Kardamyli old Town — Attraction in Municipality of West Mani

We stopped here on the way to the Viros Gorge hike. We struggled to find information about this hike, so here are a few tips. For the hike, just follows for Agia Sofia and the path is right there. You walk up hill for a while and then eventually it flattens out and leads you to a river bed. If you take a right onto the river bed and walk up it for a while, you will eventually get to a monastery. We took a break here and it was quite peaceful. We had the entire hike to ourselves and it was so pleasant. There were beautiful views of the sea and mountains. This is a must do if you...

An interesting (and free) dive into old Maniot architecture and culture. If you’re stopping through Kardamyli, definitely take a short walk up to the Old Town to explore.

Kardamyli’s Old Town is a small grouping of building around the central keep. This small defensive settlement was vital in keeping the ancient Maniots safe from raiders along the coast. Thanks to local and EU preservation efforts, it’s easy to imagine what it was like to stand in the town during the height of its utility. The museum offers great insight into the working of the...

What a magic place. Entrance only costs €2 and the place is full of exhaustive explanations and displays, not just about this settlememt but about the region more generally. This is a must visit!

It is also worth the walk uphill (1.6 km) to Agia Sofia, a little church with nice views of the...