Kardamyli

Kardamyli Messinia, one of the most atmospheric and elegant traditional settlements of the Outer Mani, is a beautiful seaside village that captivates the visitor with its stately aura, its theatrical geography and the unique marriage of Taygetos with the crystal blue waters of the Messinian Gulf. With a history that goes back to Homeric times, Kardamyli impresses with Old Kardamyli, a well-preserved fortified complex with imposing Mani towers (such as the Mourtzinos Tower) and the historic church of Agios Spyridon, while the area was a source of inspiration for the famous British writer Patrick Lee Fermor, whose emblematic house today operates as a museum benaki.org. Today, Kardamyli is a top, exclusive destination that maintains its authenticity, offering sophisticated hospitality infrastructure, excellent seaside taverns and easy access to enchanting, pebble beaches such as Ritsa, Foneas and Delfinia, making it an ideal retreat for any time of year.