Inside the Mani - Matthew Dean

The ultimate resource for any visitor to the area. These pages cover every inch of the Mani with over 500 colour photos clearly illustrating the text. Background information in the introduction details the area's history as well as providing an overview on tower houses and feuds, churches and their frescos and visitors who have come to the Mani and written about their experiences. The body of the guide is colour-coded, section by section to make it quicker to find a particular place. Each section, as well as having its own colour, has a road map and a brief introduction summarising the main characteristics of that area. There are 10 circular walks at the back of the book, spread out throughout the peninsula, again with maps to compliment. If you want just one day out in a hired car to get a feel for the Deep Mani, or you want to embark on a detailed study of Byzantine churches, or want to take a jeep up into the mountains or find a secluded cove on the east coast, then the answers will be found in this book. There is also an accommodation section for the independent traveller. Features: An introduction on history, tower houses and church frescoes; User-friendly -- eight, colour-coded sections help quickly plan an itinerary; Road maps for each section; Detailed village maps, including Stoupa and Kardamyli; Nine circular walks throughout the area, varying in difficulty; An accommodation section for the independent traveller