It's a long sandy beach with clear turquoise waters, also known as Zorba's beach, as Nikos Kazantzakis and Alexis Zorbas lived there. It is one of the most famous and beautiful beaches of Messinia. It is an organized beach with sunbeds and umbrellas, which attracts many visitors during the summer months. Here you can indulge in water sports and enjoy the unique sunset.
It is located right in front of the main road of the village. It is a stunning beach with fine golden sand and turquoise waters. On the busy street just above, you will find dozens of cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops.
It is a secluded pebble beach with turquoise crystal clear waters. It is suitable for those looking for a quiet beach to enjoy the sun and the sea.
Just 5 km from Stoupa is the beautiful sandy beach of Agios Dimitrios. On the beach, there are many trees that provide shade.
Visit the village of Lefktro, east of Stoupa, where the imposing castle dominates. The traveller Pausanias mentions that there was the temple of Athena, with her statue. During the Frankish occupation the castle was rebuilt and given the name Bofor, which means 'beautiful castle'.
It is worth visiting the now abandoned coal mine of Prastovas in Neo Proastio, where Nikos Kazantzakis and Alexis Zorbas worked.
The wild natural beauty of Taygetos fascinates the visitor. The steep slopes, caves and gorges create a beautiful mountain landscape. Sports and mountain lovers can go cycling, hiking and climbing, following unique mountain routes.
A beautiful seaside village of Messinian Mani, located 7.5 km north of Stoupa. Kardamyli is one of the best preserved traditional settlements of Messinian Mani and at the same time an important tourist resort.
It is located in the Old Kardamyli. Built in 1807, it is a fortified complex consisting of various buildings. At the entrance of the castle dominates the Church of Agios Spyridon, a family church of the Mourtzinos, a work that reveals the economic power and robustness of the family. The three-storey house inside the Mourtzini Tower houses the museum, which presents through models and photographs the life in the Mani region.
A picturesque fishing village of the Messinian Mani. It is located 4 km south of Stoupa. The picturesque landscape has made Agios Nikolaos a popular holiday destination in recent years.
The Caves of Diros is one of the most beautiful caves and is located on the western coast of the Laconian Peninsula, in the Bay of Diros, 49 km from Stoupa
Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor admired and loved Greece and decided to build their home in Kardamyli, Mani and live there for the rest of their lives. The operation of the House includes hosting researchers, educational activities in cooperation with educational institutions as well as organized guided tours and special cultural events for the public.
