The Mani

Residential towers made of local grey quarry stone walls at Exo Nimfio on a slope in the Mani.
Residential towers made of local quarry stone walls at Exo Nimfio fit in the Mani landscape.

The Outer Mani (Éxo Mani) lies north of Areopoli. The Inner Mani (Méssa Mani) lies south of Areopoli on the western side of the peninsula. The Eastern Mani (Kato Mani) lies south of Gythio on the east side. Characterized by a very barren and inaccessible landscape, many traditional villages and farms have been preserved here. The residential towers with the local quarry stone walls look impressive. These defensive towers served as a refuge from attacks during family feuds, which were common at the time or external enemies.

View of the Mani in the foreground the harbor with boats of Kotronas
View of the harbor of Kotronas
Bay of Kotronas in the Mani
Bay of Kotronas