Mani Peninsula – Spartan Routes https://spartan-routes.gr Tours by a local Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:20:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1 https://spartan-routes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-icon-logo-32x32.jpg Mani Peninsula – Spartan Routes https://spartan-routes.gr 32 32 Pottery Workshop https://spartan-routes.gr/pottery-workshop/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:25:42 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1349 Do you like pottery? Learn how it is done and make your own souvenir from your trip!  Two-day pottery seminar in Skoutari, Laconia with a total duration of 6 hours (2 x 3 hours), suitable for beginners and the more advanced.  The basic principles of pottery are taught and put into practice, as well as […]

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]]> Visit to natural salt marshes – Picnic with Mani products- Hiking or short boat ride (from July to mid-September) https://spartan-routes.gr/visit-to-natural-salt-marshes-picnic-with-mani-products-hiking-or-short-boat-ride-from-july-to-mid-september/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:26:41 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1193 Come and collect sea salt! After a short hike (10 minutes)*, we will visit natural salt marshes on the beach, near Karavostasi Itilou in an impressive, rocky area. There, the person in charge of the area will guide us through the area and explain the process of collecting natural salt from the rocks, as well […]

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]]> Kokkinogia – Tainaro Lighthouse – Kokkinogia https://spartan-routes.gr/kokkinogia-tainaro-lighthouse-kokkinogia/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:21:48 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1187 Perhaps the most beautiful hike of Mani! The starting point was, according to the ancient Greeks, the entrance to the Underworld, since a well-known necromancy was located here in ancient times. The trail starts next to the Byzantine church of Agioi Asomatoi (the Incorporeal Saints), which is built of stones from the adjacent temple of […]

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]]> Agia Kyriaki – Tigani Peninsula – Panagia Agitria – Agia Kyriaki https://spartan-routes.gr/agia-kyriaki-tigani-peninsula-panagia-agitria-agia-kyriaki/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:18:52 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1180 The hike starts from the fortified village of Agia Kyriaki (23 km south of Areopolis). The first destination will be the impressive peninsula shaped like a frying pan and the ruins of a medieval fortified village at its north. We will cross the peninsula and while hiking along the rocky route, full of natural salt […]

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]]> Kelefa Castle – Kelefa Village – Monastery of Spiliotissa https://spartan-routes.gr/kelefa-castle-kelefa-village-monastery-of-spiliotissa/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:15:44 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1174 Our hike starts from the Castle of Kelefa, built in 1670 by the Ottomans, enjoying the breathtaking view of the Oitylo Bay and the surrounding settlements. Then we reach the Kelefa traditional settlement with paved roads, stone houses and the beautiful church of Agios Vasilios. Our hike continues up to the Monastery of Panagia Spiliotissa […]

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]]> Horseback swimming Diros Mani https://spartan-routes.gr/horseback-swimming-diros-mani/ https://spartan-routes.gr/horseback-swimming-diros-mani/#respond Thu, 20 May 2021 09:34:04 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=639 How about a morning swim in Mani while riding your horse?  Suggested start hours: 8.00 – 10.00 a.m.  Activity also suitable for children.  For more information, please contact us.  The activity can be combined with ⇒ Mani Tours 

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]]> https://spartan-routes.gr/horseback-swimming-diros-mani/feed/ 0 Guided tour and wine tasting in an organic vineyard https://spartan-routes.gr/wine-tasting-guided-tour-of-a-winery/ Thu, 20 May 2021 09:32:08 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=630 The winery and vineyards are located 17 km south of Sparta, at an equal distance from Sparta and Gythio. Our visit will begin with a tour of the vineyards around the winery and then of the winery and cellars where the whole production process will be presented.  Then, we shall taste the wines of the estate. There are 4 organically certified wines (white, rosé, red, […]

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]]> Medieval Fortress of Monemvasia (Lower Town) – Shipwreck ‘Dimitrios’ – Gythio https://spartan-routes.gr/medieval-fortress-of-monemvasia-lower-town-shipwreck-dimitrios-gythio/ https://spartan-routes.gr/medieval-fortress-of-monemvasia-lower-town-shipwreck-dimitrios-gythio/#respond Sat, 15 May 2021 09:25:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=615 Our first destination is Monemvasia, the famous ‘Gibraltar of the East’, with its narrow cobbled streets, beautiful churches, houses and buildings with unique architecture and the stunning view of the Myrtoan Sea. Our walk in the medieval city lasts 1.00 – 1.30 hours. There is free time to relax and enjoy our coffee, gazing at the sea.  Then, we will depart for Mani and Gythio and after a […]

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]]> https://spartan-routes.gr/medieval-fortress-of-monemvasia-lower-town-shipwreck-dimitrios-gythio/feed/ 0 Alternative Mani https://spartan-routes.gr/alternative-mani/ https://spartan-routes.gr/alternative-mani/#respond Sun, 09 May 2021 09:21:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=608 Diros Caves – Horseback tour of a Traditional Settlement in Mani – Areopoli – Limeni  (from May to September, possibility for food and / or swimming)  Do you love horses or do you want you and your children to experience your first contact with them? This tour is made for you!  Our walk starts with an unusual boat ride, lasting about half an hour, in the lake […]

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]]> https://spartan-routes.gr/alternative-mani/feed/ 0 Mani – Classic Beauty https://spartan-routes.gr/mani-classic-beauty/ https://spartan-routes.gr/mani-classic-beauty/#respond Sun, 09 May 2021 09:20:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=605 Diros Caves – Areopolis – Dekoulon Monastery – Limeni  (from May to September, possibility for food and / or swimming at the end of the tour)  Our visit to ‘Vlyhada’ Cave, one of the most beautiful lake caves in the world, includes a tour of about 30 minutes by boat (lifejackets are provided) through intricate mystic spaces, adorned with towering stalagmites and stalactites that mirror in the water. Then, a 10-minute […]

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