Taenarioum Antico - Mani Stone Tower with Sea View
About the Home
Only a 5 minute drive from the closest sandy beach for you to sunbathe or take a dive whenever you please! This enchanting stone tower that protects your peace from the outside world, is wonderful example of vernacular architecture in Mani and it is bound to reconnect you with nature. The endless view of the horizon and the mountains on the other side are views to get lost in. It has a very cozy interior fully equipped and decorated with attention to detail, to provide for all your desires. Ideal if you are looking for an escape, or even if you are just looking for a cape, since cape Tenaro is only 3km away! With over five beaches and many more hiking trails within a 10km radius it's perfect for all of the nature admirers and adventure seekers out there. Free Wi-Fi and parking on the premises. A timeless two storey Stone Tower. The ground floor has a traditionally decorated living room and fully equipped kitchen for you to enjoy making and savouring decadent meals in the quiet. You can enjoy them in one of the two balconies gazing at the breathtaking view, with your only companion; the breeze. A handcrafted wooden staircase takes you upstairs to the two cozy bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two single beds, with an ensuite bathroom each, where you can peacefully rest. A perfect space to live out ancient tale fantasies with your partner, family or friends - all year round. The closest sandy beach is conveniently located in Marmari (2.3km). It is also only a 6 minute drive to Tenaro Beach (3km) where you can also also visit the Tenaro Archeological Site and the Aria Star nearby, the remains of the ancient Roman mosaic. Walking a little further (20 minutes) you can visit the Tenaro Lighthouse, a majestic landmark at the southernest tip of the balkan peninsula, built by the french in the 19th century. It is also only a 7 minute drive from Sternes beach (3.2km), Neoria beach (3.3km) and an 8 minute drive (4km) to the Porto Kayo beach, all perfect for a dive in crystal clear waters. A 5 minute drive (2.5km) from the Grigorakaki Fortress, a remarkable example of venacular architecture in Mani. The extended area has over 100 churches and chapels to visit, with more than half of them being Byzantene churches with some of them built in as early as the 12th century. The nearest highlights include St. Gabriel in Marmari (2.3 km) and the Agios Nikolaos chapel in Porto Kayo (4km) built and Agios Spyridon built in 1878 in the Vatheia village (5.5km) If you are looking for a day trip we highly recommend the Historic Diros Caves (35km) where you can do small-boat cruises to view stalactites and stalagmites, the town of Gytheio (63km) or the picturesque villages Stoupa (76km) and Kardamyli (82km) for unforgettable strolls and swims.