Limeni is a magnificent village of Mani by the sea and one of the most beatiful and traditional destinations in the area that you must visit at least once in your life.
It is located a few kilometers from Areopoli and when its time to leave from there you will be full of beautiful pictures and unforgettable memories. Limeni is a strip of terrestrial paradise with old stone houses built right next to the water line.
Limeni has always been a port of Areopoli and is probably the most beautiful settlement of Lakoniki Mani with rapid growth of tourism in recent years. One of the most famous attractions that can be admired at Limeni is Petrobeis Mavromichalis Palace with its four-story tower and its arched openings that give us clear picture of the time. This particular building played an important role during the Greek War of Independence and in the post war years while in the village there is the tomb and the bust of the great millitary leader of Mani, Petrobeis Mavromichalis.
The biggest part of the beach in Limeni is rocky with rocks streching even in the sea. If someone wants to find a long sandy beach they can go to the long sandy beach that is located between Neo Itilo and Karavostasi. In addition to Petrobeis Palace and the beautiful landscapes the visitor can visit and admire the picturesque chapels that their beauty comes from other ages such as the chapel of Agios Sostis.
Limeni and all Lakoniki Mani have a unique and wild beauty. It is a place sown with stones and history with stone tower houses resisting vigorously in the ravages of time.They are standing in their place like guards of past times and remind us the history of Mani and how much we owe to it. If you are in Limeni, it is worth a long walk in the Diros Cave, Gythio and the magnificent Vathia. No one can be unmotivated on this land that emits its own ”wild energy” reminding us of the sacrifices of our ancestors and even today has the ability to enchant every traveler.
The area has several traditional guest houses and accommodations of all types. The inhabitants of Limeni as well as all the Mani people are well known for their hospitality and its certain that they will warmly greet you and make sure that you will have an exquisite stay.
If you enjoy delicious fish and other delicasies in taverns right next to the water, you have plenty of options to enjoy a great meal or dinner. The sure thing is that if you decide to spend your holidays in Mani, the experience will be unforgettable and you will definitely come back again and again.