Exploring Mani on foot can be a great way to explore its natural beauty, at your own pace. Discover hiking trails that passes monuments, kalderimi paths (old donkey trails), gorges and churches, climb to the top of mountains for stunning views, or enjoy a picnic in one of the Mani’s many picnic spots. You can try it by yourself or hire professionals to guide you.
Walking – Hiking
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Activities
Walking – Hiking
A few things to note about Walking-Hiking:
- There are a range of trails available depending on your fitness levels, and how far you want to walk.
- Please consider weather conditions before setting off.
- There are no toilets on the trails.
- Fires are prohibited.
- To keep the environment as pristine as possible, please take all your rubbish with you.
- With tables scattered along the walking trails, there are plenty of places to stop and enjoy a picnic.
Details at a glance:
Opening hours
The trails are not staffed and do not get closed off in the evenings. We recommend you walk at a time of day that suits your level of ability.
Sights and highlights
Wide range of trails available, depending on your fitness levels, the weather conditions, and how far you want to walk.
What to bring
Hat
Sunscreen
Camera
Comfortable walking shoes
Drinking water
A jacket or warm clothing
Suggested tracks
Pantazi-Pigi-Platsa-Kotroni: Follow the ancient path that Pausanias passed on the 2nd century AD. Walking time: 2-3 hours.
Taygetos mountain Peak: The “roof” of Peloponnese, at 2400 metes high! Walking time: 4-5 hours.
How to get there
Refer to the individual walking trails for information about where each starts and finishes. You will find a big variation of maps on the local supermarkets and bookstores, for all kind of trips. For more information please ask us.
Booking information
No bookings required. If you want to hire professionals to guide you, please visit www.2407m.com (Open from March 1 until October 31).