Mani
Greece
Drone Captures View of “Black Hole” Cave in Greece’s Mani Peninsula
The "black hole" cave, located in western Mani, is one of the few spots in the rocky area where Greece's scorching sun doesn't beat down.
Culture
The Fascinating Story of the Greeks of Corsica
Maniots fled to Corsica where they set up their own little Mani, preserving their language, faith and traditions while building a new home.
Greece
Greek President Pays Tribute To Mani War of Independence Fighters
President Sakellaropoulou paid a visit to Areopolis to attend the celebrations for the Bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence today.
Greece
The 1821 Greek Revolution Began in the Fierce Mountain Stronghold of Mani
Mani was the place where the Greek uprising against Ottoman rule actually started and not in Kalavryta on March 25th, 1821 - as is often believed.
Greek News
Mani, Greece: A Destination of Unique Beauty and Rich History
The Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese has a unique, stark landscape and its rich history and traditions make it a stunning destination.
Ancient Greece
Greek Village Boasts True Descendants of Sparta
There is a Greek village in Mani, on the Peloponnesian peninsula, called Neochori where all the residents boast that they are true descendants of ancient Spartans. While Maniots claim their ancestors were natives to the southeastern part of Peloponnese even...
Greece
Drone Captures View of “Black Hole” Cave in Greece’s Mani Peninsula
The "black hole" cave, located in western Mani, is one of the few spots in the rocky area where Greece's scorching sun doesn't beat down.
Animals
Huge Whale Spotted off Mani, Peloponnese in Rare Sighting
A whale was spotted off the coast of the town of Gerolimenas in Mani, Peloponnese on Friday.
The rare sighting of what was reportedly a sperm whale was pictured by passengers on board a yacht, just a few nautical miles...
Greece
Fire Rages in East Mani; 5 Communities Evacuated
A wildfire that broke out on Saturday afternoon in the forest area of Lagada in Eastern Mani is still raging, forcing the residents of five communities to evacuate as a precaution.
The fire is burning on two fronts, without threatening...
Greece
British Traveler Delights in a Quieter, More Restful Greece this Summer
On July 16, British writer Barry Neild took advantage of the first opportunity he was offered -- just one day after Greece lifted its ban on UK citizens -- and took off for the sunny climes of Greece, not...