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    Vyros Gorge

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    Vyros Gorge

    Highlights

    • Follow the various marked routes.

    • They all pass through picturesque villages with byzantine churches and beautiful stone structures, making your trail even more enjoyable.

    NEARBY TOWNS/VILLAGES

    • Katafygio ~0.6Km

    • Chora Exochoriou ~0.7Km

    • Pedino ~0.7Km

    • Exochori ~0.8Km

    • Zacharia ~0.9Km

    • Giatreika ~1.1Km

    • Tseria ~1.2Km

    • LEPTINI ~1.2Km

    • Kalyves ~1.6Km

    • Lakkos ~1.8Km

    • Agia Sophia ~2Km

    • Prosilio ~2.5Km

    • Petrovouni ~2.6Km

    • Proastio ~3.3Km

    • Kardamyli ( Kardamili  ) ~3.5Km

    • Kalamitsi ~3.6Km

    • Chora Gaitson ~4.9Km

    • Anatoliko Gaitson ~5.3Km

    • Kentro Gaitson ~5.3Km

    • Voreio Gaitson ~5.9Km

    • Orova ~6Km

    • Kambos of Avia ~6.3Km

    • Lefktro ~6.5Km

    • Stoupa ~6.8Km

    • MALTA ~6.8Km

    • Toumbia ~7Km

    • Stavropigio ~7.1Km

    • Neochori ~7.3Km

    The gorge of Viros, with a total length of about 20 km, is one of the largest and most spectacular gorges in Greece.

    Along its length used to pass the Royal Road which connected ancient Sparta with the port of Kardamili. This road was used by the Spartans, when, during the Peloponnesian War, lost the dominance of the other ports, (besides the one of Kardamili). During the Messenian Wars, Aristomenis followed that same road in order to invade the Evrotas valley. Finally, according to the myth, Pyrrhus, the son of Achilles, crossed the gorge of Viros to get to Sparta and marry Ermioni, the beautiful daughter of Helen of Troy and Menelaus.

    The gorge’s entrance begins in Tseria, going deep into the heart of Taygetos, below the Mavrovounas peak. It is, also accessible from the villages of Kalyves and Exochori. You can walk it up to the springs of Vikos river, where many old flour mills are still preserved. The enchanting hiking takes about two and a half hours.

    TAKES PLACE NEARBY...

    TODAY AT 21:00
    ~3.3Km
    June 2022 - Events at Giorgitsa

    June 2022 - Events at Giorgitsa's Backyard

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    CUSTOMS

    Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor and Mani.

    Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor and Mani.

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    Alexis Zorbas, (his real name being George)

    Alexis Zorbas, (his real name being George)

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    Looking for... boys!

    Looking for... boys!

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    The costume of Mani

    The costume of Mani

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    "Androuvista" Historical and Folklore Museum 

    "Androuvista" Historical and Folklore Museum 

    MUSEUMS
    ~0.8Km
    Noupantis Gorge 

    Noupantis Gorge 

    PATHS
    ~2.8Km
    Saint Spyridon

    Saint Spyridon's Church

    BYZANTIUM
    ~3Km
    Mourtzinos

    Mourtzinos' Tower

    MUSEUMS
    ~3Km
    Dioskouros Brothers

    Dioskouros Brothers' Tombs

    ANCIENT TIMES
    ~3.1Km
    Ritsa Beach

    Ritsa Beach

    BEACHES
    ~3.6Km
    Merope Islet  

    Merope Islet  

    ISLANDS
    ~4Km
    Foneas Beach

    Foneas Beach

    BEACHES
    ~4.6Km
    Kalogria Beach 

    Kalogria Beach 

    BEACHES
    ~6.3Km
    Agios Petros

    Agios Petros' Church

    BYZANTIUM
    ~6.3Km
    Saints Theodoroi Church

    Saints Theodoroi Church

    BYZANTIUM
    ~6.4Km
    Koumoundouros

    Koumoundouros' Tower

    TOWERS
    ~6.7Km
    Stoupa

    Stoupa's secret seaside

    BEACHES
    ~6.9Km
    Malta - G. Skarpalezos

    Malta - G. Skarpalezos' Olive Stone Mill  

    MUSEUMS
    ~7Km
    Chalikoura Beach

    Chalikoura Beach

    BEACHES
    ~7.2Km
    Rintomo Gorge

    Rintomo Gorge

    PATHS
    ~8.3Km
    The Pyramid of Taygetus.

    The Pyramid of Taygetus.

    PATHS
    ~9.3Km

    NEARBY, YOU WILL FIND

    • ACCOMODATION
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    HOTELS
    ~3.3 km

    "Lithos" Guesthouse

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~3.3 km

    Pizza Manina

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~3.3 km

    Spyreas Supermarket

    JEWELLERY
    ~3.4 km

    Stellar - Crafts & Stars

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~3.4 km

    Maistros

    RIDE A BIKE
    ~3.4 km

    2407 Mountain Activities

    HOTELS
    ~3.5 km

    Palataki

    FISH TAVERNS (RESTAURANTS)
    ~3.5 km

    Gialos

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~3.5 km

    Lola Frozen Yoghurt

    RESTAURANTS
    ~3.5 km

    Dioskouroi

    BEACH BARS
    ~3.6 km

    Mono Votsalo

    HOTELS
    ~4.2 km

    Kripia Holiday Villas

    HOUSES TO RENT
    ~4.3 km

    "Mouses" - Stone Houses / Apartments

    HOTELS
    ~5.3 km

    Tseralia Houses

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.2 km

    Kalogria Restaurant

    DIVING
    ~6.3 km

    Dive Code

    HOTELS
    ~6.4 km

    Hotel Aphrodite Stoupa

    HOTELS
    ~6.4 km

    Theano Hotel Stoupa

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~6.4 km

    Didima Houses

    HOTELS
    ~6.5 km

    Patio Villas Stoupa

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~6.5 km

    Katerina's Market

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~6.5 km

    Katerina's Market (Α-Κ)

    HOTELS
    ~6.6 km

    LinariVillas

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~6.6 km

    Artemis Apartments

    REAL ESTATE COMPANIES
    ~6.7 km

    Mani Homes - Real Estate Agency

    RENT A CAR
    ~6.7 km

    Motosteki - Rent a Bike Stoupa

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.7 km

    "Theano's Courtyard" Restaurant

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.7 km

    Angelica's Home

    SEA TRANSPORTATIONS
    ~6.8 km

    Kapouleas Cruises

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~6.8 km

    Parrot

    HOTELS
    ~6.8 km

    Lefktron Hotel

    RENT A CAR
    ~6.8 km

    Doufexis Travel Services

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~6.8 km

    Madena apartments

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~6.8 km

    Athina Apartments

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~6.8 km

    Katerina's Market

    BARS
    ~6.9 km

    "Patriko" cafe

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.9 km

    'Elea' Greek True Tastes - Restaurant

    SHOES & CLOTHING
    ~6.9 km

    "Dia Chiros" Patriko - Clothes

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.9 km

    Melissa Tavern Stoupa

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~6.9 km

    Electra Houses

    RESTAURANTS
    ~7 km

    Akrogiali Stoupa

    SEA TRANSPORTATIONS
    ~7 km

    Albatros II - Kalamata

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~7 km

    360° Cafe - Bar

    BARS
    ~9.3 km

    Lithos coffee & more

    HOTELS
    ~9.3 km

    Mani Village

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~9.4 km

    Parrot

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~9.4 km

    Katerina's Market

    Beer
    ~9.3 km

    NEMA - Mani Brewery

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