardamyli is so ancient that its name, intact as it is used now, is mentioned in Homer! In Book 9 of the Iliad, Agamemnon tries to entice Achilles to rejoin the Trojan War by offering him Kardamyli and six more cities in the area.

Kardamyli is not only gorgeous, but it boasts six beautiful beaches to enjoy, and several sites to see all clustered together in its region!

Stoupa

Stoupa is located between two gorgeous sandy beaches with clear, shallow, warm blue waters that are amazingly transparent.

Just for these, tourists seek out Stoupa, but there is a lot more to experience there: from small rivers and caves to explore, to the fortress (Kastro) built on the ruins of the ancient Acropolis of Stoupa (then called Leuktra and described to us by Pausanias).

Areopoli

Areopoli is the capital city of the Laconic Mani. With its paved streets and stunning towers, Areopoli is a historical town, and the moment you set foot it in, you will feel it.

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