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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.

    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.

    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

    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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    ALSO YOU COULD VISIT...

    "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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    • CATERING
    • FOODS
    • GOING OUT
    • LOCAL PRODUCTS
    • SERVICES
    • SHOPPING
    • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
    APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
    ~3.3 km

    "Yioryitsa's Backyard" - Brunch/Tavern

    PIZZA HOUSES
    ~3.3 km

    Pizza Manina

    TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
    ~3.3 km

    Spyreas Supermarket

    HOTELS
    ~3.3 km

    "Lithos" Guesthouse

    COFFEE SHOPS
    ~3.4 km

    Maistros - Cafe/Brunch

    RIDE A BIKE
    ~3.4 km

    2407 Mountain Activities - Bike Rentals

    JEWELLERY
    ~3.4 km

    Stellar - Crafts & Stars

    HOTELS
    ~3.5 km

    Palataki Hotel

    FISH TAVERNS (RESTAURANTS)
    ~3.5 km

    Gialos - Restaurant

    SWEET SHOPS
    ~3.5 km

    Lola Frozen Yoghurt

    RESTAURANTS
    ~3.5 km

    Dioskouroi - Restaurant

    BEACH BARS
    ~3.6 km

    Mono Votsalo / / Beach Bar

    HOTELS
    ~4.2 km

    Kripia Holiday Villas

    HOUSES TO RENT
    ~4.3 km

    "Mouses" - Stone Houses / Apartments

    HOTELS
    ~5.3 km

    Tseralia Houses - Hotel

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.2 km

    Kalogria Restaurant

    DIVING
    ~6.3 km

    Dive Code - Diving School

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~6.4 km

    Didima Houses

    HOTELS
    ~6.4 km

    Theano Hotel Stoupa

    HOTELS
    ~6.4 km

    Hotel Aphrodite Stoupa

    HOTELS
    ~6.5 km

    Patio Villas Stoupa

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~6.5 km

    Katerina's Market (Α-Κ)

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~6.5 km

    Katerina's Market

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~6.6 km

    Artemis Apartments

    HOTELS
    ~6.6 km

    LinariVillas

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.7 km

    "Theano's Courtyard" Restaurant

    RIDE A BIKE
    ~6.7 km

    2407 Stoupa Outdoor Experience (Stoupa) - Bike Rentals

    REAL ESTATE COMPANIES
    ~6.7 km

    Mani Homes - Real Estate Agency

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.7 km

    Angelica's Home - Restaurant

    HOTELS
    ~6.7 km

    Irida Holiday Apartments Stoupa

    RENT A CAR
    ~6.7 km

    Motosteki - Rent a Bike Stoupa

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~6.8 km

    Madena apartments

    SEA TRANSPORTATIONS
    ~6.8 km

    Kapouleas Cruises

    TAXI-MINI BUSES
    ~6.8 km

    Doufexis Travel Services

    HOTELS
    ~6.8 km

    Lefktron Hotel

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~6.8 km

    Parrot

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~6.8 km

    Katerina's Market

    RESTAURANTS
    ~6.9 km

    Melissa GrandeB Tavern - Stoupa

    ROOMS TO LET
    ~6.9 km

    Electra Houses

    RESTAURANTS
    ~7 km

    Akrogiali Stoupa - Restaurant

    SEA TRANSPORTATIONS
    ~7 km

    Albatros II (Kalamata) - Sea Tours

    BRUNCH
    ~7.6 km

    STREAT Snack Cafe-Bar

    RESTAURANTS
    ~9.3 km

    Elli's Tavern

    BARS
    ~9.3 km

    Lithos coffee & more

    HOTELS
    ~9.3 km

    Mani Village - Hotel

    SUPERMARKETS
    ~9.4 km

    Katerina's Market

    RIDE A BIKE
    ~9.4 km

    2407 Outdoor Experiences (Agios Nikolaos) - Bike Rentals

    FOR PRESENTS
    ~9.4 km

    Parrot

    GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES
    ~9.4 km

    Fishing Tours at Agios Nikolaos

    Beer
    ~9.3 km

    NEMA - Mani Brewery

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