Oitylo
Οίτυλο
An old mountain village overlooking Limeni Bay that was once the capital of Mani, with quiet stone houses and churches and a view across to Kelefa Castle.
Oitylo is an ancient town already mentioned in Homer's epics. It was once the administrative centre of Mani and a base for pirates and merchants, and in the 17th century many of its residents emigrated to Corsica. The village is built on the northern slope above Limeni Bay, with stone houses, neoclassical mansions and churches with Byzantine wall paintings scattered about. A small café sits beside the square, and you can look across the gorge to Kelefa Castle. Few visitors and a slow pace make it a good place to stop for half an hour on the way to Kardamyli.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kelefa Castle
- Limeni
- Areopoli Old Town
- Diros Caves (Vlychada)
- Mavrovouni Beach
- Tigani Peninsula & Castle of Maina
- Stoupa
- Gytheio & Marathonisi Island