The Southernmost tip of the Mani peninsula. A panoramic of six shots perched on a hill (4 could have sufficed but I chose more generous overlap).

Famous for its grand towers behind which the family defenders fought against invaders like the Turks, pirates and fellow Maniates (their neighbours).

20th century urbanization drove Vatheia's inhabitants to the big cities but recent restorations have saved some castle houses to reveal a hitherto forgotten corner of the beautiful and "wild" Mani region.

ΜΑΝΗ - ΛΕΥΚΤΡΟ

Ένα ήσυχο απόγευμα μέσα σε ένα παραδοσιακό οικισμό στην Μεσσηνιακή Μάνη.

MANI - LEFKTRO

A late afternoon in a traditional settlement in Messiane Mani.

Famous for its grand towers behind which the family defenders fought against invaders like the Turks and pirates.

However, in the 20th century urbanization drove Vatheia's inhabitants in big cities. Fortunately recent restorations have saved some castle houses to reveal a hitherto forgotten corner of the beautiful and "wild" Mani region.