Kita (Koita)
Κοίτα
Once one of the largest tower villages in Deep Mani; in 1870 a clan blood feud here drew in the army, and towers and churches are scattered up the hillside.
Kita lies about 4 km north of Gerolimenas and was one of the largest settlements in Deep Mani's history, with many square stone towers. The famous 1870 clan blood feud battle took place here, which in the end required government troops to intervene. Today the population is small and many towers are half ruined, but the scale is still impressive. Compared with Vathia, it has fewer visitors and feels more primitive. The village has several Byzantine chapels with wall paintings, which are often locked. You can park by the road and walk around in about half an hour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gerolimenas
- Tigani Peninsula & Castle of Maina
- Vathia
- Marmari Beach
- Porto Kagio
- Diros Caves (Vlychada)
- Cape Matapan (Cape Tainaron)
- Areopoli Old Town