A half day hike in Kardamyli of western Mani.

Land of stone and light, villages perched on the outskirts of mount Taygetos with tower houses and countless chapels. Settlements bordering with the sea, steep canyons and caves and beaches entangled with olive groves. The charm of Mani is these contrasts. Here, every stone has its own history. Here, the magnificence of the mountainous nature is harmoniously combined with the allure of the sea as mount Taygetos is so close from the embrace of the Mediterranean.

Starting our hike from the fort of old Kardamyli we follow the trail of the ancient so called ‘’royal street’’ connecting Kardamyli with Sparta during ancient years. We walk on a pathway immersed in olive trees, pines and cypress trees. We visit some of the traditional villages of the region, we walk through their narrow streets and alleys learning about their history. Byzantine churches, stone-built watchtowers, old fountains, olive and grain mills reveal the life of locals in the past. A blast of colors and aromas from wildflowers and herbs overwhelm us and bring us even closer to the natural environment. Just a breath away, mount Taygetos with its imposing peaks. A small break for a healthy picnic with traditional local delicacies gives us additional energy.

There is a minimum of 4 participants for the implementation of this outdoor activity.

We reserve the right to modify or cancel any outdoor activity due to bad weather or any other reason beyond our control.

Period of Operation: Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Meeting time: 9:30 a.m.

Meeting point: Kardamyli square.

Duration: 5 hours including breaks

Difficulty: Easy, a few challenging parts

Suitability: Family friendly, Group friendly, Couples, Seniors, Youth, Kids over 10 years old

Price

• Adult (18+): 50€
• Children (0-17): 40€

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Includes:

• Local mountain guide
• Tour planning
• Picnic with local products
• Photographs from the tour
• Liability insurance
• All taxes

Excludes:

• Transfer to meeting point
• Tip or gratuity

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What to bring with you:

• Bottle of water
• Hat
• Sun screen
• Hiking shoes or trainers (Open shoes, sandals or flip-flops are unsuitable)
• Hiking backpack (if available)