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Mavrovouni 2

Mavrovouni 2, Beach located in GYTHIO

Gythio, a charming little harbor town, is located in the center of the Laconian Gulf in Peloponnese. A beautiful little island with pine-trees called “Kranai” protects the port of Gythio from the open sea. As it is reported by Homer, the island was the first refuge of Helen and Paris on their journey to Troy.

The largest beach around Gythio is Mavrovouni (2 km), one of the favourite places for the “caretta-caretta” sea turtles to lay their eggs on the sand. Their nests are protected by the “Archelon” Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece, in cooperation with the Municipality of Gythio.

The visitor can choose to stay in one of the numerous hotels, rooms to let or campings and take the opportunity to enjoy a number of water sports and explore the picturesque area (by walking, renting a bike/motorbike/car).

One can reach this specific part of the beach following the Gythio-Areopolis provincial road and turning left at the 3rd km having Demestiha camping as destination.   

Phone:  +30 27330 22989/22210

Fax:                  +30 27330 23813

E-mail:  gythio@spa.forthnet.gr    

Website:           www.peloponnissos.net

                        www.gythio.net

 

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Region: Lakonia
Country: Greece