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| Gythio | ||
| region | Peloponnese | |
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| Residents | 4.279 (2011) | |
| height | 61 m | |
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Gythio is a city in eastern Mani in the region Laconia. Since 2010 the administrative center of the municipality has been in Gythio Eastern mani (Anatoliki Mani).
background
Gythio, also Gytheion, Greek: Γύθειο, was the port of in ancient times Sparta. The city was founded by according to mythology Heracles and ApolloAnother legend relates to the small island of Marathonisi south of the port of Gythio. After the kidnapping of the beautiful Helena Has Paris Spent one night here with her, the place was in ancient times Kranae called. Gythio was in the 4th century. AD destroyed by an earthquake and was subsequently an insignificant place. Only after the Greek Wars of Liberation did the place flourish again.
getting there
By plane
By train
In the street
Gythio is on the one coming from Sparta N39. There are daily bus connections (KTEL) to and from Sparta and Athens.
By boat
There are ferry connections to Crete and to the island KythiraIn addition, cruise ships from renowned shipping companies have been calling at the small port in recent years.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- In the city itself there are a number of beautiful 19th century houses.
- Above the town is a restored theater from the Roman era
- The former island of Marathonisi can now be reached via a dam.
- The Tzanetakis Tower on the island houses a small museum about the history of the Mani
- On the ground floor of the lighthouse is a nautical museum
activities
beaches
- Mavrovouni and Vathy. Beaches popular with campers.
- Selinitsa. The beach is 2 km north of the city. Here lies the rusty wreck of the stranded freighter Demetrios.
To note: The beaches around Gythio are used by the hawksbill sea turtles (Caretta caretta) for their eggs. The animals are protected by the Washington Convention on the Protection of Species.
shop
There are a few supermarkets and numerous kiosks in Gythio. There are also some simple handicraft shops and some souvenir shops in the village. There are also bakeries and butchers in Gythio.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
security
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
http://www.gythio.net - Official website of Gythio
