Κardamyli, Messinia's diamond

Κardamyli, Messinia's diamond

Serpentine roads on the edge of the cliffs, bays, cypresses and olive trees in the heart of the Peloponnese. On one side of the horizon affable Messinian Gulf, on the other there is the proud Taygetos. Among them, the hardness of the stone houses sweetens the fertile land. A destination for elitist. A diamond of Mani, with fanatical enthusiasts from all over Europe

You will visit the old fortified town, you will dive into Ritsa’s beach, you’ll stay in the tasteful guestrooms,you’ll enjoy the flavors of Mrs. Lela in the historic tavern and relax in the sophisticated bars. And then, the beauty of this place will captivate you forever.

Things to do in Kardamyli Eternal gift of nature

Holidays in stone-tiled houses above the harbor, flowered courtyards, 'cool' orchards, sophisticated bars with sea views, taverns with homemade flavors and background Taygetos: the eternal protector of the city. A city whose history reaches as Homer and the Iliad. There, the poet said Kardamili had been one of the seven cities offered by Agamemnon to Achilles to persuade him to retake part in the Trojan War!

Old Kardamili: the slope with the chateaus

Old Kardamili, a fortified complex of towers, built around the church of St. Spyridon. You go through the castle gate, read the marble inscriptions admire sculpted biceps eagles of Byzantium. The captains, who had created this stone village, wrote their own pages in the recent history of Greece.

The cosmopolitan Stoupa

8 km. from Kardamili , Stoupa has golden sand & turquoise waters. Fully organized, it is one of the most popular beaches in the Peloponnese. Hotels, restaurants, shops are within walking distance.

Patrick Leigh Fermor

"Passer see Mani in 3 days, Walker in three months, but to see her soul want three lives." Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor, Paddy, Kyr Michael locals, one of the major British travel writers settled in Kalamitsi ( Kardamili) , writing to a ripe old age. The trail left in that place will remain alive.

Εxcellent accommodation

Τhe tourist infrastructure of Kardamili is, admittedly, exceptional. As the morning, with fresh local ingredients that will serve you.