Tag: Gythion

The small island of Kranai in Gythio – you will also hear it as Marathonisi Island – has a greater reputation compared to its size. There, according to Homer, Paris, and the beautiful Helen hide when he decides to leave King Menelaus and before leaving for Troy! Legend has it that the island takes its name from the helmet that Paris forgot (in their panic). And that's how Kranai was born, apart from a great love. Vathia: The tower town in Mani that belongs to four families Kranai Island: Great ...

The Peloponnese is one of the destinations that you know you will have a good time all year round. And it makes sense since it offers you many options and has many variations in landscapes you will encounter. Mountains, forests, seas, and running waters. Endless beaches and tower houses that almost touch the waves. Traditional settlements and villages travel you back in time and await you to rest and spend some relaxing moments away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And Mani with its beauties can offer you ...

The Shipwreck in Zakynthos may be the most famous in Greece but it is not the only one. There are other smaller or larger ones, each with its own history. One of them is the Shipwreck Dimitrios in Gythio. An impressive shipwreck that rests on land and leaves the visitors speechless. The images from above are extremely impressive. The Shipwreck Dimitrios and its history The shipwreck Dimitrios may not be very well known but it has its own interesting history. And it's definitely very imposing. The ship has been on ...

Greece, a maritime country from the depths of its history, with hundreds of islands and huge coastline, needed to ensure the safest possible passage for all ships. This is why there are so many lighthouses in a multitude of places, all over the country. The Lighthouses of Greece have their own history. Many of them are easy to visit if you make a trip outside Athens. Others, however, are not accessible because of their location, so as long as you admire them from a certain distance. Of all the lighthouses ...