Municipality of East Mani and Interesting Sights

Municipality of Eastern Mani (www.manihotels.com)

The Municipality of Eastern Mani based in Kotrona occupies the eastern part of Mani. It consists of the villages pyrrhic, Kotrona, Forest Nymph Outside, bones and Laya and also includes 42 smaller settlements.

The visitor gets to Kotrona from Gytheion through Skoutari since traveled a unique path beside the sea and from Areopoli through pyrrhic.

The local economy relies heavily on olive growing and producing excellent oil, and in recent years is growing rapidly and tourism.

Also produces honey, cheese, fig and fresh fish.

The area has unique natural beauties, bays and beaches along the coast to Cape Tenaro, also known as Cape Patapios.

Archaeological finds (ofianos etc.) certifying that the site was inhabited from prehistoric times onwards. Here worshiped Artemis, Apollo, Demeter, while Tenaro at the Gates of Hades and Poseidon Temple Tainaro.

Also the interest Kionia of the ancient Aigila the Tefthroni, sunken city of Cape Stavri Kotrona the world, the monastery of Sotiris (1502 century) in Gonea and the megalithic settlements Saddle Paliohori, etc. The ancient quarry porphyry stone to the Prophet Elijah Dimaristikon.

The friends of the sea can enjoy the beaches in areas Kotrona, Lagadakia, Alypius, Gialos, Bones, St. Cyprian, Vine, Antrogialo, Porto Cayo and Marmari.

Worth visiting the Lighthouse Tenaro built in 1882. The route is approximately 20 minutes from Kotroni.

In August there are cultural events, TAINAREIA including concerts, theatrical performances, lectures, screenings, etc.