Gythio is a beautiful and picturesque town of Laconian Mani, giving the impression to the visitor that it is an island.

Located 46 km from Sparta and due to its island character, Gythio is converted into a popular destination during the summer months.

The "land of gods", as it derives from its name, has a rich history and regarded as a city of a very long-life.

Gythio can deservedly be described as an ideal holiday destination at any time the visitor chooses to go, as it offers good tourist infrastructure. The perfect combination of sea and mountains cover all tastes and the many options of entertainment leave no time for boredom.

You can reach to Gythio via the highway from Sparta and via the coastal road from Skala. Then, the road leads to Areopolis and to the remainder of Mani. Gythio is a node of the prefecture and so is connected to many areas of Laconia giving the opportunity for continuous trips to the neighbouring villages that are located on the outskirts of Taygetos.

At the port comes ferry boat from Piraeus, which connects the South Peloponnese to Kythira and to Kastelli of Crete and the local ferry boat from Neapoli, Elafonissos and Kythira. In the harbor there are infrastructures for vessels.
The beaches of Gythio have clean waters and most of them are organized to offer all necessary amenities to bathers.
The neoclassical architecture impresses from the first sight and the tastefully decorated houses adorn the harbor.

You will find everything in this city. It has many tourist shops, traditional restaurants and taverns, bars and cafes, nightlife, traditional accommodations, hotels and everything the visitor wants.

The harbor and the traditional paths of the city are suitable for endless romantic walks. For your entertainment you have many options while during the year are organized various celebrations and traditional festivals