where to stay

the right place for you

The Mani offers a variety of different kinds of places to base yourself in terms of character and distance, whether approaching from Kalamata in the north or Tripolis to the east (see Getting There). From Kalamata, heading south, the first option other than Kalamata itself is at Kitries, just ten minutes south of the city. At the Messinian Bay hotel, take the right fork and follow the coast road all the way to Kitries, passing Santova beach on the way. Despite being so close to Kalamata, Kitries has a sleepy atmosphere with life centred around the small harbour. The best beach is back at Santova.

Back at the Messinian Bay junction, heading straight on is the main artery into the Mani.