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Gerolimenas: The seaside village in Peloponnese with a Sicilian scent

Gerolimenas: The seaside village in Peloponnese with a Sicilian scent

Tower houses made of large stones, acres of pasture land, clear blue waters and flavours which are typical of Greece, all complete a set of awesome images emitting ounces of natural beauty and tranquillity.

The region of Mani cherishes a special area named Gerolimenas which is famous for its picturesque setting and it mainly consists of a small port. It used to be one of the most significant ports for trade serving the wider area and its name derives from the two Greek words “Ieros” – sacred and “Limin” – port, which give us a thorough idea of just how important it was in the past.

Gerolimenas is situated in the heart of Mesa Mani (Inner Mani) and cherishes the charming cape of Cavo GrossoThe town of Kalamata is at 100 km and the town of Githio at 50 km. Both towns constitute important towns of south Greece and are worthy of your visit while you explore the sites of this enchanting region.

It is highly likely that you will feel as if located at a fishing village of Sicily. Its superb setting by the sea shores where the Ionian Sea meets the Aegean Sea connotes to scenes from a movie where people walk barefoot letting the waves tinkle their tows, where people indulge in exquisite local specialties and the only thing they “wear” is a permanent face of carefree pleasure.

In the morning - and before you go for a revitalising swim – have an enjoyable walk along the narrow alleys of the village and admire the distinctive cultural identity and the unique architectural style of the stone tower houses. In the afternoon, the imposing rock at the cape of Cavo Grosso will beautifully complement the best sunsets you have ever seen, while the catch of the day will give you a tantalising experience of tasting the sea food delicacies at any of the numerous family tavernas by the beach of Gerolimenas.

This year, the most romantic historic hotel in Europe, Kyrimai Hotel, invites you to unforgettable summer breaks by the sea of Gerolimenas. Housed in a fully restored nineteenth century building complex, just off the southernmost tip of Mani, in rural Greece, Kyrimai Hotel combines traditional architecture with modern comfort. Enjoy magical summer weekends from 220 euro.

Price includes:

  • 2 nights for 2 persons
  • Breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • All taxes

The hotel's rooms face Mani’s crystal-blue sea as well as its glorious landscape, while its one-of-a-kind menu embraces local elements that have stood the test of time, but with a modern twist. As it has been built so close to the sea, Kyrimai offers its visitors a unique experience, in that they can be almost literally lulled by the waves that hit the shore right next to the hotel grounds. The view of the crystal blue sea is a constant, while swimming in the Maniot sea is a joy you will not be likely to forget anytime soon. Its rooms combine traditional materials such as wood and stone, with modern, elegant furnishing, but also wonderful vistas of the surroundings.

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From: Anthi Sasmatzoglou

 
 

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