Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Castle of Maina
, built by the Frankish leader Guillaume de Villehardouin in 1248 and
subsequently adapted by the Byzantines.
Kita
, 13km south of Pyrgos Dirou, bristles with the ruins of war towers and fortified
houses. It was the setting for the last great interfamily feud recorded in the Mani, which
erupted in 1870 and required the intervention of the army, complete with artillery, to
force a truce.
Gerolimenas Γερολιμένας
POP 55
Gerolimenas (yeh-ro-lih-
meh
-nahss) is a tranquil fishing village built around a small,
sheltered bay at the southwestern tip of the peninsula. It's the perfect place for scenic se-
clusion.
Sleeping & Eating
There is a small supermarket on the promenade, and a couple of cafes and tavernas.
Hotel Akrogiali
HOTEL $
( 27330 54204;
www.gerolimenas-hotels.com
;
s €25-30, d €30-40, tr €45-60, 2-4-person apt
€50-100; )
The Akrogiali has a great setting overlooking the bay on the western edge
of town. It offers various sleeping options, from OK doubles in the traditional hotel
building to squishier rooms in a newer stone wing, and one- and two-room apartments
nearby. Breakfast costs €6.
Kyrimi B&B
B&B $$$
( 27330 53078;
www.kyrimi.com
; r incl breakfast €85; )
Not to be confused with Hotel
Kirimai (which is next door), this new kid on the block offers a range of smart rooms
with wooden and marble trim and a pleasant communal lounge area and outdoor patio.
Hotel Kirimai
LUXURY HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 27330 54288;
www.kyrimai.gr
;
d €110-200, ste €260-300; )
The luxurious Kirimai
holds some sway when it comes to status-seeking Athenians. It sits in an idyllic setting at
the far southern end of the harbour. The stone-floored, timber-beamed rooms are indi-
vidually finished with decor-magazine flair. Its restaurant (mains €15 to €25) is open to
nonguests.
Getting There & Away
