The town of Gythio and the villages around it have managed to kept their traditional architectural style. They are known for their strong fortresses, small houses and paved roads. A few people live in these villages today but they keep well the traditions of Mani.
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Location: In the prefecture of Laconia
Description: This small seaside town gets very lively in summer because many tourists come to spend their holidays. The trademark of Gythio is Kranae islet, which is connected to the mainland through a narrow strech of land.
Location: 13 km south of Gythio
Description: This small village has many abandoned fortresses that were once used to protect the area from the enemies.
Location: 14 km south west of Gythio
Description: This is a seaside resort with uninhabited houses and towers. A long beach streches in front of the village.
Location: 2 km south of Gythio
Description: This is not actually a village but a tourist settlement with many hotels, fish taverns and watersports centres.
