Mani (Areopoli), Greece

Mani Areopoli

Stone tower houses on a wild, rugged peninsula in the Peloponnese.

  • Apr–Oct
  • Best by car
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Mani

Day 1

  1. MorningDrive south to the abandoned tower village of Vathia.
  2. AfternoonTake the boat tour through the Diros caves' underground river.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the stone square of Areopoli.

Day 2

Walk to the lighthouse at Cape Tainaron, the southern tip of mainland Greece.

What to eat

Pork with orange and Mani olive oil.

Local tips

Make the most of Mani

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. August is busiest, with Greek holidaymakers.

Best photo spot

The stone tower houses of Vathia on their hill above the sea, best in the late afternoon.

Getting there

Easiest by car. Areopoli is about an hour from Kalamata airport.

Don't miss nearby

The Diros caves, explored by small boat, and Cape Tainaron at the southern tip.

Good to know

The landscape is dry and wild; fill up with fuel before driving south. Many coves are only reachable on foot.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Mani

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Plan your visit

Getting to Mani

Getting there

  • Kalamata Airport (KLX)55 km away
  • Zakynthos Airport (ZTH)180 km away
  • Athens190 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereBest by car
Stay2 nights
CountryGreece

Questions

Mani: good to know

Is Mani worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. Stone tower houses on a wild, rugged peninsula in the Peloponnese.

How many days do you need in Mani?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Mani?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Calm most of the year. August is busiest, with Greek holidaymakers.

How do you get to Mani?

The nearest airport is Kalamata Airport (KLX), about 55 km away. Easiest by car. Areopoli is about an hour from Kalamata airport.

What is there to see near Mani?

Nearby hidden places include Nafplio (107 km), Hydra (123 km) and Cape Sounion (182 km).

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