Areopoli is a town on the Mani Peninsula, Laconia, Greece. The word Areopoli means "city of Ares", the ancient Greek god of war. It was the seat of Oitylo municipality. Areopoli was called Tsimova by the invading Slavs during the
There are numerous historical and cultural sights in Kalamata, such as the Villehardouin castle, the Ypapanti Byzantine church, the Kalograion monastery with its silk-weaving workshop where the Kalamata scarves are made, and the municipal railway park.
The tour of Mavrovouni - an easy path around Mavrovouni and Gythion for those who would like to explore the nature around the camping and meet local houses and people.
With starting point the camping Gythion Bay, climbing until the village Skamnaki and ending point camping Gythion Bay.
After 12.00 lovers of windsurfing and kite surfing start to wonder if the wind is strong enough to get on their board and sail away towards Crete with west wind. The spectacle is amazing for those lying on the beach
The biggest park in Greece for rock climbing is in Leonidio with more than 300 slopes. Climbing festivals are organised all year round.
