Mani
Ancient Greece
Top Ten Places You Should Visit in Mainland Greece
Mainland Greece is undoubtedly the top destination for those who are drawn to ancient ruins and other symbolic places of Greek classicism.
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.
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
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...
Culture
The Fascinating Story of the Greeks of Corsica
The people of the Mani peninsula are famous, among many other things, for their free spirit and devotion to Greek Orthodox traditions. Towards the end of the 17th century, unable to live under Ottoman rule, rebellious Maniots fled to Corsica...
Diplomacy
US Ambassador to Greece Injured in Cycling Accident
The US envoy to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt was involved in a cycling accident in Mani, Peloponnese, and he has been transferred to Athens after receiving first aid at a local hospital.
In a message on Twitter on Friday, Pyatt sent...
Animals
Rare Sea Turtle Found Dead in Greece
A sea turtle that belongs to the Chelonia Mydas species, or the ‘Green turtle’ as it is known in Greek, was found dead in a maritime area near Mavrovouni beach in Peloponnese’s Mani Peninsula.
The Coastguard Headquarters of Gythio town...