Gythio: is a small port in Laconia, the capital of Mani in the Southern Peloponesse. Despite its size, it is a very important port. Every year, a lot of cruise & cargo ships approach at Gythio port.
The waterfront port is lined with shops and a number of excellent Greek tavern’s specializing in seafood. Gythio: is the most popular base for travelers seeking the small museum, which is on the Kranai island, the small ancient theater (more than 2.000 years old) – the second theater of the ancient Greece because of the exceptional acoustic.
Also, the travelers can visit Mistras – 45 km away of Gythio (a complex of churches, palace and castle – Byzantine manufacture), Monemvasia – 75 km away of Gythio (a complex of churches, palace and castle – Romanian manufacture) and Caves of Diros – 38 km away of Gythio in Mani area (one of the best caves of the world, because of its beauty and its age).
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Gythio port: Museum on Kranai Island & Ancient Theater. Laconia: Mistras, Monemvasia & Diros Caves
Tours:
Laconia: Mistras, Monemvasia & Diros Caves
Transportation:
Motorbikes, Taxis
Accessibility:
By Land:
Gythio is 45klm away southern of Sparta and 360klm approx.away southern of
Athens
By Sea:
Ferry Frequency:
The ferry ships go 2-3 times a week from Gythio to Kithira island. 1-2 times a week from Gythio to Kissamos/Crete. 1-2 times a week from Gythio to Antikithira island. 1-2 times a week from Gythio to Piraeus.
By Air:
Athens Airport 340klm 4 hours drive.
Airport Details :
International Code Name Of Airport
ATH
Name :
Eleftheros Venizelos
National / International:
INTL
Length Of Runway:
13,102 feet
Biggest a/c Accepted:
Any size
Stands Available:
82
Private Planes Capacity:
Limited Parking depending on size
Distance To/From Airport:
340klm 4 hours drive.
Civil Aviation Authority Working Hrs:
24 hours
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