Vathia
Βάθεια
Densely packed stone towers on a ridge, the most iconic sight in Deep Mani, with a bleak and dramatic view of the sea.
Vathia lies on a ridge at the southern tip of Deep Mani, about 10 km southeast of Yerolimenas. Dozens of square stone towers, built in the 18th and 19th centuries, stand crowded together. It is a typical settlement from the clan-feud era, when each tower served as a fortress. Few people live there today, and many towers stand empty or are under restoration. Walking the stone lanes conveys a desolate sense of history, and some towers have been converted into guesthouses. The best photographs of the tower cluster and the sea come from the road bends on either side of the village, especially at sunset. The village roads are rough, so park at the entrance and walk in. Do not enter private towers without permission.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Marmari Beach
- Porto Kagio
- Cape Matapan (Cape Tainaron)
- Gerolimenas
- Kita (Koita)
- Tigani Peninsula & Castle of Maina
- Diros Caves (Vlychada)
- Areopoli Old Town