Location: Gytheio
Top Things to do in Gytheio
Top 10 Things to do in Gytheio, Greece
Gytheio (Greek: Γύθειο, [ˈʝiθio]), the ancient Gythium or Gytheion (Ancient Greek: Γύθειον), is a town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality East Mani, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 197.313 km. It was the seaport of Sparta, some 40 kilometres (25 miles) north. Gytheio used to be an important port until it was destroyed in 4th century AD, possibly by an earthquake. Today it is the largest and most important town in Mani. It is also the seat of the municipality of East Mani.
Restaurants in Gytheio
1. Mavrovouni Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By Leonidas K
Plenty of beach bars and the umbrella and sunbeds are included in the price of the coffee or drinks at 3,50 € per person. The coffee is not very good at some beach bars...
2. Shipwreck Dimitrios
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By Alessandra B - Athens, Attiki, Greece
Perfect if you like a trifle hounted atmosphere for your swim. The water is very accessible, warm to hot, so clear that carretta carrettas have their favorite nesting spots on the shore. No danger if you swim behind the wreck, but if you enter you do it at your own risck. The rust is not polluting as a reviewer wrote: the water is full of life!
Black spots: I detest noisy tavernas on the beach and turists who do'nt consider the garbage bin as an option, trashing the dunes with plastic and tins. I use to collect the garbage in plastic bags I carry with me to the garbage general, and the sorroundig tourists stearing at me with an odd glance. I BELIEVE IN GIVING THE GOOD EXAMPLE, especially if kids are around.
3. Lighthouse of Gythio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Faye J - Rugby, United Kingdom
Was excited to do something in Gytheio.
Saw this and thought be nice on hot day...would have been disappointed if had walked here all way as planned . Can drive v near.got here museum closed and couldnt get near lighthouse..so might as well drivw take pic and leave
4. Filarmoniki
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Filarmoniki cocktail bar Live stage Free spirits only
Reviewed By DevonJasper - Guildford, United Kingdom
This is a great spot for a drink and some music sitting outside on a slightly raise part of the town with views across the harbour and beyond to the open sea, excellent. Great owner, super service and a chance to brush up your Greek, try it
5. Experience Nature Outdoor Activities
6. Pasteli Manolakos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Alessandra B - Athens, Attiki, Greece
Excellent quality and variety of pasteli, remarkable the masticha flavored one. Lovely shop, very traditional offer of Greek glikà.
7. Ocean Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Carol Ann M - Calgary, Canada
One of our favorite places in Greece is the Ocean Pub Taverna, wind Surfing, parasailing, camping, and beach. Open late spring till early fall the food is very good and a great selection of rental sports equipment as well as lessons. Modest waves most days, on shore winds, and best Tomato Rose appetizer at Taverna. Good wine too under the great sycamore trees.
8. Tower of Tzanetakis
9. Biohof Karababas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Alessandra B - Athens, Attiki, Greece
Lovely to drive from Mavrovouni to the farm shop during the sunset, breathtaking views on the countryside of Lakonia at her essence and the Taigetos slopes. Everything produced by Karabas is delicious or interesting (jam out of frangosika??) or useful (Cistus multipurpouse cream!). Prices are...MoreDear Alessandra, thank you very much for your lovely words. It s a pleasure to hear that you enjoyed the visit at our organic farm. Hope to see you soon again at Biohof Karababas. Wish you a nice time in Greece. Many greetings. Susanne
10. Historical and Ethnological Museum of Mani
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By hippocrates_a - Greece
The imposing castle of chieftain Tzanetakis, a pleasant walk near the Lighthouse, its on the small island of Kranai, you can go by car up to a certain point or on foot. The tower today houses the museum of Mani, make sure to visit!
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