Guidebook for Lakonia

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Guidebook for Lakonia

Entertainment & Activities

Nice place with tables beneath eucalyptuses that offer dew. Good and relaxed music . It is an Organized beach with sun loungers. Go there for a variety of meats preferably with frozen beer and you will not want to leave .. It is a meeting point for people who love windsurfing also.
Ocean Cafe Bar Surf Club
Nice place with tables beneath eucalyptuses that offer dew. Good and relaxed music . It is an Organized beach with sun loungers. Go there for a variety of meats preferably with frozen beer and you will not want to leave .. It is a meeting point for people who love windsurfing also.
Vathi is a relatively sandy beach with a few spots covered with small smooth pebbles. The sea is not deep and suitable for families with children. The width of the beach ranges from 7-8 meters at the southern end to 30 meters at the northern end (in Gythio). In the center, the beach is even wider and reaches 40 meters. There the small river named Kronos reaches the sea and flows over the sand, forming a small and shallow canal full of water - it looks like an extra beach in front of the current.
Vathi Beach
Vathi is a relatively sandy beach with a few spots covered with small smooth pebbles. The sea is not deep and suitable for families with children. The width of the beach ranges from 7-8 meters at the southern end to 30 meters at the northern end (in Gythio). In the center, the beach is even wider and reaches 40 meters. There the small river named Kronos reaches the sea and flows over the sand, forming a small and shallow canal full of water - it looks like an extra beach in front of the current.
Offer you a great variety of activities that will make a difference during your stay in Mani. From water sport rentals to have some fun or just hiking, to sailing and scuba diving lessons and even cruising tours to explore the peninsula having a great view from the sea, you definitely find your ideal plan to enrich the memories of your holidays.
Mani Water Sports
Offer you a great variety of activities that will make a difference during your stay in Mani. From water sport rentals to have some fun or just hiking, to sailing and scuba diving lessons and even cruising tours to explore the peninsula having a great view from the sea, you definitely find your ideal plan to enrich the memories of your holidays.
Selinitsa beach Gythio:Selinitsa is one of the finest beaches in the surroundings of Gytheio, just 1km far from the town centre. Its coastline is sandy and extends for over 150m. Its waters are clean and, in fact, this beach has been awarded the Blue Flag award. It has varied tourist facilities, such as hotels, campsites and rooms to let to stay, as well as beach bars and taverns by the seaside. Selinitsa beach is well- known because the caretta-caretta sea turtle, which is in danger of extinction, goes there in the summer to lay its eggs. That is why Archelon, a Greek society for the protection of this species, in cooperation with the municipality of Gythio, makes sure that the beach is clean and safe enough for this process. Take into account Selinitsa beach when you visit Gytheio and enjoy its high-quality waters, sport facilities and relaxing environment.
Selinitsa Beach
Selinitsa beach Gythio:Selinitsa is one of the finest beaches in the surroundings of Gytheio, just 1km far from the town centre. Its coastline is sandy and extends for over 150m. Its waters are clean and, in fact, this beach has been awarded the Blue Flag award. It has varied tourist facilities, such as hotels, campsites and rooms to let to stay, as well as beach bars and taverns by the seaside. Selinitsa beach is well- known because the caretta-caretta sea turtle, which is in danger of extinction, goes there in the summer to lay its eggs. That is why Archelon, a Greek society for the protection of this species, in cooperation with the municipality of Gythio, makes sure that the beach is clean and safe enough for this process. Take into account Selinitsa beach when you visit Gytheio and enjoy its high-quality waters, sport facilities and relaxing environment.
incredible place to have a cocktail, nice music, and a breathtaking view of the ocean
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incredible place to have a cocktail, nice music, and a breathtaking view of the ocean
The awesome cocktail bar situated in the old town of Areopoli, nice warm atmosphere and great music. The bar is housed in a stone-built establishment from 1860. A lovely contrast of old and new. It worth the visit.
Aula Cocktail Bar
The awesome cocktail bar situated in the old town of Areopoli, nice warm atmosphere and great music. The bar is housed in a stone-built establishment from 1860. A lovely contrast of old and new. It worth the visit.
Excellent Cocktails with the best view! Grab a seat and relax watching the moon kissing the sea.
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Φιλαρμονική
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Excellent Cocktails with the best view! Grab a seat and relax watching the moon kissing the sea.
The most popular beach of Gythion is Mavrovouni, which is located about 2 km south of the city. The beach of Mavrovouni extended for over 6 km and is the largest beach in the wider area of Gythio. It is sandy with small pebbles. The perfect time for windsurfing is in the afternoon because the wind blows more intense. The beach has been awarded with the Blue Flag, which proves the cleanliness of its waters. In addition, it provides a suitable environment for Caretta-Caretta sea turtles, an endangered species, to give birth to their eggs. Their nests are protected by Archelon, a Hellenic Society for the Protection of the Sea Turtle.
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Mavrovouni Beach
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The most popular beach of Gythion is Mavrovouni, which is located about 2 km south of the city. The beach of Mavrovouni extended for over 6 km and is the largest beach in the wider area of Gythio. It is sandy with small pebbles. The perfect time for windsurfing is in the afternoon because the wind blows more intense. The beach has been awarded with the Blue Flag, which proves the cleanliness of its waters. In addition, it provides a suitable environment for Caretta-Caretta sea turtles, an endangered species, to give birth to their eggs. Their nests are protected by Archelon, a Hellenic Society for the Protection of the Sea Turtle.
Mani Escapes is the only local e-bike and sailing escape service in Mani. Pierros is a Mani man and chef with a local farm to table signature dishes served in Karvelas, the home base for e-bike rentals, and aboard sailboat "Brizo". The Tofinou 9.7m sailboat Brizo is located in Gythio harbour.
MANI E-scapes
Mani Escapes is the only local e-bike and sailing escape service in Mani. Pierros is a Mani man and chef with a local farm to table signature dishes served in Karvelas, the home base for e-bike rentals, and aboard sailboat "Brizo". The Tofinou 9.7m sailboat Brizo is located in Gythio harbour.

Sightseeing

Do not miss to visit the beautiful island of Kranai, which is connected to the coast since 1896. There, stands the traditional stone tower of the chieftain and third bey of Mani, Tzanetaki Grigoraki, built in 1829, which is now the Historical Ethnological Museum of Mani . At the northernmost end of the island, on the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite you will also see the tiled chapel of Saint George. The rock, on which it was built in 1873 the long octagonal lighthouse, with a 22-meter height -offers you a panoramic view of the city of Gythion.
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Cranae
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Do not miss to visit the beautiful island of Kranai, which is connected to the coast since 1896. There, stands the traditional stone tower of the chieftain and third bey of Mani, Tzanetaki Grigoraki, built in 1829, which is now the Historical Ethnological Museum of Mani . At the northernmost end of the island, on the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite you will also see the tiled chapel of Saint George. The rock, on which it was built in 1873 the long octagonal lighthouse, with a 22-meter height -offers you a panoramic view of the city of Gythion.
The ancient theater of Gythio is located in the northern part of the modern settlement of Gythio and dates back to Roman times (2nd century A.C). In 1891 the monument was excavated by Andrea Skia.The theater was made of domestic whitish marble. According to the Skia, the hollow included 12 rows of seats, without frieze and 5 vertical corridors.The stage of the theater was 12 meters long and 5 meters wide. Behind of the scene on a higher level, there were 7 small, almost square blocks, accessible by two stairs and forming a Stoa. The first row of seats was destined for the official people, known as the presidency, had special brackets for the back.
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Ancient Theatre
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The ancient theater of Gythio is located in the northern part of the modern settlement of Gythio and dates back to Roman times (2nd century A.C). In 1891 the monument was excavated by Andrea Skia.The theater was made of domestic whitish marble. According to the Skia, the hollow included 12 rows of seats, without frieze and 5 vertical corridors.The stage of the theater was 12 meters long and 5 meters wide. Behind of the scene on a higher level, there were 7 small, almost square blocks, accessible by two stairs and forming a Stoa. The first row of seats was destined for the official people, known as the presidency, had special brackets for the back.
The most famous traditional settlement of Mani. The renovation of its towers by the Greek National Tourism Organization has placed Mani on the map of the tourist destinations.
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Vathia
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The most famous traditional settlement of Mani. The renovation of its towers by the Greek National Tourism Organization has placed Mani on the map of the tourist destinations.
It is an undersea cave of untold beauty, which is among the three most beautiful lake_caves of the world. It is used for tourist purposes with a 3,100-meter walk-through section, passing through land and sea sections, with a lot of arches and thalamus. It features an impressive inside_decoration of stalactites and stalagmites that form imposing columns. The tour is circular and its marine section, 2.800 meters long, is exclusively given by boats. The exploration of the cave began in 1949 and until to date has been explored an area of more than 10,000 square meters. The Cave of Glyfada Diros is the largest and most famous cave in Greece.
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Mga Yungib ng Diros
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It is an undersea cave of untold beauty, which is among the three most beautiful lake_caves of the world. It is used for tourist purposes with a 3,100-meter walk-through section, passing through land and sea sections, with a lot of arches and thalamus. It features an impressive inside_decoration of stalactites and stalagmites that form imposing columns. The tour is circular and its marine section, 2.800 meters long, is exclusively given by boats. The exploration of the cave began in 1949 and until to date has been explored an area of more than 10,000 square meters. The Cave of Glyfada Diros is the largest and most famous cave in Greece.
The capital of Interior Mani and one of the most touristic villages in the wider region is a well-preserved settlement with stone alleys, well-kept tower-houses and stone-built Guest houses. In the center of the village there is the large square with the statue of Petrombei Mavromichalis, where on Saturdays, the local producers set up their benchs and sell their local products. Around the square you will find many shops, taverns, cafes and the municipal library. Walk towards to the traditional part of the settlement and admire the towers (distinguished the tower of Stylianos Mavromichalis, Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis, Barelakou and Pikoulaki).
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Areopoli
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The capital of Interior Mani and one of the most touristic villages in the wider region is a well-preserved settlement with stone alleys, well-kept tower-houses and stone-built Guest houses. In the center of the village there is the large square with the statue of Petrombei Mavromichalis, where on Saturdays, the local producers set up their benchs and sell their local products. Around the square you will find many shops, taverns, cafes and the municipal library. Walk towards to the traditional part of the settlement and admire the towers (distinguished the tower of Stylianos Mavromichalis, Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis, Barelakou and Pikoulaki).
A seaside settlement, a model of traditional Mani architecture, built on the edge of a sheltered bay on the north, at the end of Taygetos mountain.
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Kotronas
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A seaside settlement, a model of traditional Mani architecture, built on the edge of a sheltered bay on the north, at the end of Taygetos mountain.
The last port of eastern Mani as we descend to Cape Tainaro. It is located in a small and enclosed bay, a little further south of Achilleion.From there in 30 minutes walking distance you can reach at the lighthouse in Tainaro (kavo Matapas). The lighthouse was constructed by the French in 1882.
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Porto Cayo
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The last port of eastern Mani as we descend to Cape Tainaro. It is located in a small and enclosed bay, a little further south of Achilleion.From there in 30 minutes walking distance you can reach at the lighthouse in Tainaro (kavo Matapas). The lighthouse was constructed by the French in 1882.
It is a mountainous village in the southern mountain range of Taygetos at an altitude of 750-800m. There was killed Konstantinos Kolokotronis, father of Theodoros in a battle with the Turkish during the revolution of 1821. A little higher and 5km. to the west is the Monastery of Panagia Giatrissa. A famous meeting point of Orthodox Christians.
Kastania
It is a mountainous village in the southern mountain range of Taygetos at an altitude of 750-800m. There was killed Konstantinos Kolokotronis, father of Theodoros in a battle with the Turkish during the revolution of 1821. A little higher and 5km. to the west is the Monastery of Panagia Giatrissa. A famous meeting point of Orthodox Christians.
It is a real eagle nest that the famous thief of Moreia Kapetan Zacharias Barbitsiotis, was based on his excursions. On the opposite hill about 600 metres there are the ruins of the towers of Captain Zacharias, while under the ruins there is a cave named "Zacharias Hole".The tradition ... says that the cave had three exits at a distance from today's entrance, which have not been found yet perhaps because of the landslides we can discreet inside it. It was used by Zacharias as a munitions depot and emergency exit. Through the cave, Skoufomitis is distinguished.
Ligereas
It is a real eagle nest that the famous thief of Moreia Kapetan Zacharias Barbitsiotis, was based on his excursions. On the opposite hill about 600 metres there are the ruins of the towers of Captain Zacharias, while under the ruins there is a cave named "Zacharias Hole".The tradition ... says that the cave had three exits at a distance from today's entrance, which have not been found yet perhaps because of the landslides we can discreet inside it. It was used by Zacharias as a munitions depot and emergency exit. Through the cave, Skoufomitis is distinguished.
The City Hall of Gytheion was built in 1891 by the reformer of the city, Mayor Kalkandis .It is considered the work of the Bavarian architect Ern. Chiller.
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The City Hall of Gytheion was built in 1891 by the reformer of the city, Mayor Kalkandis .It is considered the work of the Bavarian architect Ern. Chiller.
Monemvasia Greece belongs to the prefecture of Laconia, and it actually constitutes a Medieval fortress with a town next to it. The attraction of this location lies on its interesting ruins, which include not only this defensive structure but also the many Byzantine churches of the adjacent town–there is a total of 40, scattered along the narrow streets. Regarding the name Monemvasia, in Greek, the word "mone" means "single", while "embassia" means "entrance". However, it is also known as Malvasia, the Gibraltar of the East, and The Rock. This last one is due to the features of its location, as it is built on a rock of 300 m height and 1.8 km long, occupying a steep, rocky islet connected to the coast of Laconia by a low bridge. Apart from the beauty of the city, the rock itself is also very picturesque, with colors ranging between grey and pink tones. On the south-eastern side of this rock, the village is established, overlooking Palaia Monemvasia bay. Right in the edge of the bay, next to the castle's entrance, there is a cemetery where the grave of Giannis Ritsos, a famous Greek poet, lies. Northwest, there is a small hamlet with no more than 10 houses, while on the north, the mentioned fortress is found. The north-west, as well as the top, are covered by a field of grass. Getting to the top can be an interesting stroll in the zig-zagging pathway. In addition, this is where it lays the plateau, and apart from the ruins of the fortified town, it is also the residence of the Venetian Governor, and there are ancient walls, guardhouses, towers, and large water systems. Regarding the eastern tip of the rock, this is where the church of Agia Sofia is found. This octagonal 12th-century church is the main monument of Monemvasia, and its charm and magnificence remain untouched. Apart from the fortress, there is an area called "Nea Monemvasia". It is located at a distance of about 1 km away from the fortress-town, providing all the necessary facilities of a modern tourist town, which makes it a very popular destination among tourists.
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Monemvasia
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Monemvasia Greece belongs to the prefecture of Laconia, and it actually constitutes a Medieval fortress with a town next to it. The attraction of this location lies on its interesting ruins, which include not only this defensive structure but also the many Byzantine churches of the adjacent town–there is a total of 40, scattered along the narrow streets. Regarding the name Monemvasia, in Greek, the word "mone" means "single", while "embassia" means "entrance". However, it is also known as Malvasia, the Gibraltar of the East, and The Rock. This last one is due to the features of its location, as it is built on a rock of 300 m height and 1.8 km long, occupying a steep, rocky islet connected to the coast of Laconia by a low bridge. Apart from the beauty of the city, the rock itself is also very picturesque, with colors ranging between grey and pink tones. On the south-eastern side of this rock, the village is established, overlooking Palaia Monemvasia bay. Right in the edge of the bay, next to the castle's entrance, there is a cemetery where the grave of Giannis Ritsos, a famous Greek poet, lies. Northwest, there is a small hamlet with no more than 10 houses, while on the north, the mentioned fortress is found. The north-west, as well as the top, are covered by a field of grass. Getting to the top can be an interesting stroll in the zig-zagging pathway. In addition, this is where it lays the plateau, and apart from the ruins of the fortified town, it is also the residence of the Venetian Governor, and there are ancient walls, guardhouses, towers, and large water systems. Regarding the eastern tip of the rock, this is where the church of Agia Sofia is found. This octagonal 12th-century church is the main monument of Monemvasia, and its charm and magnificence remain untouched. Apart from the fortress, there is an area called "Nea Monemvasia". It is located at a distance of about 1 km away from the fortress-town, providing all the necessary facilities of a modern tourist town, which makes it a very popular destination among tourists.
Simos consists of two beaches, Megalos (Large) Simos and Mikros (Small) Simos. ... A narrow stretch of white sand divides these two magnificent beaches which are gifted with turquoise exotic waters. The area is made up of white sand dunes and crystal clear waters that offer a unique swimming experience.
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Simos Beach
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Simos consists of two beaches, Megalos (Large) Simos and Mikros (Small) Simos. ... A narrow stretch of white sand divides these two magnificent beaches which are gifted with turquoise exotic waters. The area is made up of white sand dunes and crystal clear waters that offer a unique swimming experience.
Mystras in Greece is an archaeological site close to Sparti, in the region of Laconia. The Castle Town of Mystras was very strong in the Byzantine times and actually in the last decades of the Byzantine period, this was the second most important town after Constantinople.
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Mystras
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Mystras in Greece is an archaeological site close to Sparti, in the region of Laconia. The Castle Town of Mystras was very strong in the Byzantine times and actually in the last decades of the Byzantine period, this was the second most important town after Constantinople.
Cape Tenaro, is situated at the end of the Mani Peninsula, Greece. Cape Tenaro is the southernmost point of mainland Greece, and the second southernmost point in mainland Europe. It separates the Messenian Gulf in the west from the Laconian Gulf in the east.
Lighthouse Tenaro
Cape Tenaro, is situated at the end of the Mani Peninsula, Greece. Cape Tenaro is the southernmost point of mainland Greece, and the second southernmost point in mainland Europe. It separates the Messenian Gulf in the west from the Laconian Gulf in the east.
Built-in the heart of Mani, Limeni is one of the most beautiful coastal villages. This place is a secret gem that is not known to many tourists, and it still has its original traditional character. The Limeni is a destination – experience, has the most beautiful coloured turquoise and blue waters in its bay.
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Limeni
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Built-in the heart of Mani, Limeni is one of the most beautiful coastal villages. This place is a secret gem that is not known to many tourists, and it still has its original traditional character. The Limeni is a destination – experience, has the most beautiful coloured turquoise and blue waters in its bay.
Mezapos is а small fishing pоrt and hаs an intеresting beach bеtween twο high sеа сliffs. It loоks as if the cliffs hаvе сοllapsed and formed thе beаch as therе are still lаrge piеces оf rοскs. Also, in the cliffs, yоu will find twο sеa саves which can be еxplored bу swimming. The bеach is even morе exоtiс with its view - it οvеrloоks the sο cаlled Тigani or Kastrо Τigani.
Mezapos, Laconia
Mezapos is а small fishing pоrt and hаs an intеresting beach bеtween twο high sеа сliffs. It loоks as if the cliffs hаvе сοllapsed and formed thе beаch as therе are still lаrge piеces оf rοскs. Also, in the cliffs, yоu will find twο sеa саves which can be еxplored bу swimming. The bеach is even morе exоtiс with its view - it οvеrloоks the sο cаlled Тigani or Kastrо Τigani.
Hidden between the majestic villages of the Laconian Mani lies Alypa. A unique seaport in Mani welcomes visitors with beaches made of crystal clear waters and pristine white pebbles. A small bay with a natural landscape of unique beauty, a bunch of taverns, and its relaxed atmosphere inspired John Cassavetes’ film, Tempest, as well as a famous commercial for a brand of ouzo.
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Alipa
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Hidden between the majestic villages of the Laconian Mani lies Alypa. A unique seaport in Mani welcomes visitors with beaches made of crystal clear waters and pristine white pebbles. A small bay with a natural landscape of unique beauty, a bunch of taverns, and its relaxed atmosphere inspired John Cassavetes’ film, Tempest, as well as a famous commercial for a brand of ouzo.

Getting Around

Courier Services ACS in Gythion LaconiaPhone Number:+30 2733 029119
ACS Courier
23 Ioannou Grigoraki
Courier Services ACS in Gythion LaconiaPhone Number:+30 2733 029119
Post Office Phone number: +302733 022285
Ελληνικά Ταχυδρομεία (ΕΛΤΑ)
18 Ermou
Post Office Phone number: +302733 022285
Taxi Station - Radio Taxi Phone number: +30 2733 023400
Σταθμός Ταξί
Petrompei Mavromichali
Taxi Station - Radio Taxi Phone number: +30 2733 023400
Port Authority of Gythio Phone Number:+30 2733 022262
ΛΙΜΕΝΑΡΧΕΙΟ ΓΥΘΕΙΟΥ
Prothypourgou Tzanni Tzannetaki
Port Authority of Gythio Phone Number:+30 2733 022262
Bus Station ,Ticket offices Phone number :+302733 022228
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ.
98 Vasileos Georgiou
Bus Station ,Ticket offices Phone number :+302733 022228

Arts & Culture

There are only a few remains of the Acropolis of Sparta, with evidence of a Roman agora, a theatre, a cyclical building and a theatre. The Church of Christ from the 1st century AD is also there.
The Culture Center is a modern city's museum, which deals with Mani, its history and its people. It is a place that reflects the love of Manis' people for their region and their cultural heritage. It is housed in the Old Girls' School, a 120-year-old building located in the central square of Gythion, and has always been an integral part of the life of the city's inhabitant
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF EASTERN MANI
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The Culture Center is a modern city's museum, which deals with Mani, its history and its people. It is a place that reflects the love of Manis' people for their region and their cultural heritage. It is housed in the Old Girls' School, a 120-year-old building located in the central square of Gythion, and has always been an integral part of the life of the city's inhabitant
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Ancient Sparta
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The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil, in Sparta (Peloponnese), transports you to the culture, history and technology of the olive and olive oil production in the Greek realm, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. The Museum's objective is to highlight the ineffable relation of the olive with the identity of our country and, more generally, the Mediterranean basin. The olive and olive oil are presented here from different optical angles: the economy, nutrition and the olive's uses, religious worship, art and technology.
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Museo ng Olive at Greek Olive Oil
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The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil, in Sparta (Peloponnese), transports you to the culture, history and technology of the olive and olive oil production in the Greek realm, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. The Museum's objective is to highlight the ineffable relation of the olive with the identity of our country and, more generally, the Mediterranean basin. The olive and olive oil are presented here from different optical angles: the economy, nutrition and the olive's uses, religious worship, art and technology.
Geraki village in Sparti Greece: Geraki is located 40 km east of Sparti. It is a beautiful village built on the foot of Mount Parnonas, on the site of the ancient town Geronthrai and a medieval settlement. In fact, a medieval castle stands on a hill above the village, constructed in the early 13th century, while the region was under Frankish rule. The village of Geraki has a valuable architecture and a long tradition in weaving. Because of its castle and its rich history, it is called Small Mystras.
Geraki
Geraki village in Sparti Greece: Geraki is located 40 km east of Sparti. It is a beautiful village built on the foot of Mount Parnonas, on the site of the ancient town Geronthrai and a medieval settlement. In fact, a medieval castle stands on a hill above the village, constructed in the early 13th century, while the region was under Frankish rule. The village of Geraki has a valuable architecture and a long tradition in weaving. Because of its castle and its rich history, it is called Small Mystras.

Parks & Nature

Limeni is a seaside village of Mani from the most beautiful and traditional settlements, occupying one of the highest places in the area's visitors preferences. It harmoniously combines the sea that is next to it and the unique landscape. It played an essential role in the liberation struggle of 1821.Here has been restored the four-floors Tower- Castle of the Mavromichalis' Family, which was the headquarters of the Manis citizens. The mansion of Mavromichalis' family, which shows the economic development of the village during the pre-revolutionary years, has been restored and it is used as a Museum (Benakio).
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Limeni
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Limeni is a seaside village of Mani from the most beautiful and traditional settlements, occupying one of the highest places in the area's visitors preferences. It harmoniously combines the sea that is next to it and the unique landscape. It played an essential role in the liberation struggle of 1821.Here has been restored the four-floors Tower- Castle of the Mavromichalis' Family, which was the headquarters of the Manis citizens. The mansion of Mavromichalis' family, which shows the economic development of the village during the pre-revolutionary years, has been restored and it is used as a Museum (Benakio).
This impressive Mani's settlement of Gerolimenas is built by the sea on the eastern side of Kavo Grosso and it is one of the most traditional and authentic Manis seaside villages of Lakonia with its characteristic stone houses touching the sea.
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Gerolimenas
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This impressive Mani's settlement of Gerolimenas is built by the sea on the eastern side of Kavo Grosso and it is one of the most traditional and authentic Manis seaside villages of Lakonia with its characteristic stone houses touching the sea.
A great part of the E4 European path passes from Peloponnese, from Aigio to Gythio, from where continues through the Cretan Sea with boat. Through this route E4 passes through many mountainous villages and offers a unique experience of great crossing of a large and rich area. The Length of Peloponnese route is 301 km. The route E4 in Lakonia is : E4 Agios Petros-Karyes E4 Anavriti - Shelter of Taygetos E4 Arna-Kastania E4 Kastania - Krini E4 Krini - Gythio
Parodos E4
Parodos E4
A great part of the E4 European path passes from Peloponnese, from Aigio to Gythio, from where continues through the Cretan Sea with boat. Through this route E4 passes through many mountainous villages and offers a unique experience of great crossing of a large and rich area. The Length of Peloponnese route is 301 km. The route E4 in Lakonia is : E4 Agios Petros-Karyes E4 Anavriti - Shelter of Taygetos E4 Arna-Kastania E4 Kastania - Krini E4 Krini - Gythio
The Taygetus, Taugetus, Taygetos or Taÿgetus is a mountain range in the Peloponnese peninsula in Southern Greece. The highest mountain of the range is Mount Taygetus, also known as the "Profitis Ilias", or "Prophet Elias". The name is one of the oldest recorded in Europe, appearing in the Odyssey.
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Taygetos Mountain Peak, Prophet Elias
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The Taygetus, Taugetus, Taygetos or Taÿgetus is a mountain range in the Peloponnese peninsula in Southern Greece. The highest mountain of the range is Mount Taygetus, also known as the "Profitis Ilias", or "Prophet Elias". The name is one of the oldest recorded in Europe, appearing in the Odyssey.
Beautiful, lush green village of Lakonia, Arna is located at an altitude of 750 meters, on the eastern slopes of Taygetos. Overgrown and surrounded by plane trees, apple trees, chestnuts, walnuts and a numerous of aromatic herbs. With abundant running waters and the famous over a thousand years plane tree (height 30 meters, trunk perimeter 13,80 meters), a monument of nature.
Arna
Beautiful, lush green village of Lakonia, Arna is located at an altitude of 750 meters, on the eastern slopes of Taygetos. Overgrown and surrounded by plane trees, apple trees, chestnuts, walnuts and a numerous of aromatic herbs. With abundant running waters and the famous over a thousand years plane tree (height 30 meters, trunk perimeter 13,80 meters), a monument of nature.
Rich in density and variety of shapes, colors and figures, Kastania Cave is classified as second of its kind in Europe. Nature needed three million years to create this fantasyscape with its unparalleled décor and numerous impressive formations such as enormous red and white “waterfalls”, the gigantic columns, the “curtains” and the “sheets” that overflow like waxwork from the roof, “octopuses” and “corals” nest, “elephants” and “mushrooms”, “birds” and caricatures, “exotic plants” and monumental creatures… Standing out among the numerous attractions of the cave are geological rarities such as discs, flat stalagmites, eccentrites and elictites. With a little luck, visitors may meet the cave’s noble resident insect, the deaf and blind dolichopoda. The cave’s surface covers 1,500 square meters separated into two levels and the visitor is guided along a 500-meter route. The cave was formed from limestones of Jurassic age (195-145 million years old) as a result of geological turmoil and chemical reaction. The stone décor owes its seven-color palette to crystalline carbonate lime enriched with several metal oxides. A café operates right outside the cave and nearby is the old church of St. Andrew, scarred by pirates and conquerors.
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Kwebang Kastania
Emporikis Naftilias
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Rich in density and variety of shapes, colors and figures, Kastania Cave is classified as second of its kind in Europe. Nature needed three million years to create this fantasyscape with its unparalleled décor and numerous impressive formations such as enormous red and white “waterfalls”, the gigantic columns, the “curtains” and the “sheets” that overflow like waxwork from the roof, “octopuses” and “corals” nest, “elephants” and “mushrooms”, “birds” and caricatures, “exotic plants” and monumental creatures… Standing out among the numerous attractions of the cave are geological rarities such as discs, flat stalagmites, eccentrites and elictites. With a little luck, visitors may meet the cave’s noble resident insect, the deaf and blind dolichopoda. The cave’s surface covers 1,500 square meters separated into two levels and the visitor is guided along a 500-meter route. The cave was formed from limestones of Jurassic age (195-145 million years old) as a result of geological turmoil and chemical reaction. The stone décor owes its seven-color palette to crystalline carbonate lime enriched with several metal oxides. A café operates right outside the cave and nearby is the old church of St. Andrew, scarred by pirates and conquerors.
In a large seaside area that extends from Agia Marina and Agios Nikolaos to the Voies plain and Elafonisos, lies a rare natural phenomenon, the only one of its kind throughout Europe. It is of a rich geological museum of petrified tree trunks that date back to two or three million years. Among the finds are rare shell, algae and other sea creature fossils that complete the unique collection. The coasts of Agios Nikolaos, Agia Marina, Spitha and Voies represent the most interesting part of the forest. In Korakas village, visitors can admire the forest’s tallest two meter tree trunk, named “human” by the locals. The trail to the forest begins from the little church of Saint Marina. Voies municipality has created a modern geopark, with walking routes and informational material, around the Petrified Forest, in Agios Nikolaos region. Petrified forests are protected natural monuments of great scientific value.The findings, unique in Europe, are priceless for scientific study. It is very easy to cross the forest. You can start from the trail in the village of Agios Nikolaos and take the path that passes from the left side of Agia Marina church. Voies municipality has created a modern geopark, with walking routes around the Petrified Forest and information material.
Petrified Forest, Agia Marina Paralia
In a large seaside area that extends from Agia Marina and Agios Nikolaos to the Voies plain and Elafonisos, lies a rare natural phenomenon, the only one of its kind throughout Europe. It is of a rich geological museum of petrified tree trunks that date back to two or three million years. Among the finds are rare shell, algae and other sea creature fossils that complete the unique collection. The coasts of Agios Nikolaos, Agia Marina, Spitha and Voies represent the most interesting part of the forest. In Korakas village, visitors can admire the forest’s tallest two meter tree trunk, named “human” by the locals. The trail to the forest begins from the little church of Saint Marina. Voies municipality has created a modern geopark, with walking routes and informational material, around the Petrified Forest, in Agios Nikolaos region. Petrified forests are protected natural monuments of great scientific value.The findings, unique in Europe, are priceless for scientific study. It is very easy to cross the forest. You can start from the trail in the village of Agios Nikolaos and take the path that passes from the left side of Agia Marina church. Voies municipality has created a modern geopark, with walking routes around the Petrified Forest and information material.

Essentials

In Gytheio there is a national Health Center with 24-hour readiness and a basic staff for general medicine and a pediatrician, as well as rotation doctors from all kinds of disciplines; also a laboratory and an X-ray apparatus (from older years) are available. Phone number: +302733022001 And +302733360100
Gythion Health Center
Prothypourgou Tzanni Tzannetaki
In Gytheio there is a national Health Center with 24-hour readiness and a basic staff for general medicine and a pediatrician, as well as rotation doctors from all kinds of disciplines; also a laboratory and an X-ray apparatus (from older years) are available. Phone number: +302733022001 And +302733360100
National Nursing Unit SPARTI'S _HOSPITAL Call Center: 2731028671-5 Phone appointment: 2731028118 Hospital Manager: 2731093139
General Hospital of Sparti
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National Nursing Unit SPARTI'S _HOSPITAL Call Center: 2731028671-5 Phone appointment: 2731028118 Hospital Manager: 2731093139

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Ο 'KOURMAS' is operating since 1989 with great respect to the traditional hospitality, the traditional tastes and even greater respect to the customer.
Kourmas
Ο 'KOURMAS' is operating since 1989 with great respect to the traditional hospitality, the traditional tastes and even greater respect to the customer.
When you get to the magical Limene we come to pamper you in the tavern "The Takis". We are in a unique position, literally on the beach, which overlooks the crystal clear azure waters. Here our food is served on the panoramic terrace overlooking the sea. In our menu you will find freskopsaremena fish and seafood from the clean our water, lobster, fresh anchovy, shrimp and red delicious shrimp, groupers, shagreen, sterile, sea bream. Our specialty is lobster and chowder, grilled fish with coarse salt. Our restaurant has been awarded a gold cap.
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O Takis
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When you get to the magical Limene we come to pamper you in the tavern "The Takis". We are in a unique position, literally on the beach, which overlooks the crystal clear azure waters. Here our food is served on the panoramic terrace overlooking the sea. In our menu you will find freskopsaremena fish and seafood from the clean our water, lobster, fresh anchovy, shrimp and red delicious shrimp, groupers, shagreen, sterile, sea bream. Our specialty is lobster and chowder, grilled fish with coarse salt. Our restaurant has been awarded a gold cap.
With absolute sense of measure, without exaggerations of gourmet but with clear authentic flavors, the owners of the restaurant | coctail-bar TELONEIO and the creative kitchen team managed to revive the old traditional recipes from Mani decoding the descriptions of grandmothers, thus passing from theory in practice. So, without any diversion from traditional standards, but with a more refined form, we respond to customer need satisfying the most demanding palates.
Teloneio
With absolute sense of measure, without exaggerations of gourmet but with clear authentic flavors, the owners of the restaurant | coctail-bar TELONEIO and the creative kitchen team managed to revive the old traditional recipes from Mani decoding the descriptions of grandmothers, thus passing from theory in practice. So, without any diversion from traditional standards, but with a more refined form, we respond to customer need satisfying the most demanding palates.
Awarded restaurant serving creative Greek cuisine. Part of Kyrimai hotel. Serving local dishes with a twist accompanied by great Greek wines by the sea.
Kyrimai Hotel
Awarded restaurant serving creative Greek cuisine. Part of Kyrimai hotel. Serving local dishes with a twist accompanied by great Greek wines by the sea.
Tavern with nice terrace on the sea. Fresh fish and seafood as Sheepshead, bream, barmouni, squid and octopus. The hour meats there are also the fresh salads. Try the soup of scorpion that iodine and fragrant lemon. Pasta with seafood always fresh upon request
Ο Φάρος Του Παντελή
Tavern with nice terrace on the sea. Fresh fish and seafood as Sheepshead, bream, barmouni, squid and octopus. The hour meats there are also the fresh salads. Try the soup of scorpion that iodine and fragrant lemon. Pasta with seafood always fresh upon request
The dining room is characterized by high aesthetics and combines the warmth and intimacy of Mani hospitality. Our Greek, creative menu is based on traditional Mani recipes, as well. Our priority is the fresh raw materials given by our land, with the assistance of local producers. We are close to you with food, coffee, dessert and drink.
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Ήταν Καιρός(it was about Time}) Παραδοσιακό Φαγητό, Τοπική Κάβα Κρασιού, Καφέ, Μανιάτικα Γλυκά
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The dining room is characterized by high aesthetics and combines the warmth and intimacy of Mani hospitality. Our Greek, creative menu is based on traditional Mani recipes, as well. Our priority is the fresh raw materials given by our land, with the assistance of local producers. We are close to you with food, coffee, dessert and drink.
It is located at a great place near the beach .The owner has a great sense of humor. The waiters bring your plates really fast and there is a big variety of gourmet dishes, my favorite is Kebap En Plo. Ideal for families nice and quiet . Go there and you will not regret it!
Εν Πλω
Eparchiaki Odos Chosiariou-Gerolimena
It is located at a great place near the beach .The owner has a great sense of humor. The waiters bring your plates really fast and there is a big variety of gourmet dishes, my favorite is Kebap En Plo. Ideal for families nice and quiet . Go there and you will not regret it!
It is traditional family run & a great atmosphere.The orange salad "starter" was enormous & delicious followed by chicken souvlaki with fried potatoes, all very good & generous portions.The house red wine was perfectly palatable .
To Mavromichaleiko
53 Kapetan Matapa
It is traditional family run & a great atmosphere.The orange salad "starter" was enormous & delicious followed by chicken souvlaki with fried potatoes, all very good & generous portions.The house red wine was perfectly palatable .
This is the very most southern restaurant on the Balkan peninsula, let alone the Peloponnese! You might expect to be taken advantage of, but no! This place is as authentic and friendly as any local Greek taverna... and the prices are so very reasonable.
Akron Tenaro
This is the very most southern restaurant on the Balkan peninsula, let alone the Peloponnese! You might expect to be taken advantage of, but no! This place is as authentic and friendly as any local Greek taverna... and the prices are so very reasonable.
Unique gastronomic delights by the sea. Selected fresh Mediterranean ingredients, pure love for cooking and impeccable service in Saga Fish Restaurant.Kind welcome and excellent food. Many kinds of extremely fresh fish but even their marinated ansjovis was just great. Choices of meat and vegetables available and nice. Apple from the oven instead of the eternal watermelon completed the picture. This is the best restaurant I have seen around.
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SAGA FISH RESTAURANT
Prothypourgou Tzanni Tzannetaki
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Unique gastronomic delights by the sea. Selected fresh Mediterranean ingredients, pure love for cooking and impeccable service in Saga Fish Restaurant.Kind welcome and excellent food. Many kinds of extremely fresh fish but even their marinated ansjovis was just great. Choices of meat and vegetables available and nice. Apple from the oven instead of the eternal watermelon completed the picture. This is the best restaurant I have seen around.
Excellent traditional Green tavern with variety of food, everything was fresh and delicious Strongly recomented , you are only 5KM away!
Ταβέρνα "Το Λίμπερδον - κυρά Αργυρώ"
Excellent traditional Green tavern with variety of food, everything was fresh and delicious Strongly recomented , you are only 5KM away!
Great food , excellent service in a historic setting!! A must for anyone that wants to experience Mani at it’s purest! The place is a quiet village, and the restaurant is next to the church. The serene environment, great food, cheap prices, polite service, and great wine was the ideal place for our last dinner in Lakonia.
Καρυούπολις
Great food , excellent service in a historic setting!! A must for anyone that wants to experience Mani at it’s purest! The place is a quiet village, and the restaurant is next to the church. The serene environment, great food, cheap prices, polite service, and great wine was the ideal place for our last dinner in Lakonia.
Very nice place,a garden full of different types of trees and flowers, friendly stuff good homemade type of food. The most important is that you are among the city and the beach but you could enjoy the quiet and you don't have to worry about cars and traffic.
Ταβέρνα "Ο Κήπος"
Very nice place,a garden full of different types of trees and flowers, friendly stuff good homemade type of food. The most important is that you are among the city and the beach but you could enjoy the quiet and you don't have to worry about cars and traffic.
The tavern "The Good Heart" is located in Chosiari, in the passage leading from Gythio to Areopolis, 10 km from Gythio, just opposite to Passava Castle. Here you will find a wide variety of classic and original appetizers, Greek cuisine, meats and seafood. Try the different types of keftedes appetizers (fried balls made from vegetables). Apart from the classical kolokytheftedes (zucchini balls), you can taste tomato and eggplant balls with vegetables from their garden. For beer lovers, he offers many foreign but mostly Greek labels of quality beer made in various microbreweries throughout Greece. Also, "The Good Heart" features authentic Italian-style ice cream in a big variety of tastes (some of them quite unexpected) as well as Greek refreshments (some of them without sugar). In summer nights you may hear live music while the space is available for social events.
I Kali Kardia
The tavern "The Good Heart" is located in Chosiari, in the passage leading from Gythio to Areopolis, 10 km from Gythio, just opposite to Passava Castle. Here you will find a wide variety of classic and original appetizers, Greek cuisine, meats and seafood. Try the different types of keftedes appetizers (fried balls made from vegetables). Apart from the classical kolokytheftedes (zucchini balls), you can taste tomato and eggplant balls with vegetables from their garden. For beer lovers, he offers many foreign but mostly Greek labels of quality beer made in various microbreweries throughout Greece. Also, "The Good Heart" features authentic Italian-style ice cream in a big variety of tastes (some of them quite unexpected) as well as Greek refreshments (some of them without sugar). In summer nights you may hear live music while the space is available for social events.
The menu includes all the traditional dishes of Greek cuisine. Fresh fish from local fishermen arriving daily at our restaurant and cooked homemade way. Sea bream, grouper, sterile and white bream are just some of them. The customer chooses the fish he wants after first seen. We are also preparing traditional dishes such as octopus, squid, anchovies, sardines and cooked. All dishes are based on traditional Greek recipes prepared with fresh ingredients. Don't forget to try the wonderful combination of pasta with seafood!
Glyfada restaurant - beach bar
The menu includes all the traditional dishes of Greek cuisine. Fresh fish from local fishermen arriving daily at our restaurant and cooked homemade way. Sea bream, grouper, sterile and white bream are just some of them. The customer chooses the fish he wants after first seen. We are also preparing traditional dishes such as octopus, squid, anchovies, sardines and cooked. All dishes are based on traditional Greek recipes prepared with fresh ingredients. Don't forget to try the wonderful combination of pasta with seafood!
Takis is a great guy and offers the famous greek hospitality! My favourite is the pork meat served with chunks of potatoes, tomatoes, onions and toasted bread on a piece of thick paper instead of plates, the so called Ladokolla. The dish when it came was so good with the pork so tender and full of flavour. We loved the parrot who kept us entertained all night with his antics and also loved the deco of the place which was made up of lots of unusual antique pieces.
Barba Sideris
2 Ermou
Takis is a great guy and offers the famous greek hospitality! My favourite is the pork meat served with chunks of potatoes, tomatoes, onions and toasted bread on a piece of thick paper instead of plates, the so called Ladokolla. The dish when it came was so good with the pork so tender and full of flavour. We loved the parrot who kept us entertained all night with his antics and also loved the deco of the place which was made up of lots of unusual antique pieces.
I am especially impressed with two dishes the bifteki and horta. The bifteki surprises after cutting into it with melted cheese oozing out. It is not in the typical meatball shape/size either. It is more like a large patty. The horta is cooked perfectly and dressed simply. Fried potatoes with local virgin oil and vegetables from their farm. Simple amazing! Almost all the vegetables are home grown,even the wine comes from own local produce. Everything especially the local sausage and meat are excellent. Sausage almost like wiener with pieces of fat.The food tasted like eating your grandmother's special dish.The owners are lovely and the food is great and priced very well. Stop by if you have the chance it is very close to Filanthi's Retreat In Mani's Nature only 10 minutes by car.
Η μουρια
Επαρχιακή οδός
I am especially impressed with two dishes the bifteki and horta. The bifteki surprises after cutting into it with melted cheese oozing out. It is not in the typical meatball shape/size either. It is more like a large patty. The horta is cooked perfectly and dressed simply. Fried potatoes with local virgin oil and vegetables from their farm. Simple amazing! Almost all the vegetables are home grown,even the wine comes from own local produce. Everything especially the local sausage and meat are excellent. Sausage almost like wiener with pieces of fat.The food tasted like eating your grandmother's special dish.The owners are lovely and the food is great and priced very well. Stop by if you have the chance it is very close to Filanthi's Retreat In Mani's Nature only 10 minutes by car.
One of my favorite spots in Southern Greece. A very original tavern where you can only eat the traditional tripleta: fried natural sourdough pizza, pork souvlaki, hard goat cheese. Just delicious. The room is quite a bouzouki museum with old fashioned tables and furniture Great place and the food is delicious, don't aspect to eat many kind or salad.. Have only traditional local food.. I will go again when I will have the chance... Very cheap... Dont miss it!
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Η Τριπλέτα
2 Archeou Theatrou
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One of my favorite spots in Southern Greece. A very original tavern where you can only eat the traditional tripleta: fried natural sourdough pizza, pork souvlaki, hard goat cheese. Just delicious. The room is quite a bouzouki museum with old fashioned tables and furniture Great place and the food is delicious, don't aspect to eat many kind or salad.. Have only traditional local food.. I will go again when I will have the chance... Very cheap... Dont miss it!