Hébergement de dernière minute à Gytheio

KTEL Korinthias lists an intercity bus route between the Corinth Canal area and Gytheio. Gytheio port falls under the Municipal Port Fund of Eastern Mani, which manages the port’s land zone.

A municipal study describes outdoor parking areas that are freely accessible without charges ou a controlled parking system. The municipality lists taxi stands at Petrombei Mavromichali Square, Perivolaki and Ermou Street near Kastoros Street.

The “Demetrios” shipwreck, with its hull washed up on sandy Valtaki beach, is a visitor attraction. The sandy beaches of Mavrovouni and Selinitsa are described as among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.

Ancient Gytheio was an important port and naval base of Sparta, with remains including a theatre, acropolis, baths, temples and mosaic-decorated houses. The ancient theatre stands on the eastern foothills of the ancient acropolis in northern modern Gytheio and dates to the Roman period, around the 2nd century AD.

The municipality highlights a route à partir de Gytheio to Areopoli, the Diros Caves and Vathia, with historic settlements and Mani landmarks along the way. Gytheio’s waterfront is marked by neoclassical buildings, including the historic 1890 building and the former Girls’ School.

Around Gytheio, visitors can find shops selling local and organic products including olives, olive oil, honey, handmade soaps and Mani pulses. Gytheio has a weekly market offering fresh produce and local products such as honey and olives.