Beaches in East Mani

Beautiful Beaches

East Mani's coastline features a mix of expansive sandy shores and secluded pebble bays along the Laconian Gulf. Mavrovouni is a significant nesting site for Caretta caretta sea turtles and a hub for windsurfing, while Valtaki is known for the Dimitrios shipwreck resting on its sands. Further south, the sheltered harbor of Porto Kagio and the sandy coves of Marmari offer calm waters near Cape Tainaron. Unique landmarks like the 12th-century church at Agia Barbara add historical depth to these coastal locations.

Beautiful Beaches — Map

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Paralia Maurobouniou

A 6-kilometer sandy stretch known as a nesting ground for Caretta caretta sea turtles. Its exposure to summer winds makes it a location for windsurfing and kitesurfing.

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B

Porto Kagio

A sheltered, natural harbor located in a small fishing village near the southern tip of the Mani Peninsula. The beach consists of small pebbles and calm, deep waters.

C

Paralia Kotrona

A pebble beach located near the traditional village of Kotronas, characterized by clear waters and a rugged coastal backdrop.

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D

Marmari

A sandy beach situated in a bay near Cape Tainaron. It features turquoise waters and is surrounded by the arid, mountainous landscape of the deep Mani.

E

Beach

Located near the southernmost point of mainland Greece, this beach is a short walk from the archaeological site of the Temple of Poseidon and the cave of Hades.

F

Vordonas beach

A sandy beach located in the bay of Skoutari, featuring shallow waters and natural shade from surrounding trees.

G

Agia Barbara beach

A sandy shore distinguished by the 12th-century Byzantine church of Agia Barbara situated directly on the sand.

H

Kalamakia beach

A sandy beach in the Skoutari area, known for its clear, shallow waters and proximity to local tavernas.

I

Valtaki beach

Notable for the picturesque Dimitrios shipwreck, which has been stranded on the shore since 1981. The beach features fine sand and shallow water.

J

Paralia Kotrona

A pebble beach in the Kotronas region, offering clear waters and a view of the small island of Skopa connected by a narrow strip of land.

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