alypa beach

Our aim was not the beach,although it was a welcome reprieve for our assault on the Mani. But lets lift the misty eyes and focus on an area that is wild,splendid and unconquered country,looming over Sparta and is one of the greatest physical divides in Greece. The people,and their abodes,match the drama of the land. These are the spawns of Sparta. We found the approach down the west coast from Messinia,the most satisfyingly orchestrated. The mountains here are tumbling,towering and stupendous,with negotiating the hairpin curves testing,but unforgettable with mini forts perched like sentinels above you. The land is dry,forlorn and wild with little room for crops. Interestingly, we were told in a garage along the way, that feuding is still popular here,but not directed towards tourism, whom they welcome...... Banjoes,anyone? Kardamili is the first coastal village reached en route to Mani and we thought it had a mellow charm and beauty,not normally associated with the region. Warm-hued stone building,balconies in wrought-iron,gardens bearing fruit,pomegranites,lemons,roses,geraniums,with plenty of places to stay and a few good restaurants and cafes. Its a great place to use as a base for the assault on Mani. South of Arexopolis, Mani is reduced to basics.... tower houses,chapels and fertile fields. Kita is worth a quick whirl. Italo and Limeni with its natural harbour can do decent meals,but be firm and insist they don't overcook your fish. You will become aware of political graffiti,as you drive through the region,underlying the hard issues of the region. For me ,there are echoes of Rome,in the cypress trees among the tower houses around the church of Ag Spiridon.Very tranquil.... anyone got hammock?

Really the best beach in Mani, and one of the best of all I have seen so far.A nice little beach in a semi open bay, without the crowds and with a beautiful small tavern.

If you are traveling in Mani, Peloponnese, try to find this beach. It has huge pebbles outside and inside the crystal clear sea. There is also a small tavern to enjoy a lunch or refreshment "on the sea".

Plage pas facile d'acces mais qui vaut le detour!: Bien que la plage soit peu confortable a cause des galets, la mer est d'une couleur et d'une limpdité sublime. Plage calme et peu frequentee avec une petite taverne pour le repas de midi

Mare magnifico in una baia nascosta è difficile da trovare poiché non si vede dalla strada bisogna sapere dove si trova ci sono alcune strutture, appartamenti ...ristorate e tanta tanquillitá

j'ai tout aimé, la possibilité de rester au calme ou bien de sortir et faire la fête au village.J'ai adoré le restaurant chez Lala

Il Mani, una delle "dita" del Peloponneso, terra dura di gente orgogliosa, spesso separatisti.Coste da favola, acqua marina come i caraibi, porticcioli incantevoli, oliveti ed aranceti.Tutte strade di montagna, sali scendi e tornanti. Terra arsa dal sole in questa stagione.La spiaggia scelta è sassosa ma che acqua !!