The Mani was our home for two years. Strange ain't the word for it. Probably one of the most beautiful places on earth. Zorba the Greek was written in, and about, the people of Stoupa (no it was just supposed to be about Crete) Mountains that I'm told are an Alpine range come diving into the ... Read review
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The Mani was our home for two years. Strange ain't the word for it. Probably one of the most beautiful places on earth. Zorba the Greek was written in, and about, the people of Stoupa (no it was just supposed to be about Crete) Mountains that I'm told are an Alpine range come diving into the sea- swim in the bay in Stoupa in December and look up to see the snow on the mountain tops above you. But even the Greeks are wary of the cold hearts of some ... ...south by car to the mythic Gates of Hell, and you can't help think it really is true- nothing grows, just rocks, a little water, a desolate haunting landscape. I'm glad I went-but I'd never go back. Githio is a beautiful port town of the East coast- eat and enjoy. Kardimili has a lot to offer. But rent some morotrbikes and head into the hills a bit. There are wealth of tiny villages and ancient chapels.
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The Mani was our home for two years. Strange ain't the word for it. Probably one of the most beautiful places on earth. Zorba the Greek was written in, and about, the people of Stoupa (no it was just supposed to be about Crete) Mountains that I'm told are an Alpine range come diving into the sea- swim in the bay in Stoupa in December and look up to see the snow on the mountain tops above you. But even the Greeks are wary of the cold hearts of some people there. Odd lot this. Go for the adventure, head south by car to the mythic Gates of Hell, and you can't help think it really is true- nothing grows, just rocks, a little water, a desolate haunting landscape. I'm glad I went-but I'd never go back. Githio is a beautiful port town of the East coast- eat and enjoy. Kardimili has a lot to offer. But rent some morotrbikes and head into the hills a bit. There are wealth of tiny villages and ancient chapels.
Advantages: Spectacular Stalagmites & Stalactities Disadvantages: not for the claustrophobic or those afraid of small boats!
The Dirou caves are 6km down the coast from the village of Areopolis, on the Mani peninsular of the Peloponnese. There are daily buses from Areopolis, Gythio and Sparta - but check the timetables as there are only 2-3 each day.
The caves were discovered some years ago and opened to the public in the 70s, although much of the cave network, which is believed to cover around 70km, is yet to be explored and is thought to possibly go all the way up to ... ...is a river running through the caves, and visitors explore by small boat, which is steered by a local guide - life jackets are provided. (Make sure you check re the language spoken, as some guides speak only Greek). There is a huge network of caverns, each with roof and walls covered in spectacular stalagmite formations. For those with an active imagination, faces and figures can be seen in the many formations along the way. In some places the roof ...
Sandroulla 18.04.2006
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Advantages: Beaches, tavernas, bars, scenery... Disadvantages: Accommodation can be rather basic
...Stoupa this year, arranged through the London travel agency Greek Options. It was the first time we had visited anywhere on the Greek mainland, though we have been to a number of the islands. We were very impressed. Stoupa boasts a good range of bars and tavernas, but has not (yet) been over-commercialised. There are also some good craft shops selling locally produced items far superior to the usual tourist tat. The sandy beaches (especially Kalogria ... ...Stoupa is definitely the place to come. The only slight drawback, which anyone who has been to Greece before will know about,is Greek plumbing! Accommodation can also be rather basic, and I'd advise paying a little extra to be sure of at least a few home comforts during your stay. ...
Skywriter 28.09.2000
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