accommodation
in the mani
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The Kastro is a family run hotel, located near the old part
of the village. Ritsa Beach is a 10 minute walk and Kardamyli
High St is only 2 minutes away for bars and tavernas. There
are 2 supermarkets diredctly opposite the hotel. Tel: (+30) 27210 73226 |
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The ‘Vardia’ Hotel (lit. “change of guard”) is so
named because the hotel is located right next to the famous
old guarding tower on the high hill just behind Kardamyli.
Here, 400 years ago, Kardamyliot soldiers used to stand watch
over the old village and, from this unique vantage point, they
would protect the inhabitants against invasion from pirates
and renegades. Nowadays, the view is more important than defence.
Below everything is visible – the old village, the new village,
the bay, southern Mani, and right across the Messinian Gulf
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Less than 1km south of Kardamyli, the visitor comes to Kalamitsi,
a place that epitomizes the notion of natural beauty. The hotel
here clearly pays tribute to the architectural traditions of
the Mani. Made of local stone with an impressive ceramic tiled
roof, the hotel is set in an olive grove within a stones throw
of the sea. Kalamitsi Hotel Bungalows, PONIREA S.A. |
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This
full service apartment hotel, with its enchanting garden, offers
modern amenities in a traditional setting. Only steps away
from the village centre yet an oasis of tranquillity, Esperides
was designed to provide its guests with a friendly, casual
atmosphere enhanced by professional and discreet service. Esperides Hotel
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The Lithino Apartments
are set back from the main road in Stoupa with enough outside
space for ample parking and a lawn with tables, chairs and
barbeque. Stoupa beach and its many tavernas are just a 5-minute
walk away and the village bakery is right across the road. All the apartments have use of a utilities room with washing machine and ironing board. Apartments 1,2 and 3 have upper balconies and open fireplaces making them also suitable for out of season renting. Lithino Apartments |
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MANI-SONNENLINK offers the perfect way to get away from it all and relax in a luxurious environment. Located 2km above Stoupa, between the villages of Neohori and Pyrgos, on a large plot of land with olive and other fruit trees, the SONNENHOUSE has unbeatable views down to the coast. There are three apartments available to rent throughout the year, each of which have been finished to the highest standards with vibrant colours – yellows, oranges, greens and blues give the brightness of Feng Shui culture. Externally, the house adheres to traditional Mani architecture with the local stone being complimented by terracotta terracing. Two of the apartments sleep two, while the upper accommodates up to five. Each has a fully equipped modern kitchen, large sitting room with Internet connection, bathroom and verandas looking both to the sea and back to the mountains. The larger, upper apartment also has a covered balcony, ideal for out of season occupation. SEMINARS - The house was designed to also provide the perfect venue for hosting seminars and groups. As well as a large internal space, outside there is a Classical-Greek theatre with 150 seats, suitable for practicing group work – family reconstruction, yoga, sadhanas and other therapies. There is enough equipment and meditation cushions for 60 people. Full or half board can be provided along with three bathrooms, four toilets and three kitchens. 25 people can be accommodated on site (three double rooms, mattresses and tents) and help can be given in booking other rooms on the coast. Burgi Blauel |
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Near the village of Agios Nikolaos is The Spirit of Life Holistic Centre. The Centre offers regular weekly classes and week long courses in yoga, holistic health, qi gong and dream healing.You can also take time out from the fast living of modern life to recharge your batteries on a detox or healing retreat. The Centre’s beautiful yoga and meditation room has inspirational 360° sea and mountain views. You will also find a well stocked library of books on holistic health. The centre offers a variety of therapies to its guests such as shiatsu, Thai yoga massage, reiki, Bach flower, holistic life coaching and energy healing. The food at the centre is justifiably praised by its visitors for being delicious (and healthy too!). They use fresh vegetables and fruit from local organic growers and wild herbs from the region. The centre’s chef has over 25 years experience in organic / vegetarian / holistic cooking. Tel: (0030) 27210
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"Elixirion" Guesthouse
is situated in the tiny but historically strategic hamlet of
Karavostasi, beneath the ancient village of Oitylo. From here
it is just a stone’s throw to the Kelefa Castle and the seventeenth
century monastery of Dekoulou. The breakfast is a real treat: home-made specialities fresh from the oven. The welcome here is warm and genuine: the whole experience intended to be a spiritual retreat. From June to October boat trips are available (not just to hotel guests) along the coast to remote beaches and caves inaccessible by foot. These trips reveal the rich history of piracy and conflict in the Mani and offer opportunities to swim in crystal clear waters, snorkel in the huge caves, and perhaps glimpse a turtle! For further exploration of this wild landscape, there are opportunities to go on organized hikes with an experienced guide, go fishing, or even diving. Elixirion |
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The Kastro Maini is a traditionally built stone hotel on the outskirts of historic Areopolis. The beach at Oitylo is only 3km away and the main square of Areopolis just a few minutes on foot.
Tel: (+30) 27330 51302 – 51238 |
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Kapetanakos Tower is situated in Areopolis, capital of the Mani, 330km south east of Athens. Built in 1865, it is a perfect example of the unique stone architecture of the Mani peninsula. It has recently been restored with meticulous attention to detail, maintaining its original defensive character while instilling a little more comfort and style to the interior. It now functions as a guest house with 7 bedrooms: 2 double rooms, 3 triple rooms and 2 five-bed rooms with an open attic area. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, TV and fridge, and combine good taste with functionality. The communal areas are designed to give a feeling of being in a “home”, so breakfast is served at one big table inside the traditional vaulted dining room. The beautiful garden outside is a haven of tranquillity, the ideal place to sit and read or chat with friends. Kapetanakos Tower |
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Toxotis traditional guesthouse and apartments are located in Triandafilia Pyrgou Dirou amid a huge expanse of lush olive groves, just 7km from the famous caves of Pirgos Dirou, (supposedly one of the mythical entrances to the underworld) and 7km from Areopolis. The stone building is 200 years old and has been faithfully restored in traditional style, maintaining the original vaulted ceilings, tiled roofs, cisterns and paved floors. Each apartment is unique and atmospheric, but all have kitchenette, air-conditioning, television and veranda with a sea view. Some have an open fire. There is also lovely garden and traditional café bar, serving home made breakfast and cakes, children’s play area and ample parking. Just 100m away is a mini market, taverna and cafeteria for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This area is ideal for many outdoor activities, especially trekking, cycling and horse-riding (there is a stables just 2km from the guesthouse). In the garden, as well as tranquillity there are facilities for archery and ping pong. From Toxotis you have easy access to not only the caves, but many fascinating Byzantine chapels, the stunning mountain of Sagias and tranquil bays for swimming in the crystal clear water of the Mani. Open all year round. Pets most welcome! Toxotis Traditional Guesthouse & Apartments |
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Faros (Lighthouse)
Appartments are situated in Gerolimenas, just a few miles from
the southern tip of Cape Tainaron, where the Ionian meets the
Aegean sea, and on the same latitude as Southern Sicily and
Gibraltar. These charming stone apartments give directly onto
the sea and the balconies have stunning views out over the
water to the cliffs on the other side of the bay. The apartments
are tastefully decorated, combining the local stone with stylish
furniture and accessories. The area is quiet, and ideal for
families as the beach nearby is suitable for children. Each
room has air-conditioning, fridge and satellite TV. Faros Appartments
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The Kyrimai Hotel in Gerolimenas has a long history. 130 years
ago two traders, Michalis Katsimatis from Syros and Theodore
Kyrimis from the Mani, began to develop the commercial potential
of the Mani through the tiny port of Gerolimenas. The resulting
warehousing has been converted into a hotel that offers guests
the chance to journey into the past whilst enjoying the comfort
of the present. The reception has exhibits that chart the
development of trade in Greece in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Kyrimai Hotel |
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Here beneath the barren mountains at the extreme tip of the wild Mani peninsula, nestles the village of Porto Kagio, or “Bay of Quails”, with its five permanent inhabitants. It is the most beautiful natural harbour, calm as a lake in contrast with the windswept seas beyond Cape Tenaron. Life slows down here and immediately the warm welcome and tranquil atmosphere of this small haven charms each and every visitor. Simple and unpretentious, with rooms situated right on the beach, Akrotiri is the ideal place to stay for a genuine retreat. Porto Kagio is the perfect base from which to explore the many hidden coves and discover the ancient treasures scattered over the hillsides which reveal the fascinating history of this remote place. There is also the opportunity to take a private boat trip around Cape Tainaron and to visit caves and small alternative beaches accessible only by sea. The bay itself is a wonderful place for safe wind-surfing. Such a romantic setting is hard to find and draws people back year after year. Here you will savour exceptional cuisine:
accompanied by good wines or ouzo, the fish and seafood are
as fresh as it gets, and the warmth and hospitality of the
place is unmatched. There
are 9 rooms, all with air-conditioning, fridge, phone and satellite
TV. Open all summer and during the winter at weekends |
