XIMITADI ESTATE

Sightseeing

Beaches

Pyrgos Dirou boasts beautiful beaches where you can enjoy your swim. The stunning Diros Beach is just 8 minutes away, by car, from Ximitadi Estate and is an ideal destination for your morning and afternoon dips. The Diros Caves are a spectacle of breathtaking beauty. You'll have the opportunity to swim in caves with pristine stalactites and sparkling crystals, experiencing a unique adventure. Another excellent choice for a swim is Halikia Beach, located within a stone's throw from the Diros Caves.

However, it's worth discovering the other gems of Eastern Mani as they will offer you unforgettable moments. Limeni is a beach that will enchant you with its turquoise waters, while in Gerolimenas, you can enjoy your swim along with delicious local food. It's also worth swimming in Marmari and witnessing the most beautiful sunset of the summer.

Points of Interest

Within a breath's distance from the Tower of Mystras, in Areopoli, lies the Byzantine Museum of Mani, housed in a stunning tower known as the Pikoulakis Tower. Here, you'll have the opportunity to uncover the stories of religious faith in Mani and to engage with its significant religious world. In the same area, it's worth visiting the Panagia Georgiani church, an impressive cruciform church with a distinctive dome and a beautiful stone facade.

Other splendid attractions in Eastern Mani await you in Ageranο, where the tower houses of the Grigorakides, renowned leaders of Mani, still stand. Within close proximity, you'll also encounter the Castle of Passavas, while you shouldn't miss the chance to visit Vatheia, one of the most impressive traditional settlements in Greece. There, you'll have the opportunity to admire more than forty three- and four-story towers.

Hiking

If you're a nature lover, Eastern Mani is a destination you'll cherish. Its natural beauty, abundant vegetation, and the hiking trails available will bring you in touch with its magnificence and unique atmosphere.

The best and most accessible hiking trails can be found in Areopoli and at the Tower of Mystras. The route from the center of Areopoli and from Neo Oitylo to the fortress of Kelefas, as well as the path from Pirgos Dirou to the beautiful church of Prophet Elias, are the most popular choices made by all who wish to hike, discovering the rare beauty of Mani.