Kotronas is the largest seaside village in East Mani. It is located 8 km south of Sparta and 41 km from Gythio. It is famous for its beautiful beaches ( Megali Ammos, Mikri Ammos, Sykias in Scopa Island) as long as its architecture, which belongs to the traditional style.
According to tradition, the name of the village was given due to its ground. The rocks and stones create an undisturbed and dry landscape dominated by the magnificent traditional stone houses. An image, representantive of Mani.
On the beach, we find the bust of the Macedonian hero, Nikiforos Demestichas, while in the Alepou settlement there is the Tower of his family. When you come to Kotrona, you have the opportunity to visit the enchanting villages of Mani, such as Flomochori with the beautiful Chalikia Vatta Beach. Also worth visiting is the Cave of Hades, which is located at Cape Tainaro.
