Mani Peninsula, Peninsula in southern Peloponnese, Greece
The Mani Peninsula extends from the Taygetus mountain range to Cape Tenaro, bordered by the Messenian Gulf and Laconian Gulf with limestone cliffs.
The region maintained independence during Ottoman rule through a network of fortified towers built by local clans across the mountainous terrain.
The Maniots developed their own architectural style, constructing multi-story stone towers that served both as residences and defensive structures.
The narrow roads connecting villages require careful navigation, particularly in the southern section where paths wind through steep mountain slopes.
The Diros Caves system contains underground waterways with limestone formations extending for more than 14 kilometers beneath the peninsula.
GPS coordinates: 36.55900,22.43030
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
The Peloponnese peninsula contains ancient theaters, medieval castles, Byzantine ruins, and natural wonders. The region features waterfalls at Polylimnio and Neda, the UNESCO site of Ancient Olympia, and the fortress of Monemvasia. Mountains, caves, and coastal areas provide opportunities for outdoor exploration.
Apidima Cave
13.5 km
Diros cave
9.9 km
Alepotrypa cave
9.8 km
Karyoupolis
13.3 km
Kalamakia Cave
14.3 km
Church of Taxiarches, Areopoli
12.7 km
Cape Matapan lighthouse
19.8 km
Kelefa Castle
16.1 km
Church of Panagia and Agios Charalambos (Areopoli)
12.7 km
Aghia Varvara church
13.2 km
Gythio Lighthouse
25.3 km
Tower of Kapetanakou - Areopoli
12.8 km
Agios Nikolaos (Lagia)
8.6 km
Towers in Lagia
9.4 km
Church of Sotira - Gardenitsa
4.3 km
Pyrgos Tzanetaki
25.2 km
Towers, Vatheia
12.2 km
Tower of Panteleakos
8.1 km
Church of Episkopis - Agiou Georgiou Kittas
5.2 km
Statue of Petrobey Mavromichalis, Areopoli
12.7 km
Tower of Tsikourios
17.5 km
Gytheion Port
25.3 km
Church of Vlachernas - Mezapos
4.9 km
Taxiarchs church, Charouda
7.2 km
Church of Agioi Sergios and Vakchos - Koita
4.8 km
Church of Agia Varvara Erimou
3 km
Bust of Stylianos Mavomichalis, Gytheio
25.5 km
Agioi Asomatoi (Anatoliki Mani)
18.2 kmReviews
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