Mani peninsula, part of the Laconia province of Peloponnese, proudly stands along the centuries at the southernmost extremity of Greece. This authentic corner of Greece, with a long history and proud reside ents, attracts loyal guests and friends who appreciate the fact that you can reconnect with history, nature, and your inner self here.
The Mani peninsula is part of the Natura 2000 network as well as the Corine biotope initiative. Its geological diversity, which ranges from pine forests to rocky soil thin vegetation of low brushwood and olive groves, results in a biodiverse ecosystem. Mani is a particularly significant location for a large number of migrant birds, as well as rare, endangered predatory birds, who find sanctuary in the wild Manian nature, earning it a spot on Greece's list of Important Areas for Birds. The abundant biodiversity of Mani is a part of the area's mythic charm, inextricably linked with the quality of Manian cultural legacy, with over 600 plant species – most them native – and many indigenous as well as non-native animals, including the rare Chamaeleo chamaeleon and the Monachus Monachus seal. www.aria-estate.com
Mani is a revelation, with its amazing natural settings and numerous hidden treasures to explore! The visitor feels at ease after a walk through the villages' small cobblestone alleyways, passing old stone towers that stand defiantly -as if pirates and invaders are approaching-, as if that location was always familiar, as familiar as our human existence. Maniots appear to emerge from the soil itself because they have built towns and villages that are so in tune with the nature. The inhabitants established a balance via this raw beauty that can be both exhilarating and calming, a true revelation that never ceases to astound tourists, using just what little they could find.
From majestic Taygetos to lace-like coasts and bays; from traditional Towers and Castles to stone-built traditional villages; from ancient ruins and temples to noteworthy Byzantine churches... this famed clean and wild Mani is a pluralistic jigsaw of pictures and customs. Mani is probably one of the must seen places to visit and stay.
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