{"id":11397,"date":"2023-01-16T14:34:02","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T14:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/mani-peninsula-greece\/"},"modified":"2024-07-16T12:51:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T12:51:48","slug":"mani-peninsula-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/en\/mani-peninsula-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mani Peninsula in the Peloponnese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With its eerie landscapes, its deserted villages, its Byzantine churches, the Mani Peninsula truly feels like the end of the world!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set your sights on this enchanting and mysterious peninsula, often overlooked by most tourists!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 Hot Tips<\/strong> \ud83d\udca1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca4 Accommodations:<\/strong><\/strong> Top hotels in the Peloponnese<\/a> & in Athens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude97 Car Rental:<\/strong> compare the deals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfdb Plan Your Stay:<\/strong> The Complete Guide to the Peloponnese<\/a> and The Complete Guide to Athens <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Mani Peninsula in a few words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Separated from the rest of the Peloponnese by the Taygetos Mountains, Mani is an arid and austere land with a steep and rugged relief, once known for its warlike clans, its vendettas and its free spirit! The peninsula seems a world away from the small white houses of Santorini and the crowded beaches of Mykonos! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Few tourists venture\ninto Mani! However, the peninsula is the perfect stopover for visitors\nnature lovers and visitors eager to step off of the beaten paths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its picture-postcard landscapes, its medieval villages\nand its deserted beaches, the Mani Peninsula is one of Captain Ulysses’ favourites in the Peloponnese! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to step off the beaten tracks? the\nguide! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting around the Mani Peninsula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s say it right away, you can forget about\npublic transportation: unfortunately, it’s quite simply impossible to explore the Mani Peninsula without a car!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A small picturesque road goes around the peninsula along the coast. A word of advice: put away your watch and your GPS and take the time to explore freely Mani and its spectacular landscapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re planning to explore the Peloponnese on your own, Captain Ulysses highly recommends renting a car:<\/strong> it’s by far the most convenient way<\/strong> to get around the peninsula. Not to mention that car rental in Greece is on the whole quite cheap!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find the best deal, <\/strong> Captain Ulysses suggests checking out Rentalcars<\/a><\/strong>, a platform that compares offers from a wide range of rental services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One last tip:<\/strong> since the Peloponnese is full of winding mountain roads, it’s best to choose a fuel-efficient car, even if it costs a bit more to rent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you stop in Kalamata, you can also opt for a private day trip to the Mani Peninsula including pick up from your hotel in Kalamata, transportation and the services of a guide. Find out more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visiting the Mani Peninsula Must-sees and Top Activities.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most beautiful villages of Mani<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Mani Peninsula is dotted with medieval villages whose beautiful house-towers\nwith their austere stone facades are more reminiscent of Ireland or Scotland than the Mediterranean!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The peninsula is quite depopulated, so you’ll see\nmany abandoned houses along the road. The ruins that dot the landscape add to\nthe mystical and mysterious atmosphere of\nthe peninsula. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the villages of Mani, some are\nparticularly worth a visit. During your exploration of the peninsula, do not\nmiss: <\/p>\n\n\n\n