Location: Gytheio
Top Things to do in Gytheio
Countries
What to do and see in Gytheio, Peloponnese: The Best Free Things to do
Gytheio (Greek: Γύθειο, [ˈʝiθio]), the ancient Gythium or Gytheion (Ancient Greek: Γύθειον), is a town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality East Mani, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 197.313 km. It was the seaport of Sparta, some 40 kilometres (25 miles) north. Gytheio used to be an important port until it was destroyed in 4th century AD, possibly by an earthquake. Today it is the largest and most important town in Mani. It is also the seat of the municipality of East Mani.
Restaurants in Gytheio
1. Mavrovouni Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 469 reviews
Reviewed By Spiderdog - Cheshire, United Kingdom
Visited this beach a couple of times while staying in nearby Pylos. It was recommended to us by the reception staff at our hotel. This is a beautiful long sandy beach and popular with with wind surfers. Not very busy when we were there and we were not charged for using sunbeds and umbrella. Presume they belonged to the nearby beach bar where we did buy drinks on each visit. I would happily return here for a beach based holiday and made a note of some accommodation that was next to the beach for future reference! There is also camping nearby.
2. Shipwreck Dimitrios
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By nibel2017 - Athens, Greece
beautiful beach ,with the shipwreck lyinhg ashore,giving you the chance to explore it, white sand, and a nice lelaxing bar at the sea shore , its a visit worth doing.
3. Lighthouse of Gythio
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By Roxy23_66
The lighthouse is at the end of a peninsula on your way to the village of Gytheio. You can park your car at the entrance of the peninsula and walk to it.
