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The Mani


This impressive stone tower, 4km west of the turn-off to Porto Kagio, is a true retreat: there's nothing for miles around, except for breathtaking coastline views…which you can enjoy from the clifftop infinity pool. Designed by the architect-owners, the three luxurious rooms were squeezed into the existing construction following strict planning requirements.

The project has won design awards, and the rooms comprise beautiful unadorned stone and vaulted ceilings. Be aware that rooms in the top tower are reached by the original and extremely steep staircase. Every nook and cranny has been adapted ingeniously. The owners prioritise guest comfort and seclusion. An on-site chef is on hand to whip up gourmet cuisine at your whim.


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Nearby The Mani attractions

1. Cape Tenaro

3.63 MILES

From the car park at the end of the road in Kokinogia, at the south of the Mani peninsula, it's a beautiful 2km walk along an uneven rocky path to one of…

2. Tigani

9.16 MILES

This spectacular peninsula juts out of the Mani coast like an upside-down saucepan and, indeed, its Greek name means 'frying pan'. The high point of…

3. Diros Caves

14.67 MILES

These extraordinary flooded caves, inhabited since Neolithic times, lie 11km south of Areopoli and are signposted near the village of Pyrgos Dirou. The…

4. Pikoulakis Tower House Museum

16.43 MILES

Housed in a restored tower, this museum displays exquisite Byzantine pieces from Mani churches. These include a 12th-century marble templon (chancel…

5. Church of Agios Ioannis

16.43 MILES

The Church of Agios Ioannis, built by the Mavromichalis family on a tiny square west of the main square, contains a series of well-preserved frescoes…

6. Church of Taxiarches

16.49 MILES

On the southern side of Plateia 17 Martiou is this 18th-century church. Its picturesque five-storey bell tower marks it as the most important of Areopoli…

7. Marathonisi Islet

22.67 MILES

According to mythology, tranquil, pine-shaded Marathonisi, connected to Gythio by a thin causeway, is ancient Cranae, where Paris (prince of Troy) and…

8. Shadow Theatre Museum

22.87 MILES

This beautiful little studio-museum-shop is run by personable local artist Giorgos Hassanakos. The small upstairs gallery pays homage to traditional…