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Kotronaki Destination Guide
Delve into Kotronaki in Greece
Kotronaki in the region of Peloponnese is located in Greece - some 121 mi or ( 195 km ) South-West of Athens , the country's capital .
Local time in Kotronaki is now 05:14 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Xirolakkos, Xepapadhianika, Vrisai, Vathia, and Tripoli. While being here, you might want to check out Xirolakkos . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kotronaki ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Alepotrypa
The cave of Alepotrypa is very famous in neolithic circles for having caved in after thousands of years of use, trapping the last inhabitants inside. We had the opportunity to visit at the weekend of ..
Diros Cave - 3D (cross eye - single camera)
The cave of Diros, part of an underground river, is located approximately 12 miles south of Areopolis, Lakonia, Greece. It is said to be the most beautiful lake cave in the world. The visit is along 1 ..
Cave of Diros Mani, Greece (Summer 2009)
Caves of Diros Mani, Peloponnese, Greece. Viewed by boat inside the caves. (Summer 2009) ..
Mani Greece presentation 2007
A 3 part presentation I made in for one of my classes in Greece last year. Yay Greek Key! Part one: Mr. Pete Jenkins and I performing 'magic' tricks on some very high cliffs at an ancient site. Part t ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Mani Peninsula
The Mani Peninsula (Μάνη, Mánē in Greek), also long known by its medieval name Maina or Maïna, is a geographical and cultural region in Greece. The capital city of Mani is Areopoli. Mani is the central peninsula of the three which extend southwards from the Peloponnese in southern Greece. To the east is the Laconian Gulf, to the west the Messenian Gulf. The peninsula forms a continuation of the Taygetos mountain range, the western spine of the Peloponnese.
Located at 36.57 22.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Kitta
Kitta or Koita, is a village in Mesa Mani, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Oitylo. It is built on top of a hill, overlooking the sea. Kitta is known for its many Maniot pyrgoi (war towers). Partially abandoned, it now has a population of around 50. Much of the population left between World War II and today. It was the scene of Mani's last vendetta, in 1870 which required the intervention of the army, with artillery to halt it.
Located at 36.52 22.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Pyrgos Dirou
Pyrgos Dirou is a town in Mani, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Oitylo. It is around 26 kilometres from Areopoli.
Located at 36.63 22.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Gerolimenas
Gerolimenas is a picturesque small coastal village at the southern end of the Mani Peninsula, in Laconia, in the Peloponnese, Greece. Τhe name, which means "Old Harbour", is thought to derive from the ancient "Ιερός Λιμήν" (Ieros Limen), meaning "Sacred Harbor". One of the remotest settlements in the Peloponnese, until the 1970s it was reached mainly by boat. In the past it was a major fishing center, and featured substantial infrastructure such as a shipyard, ice supplies, and a fish market.
Located at 36.48 22.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Drosopigi, Laconia
Drosopigi is a town in Mani, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Gytheio. Drosopigi is built on a mountain around 400 metres above sea level. Drosopigi has Maniot pyrgoi (towers). During World War II the Germans who were based at Gytheio bombarded the town with cannon fire. Now Drosopigi has a population of only 50 people. In the summer people who moved from Drosopigi to Athens come for vacation, but off-season Drosopigi is a deserted place.
Located at 36.67 22.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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