Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pikoulakis Tower House Museum
MUSEUM
( 8.30am-2.30pm Tue-Sun)
At the southern end of town (ask for directions), the
Pikoulakis Tower House Museum is a must-see. Housed in a restored tower, the museum
contains exquisite Byzantine pieces from Mani churches, including superb manuscripts
and jewellery.
Walking Routes
There is some fabulous walking in the area - look for the signs in the main square.
Hikers should be experienced in using compasses and equipment as the routes may not
be maintained.
Sleeping
Hotel Kouris
HOTEL $
( 27330 51340;
hotel_kouris@yahoo.gr
; Plateia Athanaton; s/d incl breakfast €35/55)
Out of
place against the Maniot towers, this concrete block is characterless, but a useful budget
fallback.
Londas Pension
B&B $$$
( 27330 51360;
www.londas.com
; near Church of Taxiarhes; s/d/tr incl breakfast €65/75/103, s/d
without bathroom €56/65)
This 200-year-old tower is the undisputed king of the castle:
stylish whitewashed rooms tastefully decorated in an antique and modern fusion. The
small sign is hard to spot near the Church of Taxiarhes. Minimum two-night stay; pro-
motes 'crisis prices'. The owners will help organise walks in the mountains.
Areos Polis
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
( 27330 51028;
www.areospolis.gr
; s/d/tr incl breakfast from €40/70/80; )
This
boutique(ish) option is on the main square. Each room is unique and varies from the
more modern to those with cast-iron bedsteads and frilly bits.
Eating & Drinking
Eating options are a bit limited in Areopoli; there are a couple of tavernas in the main
square, and on the street leading to the church.
For self-caterers, the small Koilakos supermarket is near Plateia Athanaton.
Barba Petros
TAVERNA $
