Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 27330 51205; mains €8-12; lunch & dinner)
This long-standing taverna has been in the
family since 1917. The current grandchild/owner and his daughter run the show. This is
the place to pig out in every sense - the owner breeds his own pigs, and other meats are
sourced locally. It's a smallish menu but go for the daily recommendations.
Aula
BAR
(cocktails €7-8; 9am-late)
Yes, we know you're in Greece. But for a refreshing touch of
Mexico, head to this funky little bar in the middle of historic Areopoli - it shakes up
some of the region's best margaritas (€7).
Shopping
Invincible Mani
BOOKS
( 27330 53670; Plateia Athanaton)
Has an excellent selection of hiking maps and books
on the region.
Information
The town is split into two parts: the new upper town, around Plateia Athanaton; and the
old lower town, around Plateia 17 Martiou. The two squares are linked by a 'main' lane
(formerly Kapetan Matapan but no longer officially referred to). There is no tourist office
or tourist police.
National Bank of Greece
(Petrobey Mavromihali)
The only bank in town; has an ATM.
7.30am-2pm Mon-Fri)
At the northern edge of town.
Post Office
(Petrobey Mavromihali;
Getting There & Away
The
bus station
( 27330 51229; Plateia Athanaton)
is situated near the high school at the
town's northern end. There are buses to Gythio (€2.60, 30 minutes, four daily), which
proceed to Athens (€27). There are bus services to Itilo (€1.60, 20 minutes, two daily
Monday to Saturday) via Limeni, to Gerolimenas (€3.40, 45 minutes, three daily), the
Diros Caves (€1.60, 15 minutes, 10.15am; returns at 12.45pm), Lagia (€3.70, 40 minutes,
one daily) and Vathia (€4.20, one hour, three weekly).
