Kafiona

Kafiona is a small settlement next to the main road in West Mani, near Mezapos and Pyrgos Dirou. The settlement consists of stone houses with big yards and it is surrounded by valley and olive groves. Most of the houses are renovated or newly built in the traditional Maniot architecture - gray stone and fortress-like appearance. Unlike other villages in Mani, there are not so many abandoned and ruined houses. Tourists will find rooms and villas for rent, some of which offer splendid views towards the sea and the surrounding valley.

The shore is one kilometer away from Kafiona and it is steep and rocky, unsuitable for swimming or sunbathing. At the south end of the village you can visit the 13th century church of Agio Ioanio which is well preserved and recently renovated. A interesting thing about this church is that it has a small church dedicated to Agios Vasiliou which is connected to the south outer wall. People who dare to explore the barren surrounding on foot will find even more old churches, well preserved and with nicely painted walls.

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highlights: small village with stone houses, village in Mani Region, Peloponnese, Greece